They say rebels from outside the city have established themselves in densely populated districts, drawing deadly fire from artillery, helicopter gunships and warplanes.

Noting the enemy massing at a weakened point on the perimeter, he crawled into the open and poured deadly fire into the enemy ranks.

He engaged them, and with deadly fire forced the enemy to withdraw.

When the revolutionists arrived, they were met with deadly fire.

Worst of all was the wire, covered with deadly fire, its few gaps deliberate deathtraps.