At least 10 of those killed were confirmed as rebel fighters.

At least three rebel fighters were killed in the battle that followed.

I think the number of rebel fighters is very significant.

The military reported that they killed 100 rebel fighters on the first day of the battle for the city.

At least five rebel fighters died in a heavy exchange of fire.

Through the course of the operation, 73 rebel fighters were killed and 13 captured.

The state claimed the person had instead left with rebel fighters.

One rebel fighter was also killed during the day in security sweeps.

Four rebel fighters were killed by the Russians, it said.

In fire exchanges, at least 18 rebel fighters were killed.