Syria's Rebels Are Targeting Putin
However, much has changed in the years since Putin's intervention in Syria's civil war. The Russian president's invasion of Ukraine is nearly three years old, and Israel's war against Hamas, as well as its targeting of Hezbollah and Assad's ally Iran, adds to the complications.
Who are Syria's resurgent rebels?
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said.The Britain-based Observatory, which has a network of sources in Syria, said Hama was witnessing "a large wave of displacement" due to fighting around the city.
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened and distracted by wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, making it an opportune moment for the Syrian rebels to attack.
Exclusive: Hezbollah Says Syria's Assad 'Does Not Need' Help Against Rebels
The Lebanese Hezbollah movement, which played a crucial role in defending the Syrian government throughout the neighboring country's civil war, has told Newsweek that the redeployment of its fighters would not be necessary in the face of a new large-scale rebel offensive.
Russia and Syria launch airstrikes in northern Syria as rebels advance
As Syrian and Russian jets continue pounding targets, two airstrikes hit a group of four hospitals and the health directorate building in Idlib city, according to the Syrian Civil Defense that operates in opposition-held areas,
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
Syria and Russia step up strikes on rebels in Aleppo
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