Violent Attack on Government Forces in Syria
Fighters linked to Syria’s ousted leader Bashar al-Assad mounted a deadly attack on government forces, resulting in the deaths of 35 members of government forces, 32 fighters loyal to Assad, and four civilians. The attack marked a sharp escalation of tensions in the coastal region of Syria.
Key Points
- Fighters linked to Syria’s ousted leader Bashar al-Assad attacked government forces
- 35 members of government forces, 32 fighters loyal to Assad, and four civilians were killed
- Tensions escalated in the coastal region of Syria