A Syrian regime military vehicle was hit on Sunday when an Islamic State (ISIS) improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in the northern city of Raqqa, killing three Syrian soldiers, a conflict monitor reported.
According to SOHR, three Syrian soldiers, including a lieutenant, were killed in the explosion. The explosion occurred while they were conducting reconnaissance operations in the Raqqa desert.
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