Aleppo

Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city. Here’s who they are

CNN — Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo helped him regain control over the country’s second biggest city. In just over 72-hours last week, a coalition of Syrian armed rebel groups operating under the banner of Deterrence of Aggression captured the city in …

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Egypt Independent December 4, 2024

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo

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 regime control of the country’s second largest city, Aleppo. The offensive has also led to the capture by the rebel alliance of an important military base east of Aleppo …

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Egypt Independent December 3, 2024

Syria: Deadly strikes hit Aleppo as rebels seize airport, push towards Hama

Syria: Deadly strikes hit Aleppo as rebels seize airport, push towards Hama Aleppo outside government control for first time since

Middle East Eye December 2, 2024

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seize much of Aleppo

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Egypt Independent December 2, 2024

Syrian rebels make dramatic Aleppo comeback as they push into the city

Syrian rebels make dramatic Aleppo comeback as they push into the city Opposition forces were forced out of Syria’s second

Middle East Eye December 1, 2024

Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city

Syrian opposition forces have taken control of much of the country’s second largest city Aleppo, according to video verified by CNN and residents in the city. A rebel alliance launched a surprise attack this week, sweeping eastward through villages outside the city and reigniting a conflict that had been largely static for years. It is …

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Egypt Independent December 1, 2024