Daesh launches counter-offensive to drive US-backed forces out of their stronghold

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) - The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a counter-offensive this evening in the southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor after losing a significant amount of territory in the northern part of Hajin.

According to reports from the Deir Ezzor front, Daesh managed to retake several points inside of Hajin that they lost to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) over the last 24 hours.

However, the extent of their advance is still unknown at this time due to the heavy bombardment of Hajin by the U.S.-led Coalition.

The town of Hajin is believed to be Daesh's de-facto capital in Syria and Iraq after they lost the cities of Raqqa, Mosul (northwest Iraq), Albukamal, and Mayadeen.

For Daesh, conceding Hajin to the Syrian Democratic Forces would be a devastating blow to their self-proclaimed 'caliphate', as its the largest town under their control in the Middle East.

---

If you can't view videos or other embedded visuals, click the link below!
Posted from AMN with SteemPress : https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/daesh-launches-counter-offensive-to-drive-us-backed-forces-out-of-their-stronghold/

---

Follow AMN on Steem to get updates, We follow back :-)