 The Syrian Arab army and its allied forces have taken over the strategic town of Al-Sukna, the last major town under the control of Islamic State in the Homs province. With the takeover, the Islamic State is fast-losing ground in the country as they struggle against the offensive launched by Syrian forces backed by Russia. The Syrian forces took over the key Islamic State stronghold in the Homs province according to a UK-based monitor after they launched an offensive earlier last week. Al-Sukna is only 110 km away from another Islamic State stronghold Deir ez-Zor, a province almost entirely controlled by the militant outfit. With the advance reports suggest the Syrian forces will be making a swift advance towards Deir ez-Zor. They will be trying to thwart any Islamic State's attempts of strengthening their defense while they face annihilation in Sukna. Sukna town is located on a key highway that can lead the Syrian forces towards Deir ez-Zor. The IS is also facing offensive in the north of Deir ez-Zor from the US-backed Syrian democratic forces who have also registered a victory against the rebel fighters in Raqqa town. The SDF is only 80 km from the IS stronghold. They are also trying to take over the province which is rich in oil and natural gas reserves.