In a major turn of events, Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels launched a bold assault on Aleppo, marking the most significant challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's regime in years. The Syrian army reported that dozens of its soldiers lost their lives as rebels swiftly took control of key parts of the city.
In response, Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed that its air force conducted strikes against the rebels to support the Syrian government. These airstrikes targeted militant concentrations, command posts, depots, and artillery positions in Aleppo and Idlib provinces, reportedly killing around 300 rebel fighters.
Aleppo, once firmly held by government forces since 2016, has seen a resurgence of conflict with rebels capturing strategic locations, including the city's airport and the surrounding areas of Maraat al Numan in Idlib. The streets of Aleppo are now bustling with fighters and symbols of resistance, painting a vivid picture of the ongoing struggle.
"I am a son of Aleppo, and was displaced from it eight years ago, in 2016. Thank God we just returned. It is an indescribable feeling," shared Ali Jumaa, a rebel fighter, expressing the emotional turmoil of those affected by the conflict.
On the diplomatic front, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address the escalating situation. Both sides expressed concerns over the dangerous developments and emphasized the need for coordinated actions to stabilize Syria.
The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, continues to devastate the region, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths and displacing millions. The latest rebel push into Aleppo could signal a new phase in this enduring conflict.
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In response, Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed that its air force conducted strikes against the rebels to support the Syrian government. These airstrikes targeted militant concentrations, command posts, depots, and artillery positions in Aleppo and Idlib provinces, reportedly killing around 300 rebel fighters.
Aleppo, once firmly held by government forces since 2016, has seen a resurgence of conflict with rebels capturing strategic locations, including the city's airport and the surrounding areas of Maraat al Numan in Idlib. The streets of Aleppo are now bustling with fighters and symbols of resistance, painting a vivid picture of the ongoing struggle.
"I am a son of Aleppo, and was displaced from it eight years ago, in 2016. Thank God we just returned. It is an indescribable feeling," shared Ali Jumaa, a rebel fighter, expressing the emotional turmoil of those affected by the conflict.
On the diplomatic front, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address the escalating situation. Both sides expressed concerns over the dangerous developments and emphasized the need for coordinated actions to stabilize Syria.
The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, continues to devastate the region, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths and displacing millions. The latest rebel push into Aleppo could signal a new phase in this enduring conflict.
