The Syrian army has regained full control of a strategic town in the western Hama province as government forces continue to gain new grounds in battles with foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.
On Tuesday, Syrian army troops seized the town of Murk, situated some 200 kilometers (124 miles) north of the capital Damascus, and some nearby villages.
The takeover has reportedly cut off militants’ supply route between the restive provinces of Hama and Idlib.
The Syrian army also conducted a successful clean-up operation against ISIL terrorists in the al-Shaer area, located in the desert region of Palmyra in Homs province, and restored stability and security to the area.
Moreover, foreign-backed militants have engaged in fierce clashes with Takfiri ISIL militants on the outskirts of Damascus.
According to reports released by the Syria media, tens of Jaish al-Islam militants were killed when an explosive-laden car went off in the city of Duma, located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of Damascus.
The Jaish al-Islam terrorist group has blamed the ISIL for the bombing.
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