Syrian Regime Loses Grip on Aleppo and Edges Closer to Losing Control of Hama
In a major shift in the Syrian conflict, armed Syrian factions have made significant gains in northern Syria, seizing control of the strategic city of Aleppo, a stronghold of the Syrian regime. This push comes as a mounted series of attacks launched under the banners ”Deterring Aggression” and “Dawn of Freedom.”
The factions responsible for the ongoing attacks are loosely aligned with the Syrian “National Army,” which is backed by Turkey.
Controlling key infrastructure in the Aleppo and its surrounding countryside, including airports, military forward bases, and pivotal lines of communication.
The coordinated attacks targeting the heavily contested region began last Wednesday.
“Deterring Aggression” forces, spearheaded by the Hengettat Hai-Qaeda Seed
Initially, “Deterrence Aggression” focused on entering Aleppo and securing its neighborhoods.
Shortly after, “Dawn of Freedom,” a separate faction allied with the Syrian National Army, joined the offensive from the east, targeting strategic locations previously held jointly by the Syrian regime and Kurdish militia, effectively expanding the controlled area.
According to updates from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the city of
The victory over Aleppo represents a significant blow to the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad
Beyond Aleppo, the fighting has also extended to nearby Idlib, which has been fully Tuli臘
Furthermore, the factions are currently engaged in fierce fighting in the strategic city of Hama, seeking to penetrate the city’s defences and expand their territorial control deeper into the Syrian heartland.
The recent success comes as a resurgence of the Syrian civil war and a significant loss for the Syrian regime,
While the exact composition of these pro-Turkish
Current reports suggest the factions leading the
Preparations for the major offensive, “Deterring Aggression” consists of various groups
A prominent player is “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
Other groups deeming the “National Army” are
Also participating are the al-Safwa al-
The campaign “Dawn of Freedom,”
These forces figured prominently in several
Warplanes provided Turkish air support during the early days of the offensive, hampering efforts by the regime and its allies to reinforce positions, sources say the arrival
Little headway has been reported concerning the direction of any peace talks while
The recent success of the anti-government forces underlines their evolving strategies and capabilities, potentially leading to a substantial shift in the balance of power within Syria.
What other cities besides Aleppo are mentioned in the interview as being potentially vulnerable to factions challenging the Syrian regime?
## Interview: Syrian Regime Reels as Aleppo Falls
**Host:** We are joined today by Dr. Layla Ahmed, a Syrian historian and expert on the ongoing conflict. Dr. Ahmed, welcome to the program.
**Dr. Ahmed:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** The news coming out of Syria today is shocking. Armed factions have seized control of Aleppo, a city long considered a stronghold of the Syrian regime. Can you help us understand what this means for the conflict?
**Dr. Ahmed:** This is indeed a major turning point. Aleppo, as you mentioned, has been a crucial symbol of regime power for years. Its fall signifies a significant weakening of the regime’s grip on northern Syria. It seems these factions, operating under the banners “Deterrence Aggression” and “Dawn of Freedom,” and with clear ties to the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, have been able to leverage military strength and strategic planning to achieve this victory. [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo)]
**Host:** You mentioned Turkey’s involvement. How significant is their role in these latest developments?
**Dr. Ahmed:** Turkey’s support for the Syrian “National Army” is undeniable, both militarily and politically. This support has undoubtedly played a key role in empowering these factions and enabling them to launch and sustain these latest offensives.
**Host:** What can we expect next? Will this embolden other factions to challenge the Syrian regime elsewhere, particularly in provinces like Hama, which you mentioned in the introduction?
**Dr. Ahmed:** It’s certainly possible. This victory could serve as a powerful impetus for other groups disillusioned with the regime. The regime’s control over Hama is already precarious, and this development could very well embolden opposition forces there. We are likely entering a period of increased instability and potential further territorial shifts.
**Host:**
Dr. Ahmed, thank you for sharing your insights on this rapidly unfolding situation.
**Dr. Ahmed:** Thank you for having me.