Syrian Army repels Daesh's heavy offensive in Deir Ezzur

The Syrian Army troops engaged in fierce clashes with the remaining pockets of Daesh terrorists in Southeastern Deir Ezzur and fended off their attack on Tuesday.

The Army men battled with Daesh after the terrorist group stormed the small towns of Salehiyeh and al-Dowayer in Southeastern Deir Ezzur.

The Syrian Army forces warded off the attack, killing a large number of terrorists and destroying their military hardware.

In a similar development on Monday, the Army men entered into fierce clashes with Daesh after the terrorists attacked the towns of al-Hasarat and al-Sha'afa on the Western bank of the Euphrates River and in Southeastern Deir Ezzur.

Also, the Army's artillery and missile units opened heavy fire at the positions and movements of the terrorists in the region.

The Army further inflicted major casualties on the terrorists and forced their remaining pockets to retreat.

EA