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Syrian state TV: Regime forces advance in Aleppo

27 September 2016, 2:11 pm Edit

BEIRUT — Syrian state TV is reporting that government forces are advancing in the old quarter of the northern city of Aleppo and have captured several buildings.

The station says troops are now advancing toward the central rebel-held neighborhood of Farafra.

In this photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense group known as the White Helmets, shows heavily damaged buildings after airstrikes hit in Aleppo, Syria, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP)
In this photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense group known as the White Helmets, shows heavily damaged buildings after airstrikes hit in Aleppo, Syria, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP)

The offensive comes after days of intense airstrikes on rebel-held eastern parts of the city, during which scores of people were killed and a number of buildings demolished.

— AP

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