Rebels in the southern region of Syria have reportedly seized control of a significant government military base in Daraa province following a fresh offensive launched on Friday. The rebels claimed to have taken over Brigade 52, the second-largest military base in the province, located near the town of al-Hirak.
Video footage that was geolocated showed rebel fighters engaged in a firefight with regime forces in the vicinity of Brigade 52. The Southern Operations Room, a newly established coalition representing the southern rebels, announced that their fighters had successfully liberated Brigade 52 in eastern Daraa after engaging in battles with regime troops stationed at the base.
