Aleppo has been taken over by fighters from the Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham armed group in a swift and decisive offensive, causing the Syrian army to retreat from the city after an eight-year presence.
This rebel attack marks the most intense combat witnessed in northwestern Syria since 2020, when Russia and Turkiye reached an agreement to ease tensions following government advancements into opposition-held territories.
Since 2016, Aleppo has been under government control, with Russia’s intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad playing a significant role in this outcome.
Reports from Russian news agencies indicate that the country’s air force conducted strikes on Sunday to assist its army during this conflict.
The Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham group, previously known as al-Nusra Front, is recognized as a terrorist organization by several countries including the United States, Russia, and Turkiye.
The White House National Security Council in Washington is closely monitoring these developments.
Source: www.aljazeera.com