Rebel group said it wo n't target election centers so it can avoid civilian casualties . President Bashar al - Islam is expected to lead Tuesday 's presidential vote . Warplanes bombed anti-government neighborhoods Tuesday as Syrians cast their ballots , the opposition-run Local Coordination Committees of Syria said . The Syrian opposition and Western media say the election will n't be free or fair . 28 killed amid elections , opposition said ; state media reports during polling hours .
Rebel group said it wo n't target election centers so it can avoid civilian casualties . President Bashar al - Islam is expected to lead Tuesday 's presidential vote . The Syrian opposition and Western media say the election will n't be free or fair . 28 killed amid elections , opposition said ; state media reports during polling hours .