Syrian warplanes launch attacks in Arbin town, seven people killed

Syrian regime warplanes are reported to have targeted Arbin town, just east of the capital city Damascus, killing seven people on Tuesday.

According to information Anadolu Agency received from officials of Sahra Hospital, the army's warplanes organized 12 attacks on the town of Arbin, which is currently under the control of Syrian opponents from the Eastern Guta district of Damascus. The settlements were targeted in the attacks, leaving a large number injured and causing the deaths of seven.

Muhammed Ala, an activist, reported that the people of Arbin were running away to "safer" districts out of fear of a new bombardment, and added that black smoke was continuing to rise from the town.

Syrian Revolution General Commission (SRGC) has also announced that the Syrian regime forces are planning a mortar attack on Yarmouk Refugee Camp situated in southern Damascus.

SRGC did not give any further details about the attack.