Syrian Rebels Launch Major Offensive, Breach Aleppo for First Time Since 2016

The surprise attack has displaced thousands, reignited fierce fighting, and challenged government control in the northwest.

• Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions have captured over 50 towns and villages in northwest Syria, reaching Aleppo's western neighborhoods.
• The offensive, which began Wednesday, is the most significant rebel advance since their defeat in Aleppo in 2016, with insurgents seizing tanks, artillery, and vehicles from government forces.
• Government forces, backed by Russia and Iran, are attempting to repel the attack, while Iranian and Hezbollah resources are stretched due to conflicts elsewhere in the region.
• The fighting has killed at least 255 people, including 24 civilians, and displaced more than 14,000, according to aid groups and war monitors.
• Rebels have used drones in their assault and aim to secure key supply routes, while Syrian state media reports shelling in Aleppo has killed four civilians, including two students.

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