Defense Minister says Syrian military forces remain present in Hama
Syria's defense minister has announced that the city of Hama is currently under control, attributing the recent advance of Takfiri militants to a temporary tactical maneuver executed by Syrian forces.
In a Thursday broadcast by Syrian State Television, Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud Abbas outlined the military’s strategic initiatives to safeguard the pivotal city of Hama.
Abbas confirmed that Syrian troops remain stationed near Hama and stand ready to fulfill their national and constitutional responsibilities.
He pledged that the military forces would take decisive action to reestablish security in regions held by terrorist groups.
Abbas asserted that the Syrian Army will continue to serve as an impenetrable barrier against any attempts to compromise the nation’s security.
He asserted that the Syrian armed forces, citizenry, and leadership, in collaboration with their allies, possess the ability to surmount any and all challenges, regardless of their severity or complexity.
The general has categorically denounced online videos disseminated by terrorist organizations, labeling them as misleading elements of a propaganda campaign. He urged citizens to disregard these materials and not be swayed by their content.
He strongly criticized Takfiri groups, labeling them as some of the most brutal terrorist organizations, allegedly supported by both regional and international countries that supply them with military and logistical assistance.
The Syrian defense minister has issued a statement following reports that terrorist groups have taken control of the city of Hama.
These measures are designed to secure a strategic presence along the route to Damascus, presenting the newest challenge to President Assad’s government.
The Syrian military has announced its commitment to persisting with operations aimed at countering assaults by insurgents allegedly supported by foreign entities in the northwestern regions of Syria.
The Syrian military’s recent anti-terror operations have resulted in the elimination of at least 2,000 militants since last week, according to official reports.
Earlier this week, forces affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group previously linked to al-Qaeda, reportedly seized control of numerous government-held territories in northern Syria, resulting in the deaths of dozens of soldiers.
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