How a Syrian rebel group pulled off its stunning seizure of Aleppo

Rebel militias in northern Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have made significant territorial gains against President Bashar al-Assad’s government, capturing Aleppo and advancing towards other major cities. Assad’s forces, supported by Russia and Iran-backed militias, have been hampered by setbacks, including Hezbollah’s decline and Russia’s redirection of resources to Ukraine. The Syrian military is regrouping for a counteroffensive, but faces challenges due to dependence on a weakened Iran and corruption within its ranks, as reported by Syrian state media continuing to receive air support from Russia.

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