Islamic State Consolidates Control Of The Syrian City Of Palmyra

CNN: Reports: ISIS retakes ancient Syrian city of Palmyra

(CNN)ISIS forces have retaken the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria, according to Syrian government media, the ISIS media wing and a human rights monitor.

Syrian news agency SANA reported that over 4,000 militants swarmed the city from "various directions," despite having suffered heavy losses from bombardments by the Syrian air force. The Russian Defense Ministry had earlier reported that its aircraft had also taken part in the air campaign.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) confirmed that Palmyra had fallen to ISIS on Sunday after Syrian armed forces pulled out from the desert city, the organization said.

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WNU Editor: This is a serious defeat for the Syrian Army and their allies .... and the size of the Islamic State force that retook Palmyra (about 4,000 soldiers) should give everyone pause. Russia blaming the U.S. for this loss is also not helpful .... Russia blames U.S. after ISIS recaptures Palmyra (The Hill).

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Islamic State retakes historic city of Palmyra -- The Guardian
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ISIL 'recaptures' Palmyra from Syrian forces -- Al Jazeera
Syrian government forces routed by ISIL in Palmyra -- USA Today
Palmyra: 'Chemical gas attack' hits IS-held Syrian area -- BBC
'Dozens dead in gas attack' as Isil and Syrian regime battle over Palmyra -- The Telegraph
New ISIS offensive on Palmyra proves terrorists should not be given chance to regroup – Russian MoD -- RT
Russian Defense Ministry: Attack on Palmyra shows terrorists should not be given break -- TASS
ISIS offensive on Palmyra could be orchestrated to give respite to militants in Aleppo – Lavrov -- RT

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