Tehran 8 February _Syrian government forces have completed clearing mines and explosives in the strategic crossroads city of Saraqib in the country’s embattled northwestern province of Idlib, as they continue to tighten the noose around foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists in their last major stronghold.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club(YJC)_Syria’s official news agency SANA reported on Saturday that army troops and allied fighters from popular defense groups defused mines and improvised explosive devices in the city, situated 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) east of Idlib city, and efforts are underway to return it to normal life.
The so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said in a report, corroborated by witnesses, on Thursday that Syrian troops had marched through Saraqib following intense battles with militants.
Syrian army liberates two villages in eastern countryside of Idlib
Also on Saturday, Syrian army soldiers and their allies managed to assert control over two villages in the eastern countryside of Idlib province.
SANA reported that Syrian forces managed to capture the villages of Maharem and Tell Karatine following clashes with Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (formerly known as Nusra Front) terrorists and their affiliates.
The report added that Syrian government troops inflicted heavy losses on the militants’ lines of defense and forced them to retreat from their positions in the region.
Turkey threatens to strike back if outposts in Idlib hit
Meanwhile, Turkey threatened on Saturday to strike back if its military outposts in Syria’s Idlib province come under attack.
“Our observation posts in Idlib continue their duties and are capable of protecting themselves with the weapons and equipment they possess,” the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a post published on its official Twitter page.
It added, “In the event of a new attack, a proper response will be given in the strongest manner.”
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