Syrian Army and Air Force launched operations against ISIL gatherings and fortifications in the surroundings of Deir Ezzor city.

SANA reporter in Deir Ezzor said that the airstrikes targeted ISIL positions in the area surrounding Deir Ezzor Airport, Seriet Jneid and the graveyards area, destroying a number of fortifications and a large number of weapons and ammunition.

The reporter added that army units clashed with ISIL terrorists in the vicinity of the Airport and the graveyards area in parallel with the artillery strikes on their fortifications and movement axes, inflicting heavy losses upon them in personnel and equipment.

Source: SANA