Syrian Army Conducting Massive Offensive Against Militants in Eastern Aleppo
TEHRAN (Basirat)- The Syrian government forces are pursuing a large-scale offensive against extremist groups in the eastern part of Syria's Aleppo, media reported Wednesday.
The Syrian government forces are pursuing a large-scale offensive against extremist groups in the eastern part of Syria's Aleppo, media reported Wednesday.
According to the Al Mayadeen television channel, fierce battles are ongoing for the district of Ard al-Hamra to the north-east of Aleppo and the Jabal Badro district. Control over this area would put an end to the regular shelling of Nayrab airport by terrorists.
According to the Al Mayadeen television channel, fierce battles are ongoing for the district of Ard al-Hamra to the north-east of Aleppo and the Jabal Badro district. Control over this area would put an end to the regular shelling of Nayrab airport by terrorists.
The Ard al-Hamra district is located close to another strategic
district of Masaken Hanano, which leads to the eastern districts of
Aleppo, the broadcaster reported, citing an army’s officer. Syrian
troops supported by local militias managed to break through the key
terrorist positions in the Masaken Hanano district on Monday.
On Tuesday, Syrian Army's General Command called on militants to lay down arms in accordance with amnesty decree, stop the bloodshed, bombing of residential areas and attacks on civilians.
On Tuesday, Syrian Army's General Command called on militants to lay down arms in accordance with amnesty decree, stop the bloodshed, bombing of residential areas and attacks on civilians.
Over the recent months, Aleppo has been a major battleground in
Syria, engaging government forces, jihadists, and numerous opposition
groups. Eastern Aleppo is held by militants, encircled by government
forces, and the fighting has affected thousands of civilians still
trapped in the city.
Between 200,000 and 300,000 civilians are still held by terrorists in the eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo, according to Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien.
Between 200,000 and 300,000 civilians are still held by terrorists in the eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo, according to Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien.
