Islamist insurgents in Syria have toppled a statue of President Bashar al-Assad's brother Bassel al-Assad in Aleppo after entering the city with little resistance. This event marks a major setback for the Syrian government, leading to a redeployment of forces and Russian intervention.
This is the dramatic moment Islamist insurgents in Syria toppled a statue of President Bashar al-Assad's brother after they stormed Aleppo . The insurgents entered Syria 's largest city with little resistance from government troops, and the Syria n armed forces have redeployed in preparation for a counterattack. In response, Russia has launched air strikes into the city for the first time since 2016.
Footage shows rebels tearing down posters and a statue of Syrian President Assad's brother Bassel al-Assad, who was expected to succeed their father before his tragic death in 1994. The insurgents' actions are a significant blow to the Syrian government
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