Syria’s civil war intensifies as rebels take major city in lightning offensive
In the largest escalation in years, Syrian rebels take Aleppo as the government sends troops and heavy weapons to the front lines.
Syria War Map Shows Territory Captured as Rebels Advance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist political and militant group that was set up in 2011 which has a key role in the Syrian civil war. The leader of the Islamist Group (IS) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was involved in the formation of HTS in 2011 under a different name, Jabhat al-Nusra.
Russian Warplanes Join Strikes Against Rebels in Syria
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria.
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins airstrikes on rebels who seized Aleppo
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias join fight in Syria after rebels seize Aleppo
At least 300 fighters, from the Badr and Nujabaa groups joined the fight to help the Syrian government in its battle against the rebels
FirstFT: Russian and Syrian warplanes intensify attacks on rebels
Russian and Syrian warplanes have intensified attacks on rebels who over-ran most of Aleppo, Syria’s second city, in a lightning assault that poses the biggest challenge in years to Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Russian, Syrian Jets Intensify Bombing of Syria's Rebel-Held Northwest
Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib on Sunday in the second day of intensive bombing in northern Syria aimed at pushing back insurgents who had swept through to the city of Aleppo,
Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on opposition forces in northern Syria in retaliation for the sudden offensive that has cost the regime control of the country’s second largest city, Aleppo.
More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance after taking Aleppo
At least 372 people have been killed since rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, according to observers.
Russia says air force strikes rebels in support of Syrian army, agencies report
Russia's Defence Ministry said its air force had carried out strikes on Syrian rebels in support of the country's army, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday, amid an advance by forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian rebel vows to clear country after attack in Aleppo
CNN’s Ben Wedeman explains how the Syrian government is responding after a surprise lightning offensive by rebels in the country and how allies that once defended Syria have retreated due to other conflicts and wars.
Middle East conflict live updates: Syria’s military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo
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Exclusive: Hezbollah Says Syria's Assad 'Does Not Need' Help Against Rebels
"The Syrian Army does not need fighters," a Hezbollah spokesperson told Newsweek on Monday. "It can defend its land." The ...
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened, distracted by ...
Iran-backed Iraqi militias enter Syria to help govt fighting rebels
At least 300 fighters, primarily from the Badr and Nujabaa groups, crossed late on Sunday using a dirt road to avoid the ...
Explainer-Who is fighting in Syria and why?
The rebels launched their surprise offensive on Nov. 26, attacking from areas to the north and northwest of Aleppo. It is the ...
Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?
By Saturday, they had taken control of "large parts" of the country's second-biggest city, Aleppo. The surprise offensive ...
Iran-backed militias send reinforcements to bolster Syrian regime against rebels
Iranian-backed militias have sent reinforcements from Iraq into Syria to bolster Bashar al-Assad’s regime against a lightning ...
Iran throws its support behind Assad as rebels expand their shock offensive in Syria
Iran has thrown its support behind Syria's government after thousands of insurgents took control of the country's largest ...