Reuters: Syrian PM says Russia to back new Aleppo attack; opposition says truce near collapse
The Russian air force and Syrian military are preparing a joint operation to take Aleppo from rebels, the Syrian prime minister was quoted saying on Sunday, and an opposition official said a ceasefire was on the verge of collapse.
With a U.N. envoy due in Damascus in a bid to advance struggling diplomatic efforts, the "cessation of hostilities agreement" brokered by Russia and the United States came under new strain as government and rebel forces fought near Aleppo.
The ceasefire came into effect in February with the aim of paving the way for a resumption of talks to end the five-year-long war. But it has been widely violated, with each side blaming the other for breaches. The fighting south of Aleppo marks the most significant challenge yet to the deal.
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WNU Editor: Russia is saying that there are no plans to retake Aleppo .... Russia says there are no plans to storm Syria's Aleppo (Reuters).
Syrian War News Updates -- April 11, 2016
Syrian Cease-Fire Strained by New Clashes Ahead of Talks -- AP
Syria jihadists push offensives, threaten truce: monitor -- AFP
Syrian forces, Russia planning Aleppo offensive as fragile cease-fire unravels -- DW
Syria prepares op to liberate Aleppo, Russia to assist – agencies cite PM Halaki -- RT
Syrian government plans to retake Aleppo with Russian support -- FOX News/WSJ
Russia, Syria Plotting Military Push to Retake Aleppo -- VOA
Russian Aerospace Forces, Syrian military preparing Aleppo liberation operation -- TASS
Syrian military preparing Aleppo offensive with Russian air support -- RUDAW
Russia will back Assad in his push to reclaim Aleppo -- Irish Times
Syrian Army Repels Terrorists’ Attack in Southern Aleppo -- Sputnik
Islamic State Group Retakes Syrian Town in North from Rebels -- AP
Clashes in Syria, ISIS captures two villages -- Al Arabiya
Syria conflict: IS retakes northern town of al-Rai from rebels -- BBC
Daesh Seizes 11 Localities on Syria-Turkey Border in Aleppo Province -- Sputnik
Jabhat al-Nusra militants shell Aleppo — Russian Foreign Ministry -- TASS
Syrian rebels cut off Daesh supply routes in northern Syria -- Al Bawaba
Syria rebels breaking truce to foil coming talks: foreign minister -- Reuters
UN envoy says next phase in Syria talks 'crucial' -- Daily Mail/AFP
Syrian government says ready for talks without preconditions -- Reuters
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