Syria conflict: Troops battle rebels for key southern town

Government forces are battling rebels for control of a strategically important town in southern Syria. An army statement said troops and militiamen were advancing into Sheikh Miskeen on several fronts and had reached the main square. Opposition activists said there were fierce clashes around the town and a heavy bombardment by Russian aircraft. The government’s […]

Government forces are battling rebels for control of a strategically important town in southern Syria.
An army statement said troops and militiamen were advancing into Sheikh Miskeen on several fronts and had reached the main square.
Opposition activists said there were fierce clashes around the town and a heavy bombardment by Russian aircraft.
The government’s offensive is the first in the south since Russia launched air strikes in support three months ago.