Video presented as having been shot on July 11, 2013 shows the shelling of the Khaled bin Walid mosque and surrounding area in the Syrian city of Homs, a symbol of the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. The ancient place of worship noted for its Ottoman and Mameluk architectural style is where a prominent Arab warrior is said to be buried. The historic mosque was the launchpad of anti-regime demonstrations. Residents of Homs have endured a month-long offensive by the regime, which claimed to have recaptured a key rebel district on Monday. ATTENTION: These images have been obtained from YouTube. We have been able to verify that they were filmed in Homs, Syria. Duration: 00:37
