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June 05, 2012 07:57 PM

The battle for the Syrian town of Kafer Zaita

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Rebel forces take up a position June 3 on a rooftop adjacent to a main Syrian Army fortification as the battle continues around them. For four days, Syrian government soldiers and rebels from the Free Syrian Army battled for control of the town of Kafer Zaita in central Syria.
Rebel forces take up a position June 3 on a rooftop adjacent to a main Syrian Army fortification as the battle continues around them. For four days, Syrian government soldiers and rebels from the Free Syrian Army battled for control of the town of Kafer Zaita in central Syria. MCT
A rebel fighter receives emergency treatment June 4 for wounds sustained in the third day of fighting in Kafer Zaita, Syria.
A rebel fighter receives emergency treatment June 4 for wounds sustained in the third day of fighting in Kafer Zaita, Syria. MCT
A rebel fighter is placed in a vehicle for medical evacuation June 4 in Kafer Zaita, Syria.
A rebel fighter is placed in a vehicle for medical evacuation June 4 in Kafer Zaita, Syria. MCT
A gunner with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher holds a corner June 3 in Kafer Zaita.
A gunner with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher holds a corner June 3 in Kafer Zaita. MCT
A rebel fighter attempts to shoot down a circling attack helicopter June 4 in Kafer Zaita, Syria.
A rebel fighter attempts to shoot down a circling attack helicopter June 4 in Kafer Zaita, Syria. MCT
A rebel fighter holds a spent round of ammunition on June 4 from the attack helicopters that circle Kafer Zaita, Syria.
A rebel fighter holds a spent round of ammunition on June 4 from the attack helicopters that circle Kafer Zaita, Syria. MCT
Rebel fighters exchange fire June 3 with Syrian Army forces in Kafer Zaita.
Rebel fighters exchange fire June 3 with Syrian Army forces in Kafer Zaita. MCT
A 15-year-old boy holds two Molotov cocktails he hoped to employ June 3 against Syrian Army forces in Kafer Zaita. When asked if he was afraid, the boy clicked his tongue and turned up his nose.
A 15-year-old boy holds two Molotov cocktails he hoped to employ June 3 against Syrian Army forces in Kafer Zaita. When asked if he was afraid, the boy clicked his tongue and turned up his nose. MCT
A rebel commander gives orders to fighters upon their arrival June 3 in the besieged town of Kafer Zaita.
A rebel commander gives orders to fighters upon their arrival June 3 in the besieged town of Kafer Zaita. MCT
A fighter takes cover June 4 as attack aircraft circle overhead in Kafer Zaita, Syria.
A fighter takes cover June 4 as attack aircraft circle overhead in Kafer Zaita, Syria. MCT
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