Syrian army makes major advances in Idlib

The Syrian army made major advances in a strategic region in Idlib countryside in the Northwestern parts of the country. The army pushed back foreign-backed militants from Khan Sheikhoun city and prevented them from wining control over Al-Salam army post in the Western part of the city. Meantime, the Syrian army started a series of military operations in Eastern Tal Ahmar in Qonaytareh region of Daraa province. Also, the Syrian air force pounded the militants' positions in Naimeh and Daraa Al-Balad towns in Daraa. The clashes erupted between the army forces and the militants in Daraa days ago. Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011 with organized attacks by well-armed gangs and terrorists against both the army and civilians. Tens of thousands of people have been killed since terrorist and armed groups turned protest rallies into armed clashes. The government blames outlaws, saboteurs, and armed terrorist groups for the deaths, stressing that the unrest is being orchestrated from abroad. According to reports, the western powers and their regional allies, specially Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, are supporting the militants operating inside Syria.