Friday, October 9, 2015

Islamic State Launches Surprise Attack On the Syrian City Of Aleppo

ISIS have made a significant breakthrough in Aleppo province and are now less than two miles from the outskirts of the main city

Daily Mail: ISIS advances on Aleppo after Russian air strikes force other rebels to retreat… and prevent Western jets from bombing Islamic State as they cannot risk coming into contact with Putin’s warplanes

* ISIS militants have stormed several villages in Aleppo province
* Jihadis are now less than two miles from the outskirts of the main city
* Top Iranian general killed whilst working as a military adviser in Syria
* Syria Observatory for Human Rights suggest 10% of Russian airstrikes have hit ISIS targets
* Obama administration set to confirm abandoning of rebel training program

ISIS have taken advantage and launched a new offensive in Aleppo province following Russia's decision to target Free Syrian army rebels and Al-Qaeda affiliated groups.

The jihadi group released a statement confirming they had taken over the 'strategic' infantry academy close to Aleppo's northern industrial area.

US jets have reportedly been told to keep 20 miles from the Russian jets to avoid getting caught up in clashes, providing ISIS with the chance to make rapid gains without fear of coalition strikes.

More News On the Battle For The Syrian City Of Aleppo

Islamic State claims gains in Aleppo province amid chaotic fight -- Long War Journal
Islamic State group seizes string of villages north of Syria's Aleppo in surprise attack -- AP
Islamic State advances on Aleppo in Syria fighting -- Reuters
IS advances on Syria's Aleppo despite Russia air war -- AFP
Isil fighters make gains in Syria's Aleppo despite Russian airstrikes -- The telegraph
Islamic State advances over wide swaths of Aleppo, activists report -- Washington Post
Daesh takes more territory from rebels in Aleppo province: monitor -- Al Bawaba
ISIS seizes villages of Aleppo city in Syria -- Business Standard

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