Syrian Warplanes Stage Raid on Arsal, Several Wounded
Syrian warplanes raided on Friday several areas on the outskirts of the eastern border town of Arsal, the state-run National News Agency reported.
According to NNA, the jet planes targeted the areas of al-Ajram and al-Zamurani.
Ambulances rushed to the scene to transfer those who were wounded to hospitals, the news agency said.
Arsal, a predominantly Sunni area, backs the uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad.
The town lies 12 kilometers from the border with Syria and has been used as a conduit for weapons and rebels to enter Syria, while also serving as a refuge for people fleeing the conflict.
The town has seen a massive influx of refugees as a result of the heavy fighting in Qalamoun.
H.K.
M.T.
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