Syrian troops 'killed' in Rastan clashes

  • 12 years ago
Fierce clashes between Syrian government forces and opposition fighters have left at least 23 soldiers killed in the central Syrian city of Rastan, activists said.

Opposition sources also said the army had shelled the town, which they say has been under rebel control since January. Nine people were reportedly killed in the bombardment.

Al Jazeera's Stephanie Dekker reports.