Helicopters drop explosive barrels on Barada valley amid violent clashes in the area

Reef Dimash province: SOHR was informed that helicopters targeted Barada valley including areas of Basima amid continued clashes in the area between regime forces and rebels, as the regime called for reinforcements to the area in an attempt to take full control in Barada valley or reach an agreement with the notables of the area, the area is witnessing military operations for the 3rd week, the area is strategic because it contains water that supplies Damascus.

1 rebel was killed by clashes against regime forces in Hezerma faction in al-Merej area. 1 militant in al-Islam army was killed by clashes against regime forces in al-Maydaani front in the eastern Ghouta.