Syrian Free Army forces enter a home in rebel held part of Aleppo. They proceed to destroy any image of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.<br/> <br />Opposition activists in the city deny government reports that state forces have entered Aleppo's contested neighborhoods.<br/> <br />This group says this is a residence of police and security officers they have taken over.<br/> <br />. (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) UNIDENTIFIED SYRIAN REBEL, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We came here and searched for police weapons. But they ran away after we entered the area. We are protecting this area from thieves and regime gangs."<br/> <br />In another part of the city rebels show what they say was Aleppo's police headquarters.<br/> <br />It was burnt down three days ago.<br/> <br />Military experts believe the rebels are too lightly armed and poorly commanded to overcome the Syrian army.<br/> <br />The rebels were emboldened to strike at Aleppo and Damascus after a July 18 explosion killed four of Assad's top security officials in a damaging blow at the president's inner circle.<br/> <br />The army has now regained its grip on the capital and is now intent on denying Aleppo to the rebels.<br/> <br />Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters.
