Syrian Internet Shut Off

As Syrian rebels gain more and more ground the government has turned to a new tactic.

On Thursday, they shut off internet to the whole country, as well as cell service to specific regions.

The Assad regime denied that they internet was down everywhere, and that it was their fault in any way.

But network security firms have been able to confirm that Syria dropped completely off the internet at 12:26pm EET, or 3am MST.

All of Syria's internet is government regulated, so only they could effect a full shut off.

The government forces likely hope that cutting the internet will remove the main way rebels communicate.

Physical battles continued throughout the country, with one happening right near the international airport, in Damascus.

It is looking more and more like it's just a matter of time til the rebels win the whole country.