Syrian forces sent a clear message to rebels in Aleppo. (Blast) We aren't going anywhere.<br/> <br />They pounded the city with bombs and even forced some opposition members to retreat.<br/> <br />Burn out tanks and anxious moment as rebels look for cover in this latest video posted to a social media website.<br/> <br />Rebels say they aren't letting the blasts drown out the real news --- Prime Minister Riyad Hijab has abandoned the government.<br/> <br />Syrian National Council President Abdullaset Sieda.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Syrian National Council President, Abdulbaset Sieda saying:(Arabic)<br/> <br />"His defection is a turning point for the Syrian revolution."<br/> <br />Syrian National Council president Abdulbasset Sieda.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Syrian National Council President, Abdulbaset Sieda saying(Arabic):<br/> <br />This proves the confusion and erosion of the Syrian regime."<br/> <br />The high profile defection is having a domino effect. Two cabinet members have also deserted and a third minister was reportedly arrested as he tried leave Damascus.
