Syrian President Bashar al-Assad commented for the first time on the advance of armed groups in the north of the country.
According to him, the troops are capable of overcoming the problem. The armed forces of Syria have announced preparations for a counter-attack, it is reportedKommersant. Assad commented on the situation in the country during the conversation with the UAE president.
"During the telephone conversation, President Assad emphasized that Syria continues to protect its territorial integrity from terrorists and their supporters and is capable of defeating and destroying them with the help of its allies and friends," the presidential office said in a telegram message.
The UAE president, in turn, expressed support for Syria "in the fight against terrorism, in the defense of sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability".
