Syrian army recaptures Morek from Al-Qaeda

The Syrian Army along with militias loyal to Assad has recaptured the central town of Morek. Morek was seized by the rebels and their Al-Qaeda allies nine months earlier.
The forces fighting for the Assad regime were also backed by heavy air raids that targeted the rebels.

Strategic importance of Morek

Morek is situated in the Hama province. It is located near the northwestern province of Idlib, most of which is held by moderate rebels who fought against ISIS. Morek is of strategic importance because it is on the main road that links Damascus to Aleppo. Large areas close to Aleppo have been under rebel control since 2012.

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014