Syrian breakthrough: Deir ez-Zor

The media discuss the breakthrough of the three-year blockade in the Deir Ez-Zor area in Syria with the Syrian army with the support of Russia. Some commentators see in this symptoms of strengthening the positions of the Syrian President Bashar al -Assad. Others consider this event, first of all, as a step towards victory over the Islamic State terrorist organization (IG, prohibited in the Russian Federation).

Launching Caliber missiles from the frigate "Admiral Essen" on the objects of terrorists ISIS in the area of ​​Deir-EZ-Zor Mil.ru

Washington Post refers to the first category and writes about this event not without bitterness, because he does not welcome the successes of Syria President Bashar al -Assad. Meanwhile, the blockade was giving up - this is, first of all, a victory for Assad and his army. Different forces of the conflict, including the United States (represented by the militias), competed for control over Deir ez-Zor. It was about which of the parties could ultimately record the victory over IG. This, in turn, will determine the legitimacy of the winner as a political force.

Now the main question is where the forces of the Syrian government will now go. They can go further, to the city itself, and they can move to the southeast, to other parts of the provinces, to which the United States also aimed. It is likely that they will make it a rule to anticipate an American offensive, and also focus on control of the roads in order to strengthen the Syrian sovereignty. The Syrian army, the author notes, indeed, has recently demonstrated a certain rise, although in the current state it would hardly have been able to win without support from Russia and Iran.

Removing the blockade of Deir ez-Zor units of the Syrian Highway of the Sana News video report

This victory was on a par with other political and military successes of Assad recently. Its main goal is to secure his position in Damascus. This was facilitated by the success of a truce initiated by Russia in the de -escalation zones. In conclusion, the author notes that the population of Deir ez-Zor and its environs is mainly Sunni, while the locals throughout the sixth war retained Assadi and did not support the rebels, among which the majority also constitute the Sunnis.

Time magazine writes about a breakthrough in the area of ​​Deir ez-Zor, from the point of view of the fight against IG. This is a new sign of the crash of a self -proclaimed caliphate in Iraq and Syria. Deir ez-zor is the largest municipality in the eastern part of Syria and one of the largest cities that were controlled by extremists. Thus, IG lost its next stronghold. Now his militants were surrounded. From the north, they are on the Kurdish militia, acting with the support of the United States. From the West there is a Syrian army. From the east there is an Iraqi border where antijihadist operations continue.

The defeat in Deir ez-Zor for IG is a new replenishment among recent major shocks. In July, the Iraqi army, following the results of the nine -month struggle, liberated Mosul - the largest city of all that was captured by IG. Then, under the onslaught of the militias supported by the United States, IS had to hand over his Syrian “capital” - Rakka. In August, the Iraqi forces in just eight days liberated the city of Tall-Afar. In the latter case, the signs of collapse were already very noticeable.

Military column, Iraq Sana News

In conclusion, the material also notes that Damascus now, according to estimates, controls 40% of the territory of Syria, and Assad will now try to strengthen his power. But more importantly, a breakthrough in Deir ez-Zor is a signal of significant changes throughout the entire civil conflict.