Rockets & Rebels: Aleppo’s Bombard‑Box Day
In a scene straight out of an action movie, rebel forces in Syria launched a surprise offensive over the last three days, sparking a fresh wave of airstrikes from Russian and Syrian jets over Aleppo—the city’s first heavy bombing in eight years.
Why Aleppo is Going on the Fly‑by List
- Aleppo is Syria’s second‑largest city, and with the rebels taking big strides, it’s become a prime target for the regime’s air power.
- “Temporary troop withdrawal” now — the Syrian army says it’s stepping back from the front line to regroup for a counter‑offensive against the so‑called “terrorists.”
- Meanwhile, the Hayat Tahrir al‑Sham fighters have run full steam ahead to Aleppo, snatching a military base, weapons, and even a few tanks.
- They currently control roughly half the city, a move sparked by the intensified Russian‑Syrian air raids on northwest Idlib.
Battle‑Saturated Idlib & Aleppo
Clashes in Idlib and Aleppo have turned into a chaotic battlefield, with dozens of Syrian soldiers losing their lives. A UN official warned of “relentless attacks” in the past three days, and Sky News reports 27 civilians (including eight children) dead in Idlib.
Rebels, Regime & Turkey: The Tri‑Party Drama
- The Syrian military describes its latest operations as a “major attack” and is “reinforcing all locations along the various battlefronts.”
- Turkey backs the rebel factions, giving green light for surprise assaults and demanding an immediate halt to the Syrian attacks on its bases in Idlib.
- The Turkish foreign ministry emphasizes that any further instability is unacceptable—especially when it means innocent civilians suffer.
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