Retrieved 13 October 2017. ↑ Latest map of Al-Mayadeen battle in Deir Ezzor ↑ "Avoiding entering a lost battle in Al-Mayadin…the regime forces wrap around the capital of "Al-Khair State" advancing to Mahkan desert in the east of it and shelling the east of the Euphrates River violently". Retrieved 13 October 2017. ↑ "The regime forces and Russian forces besiege the "capital of al-Khair State" and close all land roads with the city's countryside". Retrieved 13 October 2017. ↑ "Syrian government troops push on into IS stronghold town".