A chemical weapons team is on its way to Syria, and could begin work on Saturday on the alleged attack in Douma. That's according to the watchdog group OPCW. But conflicting information is surfacing over whether Damascus is really now in control of Douma - despite what Russia says. CGTN's Alaa Ebrahim explains.

ALAA EBRAHIM DAMASCUS Syrian state media denied reports quoting Russia's military as saying Syria's government has now regained full control of Douma town. CGTN tried to enter Douma, the last rebel holdout in Eastern Ghouta, but we were unable to do so as Syrian army checkpoint officials said their units have not so far been deployed to the town.

However, A government delegation entered Douma for several hours on Wednesday and again on Thursday. A member of that delegation who wanted to remain anonymous spoke to CGTN saying there are opposing forces within the ranks of Douma's rebels -- some wanting to leave and others wanting to stay and fight, hoping for an imminent US military intervention against the Syrian army.

The much anticipated American assault has had an impact on the capital Damascus -- Residents fear that such an attack could drive the country into more violence as rebels are likely to try and capitalize on any chaos to make gains against the government.

Meanwhile, experts from the international chemical weapons watchdog OPCW are expected to arrive to Syria late on Thursday local time. They were invited by the Syrian government to look into allegations of a chemical attack on Saturday on the town of Douma. The attack that left scores dead, hundreds injured, and sparked international outrage and threats of that missile strike by the US. Alaa Ebrahim - CGTN - Damascus.