The Syrian Arab Army’s 137th Artillery Brigade of the Republican Guard – backed by the 104th Airborne Brigade of the Republican Guard – imposed full control over the Armenian cemetery of Deir ez-Zor, after a violent battle with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Sunday.

The Syrian Armed Forces were able to liberate this strategic site in western Deir ez-Zor after repelling the Islamic State’s offensive on the same day.

As a result of ISIS’ failed offensive, the Syrian Armed Forces took the opportunity to strike back against the terrorist group and recapture the Armenian cemetery, reported Al-Masdar News.