Rebels advance in Syrian stronghold of Homs
(VOVWORLD) - Thousands of residents fled the central Syrian city of Homs between Thursday and Friday as rebels advanced on its outskirts.
 Rebel fighters head towards the city of Homs on December 6. (Photo: AFP) |
Homs is a strategic location crucial for President Bashar al-Assad’s forces in defending the capital, Damascus.
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group, alongside its allies, entered the outskirts of Homs on Friday, following their recent seizure of Hama and Aleppo in a large-scale offensive that began over a week ago.
Syria remains a hotspot of prolonged conflict, with devastating economic, social, and humanitarian consequences. The recent escalation in northern Syria has intensified, with government forces—supported by Russian airstrikes—launching a strong counteroffensive.