Aiming to clear the far Syrian southwestern corner from Islamic state (ISIS) jihadists, The Syrian military gained large stronghold town of “Al-Shajarah” following swift offensive launched on Monday morning.
Military reports have emerged that “last ISIS bastion of Al-Shajarh in western Daraa was restored to the government territories”
The recapturing of Al-Shajarah comes after liberating “Abdin” village that located to the north of it. [check out the map]
The liberated town was considered as main terrorist stronghold in the southern province of Daraa.
Worth-mentioning that the reconciled militants of the so-called “Free Syrian Army” have participated in the battle of Al-Shajarah, alongside the government troops, according to social media reports.
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