Battles were going on between Syrian soldiers and terrorist groups on Tuesday with the army advancing to the main strongholds of militants in the city.

Al-Alam correspondent was at the “heart of al-Qusayr” where militants used as one of their main bases to fight against the government. He said volume of the destructions in recaptured parts of the city showed how fierce the fighting has been.

The eastern part of city, its main square as well as the municipal building are under full control of the army.

Buildings are massively damaged following days of heavy clashes. There is debris everywhere, and gunfire is heard throughout the city.

On May 20, the army confiscated an Israeli military vehicle used by foreign-sponsored militants.

The report came as tensions was already high over an Israeli aggressive assault on Syria on May 5 which increased fears of more instability in the whole region.

Syrian government which has repeatedly informed of Israel’s support of the war in the country, strongly condemned the assault. Following the attack Syrian president Bashar Assad said Israel’s attack opened the door to all possibilities in the region.

Syrian army made considerable achievements in its operations in the city of al-Qusayr, surrounding the whole city and taking control over key areas.