Syrian rebels clash with army as tensions rise in Aleppo
Syrian rebels from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have entered Aleppo, the second-largest city in Syria, according to reports from the AP agency and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Earlier, the militia detonated two explosive devices and clashed with government forces.
9:42 AM EST, November 29, 2024
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group members have entered the Al-Hamdaniya and New Aleppo districts. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has confirmed this movement, which was previously announced on social media.
According to AFP, citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the rebels detonated two explosive devices and engaged in clashes with government forces before entering the city.
Rebels armed with heavy weapons: The situation in the city is "tense"
A rebel commander posted a recorded message on social media, calling on the residents of Aleppo to join forces with the advancing militants. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights emphasizes that the situation in the city is highly tense.
The Syrian army has reported facing a "major attack" from "terrorist organizations" armed with heavy weapons and drones.
This marks the first time rebels have entered Aleppo since government forces retook the city in 2016.
