Insurgents Break Through into Syria's Largest City After 7 Years

In a surprise offensive, Syrian opposition fighters have breached Aleppo, Syria's largest city, for the first time since 2016, clashing with government forces and causing residents to flee. The attack, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, highlights the weakened state of Syrian government forces, which have been distracted by other regional conflicts. The offensive has intensified violence in a region already affected by multiple wars, including those in Gaza and Lebanon. The insurgents have seized strategic locations and military equipment, further destabilizing the area.