US-backed fighters

Russia rejects allegation it bombed US-backed fighters in Syria

US-backed militias said they came under attack on Saturday from Russian jets and Syrian government forces in Deir al-Zor province, a flashpoint in an increasingly complex battlefield.

Sep 17, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

US-backed fighters hunt for IS holdouts in Syria's Tabqa

The Syrian Democratic Forces scored one of their biggest victories against IS jihadists as controversy intensified over a US decision to arm the alliance's Kurdish component.

May 12, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

US-backed fighters corner IS in Syria's Tabqa

US-backed fighters cornered the Islamic State group in a last part of Tabqa on Monday, after tearing down a huge jihadist flag that had fluttered over the northern Syrian city. 

May 01, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

US-backed forces on doorstep of IS-held Syria town

US-backed fighters have advanced to the edge of a key jihadist-held town in northern Syria, a monitor said on Saturday.

Apr 15, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

Engineers set to to enter IS-held parts of Syria dam

Syrian engineers were expected to carry out urgent maintenance on Wednesday on the country`s largest dam, where US-backed fighters have been battling Islamist State group jihadists who still control most of it.

Mar 29, 2017, 16:20 PM IST