Free Syrian Army

Attack on airbase coincided with a Syrian army victory over insurgents in the south

‘Tommy’ Toumeh, 91, faced down armed fighters who told him to leave his home in 2014

Incursion prevents Kurds from uniting and pushes jihadists from border areas

Vladimir Putin says all parties expected to take part in a ceasefire are ready to do so

Move to form united front ahead of negotiations with Syrian government scheduled for next month

Talks likely to take place next month will involve a range of Syrian voices

US secretary of state emphasises need for transition administration to end hostilities

Social media is the peaceful weapon of choice for a plucky Syrian community