<p>The Syrian army and allied militias captured the military airbase of al-Jarah</a>. in Aleppo province, from Islamic State on May 24, according to the Syrian State News Agency</a> (SANA).</p><p>SANA said thousands of Islamic State fighters were injured or killed during military operations near the airbase and in several villages near it. This figure cannot be confirmed.</p><p>Opposition local media</a> said that the Syrian army had regained control of a number of towns surroundings the airbase.</p><p>This footage was shared by a pro-government media account and is described as showing the operation to recapture the base.</p><br />
