(Adnkronos) – Jihadists from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied anti-regime factions in Syria are continuing to advance towards Damascus. After taking control of Hama, the insurgents have conquered the Rasten district in the province of Homs. This is a strategically important gateway to the capital Damascus. The Turkish news agency Anadolu reports.
**Syria: Jihadists advance towards Damascus, Homs district conquered**
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