Syrian rebels claim capture of strategic military base

Joe Sterling and Saad Abedine
cnn.com
January 11, 2013

Syrian rebel fighters said Friday they have captured a strategic northern military base used by the government to bomb opposition strongholds.

Rebel fighters and militants from various Islamic groups, including the jihadist al-Nusra Front, took part in the offensive, an opposition spokesman said.

They’ve seized control of buildings, ammunition and military equipment at the base in Idlib province, the opposition said, signaling a major blow to President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.

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This article was posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 3:47 pm

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