This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Syrian military commander.

According to him, the sappers began to inspect and demine this territory.

Earlier it became known that in the Syrian province of Dara, over the city of Tofas, which was liberated from the militants, the state flag of Syria was raised.

"Islamic State" (IG) - the organization is recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.