Syrian government forces made gains against terrorist groups in Latakia Province, in the west of Syria close to the border with Turkey, Fars News reported on Wednesday.
"The Syrian Army alongside the country's National Defense Forces (NDF) on Wednesday continued pushing back the militant groups in Latakia province and restored full security to at least five more key regions in the Northern part of the coastal province."
In this photo taken on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, Syrian army personnel fire a cannon in Latakia province, about 12 miles from the border with Turkey in Syria
© AP Photo / Alexander Kots
The government forces regained control of several high points and hills in the region, killing many militants in the process, Fars reported.
