While the main attention of the mainstream media is attracted to the ongoing clashes in Aleppo city, the Syrian government forces continue military operations against the joint terrorist forces, led by Ahrar al-Sham and Jabhat al-Nusra, in the northern part of Hama province.
Last night the Syrian army and the National Defense Forces (NDF) advanced along the Aleppo-Hama highway and seized the two hills – Tell Bazam and Tell Masin – north of the recently liberated town of Souran.
Strategically, the offensive operation along the Aleppo-Hama highway may allow the army and the NDF to flank the militant-controlled with center in Latamanah. This strategy will likely lead to a success if the government forces are able to advance further to the north and to take control of Morek.
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