ROME (ITALPRESS) – Syrian insurgents announced that they were now in control of Aleppo, including the airport, and would extend their offensive into Hama province. The Syrian army, on the other hand, speaks of a “temporary withdrawal of troops” from Aleppo in the northwest, where rebel groups have launched a surprise offensive against government positions, saying dozens of its soldiers have been killed or wounded.In light of the situation, tens of thousands of civilians are fleeing Aleppo. Syria is in chaos with rumors of an imminent coup in Damascus. And meanwhile, the UN and the Farnesina are evacuating foreigners present. – Ipa photo -(ITALPRESS).
