Rebels Gain Ground in Aleppo Amid Syrian Troop Withdrawal
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Syrian government forces have withdrawn from Aleppo after a significant rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and backed by Turkey. The rebels have taken control of large parts of the city, including the airport, marking the most intense fighting in Syria's civil war in recent years. Over 300 people have died since the offensive began, and President Assad has vowed to counterattack. The Russian air force has conducted airstrikes in Aleppo, the first since 2016, as civilians flee the city.
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