Syrian Army exterminates prominent Jaish al-Islam commander

The Syrian Army today has killed a top military commander of Jaish Al-Islam in suburban Damascus.

The jihadist commander was known as Abou Ammar Al-Ghaith and commanded the 17th brigade in Jaish al-Islam.

He was the most senior commander in the Damascus area of Al-Qaboun.

He was killed when the Syrian Army targeted his headquarters with ground to ground missiles, killing him along with at least five other fighters, including two field commanders who were with him.