Syria army vows to ‘end IS’ in Raqa, Deir Ezzor after Palmyra win
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(Worthy News) – Syria’s army vowed Sunday to follow its victory against the Islamic State group in the city of Palmyra with an advance against the jihadists in their other strongholds.
“Palmyra will be the central base to broaden operations… against Daesh in numerous areas, primarily Deir Ezzor and Raqa,” the army said in a statement carried by state media, using an Arabic name for IS.
It pledged to “regain full control over” the cities and “end the terrorist presence there”. [ Source ]
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