Rebels Retake Aleppo: Assad Vows Forceful Response
Rebels Retake Aleppo: Assad Vows Forceful Response
After a swift offensive, rebel forces led by Islamists have taken control of most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, marking their return to the area since 2016.
In response, President Bashar al-Assad announced that he would use force to eradicate "terrorism," promising a counteroffensive to regain control of the strategic region.