Syrian rebels control Aleppo city; local forces plan counteroffensive

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group in Syria has taken control of much of Aleppo city after local forces withdrew to organize a counteroffensive to retake Aleppo.

The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched an offensive against government forces on Wednesday in opposition of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The attack is the first major conflict since a 2020 cease-fire ended most fighting in Syria.

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