Graphic shows government advance towards Deir al-Zour.
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Syrian forces break IS siege of eastern city

By Mike Tyler

September 5, 2017 - Syrian government forces have reached the eastern city of Deir al-Zour, breaching a nearly three-year-old siege by so-called Islamic State on parts of the contested city near the Iraqi border.

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PUBLISHED: 05/09/2017; STORY: Graphic News
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