Strategic Advances
Insurgents launched a surprise offensive, breaching 's western edge with car bombs and clashing with government forces, marking the first attack on the city since 2016.
The offensive, led by , has seen insurgents seize control of over 50 villages and strategic locations, including the town of Saraqab, aiming to secure supply lines to Aleppo.
International and Domestic Reactions
condemned the attack as an infringement on Syria's sovereignty, urging the restoration of constitutional order, while Syria's Armed Forces vowed to repel the insurgent advances.
The conflict has drawn attention to the preoccupation of Iran-linked groups, including , with their own battles, limiting their support for Syrian government forces in Aleppo.