Bashar al-Assad in Latakia burned olive groves, where the rebels are hiding .

The Syrian government troops and the rebels entered into a fierce battle near the city of Latakia , located on the Mediterranean coast , said in an editorial blog, newspaper The Guardian.According to the publication , in the city continued shelling , as a result of which has already killed eight people.On the outskirts of Lattakia government troops against the rebels used aircraft , artillery and tanks.Ground connection to the city is blocked , the opposition complained that the troops of Bashar al-Assad in Latakia burned olive groves, where the rebels are hiding .According to Reuters, the battle of the port city has been going on the second day.It was the biggest all-time anti-government insurrection.The city of Latakia has important strategic value - it is a major port through which you can receive both military and civilian goods.In addition, it is located near the border with Turkey, through which the rebels receive foreign aid .A few days earlier it was reported that large-scale battles are in the neighboring province of Idlib , which also shares borders with Turkey , but has no outlet to the sea .June fourth Syrian rebels formally rejected the truce , effectively declaring war on the regime .