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Smoke billows in the aftermath of what the White Helmets say is a strike, in Idlib, Syria.
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Syrian opposition forces are gaining strength while Assad works to reinforce his defenses

Syrian rebels were set to continue their rapid advance on Saturday after reaching the outskirts of the central city of Homs, while government forces struggled to reinforce their faltering frontlines in an effort to preserve President Bashar al-Assad‘s 24-year regime. Following the rebels’ capture of Aleppo a week prior, government defenses have deteriorated swiftly across the nation, as insurgents have taken control of several key … Continue reading Syrian opposition forces are gaining strength while Assad works to reinforce his defenses

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A drone view shows Hama governor's building with an image of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after rebels led by HTS have sought to capitalize on their swift takeover of Aleppo in the north and Hama in west-central Syria by pressing onwards to Homs, in Hama, Syria.
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Iran and Hezbollah are bolstering Assad as rebel forces escalate in Homs

A senior Iranian official announced on Friday that Iran will be dispatching missiles, drones, and additional advisers to Syria, as rebel forces launched a rapid offensive southward towards Homs, presenting the most significant challenge to President Bashar al-Assad‘s authority in years. Capturing Homs would sever the connection between Syria’s capital, Damascus, and the coast, which has long been a stronghold for Assad’s minority Alawite sect … Continue reading Iran and Hezbollah are bolstering Assad as rebel forces escalate in Homs

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