Defense Minister: victory inching closer

DAMASCUS, (ST) _ “actually, enemies and friends alike have recognized the Syrian people’s victory, “underscored  Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Armed Forces and Minister of Defense, Gen. Fahd Jassem al-Freij .

Al-Freij was speaking during a field visit to one of the military formations to inspect the soldiers’ situation and circumstances, wishing them a happy Eid Al Adha.

The defense minister told the military formations that  President Bashar al-Assad is proud of their  heroic deeds in the war against the vicious conspiracy.

”victory inching closer thanks to the resolve and bravery of our soldiers and the martyrs’ sacrifices,” underlined al-Freij.

Gen. Ayoub visits injured army personnel on Eid Al Adha

Chief of the General Staff of the Army and Armed Forces, Gen. Ali Abdullah Ayoub paid a visit to the injured army personnel at Martyr Youssef al-Azmah hospital in Damascus on the occasion on Eid Al Adha, wishing them a speedy recovery.

Gen. Ayoubwas quoted as saying:”the heroics of the Syrian army will make the victory”.

For their part, the injured personnel expressed readiness to do their utmost  to preserve the dignity of the homeland.

Meanwhile, military commanders on Tuesday paid visits to the martyrs’ tombs and laid wreathes of flowers on behalf of President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

M.D