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Syrian army has declared a major victory after wresting control over much of the Eastern Ghouta countryside of Damascus.
According to a Syrian military statement, the army has captured 31 towns and areas in Eastern Ghouta.
It said, the army is still in fight with the rebels in Douma district, the last rebel stronghold north of Eastern Ghouta. Hundreds of rebels have been killed and their command centres destroyed during the offensive which began late last month.