Photo: Getty Images the Syrian troops are fighting in Palmyra

The government army has beaten fighters of the “Islamic state” of the castle, dominating the Western parts of the city.

In Syria, government troops occupied the historic citadel of Palmyra, reports Reuters with reference to the publication group Hezbollah.

It is reported that the army of President Bashar al-Assad dislodged the militants of the “Islamic state” of the castle, dominating the Western parts of the city.

In addition, the fighting began on the outskirts of Palmyra. Before the war there were built several hotels.

Today it was also reported that Assad’s troops occupied the dominate elevation in Palmyra. As RIA Novosti reported with reference to the field commander that the government army has established full control of the fire Palmyra.

“Islamic state” recaptured Palmyra 11 December last year. Before the city for six months, was controlled by the Syrian and Russian military .

Later, the militants showed a captured Russian base in Palmyra.