Army Regains Control over al-Muhamadyia Town and al-Ashari Farms, Continues to Advance in Eastern Ghouta

Damascus Countryside– Army units achieved a new advancement in their operations against Jabhat al-Nusra and the groups affiliated to it in Damascus countryside, SANA reported.

SANA delegate to Ghouta said that army units regained full control over al-Muhamadyia town after inflicting heavy losses upon the terrorist organizations in the equipment and personnel.

The delegate added that army units are now combing the area and they dismantle the explosive devices and the mines planted by terrorists in the town.

 The delegate indicated that army units are hunting down the remnants of the terrorists who fled away to the nearby farms.

Later in the day, the Syrian Arab Army regained control over al-Ashari farms after killing scores of al-Nusra terrorists.

Army units also advanced in al-Rihan farms amid mass fleeing of terrorists after the collapse of their main defenses at the outskirts of the town of al-Rihan.

Establishing control over al-Muhamadyia town contributed to cutting more supply routes between the terrorist groups who are living in a state of panic and collapse thanks to the significant advancement achieved by army units and the heavy losses inflicted upon the terrorist organizations in the personnel and equipment.

In parallel with the military operations, Syrian Arab Army continues to ensure the safety of the corridor assigned for the exit of the besieged civilians from Ghouta towards al-Wafideen camp to transport them to the temporary housing shelter in al-Dwair.

Lattakia

Meanwhile, units of army foiled an attack by terrorist groups on a number of military points in Lattakia countryside, destroying 4 vehicles equipped with heavy machine guns and killing a large number of the terrorists.