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

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 …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

The Independent

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites

LA Times

Middle East observers would be forgiven for thinking they were in a time machine when Syria’s rebels blitzed last week through the country’s northwestern regions, capturing Aleppo in a stunning advance that has reignited the country’s long-dormant civil war. World & Nation For Syrians, a bitter, blood-soaked decade Ten years later, Syria’s civil war, with its untold numbers of dead, …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis

China Daily

A drone view shows Aleppo's ancient citadel, Syria Dec 3, 2024. DAMASCUS - The Syrian military has sent significant reinforcements to Hama, aiming to strengthen front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in central Syria. The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that additional troops have been deployed to the northern countryside of Hama, a critical battleground between government forces and …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis

China Daily

A drone view shows Aleppo's ancient citadel, Syria Dec 3, 2024. DAMASCUS - The Syrian military has sent significant reinforcements to Hama, aiming to strengthen front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in central Syria. The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that additional troops have been deployed to the northern countryside of Hama, a critical battleground between government forces and …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

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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 …

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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 …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide

CNN

CNN — Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, capturing two major cities, shattering the stalemate of a war that never formally ended. As Assad’s forces crushed the pro-democracy movement, an armed opposition began to form made up of small organic militias and some defectors from the Syrian military. The …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide

CNN

CNN — Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, capturing two major cities, shattering the stalemate of a war that never formally ended. As Assad’s forces crushed the pro-democracy movement, an armed opposition began to form made up of small organic militias and some defectors from the Syrian military. The …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Syrians recount horror under Russian air attacks

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera talks to Syrians who endured Russian air strikes as Moscow tries to advance its invasion of Ukraine. “He is going to go full Aleppo on Ukraine now, isn’t he?” al-Khatib, having lived through the days when the Syrian city was under intense attack, asked in shock. Now, in Ukraine, reports have shown Russian forces also bombing civilian areas …

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

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

In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis

After capturing Aleppo, Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city

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

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

Tehran to show solidarity with Syria as rebels advance on Aleppo

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

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

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

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

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

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

What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide

What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide

Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city

Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city Aleppo

Syria insurgents push their advance toward 2nd largest city Aleppo

Syria insurgents push their advance toward second-largest city Aleppo

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

Syrians recount horror under Russian air attacks