Syrian troops break into last IS-held town

Syrian troops and allied militiamen entered the jihadist-held town of Albu Kamal on Wednesday, state media said, edging closer to ousting the Islamic State group from its last urban stronghold in the country. Entry to Albu Kamal follows a series of stunningly quick defeats for IS in the province as well as the jihadists' loss of their de facto capital Raqa further north. "Army troops and allied forces broke through Daesh (IS) defences and entered Albu Kamal, waging fierce battles inside the town," state news agency SANA reported.

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