Thousands of Syrians from a string of rebel-held towns in eastern Deraa have fled
Thousands of Syrians from a string of rebel-held towns in eastern Deraa have fled to an area overlooking the Jordanian border, as President Bashar al-Assad and his allies press on with their offensive to capture southwest Syria.
The flight of families on Thursday followed a series of intensive “earth-shattering” air strikes that targeted Deraa city and its surrounding areas, including the towns of Nassib, Om Elmiathin, Saida, al-Shayah and Tafas, activists and medics.
“Regime forces today used all kinds of weapons against these villages, including barrel bombs and surface-to-surface missiles,” he said.
At least six civilians have been killed in Thursday’s attacks, which began following a brief lull after negotiations between rebel factions and Russia broke down. On June 19, Assad’s forces, along with Russian military assistance, began their offensive in Deraa and neighbouring Quneitra province.
