Syrian Army Captures Famed Crusader Castle Crac des Chevaliers

Syrian Army Captures Famed Crusader Castle -- Al Jazeera

Government troops capture Crac des Chevaliers, a UNESCO World Heritage site previously controlled by rebels.

Syrian troops have captured a famed Crusader castle near the border with Lebanon, raising the two-starred government flag above the stone ramparts of the 12th century fortress after days of intense clashes with rebel fighters.

Lebanese private broadcaster, Al-Mayadeen TV, aired footage of Syrian soldiers walking unopposed into the Crac des Chevaliers on Thursday.

The loud crackle of celebratory gunfire could be heard as troops explored the sprawling castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, according to the Associated Press news agency.

The military's push into the Crac des Chevaliers marked the latest battlefield gain for President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

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