Syria announces end of operation against Assad 'regime remnants'

Syria's defense ministry announced on Monday the end of a major security operation in coastal provinces against loyalists of the former Assad regime.

In a statement on official news agency SANA, defence ministry spokesman Hassan Abdul Ghani said security forces had neutralised security threats and "regime remnants" in Latakia and Tartus provinces on the Mediterranean coast.

“With this achievement, we announce the conclusion of the military operation that was launched for previously mentioned objectives. Now that public institutions are capable of resuming their work and providing essential services to the citizens, we are preparing for the return of normal life and working to reinforce security and stability,” SANA reported citing Hassan Abdul Ghani.