The Islamic State group announced the creation of its northernmost province this week, after accepting a formal pledge of allegiance from former al Qaeda militants in the North Caucasus region of Russia.
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Syrian army soldiers get in position during clashes with Islamic State (IS) group jihadists in northeastern Palmyra on May 17, 2015.
