Syrian forces capture Palmyra city from ISIS militants, report says

Syrian forces capture Palmyra city from ISIS militants, report says
By Faith Karimi and Yousuf Basil, CNN

Updated 0829 GMT (1529 HKT) March 27, 2016
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The militants seized control of Palmyra in May
Syria's army dismantled explosives left behind by ISIS
(CNN)Syrian forces recaptured Palmyra from ISIS on Sunday, months after the city fell to the Islamic extremist group, state media reported.

The army, along with militias loyal to the government, seized the city and chased out ISIS fighters, Al-Ikhbariya TV reported.
The militants seized control of Palmyra in May and started demolishing ancient ruins considered among the world's most treasured.
Palmyra Castle