MOSCOW (AP) — The latest developments as Russia and other nations counter Islamic State militants in Syria. All times local:
5:30 p.m.
Activists are reporting intense fighting between Syrian troops and members of the Islamic State group in the contested eastern city of Deir el-Zour.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says IS gunmen launched an offensive Friday on government-held neighborhoods in Deir el-Zour.
It said Syrian warplanes are taking part in the battles and that the extremists are believed to have blown up two car bombs in the city.
The Local Coordination Committees reported “very intense” clashes on different fronts in the city …read more
Source: KXAN
