Syrian Forces Take Control of Key Heights Near Turkish Border

General Maikhoub said the Syrian government troops along with popular forces attacked ISIL positions in Homs and the Aleppo provinces, and took control of two villages to the North of Homs and five villages to the South of Aleppo.

“As a result of the attacks on the militants’ positions, dozens of terrorists have been killed or wounded,” Maikhoub said.

“Our armed forces have also carried out combat missions in the Salma-Joub al-Ahmar area (near the Turkish border), taking control of key heights in the same region,” the general added.