Russian fighters and pro-Iran militias also participate in the anti-IS maneuvers. Meanwhile, SDF fortify eastern quadrant of Deir Ezzor and the surveillance along the Euphrates.
M2A2 Bradley tanks and mechanized infantry units arrive in Deir Ezzor, while the SDF tighten the vigilance along the Euphrates. Meanwhile, the hunt for IS leaders continues.
West of the Euphrates, Russian fighters bomb IS posts in the Rusafa desert and the SAA creates fixed garrisons. In the East, the SDF increase the pressure on Busayrah, Shahil and Dhiban.
IS attacks against Arab-Kurdish forces in the region grow. Aim: to reduce the pressure suffered by the enemy, which operates on 2 axes: hunting for cells and individual leaders.
Assad's army increases "remote" pressure on rebels, but on the ground, the situation is stalled. Meanwhile, SDF in Deir Ezzor capture provocateurs linked to Damascus and Iran.
Operations in Shahil and Hawaij, after the protests of the population following the fake news released by the Islamic State. A group of special forces is chasing Daesh provocateurs
SDF and Inherent Resolve attack the Islamic State cells between Deir Ezzor and Hasaka on the Shaddadi Road. Meanwhile, the hunt for Daesh leaders continues throughout the area.
Kurdish forces, along with Inherent Resolve, track down Daesh militiamen in various Shahil facilities. Meanwhile, there is a crisis between SAA and pro-Iran militia, which also have internal problems.
SDF raid, supported by Inherent Resolve, on a Daesh cell in Shahil. Meanwhile, Russia suffers the first attack on Idlib: IED against a vehicle on the M4. How will Turkey react?
Kurdish forces, in cooperation with Inherent Resolve, are finalizing preparations for the maneuvers. These will press Daesh in Deir Ezzor between Busayrah and the border with Iraq.