Syrian rebel fighters cut the Damascus to Aleppo highway on Thursday during an offensive that a monitor says killed around 200, including civilians hit by Russian air force strikes. #syria #idlib #assad #aleppo | The New Arab

Rebels stormed Syrian President Assad’s Aleppo palace, sharing videos of lavish interiors, including bathtubs and perfumes. The takeover, coinciding with Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, marks Assad's first complete loss of #Aleppo since 2011. #Russia responded with airstrikes and reportedly dismissed the general overseeing Syrian operations. Assad vowed to retake Aleppo as his forces prepare a counterattack amid escalating violence. | The Times of India