Activists said that rebels captured three regime checkpoints at the entrance of the town of Qumhana near Hama, killing 15 pro-regime militants. Rebels also attacked regime positions near the town of Arza with Grad rockets, while barrel bombs struck the town of Khattab. Regime forces carried out heavy artillery shelling on Morek and Halfaya, with reports of civilian casualties. (Source: Syrian Coalition + LCC)