(VOVWORLD) - Syrian forces and their allies on Wednesday reclaimed the strategic city of Bukamal from the Islamic State.
 An airstrike as part of the anti-terrorism campaign (Photo:AFP/VNA) |
A commander announced the complete liberation of the city and praised the Lebanese Hezbollah Islamic movement which contributed hundreds of soldiers to the combat. The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces also contributed to the campaign to retake Bukamal, but withdrew before the final push as they could not cross the Syrian border.