Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Launches Major Assault Near Aleppo

Designed as a terrorist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) attacked Syrian army locations west of Aleppo on a broad scale. Targeting military bases and important towns in an area under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's control, the offensive aimed for

Supported by allies, government troops answered with airstrikes, therefore stopping the progress of HTS combatants. Reports, however, show the militants closing close on strategically important city Anadan. By capturing Anadan, HTS could be able to reach the towns of Hraytan and Kafr Hamakh, therefore providing a path into the northwest margins of Aleppo.

The growing violence draws attention to Syria's continuous unpredictability, especially around Aleppo, a city long a focus of the civil war. The circumstances emphasizes the ongoing threat extremist organizations provide even with years of military operations by Assad's government and supporters.

In a similar incident, several media sources claim that President Assad visited Moscow for consultations, maybe in search of more help from Russia. His visit falls during the return of Russian President Vladimir Putin from Kazakhstan, implying possible high-level talks on Syria's security and the circumstances close to Aleppo.

As Syria stays entrenched in protracted conflict, the fresh conflicts in Aleppo indicate a potential escalation in the area, raising questions over additional humanitarian and geopolitical ramifications.