The Syrian Army and the National Defense Forces (NDF) have been continuing an advance towards the militant-controlled strategic town of Sawran in the northern part of Hama province.
Recently, the Syrian government forces have takeon control of the Madajin poultry farm, the Khirbet Kahila hill, the Dahret al-Fates high point and the nearvy tower. These advances allow the Syrian army and the NDF to shape the norhern Hama battlefield before storming the key town of Sawran.