Failing state: how IS group's power and territory has declined
IS has lost much of the territory it held at its height in mid-2014, including key cities in Iraq and Syria. MEE looks at its defeats
Published date: 19 December 2016 11:52 GMT
|
Last update: 7 years 11 months ago
Since seizing control of large parts of Syria and Iraq in mid-2014, the militant group has faced a concerted fightback from a range of groups, including US-backed Iraqi troops and Syrian Kurdish fighters, and Syrian government forces supported by Russia and Iran.
Here is a recap of key cities, towns and territory IS has lost in Syria and Iraq:
New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch
Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters
Middle East Eye delivers independent and unrivalled coverage and analysis of the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. To learn more about republishing this content and the associated fees, please fill out this form. More about MEE can be found here.
