Syrian rebels enter Aleppo in ongoing major offensive

Le Monde

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An insurgent commander issued a recorded message posted on social media calling on the city's residents to cooperate with the advancing forces.
CTV News
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Islamist militants based in north-western Syria have launched a major offensive that has led to fierce fighting on the outskirts of Aleppo, with insurgents capturing territory for the first time in four years as Syrian government forces pummelled rebel-held areas.
Guardian
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Fighters also advanced on the town of Saraqab, in northwestern Idlib province, a strategic area that would secure supply lines to Aleppo.
The Independent
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It was the first time the city had been attacked by opposition forces since 2016, when they were ousted from Aleppo’s eastern neighborhoods following a grueling military campaign in which Syrian government forces were backed by Russia, Iran, and its allied groups.
The Gazette

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