<br /> <p>The Syrian army said on November 9</a> that its forces and allies had “fully liberated” the Deir Ezzor city of Albukamal from Islamic State.</p><p>A statement by Brig Gen Ali Mayhoub, spokesman for the General Command of the Syrian Army, described Albukamal as Islamic State’s “last stronghold in the eastern region.”</p><p>This video was shared by a Hezbollah-affiliated, pro-government media group. It shows the advance of the combined forces on Albukamal. The source said the forces encircled the city, before entering and taking control. Credit: War Media via Storyful</p><br />
