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 on terrorist positions and their supply lines, with dozens killed and wounded.” Anti-government fighters ride military vehicles as they drive along a road in the eastern part of Aleppo province on December 1, 2024. “We certainly continue to support Bashar al-Assad and continue our contacts at relevant levels,” Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, in response to a question about Moscow’s military backing for the Syrian army. On Sunday, Assad told Abbas Araghchi – the visiting foreign minister of Iran, which has backed Assad in the civil war – that he intends to fight “with all force and determination and throughout territory.” Video Ad Feedback See Syrian residents topple Assad family statue and bust 00:38 - Source: CNN The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a former al Qaeda affiliate in Syria that used to go by the name Al-Nusra Front, along with groups backed by Turkey and others previously supported by the US. Aydintasbas believes the events that have unfolded in Syria show a new balance of power in the country, with Turkey emerging as a “major actor,” while Russia’s power is weakened and Iran is “on its back foot.” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Monday that the US did not support HTS “in any way, shape or form” and was not “behind” their offensive.

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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 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 …

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus
2 weeks, 3 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 …

The reason Syria's rebels are running, not ruining, Aleppo after taking over
2 weeks, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 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 …

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 …

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'
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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. …

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
Trending News
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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Russia, Iran express 'deep concern' over escalating violence in Syria
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia, Iran express 'deep concern' over escalating violence in Syria

Firstpost  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a phone call to discuss the situation in the country Smoke rises as a member of the rebels led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham drives on a motorbike in al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria November 29, 2024. Reuters Russia and Iran on Saturday expressed concerns over …

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 …

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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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

Jihadists, allies storm Aleppo, trigger deadly clashes in northern Syria
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jihadists, allies storm Aleppo, trigger deadly clashes in northern Syria

Firstpost  

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies reached Syria’s second city of Aleppo Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government Syrian opposition fighters stand in formation after entering the village of Anjara, western outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, on Thursday, part of their major offensive on government-controlled areas in the country's northwestern Syria. AP Jihadists …

Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city Aleppo
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city Aleppo
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city 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 Thousands of Syrian insurgents pushed …

Syria insurgents push their advance toward second-largest city Aleppo
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Syria insurgents push their advance toward second-largest city Aleppo

New Indian Express  

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. Syria's state media said projectiles from insurgents landed in the student accommodations at Aleppo's university, killing four people, …

Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s army says its forces ‘continue to repel the major offensive launched by armed terrorist groups’ on Aleppo city. At least four people have been killed as rebel groups launched attacks on Aleppo for the first time in years, Syrian state media reported, as the rebel forces ramped up their assault on government-held positions in the country’s northwest. “Our forces …

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s Aleppo for the first time since 2016
3 weeks, 4 days ago

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s Aleppo for the first time since 2016

LA Times  

Insurgents breached Aleppo, Syria, Friday and clashed with government forces there 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 rebels launch large-scale attack on government forces in Aleppo province
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian rebels launch large-scale attack on government forces in Aleppo province

Associated Press  

Syrian armed groups have launched a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces, setting off fierce clashes for a second day and seizing territory in Western Aleppo, government and opposition factions said Thursday. Opposition factions launched the offensive early Wednesday and claimed in a series of statements on social media that they have wrestled control of over 15 villages …

Syrian rebels launch major attack on regime forces in Aleppo province
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian rebels launch major attack on regime forces in Aleppo province

CNN  

CNN — Syrian rebels have launched a large-scale attack on regime forces in western Aleppo, according to a Free Syrian Army source and local residents, marking the first major flare-up in years between both sides. Rebels seized 13 villages, including the strategic towns of Urm Al-Sughra and Anjara, as well as Base 46, the largest Syrian regime base in western …

Israeli strikes near Aleppo kill 42 in north Syria: monitor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli strikes near Aleppo kill 42 in north Syria: monitor

The Hindu  

Israeli airstrikes early Friday, March 29, 2024, near the northern city of Aleppo have killed 36 soldiers and six Hezbollah fighters, a war monitor said. Syrian state media quoted an unnamed military official as saying that the Israeli strikes coincided with drone attacks by Syrian insurgent groups on civilians targets in Aleppo and its suburbs. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for …

Death and fear among civilians in NW Syria amid Assad regime’s bombardment
1 year ago

Death and fear among civilians in NW Syria amid Assad regime’s bombardment

Al Jazeera  

Multiple people were killed in Idlib and towns in the western countryside of Aleppo in shelling over the weekend. While Darat Izza, which connects the areas of the northern and western Aleppo countryside and Idlib, is subjected to repeated bombardment by the ruling regime’s forces, the most recent bombing led to the displacement of civilians towards nearby farmlands. “Fear was …

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

Idlib, Syria — Syrian government forces and Russia have stepped up the bombardment of northwest Syria, killing dozens of people, including children, and wounding hundreds of others, opposition leaders and emergency volunteers have said, at a time when Israel’s war on Gaza is holding the world’s attention. “The military escalation by al-Assad regime, the Russians, and the Iranians against civilians …

Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian and US air strikes attack targets in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Opposition officials say Russia and Syria are capitalising on the world’s focus on Gaza to escalate attacks in Idlib. Russian air strikes have targeted Syrian rebels and the United States has bombed Iran-backed groups in Syria, with the Russian military criticising Washington for failing to coordinate its operations. Russian air strikes in Syria’s Idlib province have reportedly killed 34 rebel …

Russian air raids kill two civilians in northwest Syria
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian air raids kill two civilians in northwest Syria

Al Jazeera  

An elderly man and his teenage grandson are killed in the attacks on Arri, west of Idlib city. At least two civilians have been killed when Russian air raids struck an abandoned water pumping station in rebel-held northwest Syria, the Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, says as attacks by Damascus ally Moscow rise. “We quickly got …

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