The Battle for Idleb Has Begun
Mustafa al-Mekdad - Al-Thawra (pro-government newspaper)
August 14, 2018
Government forces are moving north to retake Idleb in accordance with the Astana agreement writes Al-Thawra
Government forces are moving north to retake Idleb in accordance with the Astana agreement writes Al-Thawra
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