Islamic State attack kills 7 pro regime fighters in Syria

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says seven members of pro-government forces have been killed in an Islamic State (IS) attack in Syria.

Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the NGO, said attackers on motorcycles opened fire at a military post near Boukmal on the Iraqi border "killing at least seven pro-government fighters". " 

According to the Observatory, at least 385 members of pro-government forces and 165 civilians have been killed in IS attacks this year.

Rahman said both Syrians and "foreigners" were among those killed on Friday. "