Syrian authorities have closed Aleppo airport and all roads leading into the city as rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claim to have reached the heart of Aleppo after sweeping through government-held towns.
Syrian authorities have closed Aleppo airport and all roads leading into the city, as reported by military sources. Meanwhile, rebels, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, claim to have reached the heart of Aleppo after a surprise sweep through government-held towns. The fighting has been intense, with 277 people killed, including 28 civilians, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Russia, a key ally of President Assad, has promised additional military aid to counter the rebel advances. The Syrian army is reportedly following orders for a 'safe withdrawal' from areas the rebels have entered
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