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Syrian army ‘recaptures’ Palmyra from Islamic State
The army has announced that it’s fully recaptured the historic town of Palmyra from the Islamic State group for the second time in a year.
Islamic State has captured Palmyra, whose ancient ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, twice during Syria’s six-year conflict.
It wasn't so long ago that Isis was murdering people in the ancient Palmyra theatre.
Syrian officer said streets and side roads in Palmyra had been rigged with explosives weighing up to 50 kg.
Islamic State attack leaves Syrian temple in ruins
Syria is going to great lengths to save artifacts and archeological sites that are being destroyed by Isis.
The militants captured Palmyra in central Syria from government forces in May.
The army is in postion for a major offensive to recapture the city of Roman ruins from the jihadists.
Iraq’s govt launched a counter-offensive on Saturday, a week after losing Ramadi.
Isis also took control of a hospital in the city which Syrian forces had used as a base before withdrawing.