The Syrian army said on November 9 that its forces and allies had “fully liberated” the Deir Ezzor city of Albukamal from Islamic State.

A statement by Brig Gen Ali Mayhoub, spokesman for the General Command of the Syrian Army, described Albukamal as Islamic State’s “last stronghold in the eastern region.”

This video was shared by a Hezbollah-affiliated, pro-government media group. It shows the advance of the combined forces on Albukamal. The source said the forces encircled the city, before entering and taking control. Credit: War Media via Storyful