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1. Syrian opposition groups backed by Turkey recapture the strategic city of Saraqib, and cut the M5 highway.
   2020-02-27 13:02:59 (First version)
2. Syrian opposition groups backed by Turkey recapture the strategic city of Saraqib, and attempt to cut the M5 highway.
   2020-02-27 17:03:00 (Update)
3. Syrian opposition groups backed by Turkey recapture the strategic city of Saraqib, lift the siege on 4 Turkish observation points and cut the M5 highway.
   2020-02-27 19:03:01 (Update)
4. Syrian opposition groups backed by Turkey recapture the strategic city of Saraqib, lift the siege on four Turkish observation points and cut the M5 highway.
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