Syrian Army Repels Daesh Attack: Terrorists Martyr Dozens of Civilians

Local Editor

At least 50 people have been killed in a Daesh [Arabic Acronym for the terrorist “ISIS”/”ISIL” group] attack on in central Syria.

The surprise offensive targeted Syrian troops at positions on the main road linking the capital of Damascus to Aleppo.

Several civilian areas were also attacked and the village of Aqareb al-Safi captured, raising fears that the militants may massacre its residents. 

Fifteen of the dead have so far been identified as non-combatants and 27 as pro-government fighters, according to the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.  Around 15 Daesh terrorists were also killed.

Syrian state television said that the Syrian army managed to repel the attack and launched a counteroffensive in the form of air strikes.

At least two more civilians were injured in Daesh shelling in the nearby town of Salamiyeh.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team