The latest situation graphic of Daesh's Deir EzZour assault shows the military airport has now been cut off (16/1/17)

Daesh is now confirmed to have taken control of most of the workers districts, the Engineers housing area, has cut the N7 road to the military airport, and is said to be fighting in the Al-Qussour and al-Jurah districts ---------------------------- The tank battalion is also reported to have been abandoned by assad mercenaries, as has the 119 artillery battalion outpost, which is south of the airport ---------------------------- The assault area is shown in blue.