Updates on the battle in al-Qusayr (Day 2)

As the Syrian government's assault on al-Qusayr enters its second day I will try to update this post with the latest developments. Please comment with any new information you come across.

Summary of yesterday's events can be found here.

Recap: On 19 May 2013 after months of besieging al-Qusayr, the Syrian army with support from Hezbollah began its long-expected assault to capture the strategic town.

The offensive began late on Saturday night with artillery bombardment followed by airstrikes on Sunday morning. By Sunday afternoon the army began its ground assault and entered the town from its southern peripheries. Following house-to-house fighting, the army claims to have control of more than half the town including the main square.

A pro-Assad map of the frontlines.

Reports indicate that 52 people have been killed inside the town, 48 of which are fighters, with over 400 injured. Al Jazeera claims that 13 Hezbollah fighters were also killed.

News: Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town (AP)

Yesterday

Photo: al-Qusayr at night (Source: Syrians online)

Video: Rebels engaging the advancing army

Today - Morning

News: Five killed, dozens injured in clashes between rebels and army (Al Arabiya)

News: Continued firefights in Tripoli, Lebanon with the Lebanese army moving in to contain the situation (LBCI)

Afternoon

Video: Rebel combat footage (They're carrying M40 carbines and receive a direct hit at ~03:50)

Video: Israeli Jeep discovered in al-Quasyr

Evening

News: Three Lebanese soldiers have been killed as firefights continue in Tripoli for a second day. The army is bringing in reinforcements (LBCI)

Night

News: No new major developments. As expected, it's a war of words as the army claims gains and the rebels claim resistance. Each side is giving conflicting counts of deaths inflicted and casualties suffered.

End of updates.