The advance on Palmyra continues
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Multiple reports now confirm that the Syrian Arab Army continues to drive into ISIS-held territory around Palmyra. Territories to the west of the city, including the Hayyan Gas Fields, are now under Syrian control.
Breaking , Military Source to me :
SAA fully recaptures Bayarat Gharbiyah en rout to #Palmyra
East Homs CS .— Yusha Yuseef (@MIG29_)February 16, 2017
SAA in western orchards advancing towards Jabal al-Tar and Jabal al-Hayyal / west of Palmyra
— watanisy (@watanisy)February 16, 2017
@watanisy around 10 km seperates army from palmyra triangle , more soon inshallah
— watanisy (@watanisy)February 16, 2017
Here is a map of the Syrian Army's approximate position:
As always, we'll keep you posted on the latest developments.
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