Syrian armed groups opposing the government forces and the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad have launched a large-scale offensive in Aleppo province. The rebels have seized control of several settlements in the country's northwest,

Syrian armed groups have intensified attacks on government-held areas in Western Aleppo, initiating intense clashes for a second consecutive day. Led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which dominates much of northwest Syria,

Russian forces in Syria are under attack from rebel groups in the Syrian capital, Aleppo, in response to increased strikes.