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Syrian Troops Battle IS in Deir Al-Zour
Russian jets help the Syrian government fight Islamic State in eastern Syria
Russian jets help the Syrian government fight Islamic State in eastern Syria where thousands of civilians face a humanitarian crisis.
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(Picture: Destroyed buildings in the Souk, eastern city of Deir Al-Zour, Syria. Credit: AFP/Getty)
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