Aleppo is the economic area of Syria. The fall of Aleppo, the second most important city in Syria and its economic capital, is a devastating blow to the regime.
1. Aleppo is Syria's economic hub. The fall of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city and its economic capital, is a devastating blow to the regime.
2. The rebels launched a surprise attack on several fronts, including the heavily fortified and heavily armed city of Hala.
3. The rebels made unprecedented rapid progress, crushing all of the Syrian army's defense lines.
4. A resounding collapse of the Syrian army. The Syrian regime lost a huge number of soldiers and equipment, with its soldiers fleeing in panic. Never in the entire civil war have so many cities and towns fallen in Syria without a fight. The regime's retreat is unprecedented.
5. There are no other fronts that the Syrian regime is fighting on: The Syrian army has concentrated on the Aleppo front, believing that it will not fall.
6. Early statements by the rebels: The rebels have announced their intention to attack Aleppo on many occasions. The Syrian regime has sent in additional reinforcements due to threats, but this has not helped the Syrian army.
7. The best of the Syrian army has withdrawn into the rebels' face: The Syrian army has brought in reinforcements from its best units to try to stop the rebel advance, but they have not stood up to the rebels, despite the time they have had to prepare in Aleppo.
8. The rebels are besieging the city from several directions and cutting off all supply lines after taking control of the main roads.
9. Heavy losses for the regime: The regime lost hundreds of soldiers, killed, wounded and captured, in addition to many military vehicles that fell into the hands of the rebels.
10. Huge booty for the rebels: The rebels captured dozens of heavy vehicles and tons of ammunition, which will help them later.
11. The Syrian army lost its defensive advantage: The Syrian army lost its fortifications on the Aleppo front and is now forced to attack the rebels directly, which causes it many casualties.
12. There is no time to rest for the Syrian army to rest: the rebels will continue to advance and will not allow the army to regroup.
The victories in the battle for Aleppo could be a turning point in the Syrian civil war. The Syrian regime suffers from complete confusion and collapse, while the rebels continue their relentless advance, and it does not seem to have the forces to stop them.
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On the map: You can see the rebel advance throughout the western Aleppo region, this map is also not updated with developments in recent hours.
Source - Or Failkov/X - Cover image - Reuters