Syrian insurgents enter Aleppo in major setback for Assad government

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Syria's 13-year civil war has stormed back into prominence after a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
NBC News
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faces the biggest challenge to his authority in years after rebels entered Aleppo, with video shared on social media showing celebrations at their actions in the country's second city.
Newsweek
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Russian air strikes were reported in Syria's second city for the first time since 2016 as rebel fighters took control of the city's airport as part of their lightning attack.
Le Monde
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Fighters have pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian and Russian-backed Syrian government since Wednesday, as a fragile ceasefire took effect in neighbouring Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after two months of all-out war.
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Syrian military confirms rebels enter Aleppo, says dozens of soldiers killed
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