<p>Following a brief lull in fighting in eastern Damascus’ rebel-held Qaboun area, a barrage of air raids and artillery strikes were reported</a> by Syrian activists on May 9. The air raids coincided with additional ground fighting in eastern Qaboun</a>.</p><p>Opposition media reported both the regime and rebel sides suffered losses along the Baiyt Na’im front</a> near Qaboun, though there were no reports of any immediate casualties from the airstrikes.</p><p>Meanwhile, Step News Agency said</a> one of its reporters was beaten up while covering a small protest calling for an end to rebel infighting between the Rahman Corps and Jaish al-Islam in Qaboun on May 9, highlighting the ongoing feud between anti-regime factions in the area.</p><p>Additional air raids were reported in the nearby rebel enclave of Arbin and Zamalka</a>.</p><br />
