Syria Rebels Warn Civilians Damascus Airport Is Now A 'Legitimate Target' -- NBC
yrian rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad said Friday that Damascus International Airport was now a "legitimate target” and warned civilians going there did so "at their own risk."
The announcement comes as fighting between Assad's troops and rebels intensified near the airport just south of the capital.
Clashes in the area forced the closure of the airport road for the second time this week.
The fighting has also forced the suspension of commercial flights in the past week.
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