Syrian army units have advanced about 15
kms east of central Hama province, allowing the liberation of seven
villages hitherto occupied by the Islamic State (IS) or DAESH, military
sources said.
Among the villages liberated by Syrian Army are Bir-al-Semila, Bir al-Aqar and Rajm al-Hayana, as detailed by the Army.
This achievement was carried out, after a strong offensive, Syrian
troops swept through IS trenches in the region of Salamieh, northeast of
Hama.
These victories, following harsh combats, allow the
Syrian Army to concentrate its military operations on the Bilaas
mountains, ' whose liberation is termed essential to split the DAESH
positions in the eastern part of Hama.'
Since March 2011, Syria
has been plunged into a bloody war by Western powers, which, along with
the loss of thousands of civilians, has damaged the economy by more than
USD $200bn, according to official sources.