Rebels side with Syrian army in Aleppo

For the first time since the beginning of street fighting in July last year, in Aleppo a group of rebels from the Free Syrian Army has sided with the regular troops.
The information about the numerical strength of this detachment is not given.

The troops have retaken the control of the Marana radar station, and warplanes have destroyed a big militant base in Idlib Province.

Presently, Syrian troops are fighting for the liberation of the Jubar Quarter, located 8 kilometres away from the centre of Damascus, trying to dislodge the militants from there.

Last week armed extremists crossed into the Jubar Quarter.

According to the SANA news agency, although the retreating rebels are suffering losses, they are offering fierce resistance.