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Syrian Army Takes Control Over Town of Kessab in Latakia

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Syrian government forces broke through the militants' defense and gained control over the town of Kessab, one of the last terrorist strongholds in the... 18.02.2016, Sputnik International

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Syrian Army Takes Control Over Town of Kessab in Latakia

09:40 GMT 18.02.2016 (Updated: 09:52 GMT 18.02.2016)

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Syrian government forces broke through the militants' defense and gained control over the town of Kessab, one of the last terrorist strongholds in the country's Latakia region, accoridng to Lebanon's media.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Syrian government forces have gained control over the town of Kessab, one of the last terrorist strongholds in the country's Latakia region, Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen television reported Thursday.

Local media reported earlier in the day that the Syrian Army had broken through the militants' defense and were carrying out an offensive.