Syrian Army enters large district in Harasta after fierce battle with jihadists

The Syrian Arab Army's launched today a big assaultagainst the militants inside Harasta suburb of East Ghouta by storming theentrance of the Al-Ajami District, which has long been under the control of themilitants and their allies.

SAA entered the Al-Ajami District afterbreaking through Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham's defenses at the western flank, accordingto a military source in Damascus.

SAA forces had taken control of a dozenbuildings in western Al-Ajami after fierce battle with rebels of Hay'at TahrirAl-Sham and Faylaq Al-Rahman, the source added.

Intense clashes are now ongoing between theSyrian Army and the militants at the Al-Ajami District of Harasta, the militarysource added.