Syrian soldier killed in Daraa eastern countryside
DARAA, Syria (North Press) – On Tuesday, a soldier of the Syrian government forces was killed in an armed attack mounted by unknown gunmen in a town in eastern Daraa, south Syria.
A local source told North Press that “Hilal Freij was killed at the hands of unknown armed men at Umm al-Mayadin checkpoint in eastern Daraa.”
Following the incident, the checkpoint of Umm al-Mayadin, located at Damascus-Amman highway, was evacuated by the Syrian forces, the source added.
On Monday, the Umm al-Mayadin checkpoint was reinforced with a large number of personnel before being attacked today in the evening, according to the same source.