Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s who they are
Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo helped him regain control over the country’s second biggest city.
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened, distracted by wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, making it an opportune moment for the Syrian rebels to attack.
Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?
Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?
By Sunday, they had taken control of "large parts" of the country's second-biggest city, Aleppo and were advancing towards Hama in the south. The surprise offensive prompted the first Russian strikes on Aleppo since 2016,
Russian Warplanes Join Strikes Against Rebels in Syria
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria.
Syrian rebels breach second-largest city of Aleppo
Hamas released new video, showing an American hostage who was taken from the Gaza Envelope on Oct. 7. NBC News’ Hala Gorani reports on the video and details a surprise offensive on Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city.
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