The Islamic State group launched a new offensive on Friday, March 9 night that targets the western countryside of the Dara’a Governorate, AL-Masdar News reports.
IS reportedly began the attack by storming the rebel lines at the Al-Ruba’i Checkpoint, which is located just west of Sheikh Sa’ad.
According to the Islamic State’s media wing, their militants have managed to capture the checkpoint after a short battle with the rebel forces.
Intense clashes are now ongoing at the Sheikh Sa’ad axis, where IS is attempting to advance against the rebels.