Syrian Army Eliminates Promninet Militant Commander In Southern Idlib

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On April 15, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) eliminated a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation (NFL) in Greater Idlib.

According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the commander, known as Abu al-Walid Tell Hadya, was killed along with another militant in a rocket strike by the SAA on the town of Maarbalit in the southern Idlib countryside.

Abu al-Walid Tell Hadya, facebook

The SAA’s strike was likely a response to violations of the ceasefire agreement, that was brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5.

Following the killing of Abu al-Walid, heavy clashes between the SAA and militants erupted near the town of al-Bara in southern Idlib. Both sides exchanged artillery fire. However, no losses were reported.

Earlier today, the Turkish military and the Russian Military Police conducted a 4^th limited joint patrol on the M4 highway, that links the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo. The highway is still blocked by opposition supporters and radical militants.

Greater Idlib could witness a new round of escalation soon. The March 5 agreement is yet to be fully implemented by Turkey. Meanwhile, radical groups are taking advantage of the ceasefire to rebuild their capabilities.

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