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What Happened Over the Weekend

Continued airstrikes in northwestern Syria, Turkey criticizes Russian inaction, Turkish council bans refugees from beach and Syrian journalists call for an end to sanctions. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Ammunition Depot Explosion Rocks Syrian Capital

An ammunition depot located in a military zone in Mashrou Dummar, a western suburb of the Syrian capital exploded on Saturday reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Mhardeh: Russia Protects Us, Not the Regime

The residents of Mhardeh have found themselves between the regime and opposition fighters, but they are looking to Russia to protect them reports Al-Modon.

Russia Criticizes Latest US Sanctions  

Russia has lashed out at the US for the latest round of sanctions that have been imposed on Syria, citing America’s frustration with the success of the Syrian government writes SANA.

Facebook Blocks Syrian Pages Praising Sarout

Syrian opposition pages on Facebook have been suspended due to content they published, which mourned the dead of opposition member Abdelbasset al-Sarout reports Al-Modon.

Regime Forces Fail to Advance Towards al-Kabaneh

Regime forces have failed to make any progress into the village of al-Kabaneh in the northern Lattakia countryside, and suffered a number of losses writes Alsouria Net.

Protests in Assad’s Stronghold of Lattakia

The Assad stronghold of Lattakia has witnessed protests, with people calling for the downfall of the regime and praising the deceased opposition fighter Abdelbasset al-Sarout reports Al-Dorar al-Shamiah.

Muallem to Visit China

The Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Walid al-Muallem, is set to visit China for a five day visit reports SANA.

Syrian Air Defenses Confront New Israeli Aggression

Syrian air defenses have downed a number of hostile projectiles that were fired from Israel and targeted the Tal al Harrah area of Daraa reports The Syria Times.

Sheikh Mahmoud al-Hout Returns to Aleppo

Sheikh Mahmoud al-Hout, who had been a prominent imam, left Aleppo for Egypt when opposition groups moved into the area writes Al-Modon.