Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 30 Nov 2024,Saturday International
Rebels have taken control of most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, marking their first return since 2016. The offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allies, resulted in the temporary withdrawal of Syrian forces, who plan a counteroffensive. Russia responded with airstrikes, reportedly killing 300+ people, including 20 civilians. Aleppo's airport and major roads are closed, displacing many residents. The UN expressed alarm, citing heavy civilian casualties, including children. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights attributed the rebels' rapid advance to weakened government allies due to Israeli strikes. This marks a significant challenge to Syria's government and Russia.
