“It is certain that all terror organizations aspire to expand through villages and cities till it reaches Lebanon and expands there; if that was possible. As to their capability, I don't think they have it; they can't occupy Lebanese territories, not especially when the two terror organizations al-Nusra Front and Daesh have exchanged in clashes.”
“After having lost the war of Tadmor (Palmyra) in Syria, Daesh decided to take revenge and so took control over areas next to the borders with Lebanon and then expanded its forces to Jabal Akroum (Mountain Akroum). However, this scenario is unsuccessful especially after its loss in Tadmor,” the journalist told Sputnik.
Talking about Russia’s involvement in Syria, Murtada said, the “Russian military operation in Syria contributed very much in paralyzing the opposition militants in Syria, which resulted in leaving their positions and helping the Syrian government and its allies to take over areas in Syria.”
Russia played a major role in the operation by including their ability to deliver airstrikes. Russian bombers and attack helicopters pummeled Daesh motorcades fleeing from Palmyra. The terrorists sustained record losses – 400 militants were killed, according to the Syrian Center for Human Rights.
Furthermore, President Putin emerged as a protector of cultural legacy in Syria. After Palmyra was retaken, Russia provided its bomb specialists to restore security in the ancient city.
Despite all the efforts that are being made by Russia and Syrian Army to eradicate terrorism, the journalist said that he feels the war is far from over and will last for years to come.
“The war will expand. It is not a war of months; it will last for generations. The ideology of terrorism is being spread in Europe and other countries in the world. I think that it is the danger that coming generations will face,” Murtada told Sputnik.
