Pakistan: Army Kills 50 Afghan Forces in Border Fight

The Pakistani army says it has destroyed at least five Afghan checkpoints near the border between the two countries, killing about 50 security forces.

More than 4,000 ISIS terror/militants attempt capturing Palmyra, relocated forces from Raqqa

More than 4,000 militants of the IS terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia - TASS) have re-grouped to make a new attempt to capture Palmyra, trying to get inside the city to shelter from airstrikes by the Russian air force, the center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria said on Sunday.

Syrian Army backed by Russian Air Force thwarts ISIS attack on Palmyra

The Syrian Army backed by the Russian Air Force has repelled all Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) attempts to recapture the historic city of Palmyra, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Syria, Russian airstrikes push ISIS back from Palmyra

The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has retreated from points it reached in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria as a result of intense airstrikes by Russia and Syria on Saturday, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported.

Syrian Army Engages in Fierce Fight With Daesh Near Liberated Palmyra

The Syrian army and militias are fighting fiercely against the Daesh terrorists on the outskirts of Palmyra, according to Syrian military source.