U.S.-led Global Coalition conducts military drills in Deir ez-Zor
DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – The U.S.-led Global Coalition forces continue military exercises and patrols in the Deir ez-Zor countryside, eastern Syria for the fourth day in a row, a source said on Monday.
A military source told North Press that the Coalition is carrying out ongoing maneuvers and training exercises at its bases in the al-Omar and Conoco oil fields.
The source noted that the drills have included a variety of tactical exercises, along with intensified helicopter activity.
He added that the exercises are taking place in tandem with ground patrols conducted by Coalition forces in areas surrounding their bases in eastern Deir ez-Zor.