Opposition : At least 23 Syrian soldiers were killed , in clashes at Beirut . The Syrian government reports 4 deaths , including two police officers . Rastan has been pummeled by government forces , an opposition group says . CNN can not independently verify reports of deaths and violence because the Syrian government has severely restricted access by international media . Report : Clashes erupted between pro- and anti - Assad factions within Lebanon .
Opposition : At least 23 Syrian soldiers were killed , in clashes at Beirut . The Syrian government reports 4 deaths , including two police officers . Rastan has been pummeled by government forces , an opposition group says . Report : Clashes erupted between pro- and anti - Assad factions within Lebanon .