Syrian Army Targets Al-Nusra Front's Gatherings, Dens in Idlib

Syrian Army Targets Al-Nusra Front's Gatherings, Dens in Idlib TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian troops killed and wounded scores of insurgents affiliated to the terrorist al-Nusra Front in several areas in Idlib outskirts.

Too many anti-government fighters were killed in the towns of al-Hamama and al-Shigher in Jisr al-Shughour countryside, a military source told the Syrian Arab News Agency, adding that an army unit killed another 4 rebels who were committing murder and looting acts on Idlib-Maaratmasaren highway.  In Maraat al-Numan city, the army inflicted heavy losses upon rebels' weaponry and munitions in the areas of al-Dallah and al-istirahat roundabouts.  The army also foiled terrorists' attempt to blow up 3 explosive devices planted on Idlib-al-Mastouma highway.  In the area of Abu al-Dohour, a terrorist was killed after the explosive device he was planting blew up near Abu al-Dohour airport.  Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011 with organized attacks by well-armed gangs and terrorists against Syrian forces and civilians being reported across the country.  The US and its western and regional allies have long sought to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his ruling system. Media reports said that the Syrian rebels and terrorist groups have received significantly more and better weapons, a crime paid for by the Persian Gulf Arab states and coordinated by the United States.  The US daily, Washington Post, reported in May 2012 that the Syrian rebels and terrorist groups battling Assad's government have received significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, a crime paid for by the Persian Gulf Arab states and coordinated by the United States.  The newspaper, quoting opposition activists and US and foreign officials, reported that Obama administration officials emphasized the administration has expanded contacts with opposition military forces to provide the Persian Gulf nations with assessments of rebel credibility and command-and-control infrastructure.  Opposition activists who several months ago said the rebels were running out of ammunition said last May that the flow of weapons - most bought on the black market in neighboring countries or from elements of the Syrian military in the past - has significantly increased after a decision by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Persian Gulf states to provide millions of dollars in funding each month.  http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9202246240