Syria And Hezbollah Forces Mass For A Final Assault On Qusayr

Syria And Hezbollah Bolster Forces In Qusayr -- Al Jazeera

Assad's elite forces and fighters from Lebanese Shia group sent to battle rebels in strategic town, activists say.

Syrian elite forces and more fighters from the Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have been sent to reinforce government troops battling rebels in the strategic border town of Qusayr, activists report.

Government fighter jets launched early on Wednesday six air raids on the rebel-held areas of the town, Hadi al-Abdallah, an activist in Qusayr, told Al Jazeera, as clashes raged between forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and opposition fighters on several frontlines.

"Up to 40 tanks and 40 pick-up vehicles fitted with heavy machine guns were moving towards the town from Qalamoun [in Damascus province]. Rebels will try to foil their advance," Abdallah said.

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