On 15 August, the rebels claimed they had "full control" of the city.

The rebels claim to have killed hundreds of Russian troops.

After nearly two full days of fighting, the rebels claimed victory late on 12 August.

The Government and the rebels both claimed victory after a large combat operation.

The rebels claimed to have destroyed some helicopters on the base.

Rebels claimed that up to 100 civilians were killed by their bombs.

Rebels claimed the assistant killed two Soldiers until his ammunition ran out.

Later reports said rebels had claimed the military base.

However, by the evening, rebels claimed to hold 80 percent of Zawiya.

Rebels claimed to have shot down a government attack helicopter, type unknown although possibly a Mil-24.