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Syrian Army Takes Control Over Key Hill Near Damascus

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The Syrian government forces have taken control over a key hill in a northern suburb of the capital, Damascus, killing a large number of terrorists, an army... 05.11.2015, Sputnik International

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Syrian Army Takes Control Over Key Hill Near Damascus

19:42 GMT 05.11.2015 (Updated: 19:49 GMT 05.11.2015)

A Syrian APC is followed by a tank in Harasta, northeast of Damascus, Syria, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 - Sputnik International

The Syrian government forces have taken control over a key hill in a northern suburb of the capital, Damascus, killing a large number of terrorists, an army spokesman said Thursday.

A Free Syrian Army fighter walks near military vehicles during what they said was preparations for an operation to strike at forces loyal to Syria's president Bashar Al-Assad in order to break a siege on the city of Beit Gin located in western countryside of Damascus in Deraa, Syria September 30, 2015 - Sputnik International

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LATAKIA (Syria) (Sputnik) — According to Brigadier General Ali Mayhoub, the Syrian army has continued operations in the Harast suburb of Damascus and captured the al-Mashtal Heights, as well as a gas station and several buildings in the area.

"Many terrorists have been killed and their weaponry and fortifications destroyed," the general said.

Mayhoub added that a large number of foreign fighters have been killed in clashes with the government forces in Damascus southwestern suburb of Darayya.