Breaking: Major power shift in Syrian city leaves government forces stepping back
Syrian opposition groups enter strategic city of Homs while government forces move towards outskirts. Recent rebel advances reshape control map in one of countrys largest urban centers
In a quick-moving turn of events this saturday evening rebel groups pushed into Homs (Syrias third-biggest city) marking a big change in the citys control. The city - which connects main routes between different regions stands as a key-point for both sides.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces made their way into city areas; this follows their fast moves up north during past week. The groupʼs fighters are now doing operations right inside Homs‚ changing how things look on-ground.
Pro-government radio station Sham FM says Syrian army units are “moving to city edges“ (which is same words they used when other towns fell to rebels lately); this info comes as reports show government troops leaving central parts. The armyʼs pull-back from inner-city spots means rebels might soon have full control of this important place
