The Syrian army, backed by the popular defense units, seized more areas near Nubbul and Zahraa in Aleppo countryside, securing the two towns against the Takfiri insurgents.

The Syrian army, backed by the popular defense units, seized more areas near Nubbul and Zahraa in Aleppo countryside, securing the two towns against the Takfiri insurgents.

Field sources told al-Manar that the Syrian army and the popular defense units established full control of Rityan and Mair towns in the northern countryside of Aleppo province.

The move is considered important as it secures Nubbul and Zahraa, the two towns which were besieged by the Takfiri insurgents for more than three years. The allied forces broke the siege of the two towns on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the sources added that scores of militants fled Aleppo’s northern countryside, heading to Bab al-Salama border crossing with Turkey.

Media reports said that that the Turkish authorities have shut the crossing with thousands have been gathering there.

“Turkey has been forced to shut the border for the second day in a row after being overwhelmed by the number of refugees,” The Independent said on Saturday.

The video below shows exclusive scenes of Mair.