Syria rebels take control of Aleppo, government forces counterattack | Photos

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Published on Dec 02, 2024 02:23 pm IST

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a breakaway faction of al-Qaeda, had staged a surprise offensive on the major city of Aleppo

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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a breakaway faction of al-Qaeda, had staged a surprise offensive on the major city of Aleppo and other northern areas of the nation. (AFP)

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Government forces lost control of Syria's second city Aleppo on on December 1, for the first time since the country's civil conflict began, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, dealing a severe blow to President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo by AAREF WATAD / AFP)

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The photo shows people crossing an anti-government checkpoint as return to the town of Saraqib in the eastern part of the Idlib province in northwestern Syria. This marks the fifth day since the takeover. Russian and Iranian backed militias have also entered Syria to fight the rebels.(AFP)

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Anti-government fighters tore up posters of President Bashar al Assad a atfter taking over the northern Syrian town of Tal Rifaat. The president has reportedly fled to ally Russia.(AFP)

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The United States and its allies France, Germany and Britain, on Sunday, called for "de-escalation" in Syria and urged in a joint statement for the protection of civilians and infrastructure.( Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)

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On Monday, US-backed forces arranged for the evacuation of Kurds after around 200,000 Syrian Kurds were "besieged by pro-Turkey factions" who took over the town of Tal Rifaat and nearby villages. They also burned flags with images of Kurdish leaders.(AFP)

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An anti-government fighter steps on Syrian pro government military grades in this picture taken in the northern town of Minagh. The president's allies in Iran and Russia have found it difficult to push back against the rebels due to the military needs of the Ukraine war and the crisis in Gaza, reported Bloomberg.(AFP)

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The government has been launching air strikes to deter the rebels. Government airstrikes in Idlib killed at least three civilians, including two children, and wounded 11 others, said the Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, which operates in opposition-held areas. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

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Syria rebels take control of Aleppo, government forces counterattack | Photos

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a breakaway faction of al-Qaeda, had staged a surprise offensive on the major city of Aleppo

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a breakaway faction of al-Qaeda, had staged a surprise offensive on the major city of Aleppo and other northern areas of the nation. (AFP)

Government forces lost control of Syria's second city Aleppo on on December 1, for the first time since the country's civil conflict began, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, dealing a severe blow to President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo by AAREF WATAD / AFP)

The photo shows people crossing an anti-government checkpoint as return to the town of Saraqib in the eastern part of the Idlib province in northwestern Syria. This marks the fifth day since the takeover. Russian and Iranian backed militias have also entered Syria to fight the rebels.(AFP)

Anti-government fighters tore up posters of President Bashar al Assad a atfter taking over the northern Syrian town of Tal Rifaat. The president has reportedly fled to ally Russia.(AFP)

The United States and its allies France, Germany and Britain, on Sunday, called for "de-escalation" in Syria and urged in a joint statement for the protection of civilians and infrastructure.( Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)

On Monday, US-backed forces arranged for the evacuation of Kurds after around 200,000 Syrian Kurds were "besieged by pro-Turkey factions" who took over the town of Tal Rifaat and nearby villages. They also burned flags with images of Kurdish leaders.(AFP)

The government has been launching air strikes to deter the rebels. Government airstrikes in Idlib killed at least three civilians, including two children, and wounded 11 others, said the Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, which operates in opposition-held areas. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

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