Taftanaz airbase housed several helicopter squadrons, which had been used to attack rebels.
After several week of fighting, in the area, rebel forces overwhelmed loyalist troops.
The assault was lead by Islamist groups, that have been labeled terrorists, by international countries.
They were even able to capture tanks and helicopters, intact.
A spokesman, for the Syrian government, said that the helicopters left behind were no longer in working condition, and unfixable.
The base was also a key link in the supply chain, and will mean some national troops will be cut off from resupply.
News of the base's fall brought renewed outcry for peace talks, from the international community.
Over sixty thousand people have been killed in the twenty-two month long conflict.
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