The sources said that the pro-government forces broke through the ISIL militants’ defense lines in Tal Syriatel and Jabal Ma’ar and retook full control over these two important areas.
The Syrian forces are fortifying their position around the newly-recaptured areas to fend off the ISIL possible infiltration attempts.
On Sunday, the Russian helicopters targeted the ISIL positions West of Palmyra, and killed tens of Takfiri terrorists.
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