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Insurgents Capture Aleppo Amid Intensified Conflict in Syria

A coalition of Syrian insurgents, led by HTS, has entered Aleppo, marking a significant escalation in the protracted civil war.

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Updated: Nov 29th, 2024, 10:20 AM ET

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A coalition of anti-government rebels, notably Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), successfully breached Aleppo city following recent offensives. The fighting, ignited by heavy airstrikes, has led to significant territorial gains for rebels, with control over around 70 locations in Aleppo and Idlib. The conflict has resulted in heavy casualties, including civilian deaths, as humanitarian operations struggle amid escalating violence, reminiscent of earlier years of the Syrian civil war. As both insurgents and government forces engage, the regional dynamics involving Iran and Turkey further complicate the situation.

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