Rebels shot down 3 warplanes; sign of proficiency

Rebel forces said Thursday that they had shot down 3 fighter jets in Damascus countryside.

The first Bashar al-Assad’s MIG-23 has shot down by Islam Army near Dumeir airbase, second downed close to al-Nasseriya military Airport and the third was a helicopter in eastern Ghouta.

The downing of the jets would be a sign that the fighters have either received more sophisticated weaponry or are becoming more proficient at using the weapons in their arsenal.

Rebel commanders say they have repeatedly asked their foreign supporters for surface to air missiles, but have not received any.