Islamic State attacks prison in Syria and military base in Iraq

Dozens of IS fighters' were freed from the jail and the attacks raise fears of the terror group's resurgence

Islamic State has attacked a Syrian prison housing its suspected members and a military base in Iraq in near-simultaneous deadly operations that have revived fears of the terror group's resurgence.

IS has yet to comment on the attacks and there is no indication that these were coordinated but, according to analysts, they strongly suggest IS is trying to boost its ranks and arsenal in an attempt to reorganise across both countries.