Free Syrian Army
The Volunteer Firefighters of Daraa (Excerpt from 'The Battle for Syria's South')
In this excerpt from 'The Battle for Syria's South,' VICE News follows a group of volunteers tackling fires and rescuing civilians trapped in rubble, as barrel bombs and grad rockets rain down daily on neighborhoods.
Evoking Soviet Failure in Afghanistan, Syrian Rebels Foresee a Tough War with Russia
"It is in our calculations that the battle will now extend for more years than it would have without the Russians," said Abu Yousef al-Mouhajer, a rebel fighting in the Latakia area of Syria.
Cutting the Regime's Supply Line (Extra Scene from 'The Battle for Syria's South')
In this extra scene from 'The Battle for Syria's South,' VICE News meets the commander of the Jisr al-Haran brigade and his men, where their mission is to attack all regime convoys and cut off the supply line to Daraa.
Barrel Bombs and Artillery Take Heavy Toll on Vital Rebel Offensive in Syria's South
VICE News gained exclusive access to Syria's Southern Front, the largest force in the Free Syrian Army. The rebels are struggling and want the West to provide air support — but that looks highly unlikely.
The Battle for Syria's South (Full Length)
VICE News follows the Fallujah Horan brigade of the FSA and their charismatic commander Abu Hadi Aboud as they fight to push the regime out of Daraa's eastern suburbs.
The Southern Storm Offensive: The Battle for Syria's South (Part 2)
In part two of a two-part series, VICE News follows Abu Hadi and his brigade as they plan an assault on a vital regime position, which takes an unexpected turn.
This Video Shows Syrian Rebels Using a Massive Sandstorm To Capture an Air Base
A coalition of fighters, including the al-Qaeda-aligned Nusra Front, have completely expelled the Syrian army from the province of Idlib.
Machine Guns and Barrel Bombs: The Battle for Syria's South (Part 1)
In part one of a two-part series, Abu Hadi shows VICE News how his men take the fight to the regime on the front lines east of Daraa, and we meet the volunteers trying to save locals from the barrel bombs that rain down daily on the city.
Iran Is Ready to Talk About Syria — But It's Still Standing by Assad
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country is willing to sit down with its rivals to discuss the crisis in Syria, but suggested Tehran would not debate the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad until peace is achieved.
The Battle for Syria's South (Trailer)
VICE News followed the Free Syrian Army on Syria's forgotten southern front, as they fight to change the course of the war.
'Israel Is the Most Humane Country in the Middle East': Why Syria's Southern Neighbors Are Working on Their PR
VICE News was in the Golan Heights to see how Israel is using both hard and soft power to extend influence into Syria — gaining positive PR, goodwill among civilians, and intelligence about possible threats.
Inside the Hospital Where Israeli Doctors Treat Syrian Patients
VICE News visited Ziv Medical Center, a hospital just west of the Golan Heights, where injured Syrians cross the border to receive medical care with no questions asked.