In Video: Syrian Army captures new points near Palmyra

DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:00 P.M.) – Last Tuesday, the Syrian Army, backed by Russian airstrikes, imposed full control over a strategic hilltop to the northeast of Palmyra.

A video was published today by the Syrian Ministry of Defense shows part of the military operation that paved the way for the government troops to recapture the hilltop along with the southern slopes of Al-Mazbed Mount.

As shown in the footage, ISIS defensives were heavily targeted by the Russian attack helicopters before the highly-trained 5^th Legion initiated the ground invasion.

Full report of the battle can be found in this article.