Islamic terrorist group ISIS has captured key natural gas fields near the city of Homs in Syria.

While ISIS has been losing battled and ground to the northern part of their captured areas, the group has been pushing south in an apparent attempt to overthrow the Syrian government.

“So after the Sha’ar company and the positions surrounding it became part of the land of the Caliphate, the soldiers advanced, conquering new areas, and all praise is due to Allah,” the Islamic State said in a message.

The terrorists also posted with the message pictured of slaughtered and tortured Syrian troops.

Syrian activists say that the terrorists appear to be targeting Tayfur military airbase.  If the terrorists were to capture the airbase, it would be seen as a major blow to the Syrian government.