Homs – Army units, in cooperation with the backing forces, regained full control over al-Bardeh area, 32 km east of al-Qaryateen in the eastern countryside of Homs, Zaqaqiyeh Khalil Mountain, 6 km east of al-Bardeh area and imposed fire control over al-Bassiri village, 8 km south of al-Bardeh, SANA reported.
A military source said Thursday that the army eliminated scores of ISIS terrorists and destroyed large numbers of weapons and ammunition in addition to seizing various kinds of military equipment and ammunition.
The source added that the engineering members dismantled the explosive devices and mines which were planted by ISIS terrorists, while the army units continue pursuing the remnants of terrorists who fled away towards al-Badia.
Later, units of army, in cooperation with backup forces, established control on al-Mahsa and a number of surrounding hills that connect Homs eastern countryside with al-Qalamoun.