Syrian army captures key IS stronghold south of Damascus

Source: Xinhua| 2018-05-21 19:37:58|Editor: ZD

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DAMASCUS, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The Syrian army fully Monday wrested control over the Hajar al-Aswad area, a key Islamic State (IS) stronghold south of the capital Damascus, according to the state TV.

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