Rebel fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claim to be at the walls of Homs, marking significant territorial gains and urging defections from Syrian government forces.
Thousands of residents are reportedly fleeing Homs towards the western coast as the opposition's offensive intensifies, with the Syrian government conducting air strikes in response.
Rami Abdel Rahman of SOHR notes that opposition forces have successfully captured two towns, enhancing their position as they push toward Homs.
Joshua Landis suggests that control over Homs would critically affect the main highway linking Damascus to Syria's coastal areas, impacting government supply routes.
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