These were the key developments on the 1,015th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Julani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria.
Fierce battles continue in the outskirts of Hama as Syrian opposition fighters advance after capturing much of Aleppo.
Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi on what led to the Syrian government being caught off-guard by opposition forces taking Aleppo.
Ranj Alaaldin on what the Syrian opposition forces must now prepare for, now that they’ve captured the city of Aleppo.
Sultan Barakat on what lengths Turkiye went, to protect its regional interests, in response to opposition taking Aleppo.
Robert Geist Pinfold on what, how new elements of the Syrian conflict are emerging, after opposition forces took Aleppo.
Andreas Krieg on why Syrian opposition forces were met with little resistance by country’s military, when taking Aleppo.
The attack comes as violence in Syria intensifies, with opposition fighters advancing against government positions.
Opposition forces stormed into regime-held areas, shaking the status quo and bringing the war back into the spotlight.
Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.
Syrian opposition fighters have pushed government forces out of Aleppo and taken control of the city.
Omer Ozkizilcik on why one of the Syrian regime’s biggest allies may not provide assistance following recent offensive.
Here’s what the situation on the ground looks like as of December 5, 2024.
