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Rebels Claim Capture of Zayzoun Power Station in Idlib

Rebel forces, including the Al-Qaida-linked Jabhat al-Nusra, claimed the capture of Zayzoun power station and the nearby town of Freekeh in Idlib on July 28. Images shared by the rebel Islamic Front grouping showed militants near the station’s distinctive tower, while Jabhat al-Nusra posted video to their YouTube channel showing a militant speaking to camera with the tower clearly visible in the background.

The claims come amid significant gains by rebels in the Idlib governorate in recent weeks. Credit: YouTube/Al-Manar Al-Bayda