Explosive Syria

Footage reportedly shows a large explosion in Barzeh, with fighting between government forces and opposition fighters

 Huge explosions are captured on camera with an Arabic narrator saying government forces were targeting 'terrorists' in the town of Barzeh.

The bulletin says the explosions were carried out by militants fleeing the area near the Syrian capital Damascus.

In the video, obtained from a social media site, troops can be seen taking position amongst the rubble in the town with further footage showing soldiers moving between buildings during the offensive.

The town has been a flash-point for fighting between rebels and President Assad's forces for several months with activists reporting that the army is using siege tactics to starve the population into submission.