Well this video is slightly clearer, although it's not entirely clear if it actually is the Syrian army that is shelling the castle town of Krak des Chevaliers. It was the first time I had heard of the castle, so I strolled over to Wikipedia: it's fascinating.
The structure is massive, and it has been around since the First Crusade! I watched the video again after and I winced at the damage that has been done. Back in March, the Director-General of UNESCO called for protection of Syria's cultural heritage, listing the castle as a protected site. To me, it is encouraging to see concern for the antiquities of a country that is not Egypt, though the damage is continuing to be done.
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