Syrian Army Recaptures Al-Qusayr, Foreign-Backed Militants Flee

Local Editor

Syrian Army launched at dawn on Wednesday a successful operation in which it totally controlled the city of al-Qusayr.

As Syrian media confirmed that the Syrian Army was totally controlling the city, international news agencies reported that the Syrian opposition militants announced their withdrawal of al-Qusayr.

Al-Manarcorrespondent, Youssef Cheaitou, reported there was collapse within the ranks of the foreign-backed militants fighting the Syrian government.
He said that the armed groups fled the city to the northern towns of Daba’a and Bowayda.

Later on, the correspondent reported that the Syria Army was launching combing operations in the northern neighborhoods of al-Qusayr.
For its part, Reuters news agency said that Syrian opposition militants announced their withdrawal from the city, as Agence France Presse, (AFP) reported the same development.

“Syria’s rebels conceded on Tuesday they had lost the battle for the strategic town of al-Qusayr”, AFP said.

On the other hand, the London-based opposition observatory said that “Hezbollah fighters were now controlling al-Qusayr.
“Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said fighters from Hezbollah were in control of the town”, AFP said.

Source: Al Manar TV