Syrian army breaks IS siege on Deir al-Zour

DAMASCUS, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Syrian government forces broke the Islamic State (IS) siege on the eastern city of Deir al-Zour on Tuesday, State TV reported.

The three-year-long siege has been lifted when the advancing Syrian army reached the besieged Brigade 137 military base in western Deir al-Zour, according to the state TV.

The Syrian flag was hoisted when the advancing troops met with the besieged forces in the base.