Islamic State About To Lose The Ancient City Of Palmyra To Syrian Forces

Daily Mail: Syria forces on brink of retaking iconic city of Palmyra from ISIS

* Syrian pro-government forces have advanced to the edge of the famed city
* Regime forces launched an offensive to retake the city at the start of March
* Moscow said it was flying up to 25 sorties a day to aid government forces

Syrian pro-government forces have advanced to the edge of the famed ancient city of Palmyra today, a monitor said.

The move is a major symbolic victory over the Islamic State jihadist group, who seized control of the city in May last year.

The takeover sent shock waves around the world as the group demolished some of the most treasured monuments of its Unesco-listed World Heritage Site.

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More News On Syrian Forces Being On The Verge Of Retaking The Ancient City Of Palmyra

Syrian army expects to retake Palmyra 'within hours': TV -- Reuters
Syria troops 'reach outskirts of IS-held Palmyra' -- BBC
Syrian Army Reaches Outskirts of IS-Held Town of Palmyra -- NYT/AP
Syria regime forces close in on IS-held Palmyra -- AFP
Assad forces close in on Islamic State at Palmyra -- The Guardian
Syrian Troops Reach Palmyra Outskirts -- VOA