Syrian TV: Syrian Forces Take Back Air Base from Islamic State

Syria's military reports it has taken back a northern air base that was under siege by Islamic State for two years. State-run television says Syrian forces entered Kewiras air base in Aleppo Tuesday after a nearly month-long offensive. It says the military's success was made possible by Russian airstrikes on the extremists. The TV report say the bodies of militants are scattered throughout the base. Islamic State have been surrounding the air base since 2013, trapping...

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