Syrian Army Preparing for Imminent Operation in Quneitra

Rasa - The Damascus Army dispatched more troops and equipment to Quneitra on Friday to further prepare for an imminent operation against terrorists in the Southwestern province.

News ID: 438656

Date: 15 July 2018 - 07:31

RNA - The army sent hundreds of fresh forces, several military vehicles and a large volume of heavy weapons to Quneitra.

The military convoy was sent to Northern Quneitra via the newly-freed regions in Eastern Dara'a as the army is preparing to conduct operation in Southern Quneitra near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Meantime, the Syrian army continued its military advances in other parts of Syria over past 24 hours.

Tens of terrorists were killed and dozens more were injured during the Syrian army's operations in provinces across Syria.

Quneitra

The Syrian Army sent more troops and equipment to Quneitra on Friday to further prepare for an imminent operation against terrorists in the Southwestern province.

The army dispatched hundreds of fresh forces, several military vehicles and a large volume of heavy weapons to Quneitra.

On Thursday, the Syrian army forces engaged in fierce clashes with Tahrir al-Sham terrorists and other militant groups near Tal Krom Jaba as Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes on the military positions of the army in Quneitra.

Meantime, the army conducted heavy artillery fire on Tahrir al-Sham's positions and moves in al-Doha, Um Batenah and Western al-Samdaniyeh regions as well as areas near al-Ajraf with heavy fire.

They also launched attacks on the terrorists in the village of al-Hamidiyeh and Dawar al-Ilm in Eastern Quneitra which were the origin of militant attacks on civilian houses in areas near the town of al-Ba'ath, leaving heavy damages.

Also, field sources reported that the army units repelled the terrorists' attacks after inflicting heavy damage on them.

They added that the Israeli army is protecting Tahrir al-Sham terrorists in the de-escalation zone in Quneitra after they leave Dara'a towards Quneitra.

Dara'a

The Syrian army forces imposed control over three regions after peace agreements with the terrorist groups in Northern Dara'a, field sources said, adding that the army has entered Dara'a city for the first time after 7 years.

The Syrian army entered the town of al-Mozayrab in Northwestern Dara'a after reaching an agreement with the terrorist groups, regaining control of the town.

Meantime, the Syrian army units won back control of the towns of Ankhal and Kafr Shams in Northern Dara'a.

Also, field sources reported that the army forces have for the first time entered Dara'a city which has been under the occupation of terrorists since 2011, and hoisted the Syrian government flag over the city's municipality.

They added that the army is expected to win control over the entire city in coming days.

Deir Ezzur

Over 30 civilians were killed and tens of others were wounded in the US-led coalition airstrikes near the border town of Albu Kamal in Southeastern Deir Ezzur on Friday.

The warplanes conducted several raids on Albaquz and al-Souseh townships on the Eastern bank of the Euphrates River near the town of Albu Kamal, killing over 30 civilians and wounding tens more, including several women and children.

Medical sources reported that the death toll is likely to increase as some of the injured are in critical conditions.

Raqqa

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) kept fighters on alert after their base in a village in Raqqa province was set on fire by unknown assailants on Friday.

The US-backed militias went on alert after one of their bases in the village of al-Humam came under attack by unidentified raiders.

The attackers set fire at the SDF base.

The SDF has placed its forces in positions around the village.

The SDF's measures, including forced recruitment, suppressing civilians and looting people's assets, have enraged residents in Raqqa province, leading to frequent public protests throughout Northeastern Syria.

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