What Do We Know About Syrian Rebels' Major Offensive On Aleppo?
Rebel forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad have launched their biggest offensive in years this week, controlling a majority of Syria's second city of Aleppo according to a monitor.
Syrian rebels control Aleppo city; counteroffensive planned
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group in Syria has taken control of much of Aleppo city after local forces withdrew to organize a counteroffensive to retake Aleppo.
Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?
By Saturday, they had taken control of "large parts" of the country's second-biggest city, Aleppo. The surprise offensive prompted the first Russian strikes on Aleppo since 2016, and saw Syria's military withdraw its troops from the city.
Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years
Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.
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Rebels claim to have entered Syria’s second largest city
Syrian opposition forces claim to have entered Aleppo city from the western side, according to a statement released on Friday by the newly formed rebel coalition, the Military Operations Command.
Syrian Rebels Breach City of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years
A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory.
Syrian Opposition Forces Advance on Aleppo Amid Heavy Fighting
Thousands of Syrian rebel fighters have pushed forward with their offensive in the northwest, moving closer to the city of Aleppo.
Syrian rebels launch strikes on Aleppo
Islamist rebels have launched attacks on Aleppo, according to state media, killing four people in Syria’s second city as they intensify their attacks on areas held by President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory
Last month, the UN special envoy for Syria warned that the wars in Gaza and Lebanon appeared to be “catalysing conflict in north-west Syria in a dangerous manner”. Geir Pedersen said HTS had carried out a significant raid into government-held areas,
Syria jihadists, allies shell major city Aleppo in shock offensive
Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shelled Syria's second city Aleppo on Friday, in a major offensive against government troops that has sparked some of the deadliest fighting the country has
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