Assad's forces push into key IS stronghold in eastern Syria

In this frame grab provided on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, by Russian Defence Ministry press service, showing what they say is a long-range Kalibr cruise missile launched by the a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean. The Defense Ministry said that two Russian submarines in the Mediterranean fired 10 cruise missiles Thursday at the Islamic State group’s positions outside the eastern Syrian town of Mayadeen, one of the last major IS strongholds in the country. (Russian Defence Ministry Press Service photo via AP)

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