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The Latest Breaking News from Aleppo

Syria, Russia forces step up air raids in a bid to slow opposition advance

Joint Syrian-Russian strikes hit residential areas in Idlib city, causing destruction and killing several civilians.

Al Jazeera

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital

The Guardian - UK

Iranian-Backed Iraqi Militias Deploy In Syria To Support Government

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias support Syrian government in Aleppo; Syrian Kurds flee Turkish-backed rebels. Escalating violence in Syria.

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Syria, Russia Conduct Deadly Strikes To Push Back Rebel Advance

The Syrian military and its ally Russia conducted deadly joint air raids on areas under Islamist-led rebel control on Monday, as they battle a lightning offensive that has wrested swathes of Syria from government control.

International Business Times

Syria insurgency: Pro-Iranian militias enter country to aid President Assad's beleaguered army

The reinforcements come as Syrian forces launched airstrikes on the northern city of Aleppo where insurgents have seized control

Evening Standard

Iraqi militias deploy in Syria to back government's counteroffensive against insurgents

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by insurgents who seized the largest city of Aleppo

The Independent UK

France joins Germany, US and Britain in call for de-escalation in Syria

Fighting was continuing across north-western Syria on Monday hours after France joined its western allies Germany, Britain and the United States in a plea to de-escalate a surge of violence during which rebel groups have taken control of key cities.

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Middle East crisis: Two killed as Lebanon accuses Israel of multiple ceasefire violations – as it happened

The speaker of the Lebanese parliament accuses Israel of more than 50 violations of deal

The Guardian - UK

Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing?

The fast-moving offensive began on Wednesday, surprising forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad and his allies

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How the civil war in Syria reignited

In today’s newsletter: President Bashar al-Assad’s forces were driven from Aleppo over the weekend by a rebel offensive, forcing global attention to turn back to the country

The Guardian - UK

Rebels behind Aleppo’s surprise fall took advantage of Russian and Iranian distraction

Forces only took three days to take the city from Bashar al-Assad’s regime, but the Middle East’s newest conflict looks set to last

The Guardian - UK

Hope and fear in equal measure as local Syrians caught unawares by rebel uprising

While local Syrians were relieved the opposition had taken over, they were terrified of retaliation from the regime and its close ally, Russia

The Independent UK

‘We felt completely lost’: fears over reprisals from Damascus and Islamist rule in Aleppo

Syria’s second largest city left reeling after anti-government fighters seized control in surprise offensive

The Guardian - UK

Syria opposition fighters push towards Hama as gov’t forces launch assault

Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition’s surprise advance in northwest Syria.

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Mapping who controls what in Syria

Opposition fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.

The Independent UK

Assad regime scrambles to halt Syrian rebels’ advance after surprise seizure of Aleppo

Civilians among casualties as Russia and Syria launch second day of airstrikes, war monitors say

The Independent UK

Aleppo attack: The forgotten war in Syria has finally grabbed the world’s attention

Analysis: Many believed Syria was lost in an unsolvable abyss – but everything has changed in a matter of days

International Business Times

Syria's Second City Slips From Government Control: Monitor

Syria's second-largest city Aleppo has fallen from government control for the first time since the country's conflict began more than a decade ago, a war monitor said Sunday, after a surprise advance by rebels.

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The Guardian - UK

Syrian and Russian airstrikes hit Aleppo and Idlib after insurgents advance

Assad regime seeks to repel Islamist rebels in north as Iran’s top diplomat visits Damascus in show of support

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Rebels Capture Key Sites In Northern Syria

Rebels' success in capturing key areas in northern Syria challenges Assad's regime. Airstrikes by Russian and Syrian jets retaliate against opposition forces.

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis live: Hamas reportedly hold ceasefire talks; hundreds killed in Syrian rebel offensive – as it happened

US national security adviser expresses optimism about Gaza ceasefire, while Benjamin Netanyahu is to hold security talks in coming days

The Independent UK

Armed men seen at Aleppo airport after rebels take control of Syrian city

Armed men were filmed at Aleppo airport on Saturday, 30 November, as Syrian rebels reached the heart of the city.

The Independent UK

Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo

The Syrian military has rushed in reinforcements to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo in a surprise offensive

Evening Standard

Syrian rebels seen toppling statue of Assad’s brother in surprise offensive against regime in Aleppo

Russia and the Syrian government have launched airstrikes targeting rebel-held areas in an attempt to regain ground

The Guardian - UK

Syrian militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear to retreat

Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years

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