Syrian Army Keeps Rolling on Terrorists' Centers in Southwestern Dara'a

The Syrian government forces managed to further advance against ISIL in Hawz Yarmouk region on Saturday, capturing more regions.

News ID: 71446

Date: 28 July 2018 - 17:48

TEHRAN (Defapress)- The army men drove ISIL out of Tal Qitar and the small but key towns of Nafe'a and al-Jomlah after taking control over Wadi al-Seisoun region in Hawz Yarmouk in Southwestern Dara'a.

In the meantime, the army's artillery and missile units opened heavy fire at terrorists' positions in the regions that are still under ISIL's control in Hawz Yarmouk, inflicting major losses on the militants.

A military source said that the army has gained control of over half of ISIL-held territories in Hawz Yarmouk and only a few villages and settlements are still under terrorists' control.

Other sources reported earlier today that the army men stormed ISIL's strongholds in Hawz Yarmouk region in Southwestern Dara'a and captured Saham al-Joulan Dam and Wadi al-Seisoun region.

In the meantime, the army's artillery and missile units and aircraft pounded ISIL's positions in the small towns of al-Shajarah, Jomlah, Kowiya and several villages at the borders with Jordan and Israeli-occupied Golan, the sources went on to say.

Also, field sources said that the army has liberated 98 percent of Dara'a province following its recent advances against ISIL.

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