Syrian fighters ride a tank across what is said to be Houla, Syria.<br/> <br />Local social media network Shaam News says the footage shows Free Syrian Army taking control of the town.<br/> <br />Reuters cannot verify the authenticity of the videos, which purportedly capture government strikes north of Homs.<br/> <br />And the destruction left behind.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) UNNAMED SYRIAN MAN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"They targeted civilian houses with MIG aircraft, and with tanks and mortars. This missile was made in Russia. And this is one of the mosques targeted by planes and tanks."<br/> <br />The civil war between President Bashar al-Assad's forces and rebel fighters has claimed tens of thousands of lives and forced many to flee to neighbouring countries.
