Assad walks by car on streets covered with Syrian children's blood (Video)

By driving a Honda-type car, Assad explains why he was out on the ground. This is al-Nasabiya. It was the first city liberated by Syrian Arab Forces since the start of the operation in Guta three weeks ago,” he said, “RT” Transmission Periscope.

Syrian forces have regained control of the area since the start of March's military operations. This town was heavily fortified, viewed as an advance on lines leading to Guta, took several days before it was released, al-Nashabiya's liberation followed Guta's release. ”

The Syrian leader was on his way to meet troops and civilians in the eastern Guta. He drove from Damascus. This was his first visit this year.

“Here we can see civilians cleaning schools for learning, they are not teachers, but this shows a high level of awareness,” said Assad after visiting a school.

While Russian and Syrian troops have extended control to 80% of the eastern Guta, while part of Damascus is under the control of jihadist groups. /Periscopi/