Military Source: Law enforcement forces, backed by Army units confront armed terrorist groups in al-Rastan

An official military spokesman on Thursday denied reports by some TV stations that warplanes have raided al-Rastan, stressing that these reports are baseless and untrue.

“Law Enforcement forces, backed by army units confronted the armed terrorist groups who had terrified citizens in al-Rastan, crippled life circle in the city, sabotaged private and public properties and killed civilians as well as blocked roads with explosives and roadblocks,” the spokesman said.

He added “in a specific operation, the Army units have successfully fulfilled their duties, arresting a number of the armed groups’ members, seizing their weapons, explosives and different ammunitions.”

The spokesman said clashes have led to the martyrdom of seven Army and law-enforcement members, including two officers, wounding 32 others among them 7 officers, adding” the army members are pursuing the terrorist groups who are supported and financed by US and its regional allies to restore security and stability to al-Rastan and its citizens,”