Syrian regime forces have intensified bombing on Jobar neighborhood on Wednesday seeking to take last rebel stronghold in Damascus, local activists and rebel spokesman said.
Wael Alwan, spokesman for Faylaq al-Rahman, key rebel group fighting regime forces in Eastern Ghouta, said Assad forces are mobilizing troops to overrun the besieged neighborhood; such move has failed several time since revolution erupted in 2011.
Failaq al-Rahman said on Wednesday it had ambushed Fourth Division bastions, army’s elite forces in Ein Tarma, leaving 10 soldiers killed after two days since rebels have frustrated a regime attempt to advance
At least 8 people have been killed in airstrikes on Ein Tarma and Zamalka and Kafr Batna, said Civil Defense, local rescuing group.
Activists said more than 25 surface-to surface missiles had pounded eastern Ghota in te last 48 hours.
Parts of Eastern Ghouta are protected by a cease-fire agreement. The regime has largely targeted areas held by rebel factions not party to that agreement.
Faylaq al-Rahmann did not involved in Cairo deal that brokered by Russia and included power Jaish al-Islam group.
Alwan assured to Ammar Johmani that his islamist group is ready to sign a ceasefire if the deal adhere to revolution's principles which protect the rights of the Syrian people.
Meanwhile, Russia Has ‘Godfathered’ three de-escalation zones in Syria; seeking help al Assad to make reconciliations deals in the capital’s neighborhoods.
