According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the first demining units have arrived to the ancient city of Palmyra (Tadmur) after several days of inspecting and analyzing the surrounding area.
The Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) planted a large number of mines inside this desert-city in eastern Homs as a way to forestall the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) advance.
Once the demining phase of Palmyra is complete, displaced civilians will be allowed to return to their homes inside the city.
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