Syrian Army Recaptures Years-Long Terrorist-Held Town in Aleppo

Al-Masdar news agency, citing an unnamed military official, reported that Syrian government troops liberated Khan Touman on Wednesday afternoon after fierce clashes with terrorists. The source added that the development came after army forces had seized all hilltops East of the town earlier in the day.

As a result of the advance, the Syrian Army has put itself in position to cross the Aleppo-Idlib Highway and make their way to some important areas, including Khan Al-Assal and Regiment 46 Base.

The Southern Aleppo offensive began over the weekend and has been relatively successful thus far, especially after the capture of Khan Touman.

In early May 2016, militants, led by fellow terrorists from the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front, took control of Khan Touman, shortly before a 48-hour truce in Aleppo was due to expire.