One was halted 3 km from the presidential palace, where government tanks fired at it.

A video was shown of a government tank in flames.

The one below is far from the most upsetting-despite being of government tanks firing on the civilian city.

The following day, government tanks tried to enter the city from the al-Ghiran suburb.

The next day, government tanks were still advancing, fighting rebels on the outskirts of the city.

Video from fighting during the previous days showed six destroyed government tanks and armored personnel carriers.

During the night, it was confirmed that government tanks were seen roaming the city.

The centre of the town was used as a position for "government tanks, artillery guns and snipers".

Nine government tanks were destroyed by homemade bombs as they left the town.

I arrived in Homs as the first government tanks were deployed to the city.