Syrian regime forces recapture 600 square km of territory in Idlib campaign

Syrian regime forces have recaptured more than 600 square kilometres of territory so far in a campaign to seize control of the last opposition strongholds of Idlib and the Aleppo countryside, a statement from Syria's armed forces said on Sunday.

Syria's armed forces have taken control of dozens of towns and villages in recent days as part of the campaign, the statement said.