Syrian rebels re‑enter Aleppo amidst explosive clashes
Syrian rebels from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have entered Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, according to AP, citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Earlier, the militia detonated two explosive devices and clashed with government forces.
Rebels from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group entered the Al-Hamdaniya and New Aleppo districts. They previously announced this movement on social media, and the information is now confirmed by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
According to AFP, which cites the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, before entering the city, they detonated two explosive devices and clashed with government forces.
Rebels armed with heavy weapons. The situation in the city is "tense"
A rebel commander posted a recorded message on social media, in which he urged the residents of Aleppo to cooperate with the advancing forces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights highlights that the situation in the city is tense.
The Syrian army reported that it is facing a "major attack" carried out by "terrorist organizations" armed with heavy weapons and drones.
This is the first time rebels have entered Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, since government forces recaptured it in 2016.
