Russia's Decision to Bypass the Terrorists in Latakia

A large number of forces may have escaped to Idlib province to withdraw from Syria and join Syrian refugees.

Latakia, Syria photo courtesy: en.alalam.ir

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Russian military source said on condition of anonymity Russian troops put clearances in the province of Latakia on their priority because of the security importance of this city for the Russian forces. (See also: US monitoring reports Russia has stepped up Syria presence)

According to the report, Russian troops intend to send their forces behind terrorist's front lines in this province, including the Salma, and Jeb al-Ahmar areas.

Following this news, a large number of forces linked to Asefeh Al-Hazm sect, Liwa Alashr, Harakat Ahrar Alasham, Ansar al-Sham and Al-Nusra Front in the north of Latakia, escaped to Idlib province to withdraw from Syria and join Syrian refugees.