<p>Fighting continued in south Damascus on May 5, where pro-government media reported</a> renewed airstrikes against “terrorist groups” in Damascus’s al-Hajar al-Aswad</a> area.</p><p>Convoys of buses left south Damascus neighborhoods in previous days carrying rebel fighters and their families under a deal struck with the Syrian government. That deal did not extend to Islamic State fighters in the area.</p><p>This video was shared by pro-regime media and shows the al-Hajar al-Aswad neighborhood in south Damascus from the air. Numerous plumes of smoke can be seen rising from the area.</p><p>Clips on the ground show trenches and fortifications captured by approaching pro-government forces. Credit: War Media via Storyful</p><br />
