(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian regime artillery pounded the opposition-held areas in coastal Latakia province on Saturday, following rebels' attacks on regime checkpoint and killing at least six troops, activists said.
The ground shelling hit the villages of al-Najiyyah and Bdama, using incendiary shells that damaged the farmers’ corps and farms.
Rebels carried out a pre-dawn attack on regime post in the villages of Ardh al-Wata near the town of Kansaba in Turkmen Mountain, killing at least six soldiers.
At least 11 regime forces were killed Thursday in a rocket attack hit their bastions in Turkmen Mountain in the coastal Latakia province, sources said.
The anti-tank Fagot missiles came in retaliation to regime bombing which targeted a de-escalation zone area in Latakia, rebel source said.
Pro-regime's news feeds said seven troops were killed in the missile attack.
Rebels say the provocations of regime army have increased in the coastal region after the Turkish army set up its 12 observation points in areas overlooking on the Bashar al-Assad’s stronghold in Latakia province, rebel commander told Zaman al-Wasl.
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