Isis fighters plant mines around ancient Palmyra site

June 22, 2015 12:51

Islamic State (Isis) fighters have dug into positions around Palmyra, planting mines and bombs in ancient parts of the Syrian city, according to a group that monitors the conflict.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that it was so far unclear whether Isis was preparing to destroy the city's ancient Roman ruins or whether the bombs were intended to deter attackers. Read the full report here.

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