In a surprise offensive by Syrian rebel forces, the city of Aleppo has been seized. This is the first major challenge to Al-Assad’s regime in years, says the Economist’s Shashank Joshi.
THE TELEGRAPH:
Syrian rebels capture majority of Aleppo as Russia’s forces abandon bases: Lightning advance in nation’s second largest city stuns Bashir al-Assad’s regime »
THE NEW YORK TIMES:
Rebels Control Most of Syria’s Largest City, War Monitor Says: The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise rebel offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in a civil war that was mostly dormant. »
