Albu Kamal

Islamic State jihadists retake nearly half of Syria border town Albu Kamal

Islamic State group jihadists have retaken nearly half of Albu Kamal in eastern Syria in a counter-attack on what had been the last significant town under their full control, a monitor said Friday.

Nov 10, 2017, 17:09 PM IST

Islamic State leader Baghdadi present in Syrian town: Reports

A Hezbollah-run news outlet said on Friday that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was reported present in the Syrian town of Albu Kamal during the Syrian army and its allies' operation to clear it.

Nov 10, 2017, 15:15 PM IST

Syrian army encircles last IS stronghold in Syria: Reports

Syria`s army and its allies have surrounded and started to enter Albu Kamal.

Nov 08, 2017, 20:14 PM IST

Russian air strikes kill 120 IS fighters, over 60 'foreign mercenaries' in Syria

As a result of an air strike more than 60 foreign mercenaries from the former Soviet Union, Tunisia, and Egypt were killed south of Deir Ezzor.

Oct 07, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

Civilians flee Islamic State-held Syria cities after strikes: Monitor

On Friday, at least 80 relatives of IS fighters were killed in US-led coalition bombing of Mayadeen.

May 27, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

US-led coalition against ISIS denies east Syria strike that killed civilians

The US-led coalition against the Islamic State group said Wednesday it did not conduct strikes in the eastern Syrian town of Albu Kamal this week that reportedly killed dozens of civilians.

May 17, 2017, 23:23 PM IST