Syria: Islamists Attack Christian Village Of Al-Hasaniya, Five Civilians Killed

The Voice of Russia – “Islamist extremists have attacked the Christian village of al-Hasaniya near the city of Homs, Syria.

According to local TV, they killed five civilians and took 17 people hostages.

Islamists are linked to the rebels that are now being forced out of the city by the government troops.

Assad’s troops have regained control over the major part of the city though they still see resistance in the old part of the town and in the suburbs.

Late Tuesday, the government forces repelled a terrorist attack by Lebanese mercenaries” Source – The Voice of Russia.

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