Syria: Syrian Arab Army moves into key Idlib town of Khan Sheikhoun

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"Following the initiation of the military operation covering the Northern countryside of Hama and moving towards the villages of southern countryside of Idlib, the Syrian Arab Army forces have entered the town of Khan Sheikhoun. The area has been cleared of explosive devices and mines set against the Syrian Arab Army. By entering the town of Khan Sheikhoun the Army has consolidated its power over the towns of Kafar Zeta, Latamneh, Latmin and Mourek and gained control over critical points along the old Aleppo highway."
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"With consecutive hits the town of Khan Sheikhoun, south of Idlib province, has been liberated after the consolidation of power over the northern countryside of Hama, Kafar Zeta, Latamneh, Mourek and Latmin. The complete encirclement of the town is in place."
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Syrian Arab Army (SAA) officials reported the recapturing of the strategic town of Khan Sheikhoun in the southern countryside of Idlib province on Thursday.
"Following the initiation of the military operation covering the northern countryside of Hama and moving towards the villages of southern countryside of Idlib, the Syrian Arab Army forces have entered the town of Khan Sheikhoun." A lieutenant in the Syrian Arab Army said.
The SAA resumed military operations in Hama and Idlib provinces earlier this month, accusing militants of failing to abide by the conditions of a ceasefire declared on August 1.