The army and the Syrian president inspired victory in Palmyra – Rosbalt.RU

March 27, 2016, 16:58 | Islamic State | IG | Syria | Palmyra | defeat

 Go Palmyra under the control of the Syrian army anticipates surrender banned in the Russian terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG), said Syria’s military command.

 

In a televised address to the nation, dedicated nahodyascheysyay surrender under UNESCO Palmyra guard, the military said that the army and its allies, with the support of Russian military avaitsii will continue to fight against the IG, “Al-Nusra Front” (also banned in the Russian terrorist group) and other extremist groups, reports Reuters.

 

 Syrian President Bashar Assad also commented on the change of Palmyra. According to him, the operation proves the effectiveness of the strategy of the army and its allies. This success is “particularly evident” in the US-led action against antiigilovskoy coalition, which includes more than 60 countries, stressed Assad, according to SANA agency.

 

 The coalition “has achieved little over one and a half years since its inception,” he said.

 

 Earlier today, the command of the Syrian army has officially confirmed the release of Palmyra from terrorists. This was preceded by several days of fighting, during which support the Syrian army has provided the Russian aircraft. During the task of putting in air strikes in the Palmyra area was killed rossiyky commando.

 

 The ancient city of Palmyra was captured in May 2015 IG militants year. Terrorists blew up there the Arc de Triomphe era of ancient Rome and temples Baalshamina and Bela, and plundered many architectural monuments.