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Syrian Government Recaptures Strategic Town of Saraqeb from Turkish-Backed
Rebels

Edward Yeranian

   CAIRO - Syrian government forces have recaptured the strategic town of
   Saraqeb on the Damascus to Aleppo highway, one day after Turkish
   fighter jets reportedly shot down two Syrian government SU-24
   warplanes. Damascus is also claiming it shot down three Turkish drones.

   Syrian state TV showed its correspondent standing next to the strategic
   Damascus to Aleppo highway, which crosses through the center of the
   town of Saraqeb, as several rockets exploded in the distance. The
   Syrian Army said it had recaptured the town and the highway, which it
   lost to Turkish-backed rebels last week.

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