The Syrian army took control of the strategic heights of Jabal al-Muktadir located to the North-East of Palmyra. On Wednesday, March 15, informs the Lebanese TV channel “al-Manar”. It is quoted by RIA Novosti.
The remains of the gangs of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia) was knocked from its position and nearby areas.
It is noted that nearby gas field Mustadio, which will be the next target of government forces.
Palmyra was under the control of is militants since may 2015. The city was liberated from the militants in the spring of 2016, but in December, the extremists managed to bring it under its control. March 2, 2017, the Syrian army has repelled again Palmyra. Currently, government forces are still attacking rebel positions to the East of the city.