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Syria regime takes two more rebel districts in Aleppo

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that nearly 1,700 civilians had fled to government-held parts of western Aleppo and another 2,500 to the Kurdish-controlled northern district of Sheikh Maksoud.

Nov 27, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Syrian troops capture east Aleppo neighbourhood from rebels

The army said troops "have seized full control" of the eastern district in Syria's largest city.

Nov 26, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Syria truce teeters on brink after US-led raid kills troops

The ceasefire's co-sponsors, Russia and the United States, have traded accusations over the fraying deal, with relations strained even further after the US-led raid killed scores of Syrian soldiers on Saturday. 

Sep 18, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Turkey sends more tanks into Syria after IS-held town capture

The Turkish military on Wednesday launched an operation codenamed "Euphrates Shield" inside Syria to oust IS from the border region.

Aug 27, 2016, 17:44 PM IST

IS captures several villages from Syrian troops in Aleppo

The Islamic State group has captured more than a dozen villages and hills during a fresh offensive in norther Syria, opposition activists said on Saturday.

Apr 16, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

Syrian troops kill 70 al Qaeda-linked militants

The militants, with armoured vehicles outfitted with machine guns, were attempting to infiltrate several towns in northeastern countryside of Hama.

Mar 10, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Tens of thousands flee as Syrian regime advances near Aleppo

Tens of thousands of Syrians were apparently streaming towards Turkey on Friday as regime troops pressed a major Russian-backed offensive around Aleppo, while Moscow and Ankara traded barbs over the escalating crisis.

Feb 05, 2016, 11:24 AM IST

Syria army begins offensive near Aleppo with Russian support

Syrian troops backed by Russian airpower and allied militias opened a new front today against rebels around second city Aleppo.

Oct 17, 2015, 03:38 AM IST