IS attack kills 10 Syria pro-government fighters

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08 August, 2023, 12:55 pm

Last modified: 08 August, 2023, 01:34 pm

IS attack kills 10 Syria pro-government fighters

10 Syrian government troops and militiamen killed in Raqa province

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08 August, 2023, 12:55 pm

Last modified: 08 August, 2023, 01:34 pm

A general view shows the city of Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

A general view shows the city of Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

Islamic State group fighters killed 10 Syrian government troops and militiamen in the jihadists' former stronghold of Raqa province, a war monitor said Tuesday.

"IS attacked positions and checkpoints belonging to the regime... setting fire to military vehicles and prefabricated houses" late Monday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

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