Russian and Syrian forces are getting closer to reclaiming Palmyra, but it appears ISIS does not intend to leave without delivering a blow to Western history and culture at large.

Russian and Syrian forces are getting closer to reclaiming Palmyra, but it appears ISIS does not intend to leave without delivering a blow to Western history and culture at large. 
Images taken by a Russian drone in early February show that over the past months militants have done significant damage to an ancient Roman amphitheater located in the city, reports RT. 
The media outlet notes that "the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the terrorists blew up the proscenium – the central part of the ancient theater."
Further, 16 columns that were erected at an important crossroads have been largely reduced to rubble, notes the Washington Post.
On Monday, Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said of the devastation, “Unfortunately, these barbarian terrorists continue to cause destruction of the relics of human civilization. It is regrettable. And we hope that sooner or later these historical sites will finally be freed from these – one can hardly call them human – these barbarians.” 
 Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO commented as well, calling the demolition, “a war crime.”