In a coordinated assault, opposition fighters entered several neighborhoods, backed by car bombings, claiming strategic victories against the government forces who are also battling to reclaim contested areas in the region.
Rebels Launch Major Offensive in Aleppo Amid Ongoing Conflict
Rebels Launch Major Offensive in Aleppo Amid Ongoing Conflict
Rebel forces have made significant advances in Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, marking a renewed escalation in the long-standing civil war.
In what appears to be a pivotal moment in the Syrian civil war, rebel groups, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other allied factions, have intensified their efforts in the Aleppo and Idlib provinces, raising concerns about the future of opposition-held territories.
Rebel forces have reportedly penetrated parts of Aleppo city, conducting the most significant offensive against the Syrian government in years. According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the initial phase of the attack included the detonation of two car bombs, facilitating the rebels' advance into various neighborhoods. While the extent of the conflict remains unclear, the situation is expected to evolve rapidly as both sides engage in skirmishes.
In the wake of this offensive, the Syrian state news agency claims that government troops have regained lost positions within the Idlib and Aleppo countryside, suggesting a continuing back-and-forth struggle for dominance. Rebel forces, prominently featuring the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) along with affiliated factions, announced their takeover of a number of towns and villages in the affected provinces following their aggressive launch on Wednesday.
This surge in conflict highlights the precarious situation in the region, especially as Idlib remains the last stronghold for opposition forces in the country. As these dynamics unfold, the international community continues to watch closely, concerned about the implications for local civilian populations and broader regional stability amidst the continued civil unrest in Syria.
Rebel forces have reportedly penetrated parts of Aleppo city, conducting the most significant offensive against the Syrian government in years. According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the initial phase of the attack included the detonation of two car bombs, facilitating the rebels' advance into various neighborhoods. While the extent of the conflict remains unclear, the situation is expected to evolve rapidly as both sides engage in skirmishes.
In the wake of this offensive, the Syrian state news agency claims that government troops have regained lost positions within the Idlib and Aleppo countryside, suggesting a continuing back-and-forth struggle for dominance. Rebel forces, prominently featuring the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) along with affiliated factions, announced their takeover of a number of towns and villages in the affected provinces following their aggressive launch on Wednesday.
This surge in conflict highlights the precarious situation in the region, especially as Idlib remains the last stronghold for opposition forces in the country. As these dynamics unfold, the international community continues to watch closely, concerned about the implications for local civilian populations and broader regional stability amidst the continued civil unrest in Syria.
