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Syrian rebels celebrate on top of the remains of a Syrian government fighter jet which was shot down at Daret Ezza, on the border between the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, on Nov. 28. Syrian rebels captured a pilot manning the fighter jet downed over Daret Ezza in the northern province of Aleppo, witnesses told an AFP reporter in the town.
Reuters -- Underlining the growing military muscle of the rebels, bolstered by weapons captured during raids on army facilities as well as supplies from abroad, fighters shot down a war plane in the northern province of Aleppo on Wednesday using an anti-aircraft missile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Opposition group subsequently posted a video clip on the Internet that showed a man in a green jumpsuit being carried through fields. He was bleeding heavily from his head and appeared unconscious; "This is the pilot that attacked the houses of civilians," said a voice off camera. Read the full story.
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Syrian rebels celebrate next to the remains of a Syrian government fighter jet which was shot down at Daret Ezza, on the border between the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, on Nov. 28.
Abdalghne Karoof / Reuters
A man carries some of the remains of a war plane, belonging to forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Daret Azzah on Nov. 28.
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With President Assad losing more control over land to the rebels, even as they gain greater strength and foreign support,it seems he is being squeezed into a desperate position. He continues attacks on civilians towns where rebels are located in Northern and Western Syrian territories. Where they are making rapid gains on military targets, supplies and providences While facing continued sanctions by Western powers which are giving him limited choices.
This latest downed aircraft shows the rebels are gaining more weapons with the capability to fight against him and he is running out of time. Should a transitional body be formed to step in to govern Syria's people, President Assad may not have any choice left and end up being forced out of office.
Kinda looking like yet another ME no win situation. Those folks give the appearance of not caring one little bit about using their women and children and human shields, kinda like drug cartels!