Syrian military engineers detonate mines laid by ISIS militants during an operation to liberate the city of Palmyra, Syria, on Sunday, March 27. Syrian forces <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F27%2Fmiddleeast%2Fsyria-forces-capture-palmyra-city%2Findex.html" target="_blank">recaptured Palmyra</a> from ISIS on Sunday, months after the city fell to the Islamic extremist group, state media reported.
Syrian military engineers detonate mines laid by ISIS militants during an operation to liberate the city of Palmyra, Syria, on Sunday, March 27. Syrian forces recaptured Palmyra from ISIS on Sunday, months after the city fell to the Islamic extremist group, state media reported.
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A member of the Syrian military walks past a banner bearing ISIS slogans on March 27.
A member of the Syrian military walks past a banner bearing ISIS slogans on March 27.
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Smoke rises near a gas station as a result of fighting between Syrian government forces and ISIS militants on March 27.
Smoke rises near a gas station as a result of fighting between Syrian government forces and ISIS militants on March 27.
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Damage to the Palmyra Castle, the ancient hilltop citadel formally known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle, can be seen following the fighting on March 27.
Damage to the Palmyra Castle, the ancient hilltop citadel formally known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle, can be seen following the fighting on March 27.
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Syrian soldiers carry a wounded comrade after an explosion near the castle on Saturday, March 26.
Syrian soldiers carry a wounded comrade after an explosion near the castle on Saturday, March 26.
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Syrian soldiers climb to the top of the castle to place a flag on March 26.
Syrian soldiers climb to the top of the castle to place a flag on March 26.
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Syrian forces hold a position on the outskirts of Palmyra on March 26.
Syrian forces hold a position on the outskirts of Palmyra on March 26.
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Syrian forces pose next to the Palmyra Castle on March 26.
Syrian forces pose next to the Palmyra Castle on March 26.
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Syrian soldiers stand near the body of an ISIS militant near Palmyra on Friday, March 25.
Syrian soldiers stand near the body of an ISIS militant near Palmyra on Friday, March 25.
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A dust cloud rises near the Palmyra Castle during the military operation to retake Palmyra on March 25.
A dust cloud rises near the Palmyra Castle during the military operation to retake Palmyra on March 25.
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Syrian soldiers survey the damage to a villa belonging to the Qatari royal family on March 25. The villa near Palmyra served as an ISIS headquarters after being abandoned by its owner.
Syrian soldiers survey the damage to a villa belonging to the Qatari royal family on March 25. The villa near Palmyra served as an ISIS headquarters after being abandoned by its owner.
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Syrian troops hold a position on the outskirts of Palmyra on March 25.
Syrian troops hold a position on the outskirts of Palmyra on March 25.
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Syrian soldiers fire mortars at ISIS positions in Palmyra on March 25.
Syrian soldiers fire mortars at ISIS positions in Palmyra on March 25.
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Syrian soldiers reload a cannon near Palmyra on Thursday, March 24.
Syrian soldiers reload a cannon near Palmyra on Thursday, March 24.
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A Syrian soldier takes a position inside a damaged palace at the entrance of Palmyra on March 24.
A Syrian soldier takes a position inside a damaged palace at the entrance of Palmyra on March 24.
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Syrian troops monitor the surrounding area from their location on the outskirts of Palmyra on March 24.
Syrian troops monitor the surrounding area from their location on the outskirts of Palmyra on March 24.
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Smoke rises near Palmyra during the operation to retake the town on March 24.
Smoke rises near Palmyra during the operation to retake the town on March 24.
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Syrian troops stand next to a mansion belonging to the Qatari royal family on March 24.
Syrian troops stand next to a mansion belonging to the Qatari royal family on March 24.
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