The insurgents' advance on Aleppo marks a significant shift as it is the first offensive by opposition forces in the city since 2016, indicating renewed aggression in the long-standing conflict.
Reports indicate that there is little resistance from government forces, with many soldiers apparently retreating, which raises questions about the stability of the regime’s hold over the city.
This eruption of violence in Aleppo occurs against the backdrop of broader regional tensions, particularly with Israel's escalating military actions against groups in Syria, complicating the already fragile situation.
Hezbollah and Iranian-linked groups, traditionally pivotal in supporting the Assad regime, seem engaged in their own conflicts and unable to assist effectively, leaving a vacuum in defensive capabilities.
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