The Telegraph: Syrian regime troops 'on verge of encircling Aleppo'
Opposition groups boycott meetings at Geneva talks in protest at Russian bombardment to support regime advances
Syrian regime troops were last night poised to score a decisive blow against rebel forces by surrounding Aleppo and severing their supply lines.
A wide-ranging regime offensive under the cover of intense Russian aerial bombardment left government soldiers within striking distance of Nubul and al-Zahraa, two regime-held towns north-east of the city.
If they connect up with the regime troops and fighters from Hizbollah and other Iranian-sponsored Shia militias who have been helicoptered in over the past two years, they will have cut the main artery of rebel support from Turkey to Aleppo.
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More News On The Battle For The Syrian City Of Aleppo
Syria regime advances on besieged Aleppo villages -- AFP
Syrian Troops Advance near Aleppo Despite U.N. Peace Talks -- AP
Syrian army pushes into rebel territory -- The Australian
Syrian army threatens to encircle Aleppo as talks falter -- Reuters
Syrian offensive blamed for putting peace talks at risk -- Al Jazeera
Syrian regime takes control of village north of Aleppo -- Al Bawaba
Syrian Army Achieves New Progress on Paschkoa Front in Rural Aleppo -- Al Manar
Syrian military makes gains in prize city of Aleppo -- Rudaw
I'm in awe of how Syria can still muster motivated troops after four years of a US and Gulf supported offensive against their government. The recent capabilities, of course, are due in large part to Russian intervention.
ReplyDeleteLove it how US enemy governments are called "the regime."
ReplyDeleteI love how America's enemies call us imperialists.
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