After years of relative calm, Aleppo is back in the spotlight of the Syrian conflict. Rebels advance into the city for the first time since 2016.
A turning point in the Syrian conflict
For the first time in nearly eight years, jihadist rebels have claimed to enter Aleppo, historically one of the focal points of the Syrian war. This development, reported by CNN, marks a significant escalation in one of the most devastated cities in the conflict.
Statement from the military operations command
According to the newly formed rebel coalition, the ‘Military Operations Command,’ rebel forces have begun advancing into the city. In an official statement, they confirmed taking control of the Syrian government’s military scientific research center on the outskirts of Aleppo after intense clashes with regime forces and Iranian militias.
The targeted areas: Al-Hamdaniya and New Aleppo
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the clashes are centered around the outskirts of Al-Hamdaniya and New Aleppo neighborhoods. Rebel factions, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (Hts), have reportedly made initial gains in penetrating these areas.
Syrian army’s response
In response to the offensive, the Syrian army announced it has regained control of certain strategic positions and is continuing to push back the attacks. However, the situation remains fluid, with conflicting reports from the ground.
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