Syrian government troops withdraw from Deir Ezzor area, monitor says

Syrian troops on Friday withdrew from parts of the eastern Deir Ezzor province that were under their control as US-backed Kurdish forces advanced towards the government-held areas, a war monitor said. Syrian rebels were also advancing Friday on the western city of Homs. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. 

Syrian government troops withdraw from Deir Ezzor area, monitor says
Syrian troops on Friday withdrew from parts of the eastern Deir Ezzor province that were under their control as US-backed Kurdish forces advanced towards the government-held areas, a war monitor said. Syrian rebels were also advancing Friday on the western city of Homs. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.