Syrian Army approaches Al-Qaeda stronghold near Aleppo-Hama border
YemenExtra
M.A.
The Syrian Arab Army began a vast offensive in the northeastern countryside of Hama this week, targeting the large patch of territory which is under control of ISIS linked Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham terrorist group near the Ithriya-Khanasser Highway.
Led by the Qalamoun Shield forces of the 3rd Division and 4th Mechanized unit, the Syrian Arab Army attacked the northern area of Salamiyah City in a bid to secure their primary supply route to the Aleppo province.
During the clashes that happened this week, the Syrian Arab Army has captured several villages and towns in the Salamiyah countryside, inching their forces closer to Daesh stronghold of Al-Rahjan.
On Friday, the Syrian Arab Army continued their offensive towards Rahjan, capturing several towns from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham after breaking through their main front in the east side of ISIS stronghold.
Among the several sites captured by the Syrian Army on Friday were the towns of Jubb Al-Ahmar, Jubb Al-Tablaqiyah, and Wadi Al-Zaroub.
As a result of their advances in northeast Hama, the Syrian Arab Army is now only two towns away from reaching Daesh stronghold of Rahjan, which is now their next main target.