Russian, Syrian jets strike Idlib as rebels seize ground in Aleppo
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Russian, Syrian jets strike Idlib as rebels seize ground in Aleppo

India Today  

Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, military sources said, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who had swept into the city of Aleppo. Residents said one attack on the second day of raids hit a crowded residential area in the centre of Idlib, the largest city in a rebel enclave near the Turkish border where around four million people live in makeshift tents and dwellings. Aleppo had been firmly held by the government since a 2016 victory there, one of the war's major turning points, when Russian-backed Syrian forces besieged and laid waste to rebel-held eastern areas of what had been the country's largest city. Rebels said on Sunday they had pushed further south of Aleppo city and captured the town of Khansir in an attempt to cut the army's main supply route to Aleppo city.

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Russian presence in Syria remains. But it’s unclear for how long
1 week ago

Russian presence in Syria remains. But it’s unclear for how long

Associated Press  

HMEIMIM, Syria — A convoy of Russian military vehicles rolled down the highway towards the Syrian city of Tartus on Monday as soldiers stood guard. Planes periodically descended and rose from Russia’s Hmeimim air base in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia while smoke rose from the base. Since Assad’s departure, there have been no clashes between Russian troops and …

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
1 week, 1 day ago

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

LA Times  

Syrian Civil Defense members, known as the White Helmets, carry one of several bodies that were found near a road linking to the airport in Damascus. “The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.” In Damascus, residents dismissed Assda’s comments and some said he had abandoned Syria’s people long ago. The spokesman for the transitional …

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained
1 week, 4 days ago

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained

Firstpost  

As rebels swept into Damascus last week, toppling former President Bashar al-Assad, his army simply collapsed, abruptly ending a 13-year conflict that had claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Reuters spoke to a dozen sources including two Syrian army deserters, three senior Syrian officers, two Iraqi militia commanders working with the Syrian army, a Syrian security source and a source …

After Syria's Assad flees to Russia, his PM agrees to hand power to rebels
2 weeks ago

After Syria's Assad flees to Russia, his PM agrees to hand power to rebels

India Today  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Prime Minister said he had agreed on Monday to hand power to the rebel-led Salvation Government, a day after the rebels seized the capital Damascus and Assad fled to Russia. Assad's Prime Minister, Mohammed Jalali, told Al Arabiya TV he had agreed to hand power to the Salvation Government, an administration based in rebel-held territory …

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

CNN  

CNN — At the historic Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, a red, white, black and green flag flies. In a speech from the Umayyad Mosque on Sunday, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, called the toppling of Assad a “victory for the entire Islamic nation.” “This is a nation that, if …

Why are Israel, US and Turkey bombing Syria's airbases after Assad's fall?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Why are Israel, US and Turkey bombing Syria's airbases after Assad's fall?

India Today  

Rebel forces in Syria have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive, and President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country after 13 years of civil war. Sources: Liveuamap, ISW, media reports Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday that the country targeted suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria while asserting that the strikes were aimed at preventing these weapons from …

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles

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 Rebel fighters in Syria announced …

Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus palaces as Assad flees to Russia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus palaces as Assad flees to Russia

India Today  

Syrian rebels seized control over President Bashar al-Assad's sprawling palaces as the 59-year-old autocratic leader fled the war-hit country and landed in Moscow where he was given asylum following the toppling of his 24-year-old regime by opposition forces in a lightning offensive. The Islamist-led rebels and Syrians rejoiced at the sudden end to the 13-year-old civil war, saying it marked …

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

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-08 10:25 A full moon is pictured over Damascus, Syria, Sept 17, 2024. DAMASCUS - Opposition activists said the rebel fighters entered the Syrian capital of Damascus at dawn Sunday, according to the Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The monitor said hundreds of government soldiers were ordered to withdraw from Damascus International Airport, and …

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-08 10:25 A full moon is pictured over Damascus, Syria, Sept 17, 2024. DAMASCUS - Opposition activists said the rebel fighters entered the Syrian capital of Damascus at dawn Sunday, according to the Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The monitor said hundreds of government soldiers were ordered to withdraw from Damascus International Airport, and …

Rebels seize Damascus; Assad reported to have fled Syria for Moscow
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rebels seize Damascus; Assad reported to have fled Syria for Moscow

LA Times  

Syrians celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in the town of Bar Elias, Lebanon, near the border with Syria, on Dec. 8, 2024. The leader of Hayat Tahrir al Sham, Ahmed Sharaa, issued a statement early Sunday ordering rebel fighters entering the capital to preserve public institutions, saying that they would remain under the stewardship of the “former prime …

'Damascus Spring': Reports say Assad arrives in Moscow after rebels seize Syria
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Damascus Spring': Reports say Assad arrives in Moscow after rebels seize Syria

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, Dozens of Syrians explored Assad's luxurious Damascus home after it was looted on Sunday, an AFP correspondent said, following the fall of the capital to rebel forces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Assad left on a private plane that took off from Damascus international airport at 10:00 pm on Saturday night, without specifying where he …

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria rebels' lightning offensive: 11 days to the fall of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Islamist-led rebels on Sunday declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, saying they have toppled him as they swept into Damascus and sent him fleeing. Here is a recap of their lightning offensive: November 27 Jihadists launch a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo, sparking clashes that kill more than …

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus

China Daily  

A full moon is pictured over Damascus, Syria, Sept 17, 2024. DAMASCUS - Opposition activists said the rebel fighters entered the Syrian capital of Damascus at dawn Sunday, according to the Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The monitor said hundreds of government soldiers were ordered to withdraw from Damascus International Airport, and were seen removing their military …

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syrian opposition claims rebel fighters entered Damascus

China Daily  

A full moon is pictured over Damascus, Syria, Sept 17, 2024. DAMASCUS - Opposition activists said the rebel fighters entered the Syrian capital of Damascus at dawn Sunday, according to the Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The monitor said hundreds of government soldiers were ordered to withdraw from Damascus International Airport, and were seen removing their military …

'Damascus Spring': Reports say Assad arrives in Moscow after rebels seize Syria
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Damascus Spring': Reports say Assad arrives in Moscow after rebels seize Syria

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, Dozens of Syrians explored Assad's luxurious Damascus home after it was looted on Sunday, an AFP correspondent said, following the fall of the capital to rebel forces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Assad left on a private plane that took off from Damascus international airport at 10:00 pm on Saturday night, without specifying where he …

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

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo

Daily Mail  

Islamist-led rebel forces have captures yet another city in Syria, overrunning Assad's forces in the city of Hama as the insurgents contine their surprise offensive. After a night of violent clashes, the rebels entered Hama 'from several sides' and were engaged in street fighting with Assad's forces, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, a British organisation. A …

Syrian rebels take over Aleppo: What about the rest of the country?
2 weeks, 5 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. …

What’s happening in Syria? Explained
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What’s happening in Syria? Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Islamist militants in Syria’s northwest launched a surprise attack last week against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad and made dramatic territorial gains. The Syrian civil war, which broke out in 2011 amidst Arab Spring-inspired anti-government protests, had entered into a frozen stage in late 2016 after the regime recaptured most of its lost territories. When …

Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The leader of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group toured the seized city of Aleppo on Wednesday in a surprise visit — the first since the group captured large parts of the city over the weekend as fierce fighting intensifies in the government-led counter-offensive in northern Hama. The latest flareup in Syria’s long civil war comes after forces opposed …

After capturing Aleppo, Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early Tuesday, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition activists said, while government forces retook some territory they lost last week. The latest push is part of a wide offensive by forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad that over the past days has captured large parts of the …

The Take: What is happening in Syria?
3 weeks ago

The Take: What is happening in Syria?

Al Jazeera  

After a shock opposition offensive, Syrian Army forces have responded with Russian help. Over the past week, Syrian opposition fighters have seized control of Aleppo and advanced further south towards Hama. In response, the Syrian Army, with support from Russia and reportedly, Iraqi militias, has intensified bombing campaigns on opposition-held areas. In this episode: Qutaiba Idlbi, director of the Syria …

Syria Launches Counterattacks To Halt Insurgents Who Captured Aleppo
3 weeks 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 …

Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo?
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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'
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Russia strikes as Islamist rebels storm Syria's Aleppo, backs President Bashar al-Assad
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia strikes as Islamist rebels storm Syria's Aleppo, backs President Bashar al-Assad

Hindustan Times  

The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo, forcing the army to redeploy in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years. Russia's defence ministry said its air force carried out strikes on rebels in support …

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