Aleppo

2024 - 11 - 30

Rebels Storm Aleppo: A Surprise That Shook the World!

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Syrian rebels make a shocking comeback in Aleppo, reclaiming territory and causing major upheaval. Are we ready for round two?

In a stunning turn of events, Syria's Aleppo has become the latest battleground as rebel fighters launch a surprise offensive. For the first time in eight years, armed opposition forces, spearheaded by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have entered the second-largest city of Syria, causing a ripple effect of chaos and uncertainty. The response from Syrian authorities was swift; they shuttered Aleppo's airport in a desperate attempt to control the situation as the rebels established their presence in the heart of the city. This sudden breakthrough has raised concerns of escalating violence just as the region is grappling with enduring strife in both Gaza and Lebanon.

The rebel gains were not just confined to Aleppo but extended into surrounding government-held towns, marking a significant shift in the power dynamics of the ongoing civil war. Witnesses have reported scenes of fierce clashes, with alarmingly high civilian casualties, including children, highlighting the grim reality of warfare in this region. As the situation unfolds, Russia has reportedly bolstered the Syrian government’s forces with airstrikes, concluding that a firm response against what they label as 'extremists' is necessary. This complicated scenario casts a long shadow on international peace negotiations and raises the stakes for all involved parties.

In recent years, Aleppo has been recovering from the devastating impacts of conflict; however, this sudden resurgence of militant activity threatens to plunge the city back into the chaos from which it was slowly emerging. The Aleppo airport's closure and heightened military presence can only spell more uncertainty for its citizens, adding strife to an already tense atmosphere. With the global community watching closely, the world grapples with the question: is this the beginning of another intense chapter in Syria's protracted war?

Interestingly, Aleppo was once a thriving metropolis known for its rich cultural and historical heritage before the civil war wreaked havoc on its landscape. Additionally, the recent entry of drone warfare on the rebels' arsenal, particularly the newly formed “Shahin” unit, symbolizes a concerning evolution in combat tactics that could reignite old rivalries and lead to heightened conflict on multiple fronts. Amidst the despair, the resilience of Aleppo's people tells a powerful story, echoing a desire for peace amidst the storm of uncertainty.

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Syrian authorities shut down Aleppo airport as rebels claim to reach ... (SBS)

Fighters led by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham carried out a surprise sweep through government-held towns this week, reaching Aleppo nearly a ...

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Syrian rebels reportedly take control of parts of Aleppo in shock ... (ABC News)

What's next? Russia's military is aiding the Syrian government by bombing rebel areas to repel "extremists", Syrian army sources said. abc.net.au ...

Syrian rebels reportedly take control of half of Aleppo (POLITICO.eu)

Surprise attack injected fresh uncertainty to a region already experiencing dual wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Syrian rebels enter Aleppo for first time in eight years during shock ... (CNN)

Syrian armed opposition forces have entered Aleppo just three days into their surprise offensive, marking the first time they have set foot in the country's ...

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Syria's Aleppo airport closed as rebel group reaches heart of the city (FRANCE 24)

Rebel fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise offensive into Aleppo, prompting Syrian authorities to close the city's airport and key ...

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Syrian rebels enter Aleppo three days into surprise offensive (The Guardian)

Insurgents had recaptured territory around Syria's second city with civilians including children killed in fighting.

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Exclusive to TML: Drones Pave Way to Aleppo; Turkey Gains as Iran ... (The Media Line)

Syrian opposition forces, led by the newly formed “Shahin” unit specializing in drones and missiles, reportedly entered Aleppo on Friday for the first time ...

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Netanyahu holds assessment on Syria as jihadists enter Aleppo in ... (The Times of Israel)

Syrian rebel jihadists opposed to President Bashar Assad launched a surprise offensive through government-held towns in recent days. The opposition fighters, ...

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News Wrap: Syrian rebels breach Aleppo in biggest advance in years (PBS NewsHour)

In our news wrap Friday, more than decade-old civil war in Syria appears to be re-igniting, as rebel fighters breached Aleppo — Syria's second largest city ...

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In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Aleppo, Syria's largest city (NPR)

Insurgents breached Syria's largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, in a surprise attack that sent residents ...

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Syrian rebels, allies capture parts of Aleppo (Voice of America)

Assault is first major attack on city since 2016, during the height of Syrian civil war.

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Aleppo: Syria rebels claim to have entered country's second city (BBC News)

The move is the biggest offensive against the Syrian government in years and the first time rebels fighting the forces of President Bashar al-Assad have reached ...

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'Most of' Aleppo now reportedly controlled by rebels as Russian ... (SBS)

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says more than two dozen civilians have been killed in the fighting. Russia, one of Assad's key allies, has reportedly ...

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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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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 ...

Russian, Syrian warplanes 'target' rebels in Aleppo (The North West Star)

Syrian authorities have closed Aleppo airport and cancelled all flights, military sources say, as rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad reach the ...

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Rebel troops battling Syrian government forces inside Aleppo, claim ... (ABC News)

Syrian government troops are battling insurgents inside Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, for the first time since 2016, according to state media ...

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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 militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear ... (The Guardian)

Fighters from militant Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized much of the city in a sudden rout of Syrian army forces. A reporter with opposition ...

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As Lebanon's battlefield closes, Syria's reignites. Why is Turkey ... (Al Arabiya English)

Syrian opposition group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and armed factions supported by Turkey launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, making.

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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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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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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's Assad vows to defeat 'terrorists' as 'most of' Aleppo reportedly ... (SBS)

The surprise attack jolted the frontlines of the Syrian civil war that have largely been frozen since 2020.

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