Russian and Syrian Regime Forces Strike Rebel-Held Territory as Assad Faces Biggest Threat in Years
Airstrikes aim to weaken supply lines feeding a resurgent Islamist rebel movement.
Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s regime
Syrian rebels have launched a surprise offensive against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a significant escalation in Syria’s civil war, which is raising concerns about a potential wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Putin 'Letting Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad': Ex-Trump Intel Chief
Russia appears to be "letting the Syrian rebels overthrow" President Bashar al-Assad according to Richard Grenell, who served as acting director of National Intelligence for a time during Donald Trump 's first administration.
Assad regime sends in reinforcements to stop Syrian insurgents’ advance after Aleppo seized
The Syrian regime has rushed in reinforcements to hold off a rebel advance into the Hama countryside, after the insurgents seized the country’s second city Aleppo in the biggest threat to autocratic ruler Bashar al-Assad in years.
Aftermath of Russian, Syrian airstrike on rebel-held Idlib
Russian and Syrian military conducted airstrikes on the rebel-held Idlib province on Dec. 1, leaving several dead, according to the Syrian Civil Defense.
Russian, Syrian Jets Intensify Bombing of Syria's Rebel-Held Northwest
Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib on Sunday in the second day of intensive bombing in northern Syria aimed at pushing back insurgents who had swept through to the city of Aleppo,
Syrian rebels remove regime flag from Aleppo monument
Video posted by pro-opposition media in Syria shows militants in Aleppo’s western suburbs removing the Syrian national flag from a monument.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Displaced Syrians return to Idlib after insurgents shock offensive
Syrian residents returned to towns in the Idlib Governorate on Sunday after years of displacement. Saraqib resident Hossam al Hassan, choked on tears as he talked about leaving his town for five years.
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Syria's Assad says rebel advance a bid to 'redraw' regional map
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday branded an Islamist-led offensive that has captured swathes of territory a bid to ...
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Syria's embattled Assad seeks to shore up support after Aleppo loss
Russia's military confirmed it was helping Syrian government forces repel terrorist aggression in the provinces of Idlib, ...
Middle East conflict live updates: Syrian government counterattacks as rebels push forward
Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria and the wider ...
Kremlin says it still supports Syria's Assad and will see what help is needed
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was continuing to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after his forces lost ...
Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back ...
Aleppo Videos Show Syrian Celebrations as Assad's Forces Seem to Retreat
The British-based monitoring group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), said that more than 300 people had been ...
Syrian military seeks to reclaim city from rebels
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back ...
After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them
Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little ...