article_snippet: The insurgents have lost ground to army forces in recent weeks .
article_snippet: According to army source, the militants suffered heavy losses in the push, with an estimated 200 killed in fighting last Sunday.
article_snippet: Major towns such as Bama and Dikwa are among some 36 localities recaptured, with just three said to be still in rebel hands.
article_snippet: Major towns such as Bama and Dikwa are among some 36 localities recaptured, with just three said to be still in rebel hands are not currently accepting comments on this article.