The Syrian Army is drawing plans to liberate not only Maarat al-Numan in southern Idlib, but also the town of Sarqib in the northeastern part of the province.
Pro-government sources speculate that the recent decerase of hostilities on the contact line between the army and militants in southern Idlib is only a temporary measure needed to evacuate civilians. After this, government forces will reportedly resume their operation to liberate Maarat al-Numan on the M4 highway and push to eliminate militants in Saraqib, which is located north of Maarat al-Numan, on the same highway.
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