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Syrian army fights to take back Palmyra from ISIL

Sunday, 24 May 2015 8:20 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 04 June 2015 8:35 AM ]

TOPSHOTS An aerial view taken on January 13, 2009 shows a part of the ancient city of Palmyra. Islamic State group jihadists seized Syria

Alaa Ebrahim
Press TV, Palmyra

The ISIL's recent gains in Syria have sparked fears over the fate of the ancient city of Palmyra. For now, the city is under the control of the terrorists, but the Syrian army is carrying out an operation to liberate the three-thousand-year old site. Press TV’s Alaa Ebrahim reports from Palmyra.

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