Syrian army soldiers laid siege on several towns and villages in Hama [SANA handout/Reuters]
Al Jazeera: Syria's army encircles rebels in Hama, imposing 'choking siege'
Government soldiers march deeper into last major rebel stronghold in Hama and Idlib province, state media reports.
Syria's army encircled rebels in a cluster of towns in northwest Syria's Hama countryside, imposing a "choking siege" and marching deeper into the pocket, state-run Ikhbariya TV said on Friday.
Government forces seized a dozen hills and expanded their control of a main highway that runs through the area and stretches from the capital Damascus to Aleppo city, the channel said.
The live broadcast came from the nearby town of Khan Sheikhoun in southern Idlib province.
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Syria declares liberation of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib, towns in Hama province -- RT
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1 comment:
There is not a lot of land left to maneuver and avoid bombardment.
The jihadis simply cannot trade space for time to regroup and counter attack. Some might escape the cordon, but they will leave behind equipment.
Those going underground will be hunted by the secret police. The jihadis will have some success, but so will their secret police.
Looks like the end is near unless the Turks want to up the ante. If the Turks want to weaken Syria they should partner with the Kurds. Then they will have everyone's attention.
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