Syrian Army Maintains Control of Palmyra Hills
SANA (State news agency)
May 18, 2015
ISIS fighters retreat from city’s surroundings after facing heavy losses to army and air forces in areas surrounding Palmyra
ISIS fighters retreat from city’s surroundings after facing heavy losses to army and air forces in areas surrounding Palmyra
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