The Damascus suburb of Douma was among the areas targeted by Syrian government aircraft on Monday

Syria Conflict: '200 Air Force Strikes' In 36 Hours -- BBC

The Syrian military has stepped up air strikes on rebel areas dramatically, carrying out more than 200 in recent days, opposition activists say.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the raids took place mostly in western areas between midnight on Sunday and noon on Tuesday.

The UK-based group said there were many casualties, but did not give a figure.

The intensified strikes come as US-led forces continue to bomb Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria and Iraq.

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My Comment: Apparently the Syrian air force has been successful in destroyuing the Islamic State's "air force" .... Syria says shoots down two of three Islamic State jets (Reuters). But on the ground .... the Islamic State is still winning territory .... Islamic State wins ground from Syrian government in east - monitor (Reuters).