The Syrian special task force “Al-Qassem Group,” led by General Ghassan Taraf, began an imperative mission on Friday to liberate the remaining streets in Deir Ezzor City’s Industrial District.
The Industrial District’s northern sector is currently under the Islamic State’s control; however, the latter is unlikely to hold onto this area for long due to its exposed area.
Unlike the Syrian Arab Army’s 104th Airborne Brigade of the Republican Guard and 137th Artillery Brigade of 17th Reserve Division, the Al-Qassem Group takes direct orders from General Taraf; whereas the former units are under the control of General Mohammad Khaddour.
Prior to their arrival in Deir Ezzor, the Al-Qassem Group was responsible for capturing the strategic village of Sheikh Miskeen in the Dara’a Governorate.
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