Syrian army takes full control of Eastern Ghouta

Eastern Ghouta has been fully controlled by the Syrian government army. Photo: Ria Novosti

Accordingly, military units have ensured safe corridors for tens of thousands of civilians who were used by terrorists as "human shields" to leave the war zone.

“Today marks a turning point in the history of Syria, the state flag has flown over the Douma city hall, marking the complete control of Eastern Ghouta,” said Syrian Armed Forces spokesman General Ali Mahyoub, after a series of well-planned battles and operations, along with high-level coordination between various forces.

Thus, the Syrian armed forces with the support of allied forces have completed the military campaign in Eastern Ghouta.

During the operation in Eastern Ghouta, Syrian forces liberated dozens of towns and villages, killed a large number of terrorists, and destroyed many command centers and weapons depots.

According to General Ali Mahyoub, complete control of Eastern Ghouta helps secure the central, northern and coastal regions, as well as the eastern border with Iraq.

In addition, the Syrian Army General Command once again affirmed the continuation of the anti-terrorist campaign throughout Syria, and called on anti-government elements in other areas to immediately surrender to enjoy leniency under the law.

The massive operation in Douma has left more than 1,700 civilians dead and thousands more injured. More than 80,000 civilians have fled to government-held territory on the edge of the capital.

Nearly 20,000 rebels and civilians were also evacuated to Idlib under deals between the government and the rebel groups Ahrar al-Sham and Faylaq al-Rahman.