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2016-12-21 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Syrian Army in intense firefights against ISIS in T-4 Airbase surroundings

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Posted by Fred 2016-12-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Syria

#1 this is another round in the ISIS counter offensive that was begun earlier in Dec (about the 10th or so)

Assad's forces had taken the city and the airbase from ISIS back in March 2016.

ISIS captured Palmyra from Assad's forces in May 2015.

Posted by lord garth 2016-12-21 09:49|| 2016-12-21 09:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Hmm, Battle of Verdun? Palmyra does not seem to be vital to Assad other than as a Roach Motel. As long as Assad avoids a "Baby Stalingrad" this could be useful in killing ISIS troops on the cheap.

Posted by magpie 2016-12-21 12:47|| 2016-12-21 12:47|| Front Page Top

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