Rebel militants of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and allied Islamist groups have recently launched a major offensive against Syrian troops in Hama and recaptured more than 15 villages, ARA news reported.
“After heavy clashes with rebel groups, the Syrian government troops recaptured at least 18 villages during the past two days,” local media activist Saadoun al-Hamwi told ARA News.
Russian warplanes provided air support to Syrian Army troops during the fight for Hama countryside.
“The Russian Air Force played a key role in the regime-led counter-attacks in Hama,” the source reported. “Russia launched dozens of airstrikes on the rebells’ fighting positions, which helped the pro-fovernment forces make a remarkable progress on the ground.”
Dozens of rebel militants were reportedly killed and wounded during the attacks, ARA added.
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2 April 2017 - 17:07
News ID: 821509
(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Syrian Army forces on Saturday retook most of the land lost recently to rebel groups in Hama Governorate, local sources reported.
