Syrian Rebels Claim to Enter Homs, Near Damascus [Video]

Syrian ​Rebels Claim breakthrough, Advance​ on⁢ Damascus

Homs, Syria – Rebel forces fighting‌ against the ⁣Syrian government claim to ⁣have captured ⁤the strategic⁤ city of Homs, marking a meaningful advance in their ongoing offensive. ⁢The ⁣rebels assert thay are now within striking distance of the capital, ‍damascus, raising concerns about the future of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

“We ⁢have liberated Homs,” declared a⁣ rebel commander in a statement released online.”This victory is a testament to ‌the courage and determination of the Syrian people. We will⁤ continue our march towards Damascus,⁣ where the tyrant Assad​ will face ⁢justice.”

The fall of Homs, once a bustling commercial ⁢center, would be a major blow to the⁤ Assad regime. The city has been a focal point of​ the conflict for ⁢years, enduring‌ brutal ⁣sieges and intense fighting.

While⁤ the ⁣Syrian government has yet to officially confirm the loss of Homs,reports from the ground suggest the rebels have gained control of key …