Russian and Syrian military aircraft targeted insurgents in a suburb of Aleppo on Saturday, according to two Syrian military sources. This action followed a surprise assault by rebel fighters who had infiltrated the city’s core the day before. The offensive, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, represents a significant challenge to President Bashar al-Assad, disrupting frontlines that have remained largely static since … Continue reading Russian and Syrian aircraft are reportedly targeting rebel positions in Aleppo