Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces launched a large-scale offensive targeting self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) position in Jobar suburb in eastern Damascus, Tuesday. Footage captured SAA troops ambushing IS locations with smoke billowing over the skyline. Fighters were able to advance and fighters advancing in Taibah sector of Jobar neighbourhood liberating several buildings in the area. Reportedly four civilians were killed and dozens injured as IS militants fired home-made missiles targeting different districts of Syrian capital.<br /><br />RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air<br /><br />Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday<br /><br />Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews<br />Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com<br />Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt<br />Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT<br />Listen to us on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rttv<br /><br />RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.
