Syrian Army Beats ISIS Near Damascus

KABUL: (MEP) Syrian forces have prevented a massive offensive by ISIS militants in the area north of the capital Damascus, reported on Friday.

Earlier this morning, the ISIL launched an assault on the Syrian army’s checkpoints along the Qalamoun-Sadad Road; however, these attacks were eventually prevented by the Syrian soldiers and the National Defense Forces, the army said in a statement.

The statement added, Should the ISIS forces take control of the Qalamoun-Sadad Road, the terrorist group would be in position to strike Damascus too.

A Syrian official said, that 150 wanted militants in al-Qadam area in Damascus gave up fighting and surrendered to the army,”

Meanwhile on Thursday, 150 terrorists laid down their arms and surrendered to the Syrian Army as government forces continued their offensive in the eastern and western parts of Damascus province.

The Syrian Army continued to raid the militant groups’ gathering centers in Eastern Ghouta, leaving tens of the terrorists dead or injured and destroying their military infrastructure and supply routes, according to reports.

The Syrian Army also attacked the terrorists’ positions in al-Merj region and al-Bilaliyeh in Eastern Ghouta, leaving many militants killed and wounded and destroying much of their military hardware.

 

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