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.
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.
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.
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 and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seize much of Aleppo
The Syrian government has been fighting back against opposition forces with airstrikes after they took over large swathes of land in a lighting advance which has caused embarrassment to President Bashar Al-Assad.
Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebels
NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports on the intensifying violence in the Syrian rebel offensive after Russian and Syrian jets struck a rebel held city in the northern part of the country. Syrian President Bashar Assad is vowed to crush insurgents waging a shock offensive against his regime.
More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance after taking Aleppo
At least 372 people have been killed since rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, according to observers.
Syria’s Assad trapped by rebel advance and refusal to compromise
With a long civil war still simmering in Syria, the state broken and bankrupt, and the backers that propped up his regime — Russia, Iran, and Hizbollah — all distracted and weakened by their own conflicts,
Exclusive: US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say
A U.S. source familiar with the matter said White House officials discussed an overture with Emirati officials, citing the ...
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 ...
Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad
They intervened on his side against rebel groups that ranged from the jihadist extremists of Islamic State to militias ...
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 ...
The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down
Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But ...
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 insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup
A war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of ...
Iran-backed militias enter Syria to boost Assad forces as president warns offensive bid to 'redraw' regional map
Iranian-backed militias crossed into Syria from Iraq overnight and were heading towards northern Syria to reinforce Syrian ...
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 ...