The Syrian army confirmed Sunday that it had liberated the historic city of Palmyra from Daesh terrorist group with the support of national aviation and Russian Aerospace Forces.
This victory has been the main event for the country's population over the past few years. Syrian residents have been expressing their joy on social networks, exchanging greetings and wishes for the release of the entire country from terrorists.
Following the joyful event, Sputnik decided to ask some people in the country about their feelings and reaction to the good news.
"The defeat of Daesh in Palmyra reminds me of the Nazi defeat in Stalingrad. The return of Palmyra is like the return of water to the country," Syrian lawyer Giath Fahd told Sputnik.
For his turn, a Syrian named Farah believes that the liberation of Palmyra is more important than any other victory in the country.
"We have seen how Daesh gave some buildings and organizations in Palmyra strange names. It indicates the level of ignorance and mental deficiency of the militants. The liberation of Palmyra is more important than any other liberation," Farah said.
Syrian resident Basil Abu Shash was so happy about the news that he could not even describe his joy. However, he said that the liberation of Palmyra was the first good news for him in a long time.
"In addition to the historical relevance of the city, Palmyra is a strategic point where a new offensive of our army against the enemy forces in the direction of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa will start," the man stated.
The city has been under the control of Daesh since May 2015, with terrorists constantly destroying Palmyra's historic monuments, which are a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
