Syrian Army captures 7 villages in northern Hama

The Syrian Armed Forces have captured 7 villages and several hilltops in the northern Hama countryside today, taking advantage of the infighting between the jihadist rebel factions in southern Idlib.

According to a military source in northern Hama, the Syrian Armed Forces managed to capture the following villages from the jihadist rebels of Jund Al-Aqsa (Syrian Al-Qaeda group):

• Al-Sha’atah
• Al-Jayinah
• Al-Talisiyah
• Al-Qahira
• Ras Al-‘Ayn
• Khafseen
• Tal Assoud

Following the capture of these villages, the Syrian Armed Forces turned their attention to the key town of Karah, where they were confronted by a large contingent of jihadist rebels.

The Syrian Armed Forces attacking northern Hama today are comprised of several units, including the following:

• Shaheen Group of the Tiger Forces
• 555th Regiment of the 4th Mechanized Division
• 47th Regiment of the 11th Tank Division
• 87th Brigade of the 11th Tank Division
• Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP)
• National Defense Forces (NDF) – Masyaf and Suqaylabiyah divisions
• Syrian Air Force Intelligence
• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) advisors