Rebels enter Syrian third-largest city Homs, says war monitor

Last Update: 2024-12-08 05:00:06 - Source: France 24

Syrian rebels entered Syria's third city Homs late Saturday, taking control of some districts, according to rebels and a Britain-based observation group. Syria's defence ministry denied the claim. Further south, opposition fighters reached the suburbs of the capital Damascus, extending this week's dramatic lightning offensive. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.