Syrian forces, allies retake key district of Aleppo from militants

Syrian army forces and allied fighters have regained control of a key district in Aleppo as efforts continue to purge the flashpoint northern city of Takfiri terrorists.

The so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which advocates foreign-backed terrorists, said Thursday that Syrian soldiers managed to enter Ramouseh District, located south of Aleppo, advancing towards other militant-held areas east of the city.

Ramouseh was liberated after “ferocious clashes,” said the London-based group in a statement, adding, however, that the terrorists still held marginal positions in a residential complex and a school.

Meanwhile, Syria’s official SANA news agency said Russian fighter jets were providing air cover for the army battle southwards.

The recapture is a major blow to the terrorists, reversing the gains they made in the area last month.

Many anticipated the advance as reports had said earlier this week that volunteer forces had arrived south of the city to help the army in its battles.

Ramouseh fell to the terrorists in early August, enabling them to open a route via the area into other terrorist-held districts.

The recapture on Thursday would further deprive the Takfiris of the positions they were using to launch attacks on government-held districts west of Aleppo.

One such attack on Wednesday left at least 11 civilians dead in Sukkari District.

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