Aleppo falls from Syrian army control: All-out offensive begins!

In the Syrian city of Aleppo, groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized strategic points. It is reported that the Syrian army is preparing a counter-offensive to recover its losses.

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Aleppo falls from Syrian army control: All-out offensive begins!

The Syrian army has confirmed that some areas in Aleppo have come under the control of groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). While Russian air forces are conducting heavy bombardment to halt the HTS advance, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are also continuing clashes with HTS.

STREETS UNDER HTS CONTROL

HTS has declared a curfew in the areas it has captured, restricting public movement. Syrian flags have been lowered in the city squares, and posters of Assad have been torn down. The insurgents have seized many heavy weapons, tanks, and armored vehicles, sharing these moments on social media.

AIRPORTS LOST

It is alleged that the SDF has taken control of Aleppo International Airport, while the Kuweires Military Air Base has fallen into the hands of the Syrian National Army. All flights to and from Aleppo have been canceled.

CIVILIANS FLEEING, CASUALTIES RISING

According to a Reuters report, thousands of people living in Aleppo are fleeing toward southern cities. As roads become congested with large vehicle convoys, the impact of the clashes on civilians is steadily increasing.

This multi-sided attack is considered one of the most serious challenges for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the last 10 years. The Syrian army has announced that they are preparing a new operation to retake the areas captured by HTS.

WHAT ARE THE INTERNATIONAL REACTIONS?

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow views the attack as a threat to Syria's sovereignty. Russia has announced that it will send ammunition and troops to the region.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the clashes are leading to further tension in the region and called on the parties to exercise restraint. The ministry emphasized the importance of ending the instability in the region.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the US and Israel are behind the attacks. Iran has announced that it will continue to support its allies.

News Source: 12punto