Army General Command: taking control over Qara helps cut off terrorists’ support routes

Damascus, (ST) – “units of the armed forces took control over the city of Qara in Damascus Countryside, “said the General Command of the Army and Armed Forces.

“the army eradicated  large numbers of terrorists who were barricaded in the city, wreaking havoc in it and attempting to attack the Damascus-Homs road to obstruct traffic on this vital road, “reads a statement issued on Tuesday by the Army General Command.

The General Command made it clear that this remarkable success marks an important point in striking down terrorist groups, pursuing them and closing in on them in the northern countryside of Damascus City.

“taking  control over Qara helps cut off terrorists’ support lines and crossing points heading towards the Lebanese borders and closes the eastern gate of al-Qalamoun area in the direction of the central region, which will limit the infiltration of terrorists and weapon smuggling into Syria, “underlined the General command.

“the army is determined  to strike down terrorism and eliminate it, affirming that the army will not be dissuaded from this by enemies ganging up on it nor by the atrocities committed against Syria and its people, “concluded the statement.

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