On Saturday morning, The Syrian army’s 11th and 18th divisions, backed by Russian choppers, launched an assault in the middle of Syria’s desert, 30 KM east of Al-Qaryatayn.

A Military source indicated that government troops were inching closer to the strategic area of Al-Bardeh, after pushing Islamic State’s (ISIS) militants, and killing scores of them.

SAA units are rushing forward to control the mountain range of Baridah, meanwhile in Palmyra, The Syrian army’s elite forces are advancing eastward, aiming to restore ‘Arak’ Gas field and the T3 pumping station.