Syria: Assad’s forces launches offensive on Homs enclave

Syrian government forces, backed by Russian air strikes, have launched an offensive in the province of Homs. Activists said the assault on a rebel enclave north of the city of Homs began early on Thursday and was preceded by intense bombardment. Casualties were reported in the towns of Teir Maaleh, Talbiseh and Ghantu. The Syrian […]

Syrian government forces, backed by Russian air strikes, have launched an offensive in the province of Homs.
Activists said the assault on a rebel enclave north of the city of Homs began early on Thursday and was preceded by intense bombardment.
Casualties were reported in the towns of Teir Maaleh, Talbiseh and Ghantu.
The Syrian military and its allies have launched a number of ground offensives on rebel-held areas since Russia launched an air campaign two weeks ago.
Russia says it is targeting “terrorists”, primarily jihadist militants from Islamic State (IS), but many strikes have reportedly hit civilians and Western-backed rebels.