The Islamic State reacts to the Syrian forces' offensive

Baghouz.- The insurgents of the extremist group "Islamic State" fought on Wednesday against the advances of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and launched a counter-attack from the redoubt of the territory which remains under its control in the east from Syria, announced the Syrian force.

The counter-offensive of the radical militia began in the western night of its riparian territory in the Syrian village of Baghouz, its last stronghold in the country, said a commander of the SDS, a force backed by the United States. .

Fighting continued on Wednesday and Syrian troops led by Kurds repelled the offensive, said the commander, who requested anonymity because he was not allowed to do so. report to the press.

EI insurgents opposed the "fierce resistance", which fired mortar shells and rocket propelled grenades, said Adnan Afrin, spokesman for the FDS.