DAMASCUS, Dec 21 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army advanced in battles against the rebels in the northwestern province of Idlib, capturing five villages within 12 hours, a war monitor reported.
The Syrian army launched its latest offensive on Thursday morning, targeting rebel positions in the eastern and southeastern countryside of Idlib, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
It said, the Syrian forces managed to make progress on the ground, and also shelled a Turkish observation point, on the outskirts of Ma’arat al-Nu’man, in Idlib.
The province is now considered as the last major rebel bastion in Syria.
Certain parts of Idlib are covered by a deescalation zones’ deal, brokered by Russia and Turkey.– NNN-SANA
