Syrian government forces have liberated a large number of villages and areas from ISIS terrorists in the southern Raqqah countryside, the Syrian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.
According to the minsitry, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies have liberated the entrie Sabkah pocket, including the villages of Hawija Shnan, Rahbi, Sabkha, Jabaliya and Rabia located near the Euphrates River.
330 vehicles, 3 battle tanks, 11 artiller pieces, 5 machine guns, 12 headquaters and 3 weapons and munition depots belonging to ISIS were destroyed during the operation in the area, the ministry added.