Syria, Russia and Aleppo

Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad
The surprise attack jolted the frontlines of the Syrian civil war that have largely been frozen since 2020. The army said it was preparing a counteroffensive.
What is Russia’s role in Syrian civil war? Why is Turkey backing rebels?
Russia has conducted major air strikes on rebels in Syria after insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group swept into Aleppo in what is the biggest challenge to its ally President Bashar al-Assad in years.
More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance after taking Aleppo
At least 372 people have been killed since rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, according to observers.
Syria’s Assad trapped by rebel advance and refusal to compromise
With a long civil war still simmering in Syria, the state broken and bankrupt, and the backers that propped up his regime — Russia, Iran, and Hizbollah — all distracted and weakened by their own conflicts,
Migrants will return to Syria after rebel advance, says Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s president, has said that the rebel advance into Syria will aid the “voluntary return” of migrants from within his country.
Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance
Russia has carried out air strikes on parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo after areas were seized by rebels opposed to the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. Recent days have seen the most significant offensive against the Syrian government in years and the withdrawal of its military from Aleppo,
Syrian authorities announce withdrawal of troops from Aleppo after rebel attack
The Syrian authorities announced on Saturday a "temporary troop withdrawal" from the city of Aleppo in the country's northwest to prepare a counterattack against the rebels. Source: Reuters Details: The military said the withdrawal is part of an effort to regroup before reinforcements arrive to launch a counterattack.
Assad’s grip weakens as Turkish-backed rebels storm Aleppo with advanced drones
Syrian rebels claim entry into Aleppo for the first time since 2016, reigniting conflict with advanced tactics and weaponry. Analysts say the offensive could shift regional power dynamics.
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