5 April 2016 - 04:07
ISIS launches counter-offensive in east Damascus

On Monday in the Qalamoun Mountains of Greater Damascus, the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) launched a large-scale offensive along the eastern countryside of the Dumayr Military Airport.

AhlulBayt News Agency - On Monday in the Qalamoun Mountains of Greater Damascus, the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) launched a large-scale offensive along the eastern countryside of the Dumayr Military Airport.

The terrorist group launched a VBIED (vehicle borne improvised explosive device) towards the Sara’ Checkpoint that is located between the Dumayr Military Airport (10km east) and the Regiment 16 base; it reportedly hit their intended target.

Following the VBIED attack, ISIS stormed the Syrian Arab Army’s positions along the eastern slopes of the Qalamoun Mountains; this is where the current fighting is taking place tongiht.

Clashes are still ongoing between the two parties; however, there have been no reported gains as of yet.




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