Rebel groups in Syria have captured most parts of Aleppo city within 4 days. According to CNN report, the attack began on Wednesday and by Saturday, fighters took control of a large part of Aleppo while capturing nearby villages. This forced the Syrian army to retreat from its post. Several dozen soldiers died in the attack. The rebels captured all the main areas of the city.
After the capture, the fighters were seen firing in the air on the streets and raising slogans of Allah-Hu-Akbar. After this, for the safety of citizens, orders were given to stay indoors for 24 hours on Saturday. According to BBC, so far more than 300 people have been killed in these attacks, out of which 20 are civilians.
In 2016, Assad's army had driven these rebels from Aleppo. Now after 8 years, the place has been captured by the rebels. However, some areas in the northern part of Aleppo are still under the control of the Syrian Army and Iranian militias.
Russia has carried out air strikes on convoys and positions of rebel groups to help the Syrian army. According to Al-Jazeera, Russia has claimed that 300 rebels have been killed in these air strikes.
According to the New York Times, the rebel group includes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its affiliated organizations. They have the support of Al Qaeda.
Russian and Syrian armies preparing to drive back the rebels
The Syrian Defense Ministry has confirmed the attack and said that Aleppo has been captured by the rebels. Several dozen soldiers have been killed in this attack. The ministry said rebels had not yet established any strong positions in Aleppo. The Syrian army, along with Iranian militias and Russia, is preparing to drive back the rebels. For this, with the help of the Russian army, air strikes are being carried out on the bases of rebel groups in Aleppo and Idlib. According to Reuters, Syrian military sources have revealed that Russia is preparing to provide additional military aid to Syria, which will start being sent within 72 hours.
Kurdish fighters also joined the war
Kurdish fighters have also captured parts of Aleppo. Kurdish fighters have captured some of the areas which were under the control of Assad's army till last week. These Kurdish fighters are also fighting against the rebel group. Therefore, on Saturday, rebel groups also attacked the positions of Kurdish fighters in Aleppo.
Fighters of rebel groups waving guns in Aleppo after the capture
Civil war started in Syria in 2011
The civil war in Syria started with the Arab Spring in 2011. The people of Syria started protests against the Bashar al-Assad government, which has been in power for 10 years. After this a rebel group was formed by the name of 'Free Syrian Army'.
With the formation of the rebel group, the civil war in Syria started. This conflict increased further after America, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia joined it. Meanwhile, the terrorist organization ISIS had also spread its wings in Syria.
After the ceasefire agreement of 2020, only sporadic clashes have taken place here. According to the United Nations report, more than 3 lakh people were killed in the decade-long civil war. Apart from this, lakhs of people had to be displaced.
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Rebel group captures military base in Syria: Weapons and vehicles snatched, 89 people killed; Fear of Al Qaeda becoming dominant again
89 people were killed on Wednesday in an attack by rebel groups in Syria. According to the New York Times report, this was the biggest attack by the rebels in the last 4 years. They have also captured a military base of the Syrian Army.
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