Syrian Army secures borders with Jordan, recaptures more outposts

Having taken over several towns in northwest of Daraa city earlier today, the Syrian Army continues to recapture garrison posts along the borders with Jordan in order to secure and eventually completely seal the frontiers.

According to a military source, the government troops have recaptured up to 27 border outposts (point 62 until point 36), all located to the west of the recently-liberated Nassib border crossing.

Sealing off the borders would prevent militants and supplies influx into the Syrian territories, as well as foil all attempts made by rebels to escape to neighboring Jordan.

The government forces have shifted focus to the western countryside of Daraa with the ultimate objective to expel jihadi groups all the way to the Occupied Golan Heights.