File photo: Syrian army forces walk past damaged houses as they approach the Baeedin district in eastern Aleppo, near Masaken Hanano. AFP
The Syrian army said it was actively engaged on all fronts in both Aleppo and Idlib "to repel the offensive by terrorist organizations affiliated with the so-called Al-Nusra Front, using heavy weaponry and drones, and backed by a large number of armed foreign terrorists."
According to the statement, the Syrian armed forces inflicted heavy losses on the attackers, killing and wounding hundreds, while also destroying dozens of vehicles and armoured units.
It added that 17 drones were shot down and destroyed.
The army said it continues to reinforce positions along the frontlines with additional troops and equipment to prevent further violations and repel the terrorists' assaults.
It added that its forces have regained control of positions that had been breached in recent hours and vowed to continue combat operations until the terrorists are pushed back.
In a final note, the army urged citizens to disregard misinformation being spread by "terrorist organizations" on affiliated platforms and to rely on national media and official platforms for accurate news.
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