Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Syrian Military Is Now Fracturing With Defectors Now Attacking Critical Military Facilities



Defectors From Syrian Army Attack Military Facilities -- Washington Post

BEIRUT-Soldiers who have defected from the Syrian army attacked military facilities in several locations around Damascus overnight, the fledgling Free Syrian Army announced in a posting on its Facebook page.

It was the boldest assault yet by the renegade military group, which claims to be comprised of deserters from the regular army.

“The Free Syrian Army carried out special operations in all Damascus areas to foil a plan being prepared by the regime against our people and to send a message to the regime that the Free Syrian Army can hit anywhere and anytime,” the Facebook posting said.

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More News On Syria Military Defectors Initiating Military Operations Against Assad's Regime

Army defectors attack military base with rockets and machine guns as Syria slides towards civil war -- Daily Mail
Syria defectors attack intelligence base -- AFP
Syrian Rebels Attack Damascus Military Base, Form Council -- Voice of America
Activists: Syrian army defectors kill 8 soldiers -- CBS/AP
Syria defectors 'attack military base in Harasta' -- BBC
Syrian army defectors attack loyalist troops -- ABC News (Australia)
As Arab League Suspension Looms, Syria Faces New Assault -- New York Times
Free Syrian Army forms military council to oust Assad -- AFP

My Comment: This is exactly how Libya's civil war started.

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