Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city Aleppo
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Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city Aleppo

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Thousands of Syrian insurgents pushed on with their advances on government-held areas in the country’s northwest, reaching the outskirts of Syria’s second largest city Aleppo and wrestling control of several strategic towns and villages along the way, activists and fighters said Friday. It is most intense fighting in northwestern Syria since 2020, when government forces seized areas previously controlled by opposition fighters. Russia and Iran had helped Syrian government forces reclaim control of all of Aleppo that year, after a gruelling military campaign and a siege that lasted for weeks. The battle for Aleppo was a turning point in the war between Syrian government forces and rebel fighters since the 2011 protests against Bashar Assad’s rule turned into an all-out war.

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Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory
2 days, 16 hours ago

Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA, - Turkey believes Syria's new rulers, including the Syrian National Army armed group which Ankara backs, will drive Kurdish YPG fighters from all territory they occupy in northeastern Syria, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Sunday. Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory Turkey regards the Syrian YPG as an extension of …

Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators
3 days, 2 hours ago

Expelled from Aleppo as children, these fighters returned as its liberators

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera speaks to Syrian opposition fighters who came back to liberate their homes and pursue their dreams. “I remember the regime’s massacres, the killing, and the hitting of bakeries and hospitals.” Eight years later, a series of images went viral on social media. “Its fall was preceded by other cities and it was this final nail in the uprising’s …

As rebels marched against Assad, Turkey opened new front against US-backed Kurds in Syria
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

As rebels marched against Assad, Turkey opened new front against US-backed Kurds in Syria

Firstpost  

Even as Syrian opposition forces were marching against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, Turkey and a militia it sponsors opened a new front against US-backed Kurds in Syria over the weekend The photograph shows US-backed Kurdish military personnel of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's Raqqa in 2017. Even as Syrian opposition forces pushed against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, Turkey opened …

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime

Daily Mail  

Syria's Kurds fear they may face a fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels have already begun battling them mere hours after Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed. But the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed coalition of Kurdish, Arabic and Assyrian group, exclusively told MailOnline that without Western intervention, they may face further encroachment from the SNA, leading to a potential massacre twenty years …

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

Al Jazeera  

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end. Day 3 – November 29 By Friday, rebel forces had entered parts of Aleppo city after detonating two car bombs and engaging government forces on the city’s western edge, according to a Syrian war monitor and fighters. Day 5 – December 1 By Sunday, Syrian …

Rebels in Syria announce capture of Homs as insurgents encircle Damascus in rebellion against Assad regime
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rebels in Syria announce capture of Homs as insurgents encircle Damascus in rebellion against Assad regime

ABC  

The commander of rebel forces in Syria has announced the country's central city of Homs has been "fully liberated", after insurgents earlier encircled the capital of Damascus in a sign the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is under severe threat. The announcement came after Syrian government forces abandoned Homs after less than a day of fighting, while rebel forces …

Donald Trump says Syria is ‘not our fight’, urges US to stay out of ‘mess’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump says Syria is ‘not our fight’, urges US to stay out of ‘mess’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has voiced concerns about escalating violence in Syria as opposition fighters have seized control of at least two cities in a highly coordinated effort. In a statement posted on X, Trump warned that these advances have placed them on the outskirts of Damascus, capital of Syria, signaling preparations for a significant offensive aimed at toppling Syrian …

Syria: Rebels reach Damascus after capturing major cities, encircle the capital city
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria: Rebels reach Damascus after capturing major cities, encircle the capital city

Op India  

Rebels in Syria have made rapid advances and have reached the outskirts of Damascus, and the fall of the city looks like a possibility. As per the latest reports, insurgents linked to the Jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have reached the outskirts of Damascus, ready to launch their final assault on the capital city. BREAKING: The rebels have reached Damascus …

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The move, reported by pro-government media and an opposition war monitor, was the first time that opposition forces reach the outskirts of the Syrian …

Syrian rebels make further inroads in major cities
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebels make further inroads in major cities

NPR  

Syrian rebels make further inroads in major cities The Assad regime is Syria is looking increasingly fragile as rebels take control of more of the country's territory. And they appear close to be taking the major city of Homs, which would allow the opposition to isolate regime forces in coastal areas - Latakia and Tartus - which are key to …

The reason Syria's rebels are running, not ruining, Aleppo after taking over
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The reason Syria's rebels are running, not ruining, Aleppo after taking over

Firstpost  

The group’s ability to govern effectively in Aleppo will likely determine its success in maintaining control over newly captured areas. For now, HTS is focused on projecting stability, seeking to convince both Syrians and the international community that it is more than a militant group Anti-government fighters pose for a selfie on a Syrian regime military aircraft at the Kweyris …

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. …

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again

New York Times  

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again Joint control with Syrian government Turkish army and Syrian opposition Aleppo Kurdish forces Kurdish advances on Friday Rebels Hama Syrian government IRAQ Homs Rebel advances since November LEB. U.S. military base and Syrian allies Damascus JORDAN Southwestern opposition groups 50 MILES Turkish army and Syrian opposition Joint control with Syrian government …

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Syrian insurgents have forced president …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgency, announced in a video message that fighters had reached Hama in a …

Syrian rebels take over Aleppo: What about the rest of the country?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian rebels take over Aleppo: What about the rest of the country?

Firstpost  

The surprise offensive by rebels in Syria has shifted the front lines settled in 2020. While the opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have seized large swathes of Aleppo, the Syrian government continues to control most parts of the country Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, December 3, 2024. …

After capturing Aleppo, Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city
3 weeks ago

After capturing Aleppo, Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels advancing against government forces pushed close on Tuesday to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said, after their sudden capture of Aleppo last week rocked President Bashar al-Assad Abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicles sit on a road as opposition insurgents control the outskirts of Hama, Syria, on Tuesday. AP Syrian rebels advancing against government …

Syria Launches Counterattacks To Halt Insurgents Who Captured Aleppo
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria Launches Counterattacks To Halt Insurgents Who Captured Aleppo

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters drive a seized seized Syrian army armoured vehicle near the town of Khan Assubul, Syria, southwest of Aleppo, on Dec. 1, 2024. Ghaith Alsayed via Associated Press BEIRUT — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as …

China backs Assad forces against Turkey-backed rebels in Syrian civil war to restore ‘stability’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China backs Assad forces against Turkey-backed rebels in Syrian civil war to restore ‘stability’

Firstpost  

Amid pushback from opposition forces that have captured much of Aleppo, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has found support from allies Russia, Iran, and China China has come to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s support at a time his regime is facing a pushback from opposition forces. In the first offensive in nearly four years, Syrian opposition forces made rapid gains last …

Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo?

CNN  

CNN — Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo helped him regain control over the country’s second biggest city. Mahmoud Hassano/Reuters The ‘Syrian National Army’ One main coalition group taking part in the offensive on Aleppo is the “Syrian National Army,” an umbrella group incorporating dozens of factions with …

Syria: Assad regime scrambles to halt rebels’ advance after surprise seizure of Aleppo
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria: Assad regime scrambles to halt rebels’ advance after surprise seizure of Aleppo

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Syrian regime has rushed …

The Syrian insurgency will be felt across the Middle East and beyond
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Syrian insurgency will be felt across the Middle East and beyond

The Independent  

It was, it turned out, too good to be true. Hopes that the ceasefire concluded between Israel and the Hezbollah militia could encourage further peace moves across the region have come to nought – but not in the way that might have been imagined. How far the rebel advance could cause wider instability – with the reigniting of Syria’s bitter …

Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, falls to rebels: Can Assad’s forces regain control?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, falls to rebels: Can Assad’s forces regain control?

Live Mint  

Government forces lost control of Syria's second city Aleppo on Sunday for the first time since the country's civil conflict began, a war monitor said, after a lightning offensive dealt a severe blow to President Bashar al-Assad. The jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group and allied factions now "control Aleppo city, except the neighbourhoods controlled by the Kurdish forces", Rami Abdel …

Bashar al-Assad launches deadly counter-offensive as Putin launches deadly air strikes after Syrian rebels 'seize Aleppo'
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bashar al-Assad launches deadly counter-offensive as Putin launches deadly air strikes after Syrian rebels 'seize Aleppo'

Daily Mail  

The Syrian army has rushed in reinforcements to strike Idlib in an attempt to halt the advance of rebels who have retaken Aleppo from murderous dictator Bashar al-Assad over the weekend. Smoke billows after airstrikes in Idlib, northern Syria, 01 December 2024 A view of a vehicle on fire in the aftermath of what the White Helmets say is a …

Russia gets pulled into another war, bombs Syria's rebel-held city of Idlib
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia gets pulled into another war, bombs Syria's rebel-held city of Idlib

Firstpost  

Russian and Syrian jets bombarded Idlib for a second consecutive day Sunday, targeting rebel-held areas near Aleppo after insurgents launched a bold offensive. Airstrikes killed four people and injured dozens in Idlib People check the damage at the scene of a Syrian regime airforce strike that targeted a neighbourhood in Syria's rebel-held northern city of Idlib on December 1, 2024. …

Aleppo attack: The forgotten war in Syria has finally grabbed the world’s attention
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Aleppo attack: The forgotten war in Syria has finally grabbed the world’s attention

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Regime forces appeared to dissolve as tens of thousands …

Iran vows to 'firmly support' murderous al-Assad regime amid surprise rebel surge in Syria - as Israel prepares 'to act' if situation deteriorates further
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Iran vows to 'firmly support' murderous al-Assad regime amid surprise rebel surge in Syria - as Israel prepares 'to act' if situation deteriorates further

Daily Mail  

Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Sunday he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria's government and armed forces, state media said, after a lighting advance by rebels. 'I am going to Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government,' Araghchi said, emphasising Tehran will 'firmly support the Syrian …

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive. On Sunday, government troops created a “strong defensive line” in northern Hama, as they attempted to stall the insurgents’ momentum, …

Tehran to show solidarity with Syria as rebels advance on Aleppo
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tehran to show solidarity with Syria as rebels advance on Aleppo

Firstpost  

Tehran has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during the civil war that broke out in 2011. Iran maintains it does not have combat troops in Syria, only officers who provide military advice and training Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Sunday he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria’s government …

Syrian rebels 'take control of Aleppo' as Bashir al-Assad's forces collapse almost overnight while leader is out of the country
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian rebels 'take control of Aleppo' as Bashir al-Assad's forces collapse almost overnight while leader is out of the country

Daily Mail  

Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, is no longer under the iron fist of murderous dictator Bashar al-Assad for the first time since the civil war began. Rami Abdel Rahman, the NGO's leader, said: 'For the first time since the conflict started in 2012, Aleppo city is out of control of Syrian regime forces.' Thousands of Syrian insurgents fanned out inside Aleppo …

Syria rebels seize Aleppo airport, tighten grip on Hama as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces retreat
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria rebels seize Aleppo airport, tighten grip on Hama as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces retreat

Live Mint  

Syria Coup: Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham -led rebels seized control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities, after a surprise offensive this week. Russian and Syrian government air strikes pounded central Aleppo on Saturday as rebels claimed control of the city’s international airport and advanced towards Hama. It was the first time air strikes had targeted Aleppo since …

Syria's Assad vows to fight back as rebel group makes deeper inroads in Aleppo
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria's Assad vows to fight back as rebel group makes deeper inroads in Aleppo

Firstpost  

In a major turn of events, Syrian forces announced their withdrawal from the city of Aleppo after a rebel group took over the country’s second-largest city. This is the first time since 2016 that insurgents have managed to make inroads in the city In a major turn of events, the Syrian government forces withdrew from the city of Aleppo, a …

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo

CNN  

CNN — Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on opposition forces in northern Syria in retaliation for the sudden offensive that has cost the autocratic regime control of the country’s second largest city, Aleppo. The official Russian news agency TASS cited the Syrian army command in a report Sunday as saying that their air forces “stepped up strikes …

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo, President Bashar al-Assad vows to defeat them
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo, President Bashar al-Assad vows to defeat them

India Today  

Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province. Turkey, a main backer of Syrian opposition groups, said its diplomatic efforts had failed to stop government attacks on opposition-held areas in recent weeks, which were in violation of …

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad

LA Times  

The bodies of Syrian army soldiers and allied fighters lie next to a Syrian army vehicle in Aleppo, Syria, early Saturday. The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city, Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive. On Sunday, …

After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province; Assad says he'll defeat them
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province; Assad says he'll defeat them

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country's largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province. A war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of Aleppo International airport, the first international airport to …

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo

CNN  

CNN — Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on opposition forces in northern Syria in retaliation for the sudden offensive that has cost the autocratic regime control of the country’s second largest city, Aleppo. The official Russian news agency TASS cited the Syrian army command in a report Sunday as saying that their air forces “stepped up strikes …

Syrian opposition fighters seize Aleppo city in a lightning offensive
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian opposition fighters seize Aleppo city in a lightning offensive

Al Jazeera  

Fighters from the Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham armed group have swept into the city of Aleppo after a lightning offensive, forcing the Syrian army to withdraw from the northern city after eight years. The rebel assault is the most intense fighting seen in northwestern Syria since 2020, when Russia and Turkiye agreed to a deal to de-escalate the conflict after government …

Mapping who controls what in Syria
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mapping who controls what in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities. On November 27, Syrian opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched a surprise offensive that captured large parts of Aleppo, the country’s second largest city. Syrian government forces had controlled Aleppo since 2016 with support from Iran, Russia and the …

After Entering Aleppo, Syrian Insurgents Advance To A Nearby Province. Assad Says He'll Defeat Them.
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Entering Aleppo, Syrian Insurgents Advance To A Nearby Province. Assad Says He'll Defeat Them.

Huff Post  

Anti-government fighters pose for a picture on a tank on the road leading to Maaret al-Numan in Syria's northwestern Idlib province on November 30, 2024. MUHAMMAD HAJ KADOUR via Getty Images BEIRUT — Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive …

Syrian rebels enter majority of Aleppo city, confirms military
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian rebels enter majority of Aleppo city, confirms military

Hindustan Times  

The Syrian military on Saturday confirmed that rebels managed to enter majority of the Aleppo city, forcing the army to further deploy forces, Reuters reported. In the first public confirmation, the Syrian military said that insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham had entered the government-controlled city of Aleppo in a surprise attack that started earlier this week. Earlier, …

Rebels control 'most' of Aleppo city: Syrian war moniter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rebels control 'most' of Aleppo city: Syrian war moniter

Firstpost  

HTS, a jihadist alliance led by Al-Qaeda’s former Syria branch, controls swathes of the Idlib region, in Syria’s northwest, as well as parts of neighbouring Aleppo, Hama and Latakia provinces Syrian opposition fighters gather at Saadallah al-Jabiri Square, after rebels opposed to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo, Syria. Reuters A monitor of Syria’s …

After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province. Opposition forces take control of areas outside Aleppo, Syria, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print In …

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo city after 8 years: What's happening in Syria? Why it's a challenge for President Assad?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo city after 8 years: What's happening in Syria? Why it's a challenge for President Assad?

Hindustan Times  

In one of the most significant challenges to the current Bashar Assad regime in Syria, a sudden offensive by rebel forces in Aleppo has reignited attention on the 13-year civil war in the conflicted region. Opposition forces take control of areas outside Aleppo, Syria, On Friday, the armed rebels entered and invaded Aleppo and clashed with Syrian armed forces for …

In A Shock Offensive, Insurgents Breach Syria's Largest City For The First Time Since 2016
3 weeks, 4 days ago

In A Shock Offensive, Insurgents Breach Syria's Largest City For The First Time Since 2016

Huff Post  

ALEPPO, SYRIA - NOVEMBER 29: Anti-regime armed groups clashing with Bashar al-Assad regime forces in Syria start to enter Aleppo city center in Syria on November 29, 2024. Anadolu via Getty Images BEIRUT — Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a …

After Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them
3 weeks, 4 days ago

After Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them

LA Times  

Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of the city of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the key city and controlling its airport before expanding their offensive to a nearby province. Turkey, a main backer of Syrian opposition groups with fighters among the insurgents, said its diplomatic efforts had failed to stop government attacks on opposition-held areas in recent …

Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city

CNN  

CNN — Syrian opposition forces have taken control of much of the country’s second-largest city Aleppo after a lightning advance that killed dozens of government soldiers in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian army tacitly acknowledged its forces were in retreat, saying “large numbers of terrorists” had forced it to “implement a redeployment operation.” It said reinforcements …

Syrian rebels reach central Aleppo as army announces ‘temporary withdrawal’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebels reach central Aleppo as army announces ‘temporary withdrawal’

Al Jazeera  

Military says dozens of soldiers killed in attacks in the northwest, and it was regrouping to launch a ‘counterattack’. Syria’s military has announced a “temporary troop withdrawal” in the northwestern city of Aleppo, where rebel groups launched a surprise offensive on government-held positions for the first time in years. “We’ve been waiting for this” for years, rebel fighter Mohamed Hammadi …

Anti-government rebels breach Syria's largest city for the first time since 2016
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Anti-government rebels breach Syria's largest city for the first time since 2016

Hindustan Times  

Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars. Robert Ford, who was the last U.S. ambassador to Syria, said the attack showed that Syrian government …

Syrian rebel forces 'control half of Aleppo' after huge assault: Islamist insurgents' shock offensive sees over 50 towns and villages captured - with 277 people killed, including eight children
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian rebel forces 'control half of Aleppo' after huge assault: Islamist insurgents' shock offensive sees over 50 towns and villages captured - with 277 people killed, including eight children

Daily Mail  

Islamic insurgents now control half of the Syrian city of Aleppo following a shock offensive earlier this week, a war monitor has said. Anti regime fighters hold a position on the outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on November 29 Insurgents led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have been clashing with government forces on the …

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