Syrian Army repels terrorists' heavy offensive in eastern Damascus

The Syrian Army troops fended off terrorist groups' heavy attack to recapture lost lands in eastern Ghouta on Sunday, inflicting major losses on the militants.

The Army soldiers clashed with the terrorists that attacked their positions in al-Balaliyeh and al-Nashabiyeh regions in eastern Ghouta and warded off their offensive.

The army units killed or wounded over 20 terrorists in the clashes.  

Relevant reports said earlier today that the Army continued its advances in eastern Damascus, killing several terrorists, including a senior commander of Jeish al-Islam terrorist group.

Mohammad al-Khanshour nom du guerre Abu Orveh, senior commander of Jeish al-Islam, along with seven other terrorists were killed and 17 others were also injured in fierce clashes with the Syrian Army.

The Syrian Army, meantime, rapidly took control over four strategic regions in eastern Ghouta.

The Syrian Army troops engaged in tough battle with the terrorists in al-Nashabiyeh, Hazarma and Zarboqiyeh after launching counterattack on the terrorists.

The Army men took full control of al-Ehsan Grand Mosque, Hawsh al-Salehiyeh western farm and a key region in Tal al-Farzat.

EA