Syria's military announced a \"temporary troop withdrawal\" from Aleppo on Saturday, calling it a strategic move to regroup forces ahead of a major counteroffensive against insurgents. The decision follows intense clashes in Aleppo and Idlib, where dozens of soldiers were reportedly killed or injured this week.
Military officials stated that reinforcements are en route to the region, aiming to \"rebalance the battlefield\" and reclaim key areas. Analysts suggest this could signal a pivotal moment in Syria's decade-long conflict, with both sides scrambling for territorial advantages.
Local residents describe Aleppo as a \"pressure cooker\" of tensions, with humanitarian groups raising alarms about disrupted aid routes. The city, once Syria’s economic hub, has been a focal point of clashes since 2016.
For young globetrotters tracking global conflicts: This development underscores the fluid nature of war zones—stay informed, stay safe.
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Syrian army says withdrawing from Aleppo to prepare counteroffensive
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