Opposition fighters in the Syrian border town of Zabadani surrendered after intense fighting with army troops, losing their last stronghold along Lebanon’s border.
The Syrian army was now in near total control of the Qalamoun region, West of Damascus, Al-Alam reported.
Dozens of opposition fighters reportedly handed themselves over to the Syrian authorities.
Militants did not deny losing the town, located 30 kilometers Northwest of Damascus. Opposition activists say the militants had no other choice but to surrender.
Opposition activist Tayem al-Qalamouni said, “They were forced to accept the truce because supply lines were cut. There was no safe corridor. ”
“The area has been sealed off by the Syrian army on one side and the Lebanese army and militias on the other side.”