Intense clashes between rebels and government forces - with rebels attempting to take control of a border crossing with Turkey.<br/> <br />Amateur video purports to show rebels firing weapons, and rocket propelled grenades, from a mountain in Kasab.<br/> <br />Mortars are launched at supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. However, Reuters is unable to independently verify the content.<br/> <br />Panic ensues on the outskirts of Deraa. Government forces are said to shown running from heavy gunfire.<br/> <br />Rebel soldiers say they claimed control over the al-Sawame checkpoint near Deraa.<br/> <br />The checkpoint is just outside of a major government compound in the province.
