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The first photos coming out of UNESCO World Heritage Site Palmyra since its liberation from Islamic State terrorists have raised hopes that the unique architecture of the ancient Syrian city can be restored.
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"The soldier died heroically, calling the strike onto himself after he was discovered and surrounded by terrorists," Interfax cited the source as saying.
originally posted by: Belgianbeer
a reply to: Irishhaf
the only thing that can bring stability in that region is a nuke.
Edit: Make that two nukes.
The liberation of Palmyra is a decisive turning point in the war on Syria. While there were earlier military successes by the Syrian Arab Army and its allies, the publicity value of securing the valued Roman ruins of Palmyra is much higher than any earlier victory. It will change some of the false narratives of the conflict.
The Syrian government is no longer "the Assad regime" and the Syrian Arab Army no longer the "Assad forces". Ban Ki Moon, the head of the United Nations, congratulated the Syrian government to its success:
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The myth that the Syrian and Russian government are in cahoots with the Islamic State, told by various propagandist as well as the British and U.S. government, has now proven to be false.
Ancient City of Palmyra Liberated by Syrian Army Alliance !!!!
Syria's Director of Antiquities Maamoun Abdul Karim stated that ISIL were looking for treasures and "stores of gold" in the city.[11] On 30 August 2015, the Associated Press reported that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant had partially demolished the temple by explosives, citing eyewitness accounts.[12][13] The bricks and columns were reported as lying on the ground and only one wall was reported as remaining, according to a Palmyra resident.[14][15] The damage was also attested by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.[16] Syria's antiquities chief Maamoun Abdulkarim later stated that although there was an explosion within the temple's perimeter, "the basic structure is still standing".[17] However, these reports were proved to be incorrect. On August 31, 2015 the United Nations confirmed the temple's destruction after reviewing satellite imagery, "We can confirm destruction of the main building of the Temple of Bel as well as a row of columns in its immediate vicinity" reported by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).[18][4] The BBC issued a video report showing the satellite images and the destruction described by Einar Bjorgo, manager of UN Satellite Imaging (UNOSAT UNITAR).[19]
How convenient; When "rebels" were losing North Aleppo; ISIS attacked Khanaser When "ISIS" lost #Palmyra, "rebels" Attack South #Aleppo