Syrian army retakes ground lost to Islamic State near Deir al-Zor -Russian agencies
MOSCOW, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Russian news agencies reported on Saturday that the Syrian army had retaken ground lost to Islamic State militants near Deir al-Zor airport after a U.S.-led coalition air strike.
The RIA Novosti and Sputnik agencies cited an unnamed Syrian military commander. (Reporting by Andrew Osborn; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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