Syrian Armed Forces Clean al-Midan in Damascus, Seize Weapons, Restore Security to the Region

Jul 20, 2012 - original at: http://www.sana.sy/eng/337/2012/07/20/432506.htm

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – The Syrian armed forces cleaned al-Midan region in Damascus from vanquished mercenary terrorists. SANA reporter quoted a security source today as saying that the armed forces cleaned al-Midan and restored security and tranquility to region. The source added that the authorities seized large amounts of weapons including Dushka machineguns, explosive belts and devices, military uniforms, RPG launchers, ammunition and communication devices. Flash-bang Explosion in Tunnel at Umayyad Square Causing Material Damage Only A flash grenade exploded inside a tunnel at the Umayyad Square in Damascus causing minor material damage. No injuries were reported in the explosion and the traffic moment was back to normal. Authorities Repel Terrorists Attacking Police School in Aleppo In Aleppo province, the authorities repelled an attack by a group of terrorists on the Police School in Khan al-Asal area. The authorities clashed with the terrorists and killed most of them. Syrian Army Units Kill Terrorists in Deir Ezzor, Destroy Their Cars Syrian army units on Thursday night clashed with terrorists in al-Bukamal City in Deir Ezzor killing and wounding dozens of them while others surrendered. A source in the province told SANA reporter that terrorists Ibrahim al-Debs, the leader of an armed group, Ayman al-Obadi and Thaer al-Qadam were identified among the dead. The source added that the clash resulted in destroying a mortar, a pick-up truck equipped with machinegun and two cars. R. Raslan/ H. Said/ al-Ibrahim