The Syrian army says it has recaptured the strategic town of Maarat al-Numan in Idlib province, the opposition's last stronghold.
State media reported that troops had "liberated" the town after inflicting heavy losses on jihadist fighters. A monitoring group earlier said the opposition had withdrawn. Maarat al-Numan straddles a major highway that has been an objective for the army as it has pressed ahead with an offensive in Idlib in recent weeks Read more >>> slotxo
