In Syria, the rebel group has captured the country's second largest city, Aleppo, and more than half of Idlib. According to the New York Times, the rebel group includes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its affiliates. They are supported by al Qaeda.
In 2016, the Syrian Army drove out the rebels. This is the first time in 8 years that a rebel group has captured Aleppo. HTS attacked on 27 November and entered the city and captured several military posts.
The Syrian government closed the Aleppo airport, the hospital and all roads leading to the city on Saturday. Meanwhile, Russia has started helping the Syrian government. According to the Moscow Times, Russian forces launched a deadly bombardment on the rebels and their arms warehouses on Friday. The Russian army has claimed to have attacked 23 rebel positions and killed more than 200 rebels in the last 24 hours.
The attack, which started 3 days ago, has become a major challenge for the Bashar al-Assad government. More than 250 people from both sides have been killed in the clashes so far.
This is the biggest attack in Syria in the last four years
Rebel groups have once again launched a major offensive in Syria. About 100 people have died in this attack. This time the rebels have targeted Aleppo. In such a situation, if the attacks are not stopped in time, the Syrian regime may be on the verge of losing a major city like Aleppo to the opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham. It is being said that the regime of Syria has weakened in recent times and the biggest reason for this is said to be the weakening grip of Iran. This is being called the biggest attack in Syria in the last four years.
Rebel group vehicles entering Aleppo on Wednesday.
Russia sent help, Iran can also help
According to the report, two of President Assad's biggest allies Iran, Hezbollah and Russia are stuck in another case. Russia is waging a war against Ukraine, while Iran and Hezbollah face off against Israel. All three played a key role in helping the Assad government deal with the civil war.
Syria is important to Iran, as Iran uses Syria to supply weapons to Hezbollah and Hamas. In such a situation, Iran may soon give weapons to Syria. According to the report, pro-Iranian Iraqi militias may move to Syria. These militias include Kataib Hezbollah, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Harakat al-Nujbah.
A civil war broke out in Syria in 2011
The civil war in Syria began in 2011 with the Arab revolution. Pro-democracy supporters launched protests against the dictatorial government of Bashar al-Assad, who has been in power in Syria since 2000. After this, a rebel group called the Free Syrian Army was formed.
A civil war broke out in Syria as rebel groups emerged. The conflict escalated after America, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia joined. Meanwhile, the terrorist organization ISIS also established a foothold here.
There have been only sporadic clashes since the 2020 ceasefire agreement. According to a United Nations report, more than 3 lakh people were killed in the decade-long civil war. Apart from this, millions of people had to be displaced.
The Syrian civil war is the second most destructive war of the 21st century.
The city of Aleppo was destroyed in the Syrian civil war
The city of Aleppo, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986, is one of the oldest cities in the world. By 2012, it had become an important site of the Syrian civil war. The city of Aleppo in Syria was not only a world heritage Site, but also the center of the country's economy, adorned with beautiful mosques and art works, this city was destroyed by its own people within a short period of time.
As of July 2012, Aleppo was divided into two parts, one under the control of the Free Syrian Army and the other under the control of Bashar al-Assad. Countries supporting the government included Russia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Pakistan, while the rebels were receiving aid from the US, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. All the beautiful artefacts, mosques and cultural heritage that the city was known for were destroyed in the government airstrikes.
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12 years of the Syrian civil war: 51 thousand people killed in Aleppo alone, the city turned into ruins
Imagine that the city or village where you were born and where you spent your childhood turns into ruins. The streets that once hummed with the hustle and bustle of the market have now turned into battlefields and people are taking their own lives.
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