Syria: SAA soldiers enter Maarat al-Numan as they advance in Idlib countryside

Subscribe to our channel! rupt.ly/subscribe Forces of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) have reported regaining control over the strategic town on Maarat al-Numan as they advance in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate, as footage from Wednesday shows. "Now, Maarat al-Numan, the town is fully under the control of the Syrian Arab Army men. The SAA army is advancing quickly towards the town of Khan al-Sabil and is progressing towards Maar-Dabsi as well as the strategic town of Saraqib," - a Syrian Arab Army officer said. Footage filmed on Sunday shows SAA soldiers gathered near the entrance of what appears to be Maarat al-Numan national hospital. According to an official statement issued by the Russian Defense Ministry, the Syrian government is currently making consistent efforts to establish a peaceful life in the territories liberated from illegal armed groups. Local authorities in Maarat al-Numan have already organized work to ensure the delivery of food, heating equipment, and other necessities to civilians. The offensive has been ongoing despite a new ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey backing the opposing sides went into effect on January 12. Video ID: 20200129-073 Video on Demand: https://ruptly.tv/videos/20200129-073 Contact: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/Ruptly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ruptly