Damascus: Three Islamic State (IS) terrorists were killed Saturday in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zour, by the 'Popular Resistance' militia, media reported.

The Popular Resistance attacked an IS vehicle in the outskirts of al-Mayadeen city in the countryside of Deir al-Zour Saturday and captured a group of the IS fighters, Xinhua reported, citing the SANA news agency. No further details were, however, provided.