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Rebels Go On Offensive In Quneitra

June 17 2015

Syria

Syrian rebels have announced a major offensive against government forces in Quneitra province in the south, reports Al Arabiya (Dubai).

Quneitra is about 70 km (40 mi) southwest of the capital Damascus. The offensive was declared on Wednesday by the Free Syrian Army, reported Reuters.

The rebel groups involved do not include Al-Qaida-affiliate Nusra Front, said a rebel spokesman on Twitter.

Heavy shelling was seen in the Quneitra area, in particular between the water...

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