Video: Homs shelled despite Syria ceasefire Syria and the United Nations signed a preliminary agreement this week governing the responsibilities of the Syrian government and armed opposition groups for keeping a ceasefire after 13 months of bloodshed. However, despite the fragile ceasefire, this amateur video appears to show heavy shelling continuing in the country. Explosions can be seen as fire and smoke rise from buildings and the sound of gunfire and shelling rings out. A full advance team of 30 ceasefire monitors is expected to be deployed in Syria over the coming week with preparations underway for up to 300, a spokesman for mediator Kofi Annan said on Friday.