Syrian Army bulls through ISIL’s defenses in southern Damascus (video)

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – Heavy shelling struck the district of al-Hajar al-Aswad, to the south of Damascus on Saturday, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) worked to gain further ground against the remaining members of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) still in the capital.

The Syrian Arab Army and their Palestinian allies were able to impose full control over the strategic Al-Qadam District, following the collapse of the Islamic State’s positions near the Hajar Al-Aswad District.

The offensive comes after the Syrian military announced the full recapture of Eastern Ghouta from militants late last month.