Published Via Omran on October 18, 2017
October 9, Syrian Democratic Forces reportedly continued their advance in the eastern Deir-EzZor governorate, capturing Mweileh town in Sur subdistrict, located north of Sur city.
October 10, Syrian Regime offensive is largely dependent on Russian aerial coverage; the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that 150 daily Russian airstrikes had targeted ISIS bases in Mayadin city.
October 15, SDF spokesperson announced that all willing combatants have evacuated the city; however, the likely destination of potential ISIS-affiliated evacuees is currently unknown. Furthermore, the SDF-led ‘Wrath of Euphrates’ operation against ISIS has led to SDF control over most neighborhoods in Ar-Raqqa city amidst heavy aerial support by the U.S.-led coalition, resulting in a high rate of civilian displacement.
October 15, Syrian Regime forces and Allied Militias, supported by Russian aerial and ground forces, continued their advance south of Deir Ezzor city, Syrian Regime forces, advanced into Al Mayadin city, Al Mayadin subdistrict, located 43.8 km south of Deir Ezzor city.
October 17, About 400 Islamic State (ISIS) members, including foreign fighters, have in recent weeks surrendered to U.S. backed forces in ISIS former Syrian stronghold Raqqa; inside source confirmed that the ISIS Syrian fighters were transferred to "Ayn Issa" Camp, while the foreign fighters were transferred to "Suluk" Military headquarter.
October 18, Syrian Democratic Forces reportedly captured the several villages from ISIS, 7 KM eastern side of Deir Ezzor City.
Important Note: As of the end of September, nearly 708,000 individuals are reported to still remain in ISIS-held communities in Deir Ezzor governorate. This includes approximately 120,000 individuals in ISIS-held northern Deir Ezzor governorate between Tabni, Tabni subdistrict, Deir Ezzor City and the Euphrates River; 68,000 individuals in the ISIS-controlled western Deir Ezzor governorate from Khasham in Khasham subdistrict to Markada across Khabour River; 120,000 in southern Deir Ezzor governorate from Hajin to Abukamal; and nearly 400,000 individuals in the central Deir Ezzor governorate.
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