The Islamic State battled regime forces in Raqqah; and in Deir Izzour, where the IS is preparing an assault on the military airport. The Islamic State also executed and crucified four men in Deir Izzour, including an Al Nusrah Front fighter; clashed with rebels in Aleppo; and fought the Kurdish YPG and the al-Karam army in Hasakah. The Al Nusrah Front and the Islamic Front battled regime forces in Reef Dimashq; and in Hama, where they were joined by Jund al Aqsa, and Al Nusrah has deployed at least 1,500 fighters in an attempt to “liberate” the Christian city of Maharda. The Islamic Front also clashed with regime forces in Aleppo along with the Ansar al Din Front; in Deraa, where they were joined by rebels; in Homs, where they were joined by rebels; and in Reef Dimashq. The IS published photos of its takeover of the Tabqa military airport in Raqqah.
