Syrian rebels approach Homs: strategic city may be under their control
Kyiv • UNN
The rebels have captured the last village near Homs and are approaching the city. Taking the city could cut off the Assad regime from the coast with Russian bases and Alawite support.
Syrian rebels have announced a successful offensive and advance towards the central city of Homs, which could be another strategic blow to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. This is reported by Reuters, reports UNN.
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The rebels claim that they have already occupied the last village on the outskirts of the city and are now on its walls.
According to the information, the capture of Homs could lead to strategic consequences, as it will cut Damascus off from the coast, which is a stronghold of the Alawite minority – the main support for the Assad regime. The coast is also important because of the presence of Russian military bases.
There is no official confirmation of these events yet.
