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- Syrian rebels retake Aleppo in surprise strike against Assad (newsbreak.com)
Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad have made a surprise advance, reaching the center of the northern city of Aleppo.
The rebels, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched an attack earlier this week and quickly captured several towns and villages in the Aleppo province.
They have now entered the city itself, where they are reportedly sweeping through various neighborhoods.
The advance has been attributed to insufficient Iranian-backed manpower in the region, as Iran’s allies have faced setbacks due to the Gaza war.
Turkey has been accused of giving a green light to the offensive, though the Turkish government denies involvement.
The attack is the biggest since 2020 and has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 civilians, including children.
Syrian state television denies the rebels have reached the city, while the Syrian military claims to be inflicting heavy losses on the insurgents.
The United Nations has expressed alarm over the situation and urged all parties to protect civilians.
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