According to the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights, a UK-based surveillance group, more than 130 civilians have been killed since the escalation of hostilities.
Deraa and Quneitra were relatively calm for almost a yes Due to a "de-escalation" agreement negotiated by the United States and Jordan, which support the opposition, and Russia, an ally faithful of the government.
But Assad aimed to regain full control of the provinces after defeating rebels in the eastern Ghouta region outside the Damascus capital in April.