Syrian air defence chief killed in offensive

They said General Hussein Ishaq died yesterday from wounds suffered on Saturday during the assault by Assadās forces on the town of Mleiha which appears aimed at expanding the presidentās control around the capital before a June 3 election.
The air defence forces which have a large base in Mleiha and are responsible for defending against air attacks, have played little part in the war with rebels who have no air power.