Syrian security forces have cleared a northern suburb of the capital of insurgents fighting against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, Press TV reports.
The Syrian Army drove foreign-backed insurgents out of the Damascus suburb al-Tal on Friday.
On Wednesday, Syrian forces killed several insurgent leaders and destroyed their command center in al-Tal.
On August 1, Assad said Syria is engaged in a “crucial and heroic” battle that will determine the destiny of the nation.