Syrian and Russian Forces Intensify Strikes Amid Rebel Gains in Aleppo

Syrian and Russian jets have intensified airstrikes on rebel-held areas in northern Syria after opposition forces captured significant territories, including much of Aleppo and a key military base. The rebel coalition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and backed by Turkey, poses a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The conflict has reignited Syria's civil war, complicating the geopolitical landscape as Western governments grapple with the implications of Aleppo potentially falling under Islamist control. The situation is further complicated by ongoing clashes with Kurdish forces.