Syrian forces killed a former Assad-era commander during a security operation east of Tartus, authorities said on Sunday, as the government intensifies its campaign against armed groups linked to remnants of the former Assad regime.

Syrian security forces said on Sunday that they killed an army commander who served under ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, after he opened fire on them as

Tiger Forces commander Firas Hammoud led 'mutiny' last year by supporters of former regime, state TV says