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