Syrian army confirms rebels enter Aleppo, says dozens of soldiers killed
The Syrian military said on Saturday that rebels had entered large parts of Aleppo city during an offensive in which dozens of soldiers had been killed, forcing the army to redeploy - the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.
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.
What to know about shock offensive on Syria’s largest city
Syrian rebels against the country’s President Bashar Al-Assad advanced toward one of the largest cities in the country — the first time since 2016 — following a shock offensive launched by insurgents on Wednesday,
Bashar al-Assad's forces lose control of majority of Syria's Aleppo province
Armed groups opposed to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have successfully broken through to the centre of Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities, after three days of intense fighting with regime forces.
Syrian rebels retake Aleppo in surprise strike against Assad
A rebel commander said a fall in Iran-backed manpower created an opening this week's assault. Iran's ally Hezbollah has suffered big losses to Israel.
Video: Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo nearly a decade after being forced out by Assad
Rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad roamed the streets of Syria's Aleppo on Friday night. Fighters led by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, swept through government-held towns and reached Aleppo nearly a decade after having been forced out by Assad.
Russian and Syrian jets bomb Aleppo as rebels reportedly capture half of city
Opposition fighters have advanced in and around Syria's second-largest city in the last few days during a surprise offensive.
Armed groups capture most of Aleppo city center in Syria
Armed groups opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime seized control of much of Aleppo’s city center. The groups, which entered Aleppo’s city center on Friday, seized control of many neighborhoods in the area.
In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016
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.
In startling advance, Syrian rebels breach country’s largest city
The lightning advance by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham abruptly redrew the front lines of Syria’s civil war for the first time in years.
Syria Rebels Say They Reached Aleppo City in Surprise Sweep
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said on Friday they had reached the heart of the northern city of Aleppo, after a surprise sweep through government-held towns and nearly a decade after having been forced out of the city.
Syria's rebel offensive: A setback for the regime, or the start of a major escalation?
What was a stalemate has revealed that the regime of President Bashar al Assad may very well be standing on clay feet.
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Anti-regime groups advance rapidly in eastern and southeastern Idlib
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Half of Aleppo now under Syrian jihadist control: war monitor
Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the city today, three military sources told ...
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