Syrian forces advance on town near Hama

The Syrian army and allied forces are continuing their advance against rebels north of the city of Hama. With the support of Russian air strikes, they have captured a town and nearby villages that were seized by opposition groups last year.

The Syrian army and allied forces are continuing their advance against rebels north of the city of Hama.

With the support of Russian air strikes, they have captured a town and nearby villages that were seized by opposition groups last year.

Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from Beirut.