The Syrian Air Force has delivered a high number of airstrikes on militant targets near the villages of al-Lataminah, Helfaya, Taybat Al-Imam and Kafr Zita in the eastern part of Hama province.
According to local sources. the airstrikes targeted Jaish al-Fatah manpower and military equipment deployed there for an offensive operation against pro-government forces deployed in the province.
After a major defeat in Aleppo city, the so-called “moderate opposition” urgently needs a PR success to show that it remains a successfull military force that can combat the Syrian government. This is needed to get more money and arms supplies from its foreign backers.
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If they’re going to concentrate on eliminating the East Ghouta pocket, maybe a secondary offensive against this Hama sailiant would be in order as well? As long as this sailiant is around its aimed like a gun at Hama that the Jihadists can’t wait to fire.