Rebels who broke siege of Aleppo come under air-attack
- 8 years ago
Rebel fighters in Aleppo in Syria have come under air-bombardment from pro-government forces.
On saturday, in a significant territorial gain, the rebels announced they had finally broken through the government siege to reconnect with insurgent areas in western Syria.
The pro-government siege began last month and rebels had been fighting to establish a road out of the city.
Videos appeared to show Syrians celebrating in the streets, although pro-government media outlets denied the siege had been broken.
Fierce fighting since has meant no safe passage has been established for residents, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
On saturday, in a significant territorial gain, the rebels announced they had finally broken through the government siege to reconnect with insurgent areas in western Syria.
The pro-government siege began last month and rebels had been fighting to establish a road out of the city.
Videos appeared to show Syrians celebrating in the streets, although pro-government media outlets denied the siege had been broken.
Fierce fighting since has meant no safe passage has been established for residents, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.