Syria, Russian airstrikes push ISIS back from Palmyra

The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has retreated from points it reached in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria as a result of intense airstrikes by Russia and Syria on Saturday, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported.


The airstrikes targeted several areas near Palmyra in a bid to push back ISIS, which attempted to attack the city and has reportedly re-entered it after losing it to the Syrian government forces in nine months ago.

Meanwhile, a military source told Xinhua that the Syrian forces have thwarted an infiltration attempt by IS to enter the eastern part of Palmyra.

Earlier, the so-called "Syrian Observatory for Human Rights" said the ISIS entered that oasis city on Saturday.
 [Xinhua/china]
11/12/16
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