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Rebels Seize Aleppo in Stunning Offensive, Syrian Government Suffers Major Setback

BEIRUT, Dec 2 – Syrian government forces have lost control of Aleppo, the nation’s second-largest city, after a swift rebel offensive, marking a significant defeat for President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a war monitor reported.

The Islamist-led coalition, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched its assault on Nov 27, overwhelming Iranian- and Russian-backed government troops in a dramatic turnaround.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, rebels now control nearly all of Aleppo, except for areas held by Kurdish forces.

The loss is a severe blow to Assad’s forces, which had maintained a stronghold in Aleppo since retaking the city in 2016 with Russian military support.

The offensive coincided with a fragile ceasefire in neighboring Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia heavily involved in Syria’s civil war.

The battle for Aleppo marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s ongoing conflict, underscoring the volatility of the region and the resilience of opposition forces.

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