Aleppo

2024 - 11 - 30

Aleppo's Great Rebel Comeback: The City That Just Won't Back Down!

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Syrian rebels have stormed Aleppo, causing waves of chaos and airstrikes! What’s really happening in this historic Syrian city?

In a stunning twist in the ongoing Syrian conflict, rebel forces have launched a lightning offensive and swept into Aleppo, Syria's second city, posing what is arguably the most significant threat to Bashar al-Assad’s regime in years. After nearly a decade of desolation, this bold maneuver sees opposition forces asserting control over large parts of the city, driving government troops back and raising questions about the future of one of the nation’s key urban centers.

The surprise attack came on a seemingly ordinary Friday, but within hours, Aleppo was ablaze with activity as rebels patrolled its central streets. Images of fighters holding their ground in a city that once echoed with their cries—and later the roar of military dominance—evoke a sense of historical irony. The beleaguered Syrian army, having lost dozens of soldiers in confrontations, announced a 'temporary troop withdrawal' in a bid to regroup and launch a counteroffensive, highlighting the precarious balance of power in the region.

As Aleppo fell back into the hands of insurgents, Russian and Syrian warplanes responded by unleashing airstrikes on the very areas the rebels were occupying. This escalation underscores the complexity of the situation, where each gain by opposition forces is met with a fierce response by entrenched powers. The blockades of Aleppo's airport and key roads aim to isolate the city further and cripple the rebels' maintainability in the urban battlefield.

Still, amidst the chaos, the soul of Aleppo endures. Historically known for its rich culture and architecture, the city faced significant destruction during the earlier stages of the conflict but continues to attract attention for its strategic importance. Did you know that Aleppo's ancient souks, which stood for centuries, were once recognized by UNESCO? While the battle lines may shift day by day, the spirit of Aleppo remains a testament to resilience against adversity. As this story unfolds, global eyes remain glued to the city, watching for what unexpected twist will emerge next!

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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo after lightning assault (Financial Times)

Rebel forces have swept into Syria's second city Aleppo after mounting a lightning offensive that poses the biggest threat in years to Bashar al-Assad's ...

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Russian and Syrian warplanes target insurgents in Aleppo (The Guardian)

Rebels launched surprise attack on Friday almost a decade after government forces drove them from city.

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Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city (CNN)

Rebel fighters patrol in central Aleppo on Saturday. Muhammad Haj Kadour/AFP/Getty Images. CNN —. Syrian opposition forces ...

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Russian 'air strikes target Aleppo suburbs' as Syrian rebels sweep ... (iNews)

Russian and Syrian jets have begun air strikes on parts of Aleppo seized by rebel fighters.

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Syrian Islamist rebels sweep into Aleppo as government and ... (LBC)

Syrian rebels are said to have taken over around half of Aleppo, with government and Russian forces reported to be bombing the city.

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Syria war monitor says rebels control most of Aleppo city (FRANCE 24)

A monitor of Syria's war said on Saturday that rebels controlled most of Aleppo city, reporting Russian air strikes on parts of Syria's second city for the ...

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Syria's military announces Aleppo troop withdrawal to prepare ... (Al Arabiya English)

Syria's military announced on Saturday a “temporary troop withdrawal” in Aleppo to prepare a counteroffensive against what it called “terrorists.”For all.

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Syrian army announces temporary withdrawal from Aleppo after ... (Aljazeera.com)

Military says dozens of soldiers killed in attacks in northwest and it was regrouping to launch a 'counterattack'.

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Syrian army confirms rebels enter Aleppo, says dozens of soldiers ... (Reuters)

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, ...

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Aleppo airport and major roads closed as Syrian rebel fighters step ... (Sky News)

Opposition fighters say the campaign is in response to stepped-up strikes in recent weeks against civilians by the Russian and Syrian air forces on areas in ...

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Syria latest: Russian strikes hit Aleppo as rebels take control (BBC News)

Russia launched air strikes on Aleppo as rebel forces took control of the "majority" of the Syrian city.

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Syrian insurgents fan out inside Aleppo in major setback for Assad (Times Series)

Syria's armed forces said in a statement that to absorb the attack on Aleppo and save lives, it has redeployed and is preparing a counterattack.

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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo in an embarrassing rout for Bashar ... (The Economist)

The Syrian dictator will not be able to count on help from Russia and Iran, his closest allies | Middle East & Africa.

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Rapid collapse of Syrian forces around Aleppo stuns many (Voice of America)

Opposition fighters walk along a street in Aleppo, Syria, after the government army said dozens of its soldiers were killed in a major attack by rebels who ...

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Syria: Deadly strikes hit Aleppo as rebels seize airport, push towards ... (Middle East Eye)

It was the first time air strikes had targeted Aleppo since 2016, when the Syrian opposition was driven out of the city. However, rebels led by Hay'at Tahrir al ...

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Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance (BBC News)

Russia has carried out air strikes on parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo after areas were seized by rebels opposed to the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

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Russian warplanes 'striking targets in Aleppo' after insurgents enter ... (The Independent)

It is the first time the city has been attacked by forces fighting Bashar al-Assad's army since 2016.

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What to know about the sudden rebel breach of Aleppo in Syria's 13 ... (PBS NewsHour)

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities and an ancient ...

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Syria latest: Russian strikes hit Aleppo as rebels take control (BBC News)

Russia launched air strikes on Aleppo as rebel forces took control of the "majority" of the Syrian city.

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After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to nearby province (Voice of America)

Fighters and activists say insurgents faced little to no resistance from government troops.

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How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo (NPR)

Over a few days, rebel fighters in northern Syria have launched incursions into several major cities with little resistance from government troops.

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Syria: Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebels seizing control of ... (BBC News)

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Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance (BBC News)

Syrian government forces have withdrawn from the city of Aleppo following an offensive by rebels opposed to the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

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Syrian rebels press southward after seizing Aleppo (Financial Times)

Bashar al-Assad vows to defend country's stability as shock offensive challenges his regime.

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Syrian army sends in reinforcements after rebels take Aleppo, push ... (FRANCE 24)

Islamist rebels who seized Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, continued to push south on Sunday, a huge embarrassment for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ...

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Aleppo falls as tensions rise in Syria amid anti-regime advances (Daily Sabah)

Anti-regime forces declared victory in Aleppo, a key province in Syria's conflict, as Iran announces firm support to the Assad regime.

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Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition ... (CNN)

The Syrian government has been fighting back against opposition forces with airstrikes after they took over large swathes of land in a lighting advance ...

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Syrian military sends in reinforcements after rebels seized Aleppo in ... (Sky News)

The additional military action comes after Syria's President Bashar al Assad said the regime will defeat "terrorists and their supporters" as he addressed ...

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Syrian rebels seize control of Aleppo city in a lightning offensive (Aljazeera.com)

The rebel assault is the most intense fighting seen in northwestern Syria since 2020, when Russia and Turkiye agreed to a deal to de-escalate the conflict after ...

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