On 8 May, The Syrian Army captured the town of Kafr Nabudah after a brief battle.[31][32][33] Pro-government media released footage showing armor belonging to the Tiger Forces maneuvering inside the town.[34] The SAA reported having advanced from northeast Latakia, capturing Point 1154 in Jabal Zuwayqat.[35][36] The Russian Defence Ministry reported that the Khmeimim Air Base had once again been targered with missiles, fired from within the demilitarized zone, by groups which they identified as Katiba Ard al-Bab and Katiba Jabel Butma (both of which are considered terrorist groups by Russia).