Syrian forces have made advances in some areas on the outskirts of Damascus during operations against foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists.

According to Press TV, the Syrian forces drove out militants from Ghouta, Zamalka and Irbin neighborhoods, inflicting heavy losses on the armed groups on Monday.

In the town of Hijra, which is located near the capital, the army has regained control of a number of neighborhoods after heavy fighting with the militants.

Military sources say most of the terrorists in these areas were killed and their positions and equipment destroyed.

During the past 48 hours, the Syrian army has managed to gain more ground in Damascus and some other important regions.