Rebels in Syria have launched a significant offensive, capturing towns and villages on their way to besiege Aleppo, escalating the ongoing civil war and drawing international attention. The attacks follow a relative period of calm since a ceasefire four years ago, but weakened Iran-backed groups have allowed rebels to gain ground.
The fighting marks a significant escalation in Syria 's ongoing civil war as rebels have launched a surprise offensive, capturing towns and villages in their path towards Aleppo , the country's second-largest city. Clashes with government forces intensified Friday following car bomb detonations. The Syria n Observatory of Human Rights reported fierce battles between insurgents and regime troops.
This escalation comes four years after a ceasefire brought relative calm, but the diminished strength of Iran-backed groups has allowed rebels to regain momentum. Aleppo residents are fleeing the western edge of the city, and an insurgent commander called for cooperation with rebels. The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
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