Syrian Republican Guard controls new sites in east Damascus: Pictures

YemenExtra

M.A.

 The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a major advance in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, Monday, gaining several sites inside the Shwam Neighborhood of ‘Ayn Tarma.

Led by the 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard, the Syrian Arab Army attacked Faylaq Al-Rahman’s positions in ‘Ayn Tarma, leading to a fierce battle that went on for several hours on Monday.

According to a military source, the Syrian Army captured several important buildings in the Shwam Neighborhood; however, it would prove costly as the military lost at least ten soldiers in the advance operation.

Many of the soldiers were reportedly killed when they entered a militant tunnel that was filled with militants in the Shwam Neighborhood.

The Syrian military resumed their operation tonight, firing over 30 surface-to-surface missiles in both Jobar and ‘Ayn Tarma – attack is still ongoing.