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Assad hails Palmyra capture as 'important achievement'

Syrian President Bashar Assad on Sunday hails his troops’ victory over jihadists in the ancient oasis city of Palmyra as an “important achievement.” “This is an important achievement and fresh proof of the efficiency of the Syrian army and its allies in fighting terrorism,” Assad...

Regime army pushes into Palmyra with heavy bombardment

Syrian government forces advanced into Palmyra Saturday with heavy support from airstrikes and artillery, state media and activists said, taking control of several districts in a major assault against ISIS fighters. Television footage showed waves of explosions inside Palmyra and...