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The Syrian army and the National Defense Forces (NDF) have liberated the town of Tell Kurdi and the area of Tell Sawwan in the Eastern Ghouta region near the Syrian capital, Damascus. These areas had been controlled by the Jaish al-Islam militant group.
The liberation of Tell Kurdi and Tell Sawwan decreases significantly the militant-controlled area near Damascus and sets a foothold for advance on Duma, the last major militant stronghold in Eastern Ghouta.
Military situation in Eastern Ghouta before the liberation of Tell Kurdi and Tell Sawwan:
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