Eastern Ghouta: At least 42 killed amid ongoing offensive

At least 42 people have been killed in Syria's Eastern Ghouta as government forces continue to launch air raids on the rebel-held enclave while edging closer to its central towns. 

Syrian state television reported that the town of Mudeira was seized on Sunday by the army, which is now able to link up with units on the other side of Eastern Ghouta. 

Government forces have now surrounded Douma after capturing the neighbouring town of Mesraba, 10km east of Damascus.
 
The advance on Mudeira has driven a wedge deep inside the rebel-held territory, leaving Douma and Harasta cut off.

SOURCE: Aljazeera
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