Syrian rebels have initiated a significant offensive against regime forces in western Aleppo, marking the first major escalation in years between the opposing sides. The offensive, named 'Deterrence of Aggression,' was announced by opposition factions on their Telegram channel in response to recent artillery shelling from the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
According to reports, rebels have successfully seized 13 villages, including strategic locations such as Urm Al-Sughra and Anjara, as well as Base 46, the largest Syrian regime base in western Aleppo. The opposition factions claim that 37 individuals from the regime forces and allied militia have been killed in the offensive, although these numbers have not been independently verified.
