The long battle for Palmyra is finally over, and Syrian army soldiers and loyalist militia fighters can now reap the fruits of their victory. It will take a lot of time and effort to restore this legendary site to its pre-war glory, but for now, it is time to celebrate.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiySoldiers of the Syrian Arab Army brandishing a national flag celebrate the liberation of Palmyra.
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Soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army brandishing a national flag celebrate the liberation of Palmyra.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyRuins of residential buildings in Palmyra.
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Ruins of residential buildings in Palmyra.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyMembers of the Desert Falcons militia unit disarm a landmine on a road leading to Palmyra.
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Members of the Desert Falcons militia unit disarm a landmine on a road leading to Palmyra.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyVictorious members of the Desert Falcons militia unit celebrate in the streets of Palmyra.
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Victorious members of the Desert Falcons militia unit celebrate in the streets of Palmyra.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiySyrian soldiers in the streets of Palmyra.
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Syrian soldiers in the streets of Palmyra.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyA column of civilian vehicles moves through Palmyra.
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A column of civilian vehicles moves through Palmyra.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyA member of the Desert Falcons militia unit burns a Daesh flag.
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A member of the Desert Falcons militia unit burns a Daesh flag.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiySoldiers of the Syrian Arab Army brandishing a national flag celebrate the liberation of Palmyra.
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Soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army brandishing a national flag celebrate the liberation of Palmyra.