Army units backed by the air force and artillery have advanced on numerous axes in southern Damascus, including the district of Hajar al-Aswad. Syrian state television said the army was advancing towards Route 30 in Hajar al-Aswad. Regime forces have pounded southern districts of Damascus since April 19, after IS refused an evacuation deal for the region. The areas under regime fire include the neighborhoods of Hajar al-Aswad and Qadam as well as the adjacent Palestinian camp of Yarmuk.