Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, nearby province in huge setback for Assad

Syrian insurgents led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captured most of Aleppo on Saturday and expanded their offensive to a nearby province, in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's authority in years. Russia's air force carried out strikes in support of the Syrian army, which said it was preparing a counterattack.

Dec 1, 2024 - 05:00
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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, nearby province in huge setback for Assad
Syrian insurgents led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captured most of Aleppo on Saturday and expanded their offensive to a nearby province, in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's authority in years. Russia's air force carried out strikes in support of the Syrian army, which said it was preparing a counterattack.