DAMASCUS, Syria - Syrian troops backed by Russian airstrikes seized a village in central Syria on Oct. 10 amid fierce clashes with rebels, part of a ground offensive launched earlier this week.
Associated Press: Fierce battles in central Syria amid Russian airstrikes
About 100 people shout slogans as they gather outside the Russian embassy to protest against President Vladamir Putin and his country's involvement in Syria Oct. 9, 2015 in Washington, DC.
