Syrian rebels make shocking comeback in Aleppo after 8-year absence
Syrian opposition forces break into Aleppo for first time since losing control in 2016. The sudden advance includes capture of military equipment and dozens of towns‚ marking huge shift in long-frozen conflict
In a ground-breaking push Syrian opposition groups entered Aleppo on nov-29‚ marking their first presence in the city since being pushed out 8 years ago. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham fighters reached the sports stadium while moving through city streets — a development that caught many by surprise
The rebels quick advance resulted in major military gains: they seized lots of equipment (including 31 tanks 20 armored vehicles and artillery pieces). The fighting which started two days ago led to control changes in more than 50 towns and villages in north-western Syria
We urge minorities to stay at home and live normally after liberation
The current situation shows intense combat in Al-Rashidin area on Aleppos western edge. Local resident Sarmad describes hearing “missiles and artillery shelling around the clock“; many families had to leave their homes. The two-day offensive resulted in 255 casualties including 24 civilians according to UK-based monitoring group
- Twin suicide attacks with booby-trapped cars
- Advance towards strategic town of Saraqab
- Shelling of university student residence
- Displacement of thousands of families
Moscows response came through Dmitry Peskov who stated that Russia wants Syrian govt to restore order in Aleppo region. The Kremlin spokesman expressed support for Damascus saying its an attack on Syrian sovereignty - yet the opposition keeps pushing forward with their offensive
