The Syrian Arab Army units, in cooperation with the supporting forces, retook control over Qaser Shawei town in al Hamra area, northeast of Hama city.

The move came after the forces destroyed Jabhat al Nusra positions in the town, SANA news agency reported Wednesday.

SANA’s reporter in Hama said the army engineering units started dismantling the landmines and explosive devices that terrorists had planted before they were killed or fled towards the neighboring villages and areas, adding that the army is currently pursuing the fleeing terrorists.