By William Tucker
Regime officials have finally confirmed a bombing at the staff command compound that killed four Syrian soldiers. The staff command compound is part of the larger military headquarters area located in Damascus. Shortly after the bombing firefights erupted throughout the city between the regime and rebel forces. How these battles have played out thus far is unknown, but it is remarkable that the opposition seems to maintain the ability to strike at targets deep within the capital at will. Despite lacking the training and armaments of the loyalists in the Syrian military, the opposition has managed to stay relevant despite the continuous attacks by the regime. Although the opposition has made strides in their campaign to unseat president al-Assad, they still have a long way to go.
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