The Syrian Army destroyed dozens of militants in the provinces of Homs and Hama, Brigadier General Ali Mayhoub said during a briefing on Monday. He said that nearly 40 militants were killed along the Palmyra — Beirut and Al-Ful – Malatia highway.
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The 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army advanced to combat positions 20 kilometers away from the city of Palmyra.
Above: A T-55 tank of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army.
Above: A T-55 tank of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army.
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The Syrian Army is conducting its ground offensive with aerial support from aircraft and helicopters of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Above: Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter conducting airstrikes against militants outside Palmyra.
Above: Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter conducting airstrikes against militants outside Palmyra.
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In October, the Syrian government forces with the support of militia fighters liberated 50 villages in the south-east of Aleppo province..
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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Damascus-led forces assisted by Russian military aircraft have secured control over the main highway to Aleppo essentially freeing the strategic Syrian city which had been besieged for two weeks, RIA Novosti reported Thursday.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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Earlier this week, the Syrian Armed Forces destroyed an ISIL command center in the Deir ez-Zor province, killing dozens of terrorists.
Above: Shelling of militants’ positions, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: Shelling of militants’ positions, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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In October, the Syrian Army, with Russian air support, started to advance to the east and north, pushing the front line further away from Latakia and freeing more villages from jihadists.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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Earlier this week, the Syrian Armed Forces destroyed an ISIL command center in the Deir ez-Zor province, killing dozens of terrorists.
Above: Shelling of militants’ positions, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: Shelling of militants’ positions, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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On September 30, Russia began to conduct pinpoint airstrikes on terrorist positions in Syria at President Bashar Assad's request.
Above: An infantry combat vehicle of the Syrian Army shot by militants, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: An infantry combat vehicle of the Syrian Army shot by militants, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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Palmyra, the city whose ancient ruins are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been under the control of ISIL since May 2015.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
Above: Troops of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army, 20 km away from Palmyra.
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Above: A servicemen of the 18th division of the 3rd corps of the Syrian Army smokes at combat positions.
