Rebels Capture Aleppo as Russian Strikes Intensify

Syrian militants, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have seized control of most of Aleppo, including its international airport, in a surprise offensive. Russian and Syrian forces have responded with airstrikes, resulting in civilian casualties and mass displacement. The Syrian military has temporarily withdrawn to prepare a counteroffensive. This marks a significant escalation in Syria's civil war, which had been relatively contained in recent years. Iran condemned an attack on its consulate in Aleppo during the offensive.