Syrian rebels have reportedly entered the city of Homs, a strategic move that could potentially divide President Bashar al-Assad's regime in half. This development would separate pockets of territory on the coast from the capital city of Damascus.
A spokesperson for the northern rebels announced that after a series of nighttime operations, the remnants of the Assad regime are fleeing Homs. The rebels are now in the process of penetrating and clearing the city's neighborhoods, with the goal of declaring it fully liberated.
This advancement in Homs comes shortly after the rebels successfully captured the city of Hama to the north and Aleppo just over a week ago. Additionally, southern rebel factions are reportedly working towards encircling the capital city of Damascus.
Following the capture of Hama, videos emerged showing a significant number of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, indicating preparations for potential clashes between regime forces and rebel fighters in Syria's third-largest city.
The rebels' incursion into Homs marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Syria, with the potential to further weaken the Assad regime's grip on power. The situation in Homs and the surrounding areas remains fluid as both sides continue to maneuver for control.
