Syrian Regime Detonates Al-Rastan Bridge.. to Impede Opposition Advance
Targeting Vital Infrastructure Reveals Syrian Regime's Confusion in Facing Opposition's Rapid Progress on Several Fronts
December 5, 2024, 9:07 pm

Syrian Regime Detonates Al-Rastan Bridge.. to Impede Opposition Advance

جسر الرستن \ تعبيرية \ متداولة

Syrian regime forces targeted strategic Al-Rastan Bridge with explosions leading to complete destruction, attempting to hinder armed opposition factions' southward advance.

Bridge emerged as vital connection point between central and northern Syria, making its destruction major obstacle for military forces and civilian movement alike.

Bridge detonation represents new step in Syrian regime's measures to impede opposition progress, which achieved extensive field gains in recent days.

Destruction operation reflects regime's strategy of targeting infrastructure to prevent opposition from leveraging military victories for southern expansion.

Observers expect this move to worsen civilian suffering in region, given bridge's importance for transport and movement between Syrian governorates.

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