MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Militants of the Islamic State (terrorist group outlawed in Russia) have tried to bring weapons to Palmyra from Raqqah only to come under attack by Russia’s air group, a reliable source in Damascus has told TASS by telephone.

"The Syrian army is regaining control of the road separating the heights and the center of the historic city," the source said. "IS militants tried to bring military equipment from Raqqah and Deir ez-Zor, but Russian and Syrian planes upset the attempt."

The source also said terrorists have been trying to take their families out of the city.

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