Syrian military launches counterattacks to halt insurgents' surprise advance
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo
After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province; Assad says he'll defeat them
Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country's largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province.
Insurgents Breach Syria’s Aleppo for the First Time Since 2016 in Shock Offensive
The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive launched on Wednesday, as fighters swept through villages and towns.
Syrian insurgents capture four towns as government forces reclaim some territory
The capture of the towns is the latest in the push by insurgents led by the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, as well as Turkey-backed opposition fighters.
Insurgents seen entering building in Aleppo that appears to be Syrian President Assad's palace
Insurgents seen entering building in Aleppo that appears to be Syrian President Assad's palace
Insurgents in Syria topple a statue of President Assad’s brother in Aleppo
A statue of the brother of Syrian President Bashar Assad appeared to be toppled over in the city of Aleppo. Footage filmed by a freelance journalist showed the sculpture of Bassel Assad being pulled down by protesters on Saturday.
Syria Launches Counterattacks To Halt Insurgents Who Captured Aleppo
Iran, a key ally of President Bashar Assad, has pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive.
Iraqi Militias Deploy in Syria to Back Government's Counteroffensive Against Insurgents
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by insurgents who seized the largest city of Aleppo
Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup
A war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of Aleppo International airport, the first international airport to be controlled by insurgents. The fighters claimed they seized the airport and posted pictures from there.
Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo
The Syrian military has rushed in reinforcements to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo in a surprise offensive
Russia and Iran pledge support for Syria’s Assad against advancing rebels
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. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Opposition activists say Syrian insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama.
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In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria’s largest city for the first time since 2016
BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack ...
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Insurgents breach Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo, fighters and a war monitor say
BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents breached Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo after blowing up two car bombs on Friday and were clashing with government forces on the city’s western edge, according ...
Iraqi militias bolster Syria’s government in counteroffensive against insurgents
Turkey's foreign minister says the recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar ...