Syrian Rebels Make Major Gains with Aleppo Offensive
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Syrian rebel groups, led by Hayʼat Tahrir ash-Sham and backed by Turkey, have taken control of Aleppo, marking a significant shift in the Syrian civil war. This offensive, the largest since 2020, is a major setback for President Bashar al-Assad and his allies, Russia and Iran. The rebels' surprise attack coincided with Assad's visit to Moscow and comes amid regional tensions, including a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The U.S. was reportedly not involved in the attack.
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