More Syrian troops 'head to Homs'

Syria’s military today sent tanks and other reinforcements towards the city of Homs in what appears to be preparations by President Bashar Assad’s regime for an offensive aimed at retaking rebel-held neighbourhoods, activists said.

Syria-based activist Mustafa Osso said he does not think the regime will be able to retake Homs through military force as residents plan to fight until “the last person”. He added that Homs is facing “savage shelling that does not differentiate between military or civilian targets”.