Syria army continues mop-up operations
Iran Press TV
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:50AM GMT
The Syrian army continues operations against the foreign-backed Takfiri militants on two key fronts near the capital, Damascus.
According to reports on Thursday, the fighting raged on around the strategic area of al-Qalamoun, which links the capital to the major city of Homs in the west.
Fierce clashes were also reported around the Deir Attiyeh district of Qalamoun.
Syrian forces are also engaged in a battle with militants in the village of Marj al-Sultan, located about 15 kilometers east of Damascus.
The Syrian army's mop-up operations on the outskirts of Damascus, including the area of Manshyat Khan al-Sheeh, also continued on Wednesday.
Syria has been gripped by crisis for nearly three years.
According to the United Nations, more than 100,000 people have been killed and millions displaced due to the turmoil.
The United Nations recently warned against the humanitarian situation in Syria, saying over nine million people are in need of urgent aid due to the crisis.
IA/HSN/HJL
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