Syrian Insurgents Launch Major Offensive, Enter Aleppo After Years
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Insurgents, including Turkish-backed rebels, have launched a significant offensive against Syrian government forces in Aleppo, resulting in some of the deadliest fighting in years. The conflict, which began in areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has led to the deaths of 255 people, mostly combatants, and displaced over 14,000 civilians. The Syrian military, supported by Russian and Iranian allies, is attempting to repel the attack, while the UN reports a deteriorating humanitarian situation with numerous civilian casualties.
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- Rebels in Syria Reach Outskirts of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years, Monitor Says The New York Times
- Jihadists, Allies Enter Syria's Second City In Lightning Assault Barron's
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