Graphic shows Syrian areas of control.
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Russia says Syrian government controls 85 percent of country

By Mike Tyler

September 13, 2017 - Russia's military claims that Syrian troops have liberated about 85 percent of the war-torn country from militants, a major turn-around two years after Moscow intervened to lend a hand to its embattled long-time ally.

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PUBLISHED: 13/09/2017; STORY: Graphic News
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