Heavy fighting between Nusra and ISIS in Arsal

Fierce clashes have been raging since the early hours of this morning between Al-Nusra Front and ISIS in the mountainous areas by the border of the Lebanese town of Arsal.

An Anadolu correspondent reported that rocket and artillery weapons were used in the clashes, pointing out that the sounds of missiles are clearly heard in the town.

He added that the Lebanese army prevented owners of workshops and quarries from entering the area.

The mountainous region in Arsal borders Syria.

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