Posted on 03/27/2016 10:36:37 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
BEIRUT — Syria’s government declared Sunday that its forces had seized Palmyra from the Islamic State, driving the militants out of the archaeologically significant city in a blow to the extremist group.
Retaking the desert city, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization world heritage site known for its Roman-era ruins, is a substantial victory for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. His forces appear to have seized the upper hand in a devastating civil war that has turned into a dangerous proxy conflict.
It also is a victory for Russia’s military involvement in Syria, an intervention that began in September and has inflicted heavy damage on rebel groups and bolstered Assad, an ally. Palmyra’s capture helps clear a path for pro-government forces to possibly push on to Raqqa, a city in eastern Syria that is the Islamic State’s self-declared capital.
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with help from the Russians.
Excellent!
Apparently it is only Obama’s official enemies who are still fighting the war against Islamic terror.
How about this?
http://www.zazzle.com/putin_for_president_bumper_sticker_car_bumper_sticker-128419768713366444
Putin for president.. at least he knows what he’s doing.
Some good news. For once.
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