During the same week the U.S. and Russia declared victory over ISIS in Syria, the militant group launched a series of surprise attacks around the country. Despite the triumphant claims of world leaders, these offensives suggest such statements are a little premature.
![The US Naval ship the Cape Ray [not pictured] is being equipped with hydrolysis equipment so that it can destroy Syria's chemical weapons at sea. [US naval ships sail in the Mediterranean Sea. AFP/File]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/misc/US_navy_afp.jpg?itok=F3o4bhsz "The US Naval ship the Cape Ray [not pictured] is being equipped with hydrolysis equipment so that it can destroy Syria's chemical weapons at sea. [US naval ships sail in the Mediterranean Sea. AFP/File]")
![[SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Image]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/Syria2/186456382.jpg?itok=mB2dZlz5 "[SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Image]")
