Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city

BBC News (2016). Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city. BBC News. 11 December.

Title Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city
Publication Date 11th Dec 2016
Author
Source BBC News
Country Syria
Region West and Central Asia
Art type Antiquities, Architecture
Subject Destruction, Threat
Comments It seems the Islamic State has strategically set it sights on retaking Palmyra now that Assad's forces are focusing on Aleppo.
Link http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38280283
Permalink https://web.archive.org/web/20161215041020/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38280283