Syrian army is advancing in Palmyra

palmyra - The Syrian government army Saturday also canceled the city of Palmyra, supported by Russian bombers. The army makes frantic efforts to recapture the town on IS terror group, Palmyra occupied in May 2015.

Earlier it was reported that Syrian forces had already captured the city, but that proved premature. However, parts of the city in Syrian hands. These include areas to the west and north of Palmyra, where the old castle and are the famous ruins.