Syria's Second Largest City Aleppo slips from Government Control

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About Aleppo and Syria

It is Syria’s 2nd largest city located in Northern Syria.
The UNESCO World Heritage site Old City of Aleppo, is located here.
Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Qweik River flows through Aleppo.
Syria Bordering Countries: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel.
Important rivers flowing through Syria: Euphrates,Tigris, Orontes, Yarmouk, and El-Kebir.

The conflict began in 2011 during the Arab Spring, with protests against President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Over time, the war evolved into a multi-faceted conflict involving domestic opposition groups, foreign powers and extremist organizations.
Major players:
- Assad’s regime: Controls most of Syria, with support from Russia, Iran and Hezbollah.
- Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS): Controls Idlib province and is designated a terrorist group by the US, Russia, and Turkey.
- Turkey: Historically backs Syrian rebels and controls trade and access in Idlib.