Syrian Army Takes Control Over Key Hill Near Damascus

The Syrian government forces have taken control over a key hill in a northern suburb of the capital, Damascus, killing a large number of terrorists, an army spokesman said Thursday.

LATAKIA (Syria) (Sputnik) — According to Brigadier General Ali Mayhoub, the Syrian army has continued operations in the Harast suburb of Damascus and captured the al-Mashtal Heights, as well as a gas station and several buildings in the area.

"Many terrorists have been killed and their weaponry and fortifications destroyed," the general said.

Mayhoub added that a large number of foreign fighters have been killed in clashes with the government forces in Damascus southwestern suburb of Darayya.