Libyan Terrorist Relates Details of How Terrorists are Trained in Libya with Funding from Arab Gulf Countries and Sent to Syria

Aug 26, 2012

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DAMASCUS, (SANA) – In confessions broadcast by the Syrian Arab TV on Sunday after the 8:30 PM news, Libyan terrorist Ibrahim Rajab al-Farajani said that societies and organizations funded by Arab Gulf countries and affiliated with Al Qaeda train terrorists in Libya then send them to Syria via Turkey.

Al-Farajani, a Libyan from the city of Benghazi born in 1993, said that he joined a militant group after the events in Libya, and that during his time with this group he became aware that its members were in contact with people in al-Zantan area where Qatari and Emirati planes loaded with weapons, Toyota SUVs and Qatari officers who trained militants in the use of AK-47 rifles and machineguns of various calibers and gave them monthly payments of 2000 Libyan dinars.

He revealed that sheikhs from Qatar and the Emirates funded Jihadists in order to establish an Islamic emirate in Libya, while some mosque Imams in Libya urged people to bear arms and go to places like Chechnya and Algeria to take part in their version of Jihad.

Al-Farajani said that eventually he joined a battalion affiliated with Al Qaeda which trained Syrians in the use of rocket launchers and grenades then sent them to Syria gradually to fight the Syrian army.

He pointed out that the battalion made a passport for him without even telling him that he was to be sent to Syria, then he was sent to Turkey by plane and arrived in Antioch, where a Syrian took them to a house containing people from Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Syria, all of them wearing masks and well-trained.

One of these men, a Syrian from Damascus referred to as Abu al-Bara'a, showed them videos and gave them books to prepare them mentally for fighting in Syria, then al-Farajani was sent into Syria along with people from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, arriving in a house in the village of Atma in Idleb which contained RPG launchers and PKC machineguns, with a car equipped with a DShK machinegun parked outside.

Afterwards, al-Farajani accompanied four terrorists into the town of Saraqeb in a pickup truck to where a group of Syrians were using a girls' highschool to train in the use of DShK and PKC machineguns and RPG launchers.

He went on to say that he went with two terrorists into the a number of towns then headed towards Aleppo, ending up in Tel Rifa'at in Aleppo countryside where they met Syrian militants hiding in a school, and later met terrorists from Kuwait, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan and Syria in a house in the town of Mare'a.

He concluded by saying that he left that house with the terrorists and was given weapons and USD 50,000 to be given to people in Damascus and its outskirts.

Developments in Syria - August 25, 2012

original at:  http://208.43.232.81/eng/337/2012/08/25/437858.htm (while the original sana.sy is still unreachable for weeks in a row)

PROVINCES, (SANA)- The armed forces set an ambush in al-Jandoul and al-Jesser roundabout in the city of Aleppo killing a number of terrorists and destroying 7 cars equipped with DShK machineguns and a bus for the terrorists. A source in Aleppo province told SANA reporter that the army seized the terrorists' weapons including BKC machineguns, ammunition and 4 boxes of charges and bombs.

Meanwhile, a unit of the armed forces clashed with terrorists near the Cutural Center in Aleppo.

The clash resulted in killing and wounding a large number of terrorists. Leader of one of the armed terrorist groups, terrorist Mohammad Yaser Karandal, was killed and his weapons were seized in Saif al-Dawla area in Aleppo.

In Seif al-Dawleh neighborhood, the Syrian armed forces cleansed the area of terrorists and killed a large number of them. The armed forces also killed the members of an armed terrorist group near the shopping mall in Saif al-Dawla area.

Armed Forces Clear Town of Darayya in Damascus Countryside from Terrorists
The armed forces cleared the town of Darayya in Damascus Countryside from terrorists, pursuing them up to Ashrafiyet Sahnaya area and eliminating a large number of them. The armed forces confiscated a large amount of weapons, including a car belonging to an international organization which was equipped with a DShK machinegun, C4 explosives, remote detonators, and several large improvised explosives devices (IEDs), in addition to military uniforms and IDs stolen cars, and stolen medical equipment and supplies (1).

In al-Lawan neighborhood in the fields of Darayya, the authorities chased down a group of terrorists and eliminated them, confiscating their equipment which included a car equipped with a DShK machinegun, RPG launchers and rounds, rifles, and ammo, in addition to stolen cars and fake license plates.

In the town of al-Tal in Damascus Countryside, the authorities uncovered a workshop which had been used for manufacturing IEDs, confiscating a large amount of IEDs and equipment and supplies used for making them.

Authorities Clash with Terrorist Group, Raid Hideout in Deir Ezzor
In Deir Ezzor, the authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group that attacked citizens and committed acts of sabotage in the neighborhood of Deir al-Atiq. SANA reporter quoted a source in the province as saying that the clashes resulted in killing and injuring the group's members.

The authorities also raided a hideout for terrorists in al-Wadi street in the neighborhood of al-Joureh and clashed with a terrorist group killing the terrorist Youssef Darrouj. The authorities arrested five other terrorists and seized their weapons which included machineguns, RPG shells and a number of communication devices.

Also in Deir Ezzor, the authorities clashed with terrorists who were using a microbus, killing 13 terrorists and destroying the minibus. The authorities also clashed with three terrorists in a car and killed them.

In Ghassan Abboud roundabout, the authorities destroyed two pickup trucks equipped with DShK machineguns with the terrorists inside them.

Authorities Pursue Terrorists in Daraa Countryside
The authorities canvassed al-Yarmouk valley in Daraa countryside in pursuit of terrorists, killing many of them and confiscating their weapons along with passports and wireless communication devices.

In Bosra al-Cham, the authorities pursued a terrorist group and eliminated many of its members, including Hamza Haitham al-Oudeh, and arrested other members of the group and confiscated their weapons, communication devices and cameras.

Near the village of Mahajje, the authorities sprang an ambush on a terrorist group, eliminating several of its members and confiscating their weapons which included automatic rifles and sniper rifles.

In al-Yadouda area, the authorities raided a gathering of terrorists who were attacking locals and setting up roadblocks, with the terrorists ending up dead or injured.

Armed Forces Clash with Terrorists in Ariha, Idleb Countryside
Armed forces units continued to clear the town of Ariha in Idleb countryside from terrorist, surrounding one group of terrorists in the industrial area, inflicting heavy losses upon them and destroying their vehicles which were equipped with DShK machineguns.

An armed forces unit also intercepted a terrorist group which was coming from al-Zawiye mountain to assist the terrorist in Ariha, killing and wounding the group's members.

Armed Forces Chase Down Terrorists in Homs, Kill Leader of Terrorist Group
An armed forces unit chased down a group of terrorists in Jouret al-Shiyah in Homs, eliminating most of its members including its leader who is known as al-Siba'ee.

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Own comment:

(1) The results of the Darrya killings of the armed gangs can be seen in the following video below. Very graphic material portraying a lot of dead people. This is all very sad. Why did they take up arms in the first place? Why couldn't these people have invested in dialogue with the Syrian Government? You can't expect to run around with guns, killing people who disagree with you, and then survive.

Syrian Army strikes hard on many Terrorists in Aleppo with help of Citizens

Aug 21, 2012

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PROVINCES, (SANA) – The armed forces are hitting the mercenary terrorists hard in a number of neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo in a continued process to eliminate the armed terrorist groups in the province .

SANA reporter quoted a source in the province as saying that the army is continuing chasing down the terrorist groups in Aleppo where tens of terrorists have been killed in the operations, while others have dropped their weapons and turned themselves in.

The army clashed with terrorists in Abbart Bolis and al-Haddadeh areas, said the source, adding that scores of terrorists were arrested and snipers were killed.

The source mentioned that the military engineering units dismantled an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists in al-Hatab Square in al-Jdeida area in Aleppo and clashed with the terrorists, Killing three gunmen, one of them was terrorist Izzat Eddin Hassan.

The armed forces also arrested five terrorists in al-Jdeidah area, one of them was the leader of an armed terrorist group.

The source said that a unit form the armed forces clashed with an armed terrorist group that set up a barrier in front of the Sports Institute in the area of Bustan al-Basha and killed most of its members while other were injured.

The army units also targeted another armed terrorist group stationed in front of the Water Establishment in Suleiman al-Halabi area killing tens of terrorists.

Another terrorist group was targeted near al-Khudr Mosque in the same area and was completely eliminated.

The source told SANA reporter that an army unit conducted a qualitative operation in al-Firdous area and killed the group of terrorists positioned near al-Walid school. A group of terrorists were targeted in Jib al-Qubbeh area and were killed at the hands of the armed forces.

SANA reporter cited the source as saying that he armed forces continued chasing down the fleeing mercenary terrorists in Saif al-Dawla neighborhood in the city of Aleppo, helped by the citizens who have informed the authorities of the movement and whereabouts of the terrroist groups.

The source stressed the existence of persons from a number of Arab nationalities who are involved in theacts of violence against the Syrian people.

The source said that the armed forces carried out a qualitative operation in the neighborhood killing one of the leaders of the armed groups and arresting a number of terrorists.

The suthorities seized large amounts of weapons, ammunition and medical equipment in the same area.

Another unit form the armed forces conducted a qualitative operation in the surrounding of al-Zaidiyeh Police Station in the area of Saif al-Dawla killing a number of terrorists who were stationed in the area.

A unit from the armed forces ambushed an armed terrorist group coming from Aleppo countryside to back up the terrorists in the city and killed all its members.

The terrorists' cars were completely destroyed by the army unit, some of them were equipped with machineguns.

The Syrian Heroic Army Cleans Several neighborhoods in Aleppo from Mercenaries


The Syrian Arab Army fully cleaned al-Tillal, al-Jdaida and Farhat square from the armed terrorist groups, killing, inuring scores of terrorist mercenaries and confiscating big quantities of weapons and stolen medical equipment.

A source in Aleppo told SANA that units of the Syrian Army fully control Saif al-Dawla neighborhood from the right side extended from al-Koora al-Ardiya till Said al-Dawla Garden.

The Army units also arrested scores of terrorists who were attacking private and public properties at al-Faid area in Aleppo, destroying three cars equipped with Dushka machineguns at the entrance of Andan, Aleppo countryside, killing a number of mercenaries.

Other Army units clashed with armed terrorist groups at Mare'e and Azaz and Hreitan in Aleppo countryside , inflicting heavy losses among them.


The Army also clashed with an armed group near the directorate of the Health Affairs at Bustan al-Qasr neighborhood, killing and injuring all the mercenaries.

The source added that a unit from the Syrian Army confronted an armed terrorist group at al-Arkoub area where the mercenaries launched mortars on two buildings.
A big number of the terrorist group were killed.

Another Army unit clashed with mercenaries at Tal Rifaat in Aleppo countryside, destroying a car loaded with ammunition and weapons.

Authorities Seize weapons inside hideout for terrorists in Ma'adamiyat al-Sham

The competent authorities seized a big quantity of weapons and ammunitions while storming a hideout for an armed terrorist group at Ma'adamiyat al-Sham in Damascus countryside.


The seized weapons included RPGs, military uniforms and medical equipment.


The competent authorities seized a big quantity of weapons and ammunitions while storming a hideout for an armed terrorist group at Ma'adamiyat al-Sham in Damascus countryside.
The seized weapons included RPGs, military uniforms and medical equipment.

Authorities Seize weapons inside hideout for terrorists in Ma'adamiyat al-Sham
The competent authorities seized a big quantity of weapons and ammunitions while storming a hideout for an armed terrorist group at Ma'adamiyat al-Sham in Damascus countryside.
The seized weapons included RPGs, military uniforms and medical equipment.

Authorities Clash with Terrorists in al-Qseir, Homs

Late Monday, authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group in al-Nahriyah town in al-Qseir city in Homs province.

A source in the province said to SANA that the authorities also clashed with another terrorist group in al-Qseir city, adding that all the terrorists were killed or wounded.

Terrorists' Infiltration Attempt from Lebanon Foiled

The source highlighted that the armed forces clashed with an armed terrorist group in Halat area in Talkalakh. The terrorists were trying to enter the Syrian lands from Lebanon. Heavy losses were inflicted upon them.

With residents' cooperation, border guards inflicted heavy upon terrorist groups that attacked people of Harem in Idleb and tried to force them out of their homes.

Qualitative Operation Conducted in Area in Hama Countryside

In Hama, authorities conducted a qualitative operation in Mourk area in the countryside in which the terrorist Mustafa al-Shawardi, a leader of an armed terrorist group, was killed.

A source in the province told SANA reporter that the rest of the group's members were arrested.

Terrorist Group Crossing Border from Turkey Repelled

In the province of Idleb, the border guard forces foiled, in cooperation with the citizens, an attempt at infiltration by an armed terrorist group coming from Turkey between the areas of Salqeen and Harem in the countryside of Idleb.

A source in the province said that the border guards clashed with the group's members and killed and injured many of them and arresting another.

6 Explosive Devices Dismantled in Idleb Countryside

In another context, the military engineering units dismantled 6 explosive devices planted by an armed terrorist group on the main road of Khirbet al-Jouz in Jisr al-Shughour.

Another source in the province said the explosive devices, which weighed 50-60 kg, were placed on both sides of the road to target citizens and law enforcement personnel and were rigged for remote detonation.

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Russian Newspaper: Libyan Authorities Send Weapons, Including Anti-Air Missiles, to Syria's Opposition

MOSCOW, (SANA) – Russian newspaper of Kommersant said that the current Libyan authorities are sending weapons, including Igla anti-air missiles, to the so-called 'free army' militia in Syria through Tripoli port in Lebanon.

Western media outlets also stressed that at least 7 ships loaded with weapons reached Lebanon from Libya.

In a news report published on Monday, the newspaper added that Libyan ships loaded with rocket launchers, machineguns and portable anti-air missiles are reaching Tripoli port before being moved to a secret site established for the so-called 'free army' in north Lebanon.

The newspaper highlighted that there is a UN marine patrol near the Lebanese waters but "Obviously, its effort is not sufficient."

Military experts said that part of the Libyan weapons are currently in Syria and are being used by militias against the government, adding that the western countries are not trying to prevent regional countries from delivering these weapons to the enemies of the Syrian government.

Original source at: http://208.43.232.81/eng/337/2012/08/20/437267.htm through http://worldmathaba.net/items/1476-syria-real-news-august-20-round-up

Lavrov: Russia Will Not Allow Thwarting Geneva Agreement on Syria

Aug 15, 2012

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MINSK/MOSCOW, (SANA)- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed on Wednesday that Russia will not allow anyone to thwart Geneva Agreement on Syria, calling for commitment to this agreement.

In a statement in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, Lavrov affirmed that there is no other solution to the crisis in Syria other than that which is based on respecting the principles of the UN Charter and the territorial integrity of Syria and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries.

He said that it is necessary to exert pressure on all Syrian sides and to stop encouraging the opposition to continue armed fighting.

The Russian Foreign Minister noted that Russia seeks to obtain from the Western countries an answer on the extent of their readiness to commit to what was agreed on at Geneva meeting, adding that if the answer was yes, he would question why no tangible measures have been taken by these countries towards implementing the agreement.

He pointed out that the Russian-Chinese veto against draft resolutions on Syria came to defend the principles of the UN Charter, while the American partners used the veto to thwart decisions that have been taken.

Russia: Withdrawal of UNSMIS Would Further Complicate the Situation in Syria and the Region

Russia on Wednesday stressed that it supports the continuation of the UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS).

A well-informed source at the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow sees that halting the presence of the UN in Syria should not be allowed given that it is considered a main source for obtaining objective information on what is taking place in the country.

The source highlighted the unbiased stance adopted by the UN observers since the beginning of their work in Syria in terms of recording the cases of violations against the peace plan by the parties in Syria.

The source also underscored the reduction in the level of violence noticed since the first weeks of the international observers' work.

The Russian Foreign Ministry clarified withdrawing the UNSMIS would further complicate the situation in Syria and the region in general to a large extent.

A source at the Press and Media Department at the Ministry said Russia calls for the UNSMIS to continue in Syria, adding that the withdrawal under the current circumstances would leave serious negative consequences on Syria and the entire region.

The source added that the presence of the UN mission could take other forms according to the reality on the ground.

Bogdanov: The Audio Recording Posted by Saudi Website Fake

The Russian President's Special Envoy to the Middle East and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov stressed that the audio recording posted by the website of the Saudi al-Watan newspaper claiming to having held an interview with him two days ago is fake.

In a phone call with Russia Today TV channel, Bogdanov affirmed that he made no statements on the situation in Syria recently, denying particularly those related to the brother of President Bashar al-Assad.

"I cannot say that the brother of the Syrian President was injured in his legs as we know very well that he was not at the meeting of the crisis cell at the time of the explosion which claimed the lives of a number of Syrian military and security leaders and injured others," Bogdanov added.

He described the purported interview to be entirely fabricated from A to Z.

The Russian official reiterated his country's clear stance towards the crisis in Syria which is based on that the Syrian people alone are the decision-makers in choosing their leadership.

He added that Russia has, since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, rejected foreign interference and called for dialogue and political settlement.

Bogdanov, who is on his annual vacation, said that it is inappropriate that some resort to fabrication to make fake scoop at the expense of sensitive issues that affect peoples' destiny.

Russia Today TV indicated that anyone can listen to Bogdanov's real voice on its website.

F. Allafi/ R. Raslan / H. Said

Thirty-two Cars Equipped with Machineguns Destroyed in Aleppo, Army Destroys Terrorists' Center in Damascus Countryside

Aug 15, 2012

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PROVINCES, (SANA) - The army forces destroyed more than 12 cars equipped with DShK (Dushka) machineguns in Kefr Hamra area, north of Aleppo, and killed all the terrorists inside them as they were trying to inter into Aleppo city.

Units from the armed forces destroyed a number of cars and killed the terrorists inside them in al-Saba' Bahrat and Bab al-Nasr area in Aleppo.

Authorities also destroyed 8 cars equipped with DShK machineguns in Daret Izzeh area in Aleppo Countryside.

Meanwhile, the army units chased down armed terrorist groups in al-Ba'eidin area near al-Halak roundabout in the city of Aleppo killing a large number of them.

Authorities also chased terrorists driving 12 cars equipped with machineguns in Ma'aret al-Artiq roundabout in the countryside of Aleppo and destroyed all their cars.

A unit from the armed forces clashed with terrorists near the Post building in Masaken Hanano in Aleppo, killing and wounding a large number of them.

Authorities Storm Terrorists' Hideout in Basateen al-Razi in Damascus
Authorities stormed a terrorists' hideout behind Basateen al-Razi in Damascus.

An official source told SANA reporter that the authorities clashed with the terrorists killing and injuring some of them and arresting others.

The source added that the authorities seized the weapons inside the hideout.

Army Destroys Terrorists' Leadership Center in al-Tal, Damascus Countryside
The Syrian army destroyed a leadership center of the armed terrorist groups in al-Tal area in Damascus Countryside and killed a number of their leaders.

An official source said that among the killed terrorists were Maher Ismael al-Tahhan, Abu Ahmad, Abu Malek, Yaser Shareef al-Ahmar amd Moafaq Ismael al-Talab.

Terrorists Flee Tafas Area and Leave Their Weapons behind
The armed forces pursued the mercenary terrorists in Tafas area in Daraa Countryside and killed and arrested large numbers of them.

A source in the province told SANA that a number of terrorists fled Tafas and left behind their weapons after the operations carried out by the army against them.

Infiltration Attempts by Terrorists Foiled in Homs
Authorities foiled infiltration attempts carried out by armed terrorist groups in several areas in Talkalakh in Homs Countryside.

SANA reporter quoted a source in the province as saying that the authorities inflicted heavy losses upon the terrorists, adding that the remnants of terrorists fled back to the Lebanese lands.

Large Amount of Weapons Seized inside a Car on Homs-Palmyra Road
In Homs, the authorities seized a large amount of weapons and ammunition hidden inside a GMC pick-up on Homs-Palmyra road, near Mafraq Ghazaleh village.

SANA reporter quoted a source in the province as saying that the seized weapons included BKC machineguns, three Russian rifles, three grenades, 17 bullet chargers and night vision telescope.

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Syria News from August 5, 2012 - Turkish and Gulf Militias attacked in Aleppo

Armed Forces Continue Chasing Gulf and Turkish Militias in Neighborhoods in Aleppo

Aug 05, 2012

PROVINCES, (SANA) – The armed forces in Aleppo on Sunday continued chasing down fleeing members of the Gulf and Turkish terrorist militias in a number of neighborhoods in the city, said SANA reporter.

He quoted a source in the province as saying that the inhabitants of al-Sayyid Ali neighborhood have repelled the terrorist militias in their neighborhood and drove them out.

The source added that armed forces units repelled and killed gunmen who had been stationed in the area around the Faculty of Science in teh city of Aleppo, noting that the gunmen included Afghani members.

The armed forces also clashed with an armed terrorist group in Bab al-Hadeed area, killing huge numbers of them and preventing them from reaching Aleppo's Castle.

The source dismissed as baseless the news reports saying that the castle was shelled and that the gunmen entered it.

In Salah Eddin neighborhood, authorities pursued the terrorists and killed scores of Arab and foreign gunmen.

With the aid of locals, the army also clashed with and repelled a terrorist group that was trying to enter al-Hamidyyeh area and inflicted heavy losses upon them.

In al-Inzarat neighborhood, the army clashed with mercenary terrorists who were setting roadblocks and vandalizing public and private properties, killing scores of them and forcing the others to flee.

In the area of al-Kawakibi park, the armed forces carried out a "qualitative operation" in chasing the Gulf and Turkish terrorist militias killing a large number of their members, according to the source.

He also mentioned that the authorities succeeded, in cooperation with the residents, to eliminate the terrorists stationed in the area of Saif al-Dawleh market.

The source pointed out that the bodies of Turks were among the dead.

On the Aleppo-Raqqa road, the armed forces clashed with an armed group, arresting nine of its members and seizing four cars they were using along with a PKC machinegun, automatic rifles, grenades, explosive devices and ammo.

In Saif al-Dawla area in Aleppo, the armed forces clashed with an armed terrorist groups, killing and injuring scores of terrorists.

As part of their work to clear Salah Eddin neighborhood of terrorists, the armed forces engaged terrorist groups and killed and injured many of them.

Tens of Terrorists Killed of Arms Store Explosion in Homs

An arms store used by armed terrorist groups on Sunday burst out in Jouret Ashayah neighborhood in Homs, killing many terrorists.

An official source in the province told SANA reporter that the store was containing ammunition and explosive devices, pointing out that dozens of terrorists were killed and injured in the explosion, while the neighboring buildings got damaged.

In al-Houla area in Homs Countryside, authorities seized a Dacia car loaded with weapons, of which are Israeli snipers rifles and automatic rifles. The authorities arrested the terrorist driving the car and confiscated the weapons.

Terrorists Killed, Injured in al-Qseir, Homs

In as similar context, the source said that the authorities repelled armed terrorist groups attempting to attack law enforcement points in al-Qseir in Homs countryside last night.

Several terrorists were killed and injured during the clash, while other six members were arrested by the authorities who found explosive devices prepared for planting in the city streets.

Authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group driving a SUV car equipped with DShK machine guns in al-Qseir, killing and injuring dozens of them and destroying the car.

The bodies of the terrorists Mousab al-Zohouri, Saad-Eddin Hamoud and Shehada Akash were identified among the dead.

Authorities Arrest Terrorists in al-Sawaeq Neighborhood in Hama, Dismantle Tens of Explosive Devices

In Hama, the authorities arrested a group of terrorists in the neighborhood of al-Sawaeq and seized their weapons.

The authorities also dismantled tens of explosive devices in the neighborhood which were planted by armed terrorist groups to target citizens and law enforcement personnel.

Authorities Clash with Terrorists in Daraa, Arrest Several

In Daraa, authorities clashed with armed terrorist groups in al-Yadouda village and its farms in the countryside.

SANA reporter was informed that many terrorists were killed and injured while others were arrested.

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