Syrian rebels claim making gains in Hama
3,560 views · Published 16 February 2014 · 1:46 · Indexed 2 October 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Rebels in the Syrian city of Hama have claimed that they are gradually making gains against the Syrian army. Opposition fighters said they have been able to advance on government-held positions after receiving artillery weapons and rockets. The use of artillery has allowed them to attack Assad's forces from a distance, weaken government held positions and pave the way for their fighters to capture more territory. Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports.
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