News / Reports

Syrian army making gains in al-Qaboun suburb of Damascus

Tuesday, 07 March 2017 10:24 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 07 March 2017 10:24 PM ]

©PressTV

Zahraa al-Derzi

Press TV, Damascuss

The Syrian army presses ahead with an offensive to retake the strategic al-Qaboun suburb of Damascus from foreign-backed militants. The army is trying to restore security to the last part of the international Damascus-Homs highway and protect civilians from militants' mortar attacks.

Press TV's Zahraa al-Derzi reports from the battleground.

Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:

www.presstv.co.uk

Syria