Syrian army gains ground against IS
 

Damascus, Sep 17 (IANS) The Syrian army has gained ground against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group after launching intensive air and ground attacks in al-Ghouta, the eastern countryside of capital Damascus, a media report said Wednesday. The Syrian army pounded IS positions in various parts of al-Ghouta, mainly in Jobar area, to stop militants from attacking Damascus and gaining access into militant-held towns, Press TV reported. Al-Ghouta is considered the main stronghold for militants east of Damascus. The IS militants Wednesday morning attacked Kabbas and Dukhaniya towns in the eastern countryside of Damascus and took hundreds of residents hostage.

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