Syrian Militants Seize 12 Miles Of Territory Along Euphrates East Bank - Russian Military

Passive conduct by the US-led coalition's allies allowed militants to gain control over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) of Syrian territory along the eastern bank of the Euphrates, the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said Monday.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th October, 2018) Passive conduct by the US-led coalition's allies allowed militants to gain control over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) of Syrian territory along the eastern bank of the Euphrates, the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said Monday.

"As a result of the inaction of pro-US forces, the terrorists managed to establish full control over the strip along the eastern bank of the Euphrates River stretching about 20 kilometers between the settlements of Hajin and as-Susah," Lt.

Gen. Vladimir Savchenko, head of the center, said.

"Despite the US side's statements about the victory over the Islamic State [banned in Russia] in Syria, the terrorists still retain control over certain areas of the country. At the same time, the US-led international coalition and the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces units subordinated to the Pentagon continue to imitate the fight against the IS in the south of the Deir ez-Zor province," he added.