This map shows the military situation in the northwestern countryside of Damascus after the liberation of Zabadani, Madaya, Buqayn, Sirghaya and Ayn al-Hawr following a withdrawal agreement with local militant groups.
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Military Situation In Northwestern Countryside Of Damascus After Liberation Of Zabadani
did this action freed many troops?
IIRC some elemenths of the 4th Mecanized Division were stationed there, but for containment purposes they tend to use local militias/SDF, unless the area in question was under SAA attack. So it probably freed local militias who can now go and rest in their homes.