hello and folly bah thibaut. i.s.i.l. began its assault on the town more than three weeks ago. while the world has been focused on the battle for kobani, the government of bashar al-assad has claimed to make significant military advances. omar sally reports. ing. >> prime minister and his cabinet and an upbeat seam of the future. >> as we enter the fourth year of the crisis, aing challenge that we face on the security political and economic levels are increasing. but our government is confident in our people, that we'll lead to develop and build the future of syria and bypass his tear ya. >> reporter: and optimism backed by military gains on battle fronts at least according ting syrian state television. aleppo, in news bulletins, here is a story how the armed forces managed to restore security and stability in ten villages in aleppo's southern country side. fighters said they withdrew from those areas after sustaining a heavy aerial bombing campaigning and facing syrian reenforcements. second city remains outside the government's control. the syrian military says its troops are