This map provides a general look at the military situation in southeastern Syria. The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies have liberated a large area from ISIS south of Mayadin, on the western bank of the Euphrates River. Government troops have taken control over the villages of Khutaytah, Abbas, Mazra’at Shamr, Qit’ah, Mujawwadah, Salhiyah, al-Jadleh, Qusur Um Saba, Safsafeh, Ajrama, Wadi al-Worod, Maan Al-Sabkha and al-Shamr al-Layeh as well as the nearby high points.
Now, the government assault force is working to reach the SAA positions near al-Bukamal and to secure the entire western bank of the river.
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6 people were killed in a bombattack in Homs.
Suicide bombing ?
Imo the allies of SAA, oh and SAA itself, are stretched, close to a breaking point. Russia is giving off signals they want to scale back in Syria.
Assad needs to wrap up southwest of the River to free up some units and have reserves which he is going to need.