Homs, one of Syria's largest cities, was finally liberated in December 2015 following a local ceasefire agreement between Damascus and the militants. Even though the local residents are now living in peace, it will take a long time to restore city to its former glory.
© Sputnik / Michael AlaeddinSecurity officials check papers at a checkpoint in Homs.
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Security officials check papers at a checkpoint in Homs.
© Sputnik / Michael AlaeddinRuined buildings in the Syrian city of Homs.
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Ruined buildings in the Syrian city of Homs.
© Sputnik / Michael AlaeddinResidents of Homs show pictures of their relatives who were killed during a triple terrorist attack in the al-Zahra neighborhood on December 28, 2015.
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Residents of Homs show pictures of their relatives who were killed during a triple terrorist attack in the al-Zahra neighborhood on December 28, 2015.
Destroyed buildings in Homs, Syria.
© Sputnik / Michael AlaeddinA severely damaged residential building in the Syrian city of Homs.
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A severely damaged residential building in the Syrian city of Homs.
© Sputnik / Michael AlaeddinA building in Homs damaged during the fighting.
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A building in Homs damaged during the fighting.
© Sputnik / Michael AlaeddinA local resident helps repair a building damaged by a terrorist attack in the al-Zahra neighborhood of Homs.
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A local resident helps repair a building damaged by a terrorist attack in the al-Zahra neighborhood of Homs.
A destroyed building in Homs, Syria.
Destroyed buildings in Homs, Syria.