ISIS militants leave Palmyra planting mines in buildings, on roads
The Islamic State militants have left most parts of Palmyra, planting mines in buildings and on roads, TASS reports referring to Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen news agency. The Syrian army and militiamen have begun to clear the mines.
The source notes that the Syrian air force is attacking the retreating Islamic State groups from air. As a result, a militant convoy heading to Al-Sukhnah has been eliminated.
The media outlet notes that Islamic State retook Palmyra on December 11, 2016, after the government forces had retreated. The army and militia had evacuated 80% of city residents before leaving Palmyra.
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