LATAKIA
An Anadolu Agency (AA) correspondent was able to take photographs and shoot video in Turkmen region of Bayirbucak in the Syrian city of Latakia which frequently gets attacked by Assad forces and is presently under the control of Syrian opposition groups.
The Bayirbucak region constantly gets attacked by Assad forces and their tanks, mortars and jets.
The majority of residents in Bayirbucak region have left their homes and fled to neighboring countries. The Syrian opposition in Bayirbucak region continues to struggle against Assad forces despite limited resources.
Speaking to the AA, the Commander of the Azidin Qassam Company, loyal to the Free Syrian Army, Fariz Qaad said that they were fighting against all groups killing innocent Syrians.
"We will never hurt anyone based on sect or religion. Our war is not based on sects. Assad's end is very near," Qaad stressed.
"We have serious problems in the region. We experience difficulty in finding bread and basic stuff," Qaad also said.