Syrian fighters are dispatching more men and arms to the front lines, Reuters reported on Tuesday, including a significant number of anti-tank missiles. Their goal is to confront and defeat ground attacks by Assad’s forces and its allies as they are backed by Russian airstrikes.
With support provided by the Lebanese Hezbollah and Iranian proxies, the Assad regime is attempting to force the rebels out of the western areas of Syria, Reuters added. However, its forces have suffered heavy casualties so far.
At least 25 Assad troops were killed in Hama recently.