Syrian Forces Attack Northern Town As Residents Flee

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis

AMMAN

(Reuters) - Tanks and helicopters stormed the northwest Syrian town of Jisr al-Shughour on Sunday, residents said, and state television said troops had taken full control and chased out remnants of "armed terrorist organisations."

More than 5,000 Syrian refugees have crossed the border and a U.N. refugee spokesman said the Red Crescent was preparing a fourth camp with room for 2,500 more. Witnesses said some 10,000 Syrians were sheltering near the border.