Sunday, October 22, 2017

U.S.-Backed Forces Have Seized Syria's Largest Oil Fields From The Islamic State

A road sign welcomes people to the town of Deir al-Zor in Syria September 20, 2017. Picture taken September 20, 2017. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki

FOX News: Syria's largest oil field seized from ISIS by US-backed forces

Syria's largest oil field was seized from the Islamic State terror group on Sunday by the U.S.-led coalition, dealing another blow to the extremist group after the loss of its de-facto capital last week.

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forced, with air support from the U.S.-led coalition, said it captured the Al-Omar field in a "swift and wide military operation," adding that some militants have taken cover in oil company houses nearby, where clashes are underway.

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More News On Reports That U.S.-Backed Forces Have Seized Syria's Largest Oil Fields From The Islamic State

U.S.-backed militias seize key oil field in east Syria: SDF -- Reuters
U.S.-allied force captures Syria's largest oil field from ISIS -- CBS/AP
US-backed forces seize major Syria oilfield -- AFP
US-backed SDF captures Syria's largest oil field from 'Islamic State' -- DW
US-backed forces claim capturing 1 of Syria's largest oil fields -- Xinhua
Syrian Democratic Forces Recapture Oil Field in Deir ez-Zor Province -- Sputnik

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