Syrian government forces recaptured territory previously lost during therebel offensive in Aleppo that opened a new unsecured corridor via the Ramouseh district[3]
Multiple airstrikes after the US and Russia announced their plans for a nationwide ceasefire resulted in the deaths of more than 100 civilians and the injury of over 100 more.[4]
The previously agreed ceasefire is extended, and appears to largely hold, despite violations on both sides. Delivery of aid convoys continues to be hampered.[5]
Russian Aerospace Forces and Syrian Government military stopped airstrikes on rebels targets in Aleppo, Damascus, Hama and Latakia regions in accordance to an 8-hour cease fire.[10][11]
Belgian airstrikes in Syria kills 6 civilians by error.[12]
After failed negotiations in Eastern Ghouta betweenJaysh al-Islam rebels and Government officials, the SAA renewed their offensive at Al-Reyhan Western Farms.[14]
The Syrian Air Force killed a Free Syrian Army Chief of Staff in the Homs region, Colonel Shouki Ayyoub was killed alongside 5 rebels in the town ofAl-Rastan.[16]
A Russian helicopter is destroyed by an ISIS missile on land, after it was downed by technical reasons. Both Russian crew members escaped the attack.[17][18]
According to a retired Brigadier General of the Lebanese Army, the Syrian Army with Russian support could capture Rebel held Eastern Aleppo in less than 3 months.[19]
During a summit of Pacific leaders in Peru, U.S President Barack Obama expressed his belief that Syrian Army would take the Eastern side of Aleppo from Rebel and Jihadist Forces. He also expressed doubts in short term prospects in Syria.[22]
A Syrian air strike in Homs region targeted a high-rankingAhrar Al-Sham meeting, killing 5 insurgents,[28] meanwhile Israeli aircraft raided ISIS positions killing 4 militants in response of an ISIS affiliate ("Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade") attack on an Israeli checkpoint in theGolan Heights.[29]
The Russian Federation and China vetoed aUN Security Council resolution seeking a humanitarian pause in Aleppo city.[30]Two Russian medics were killed in Eastern Aleppo by jihadist shelling on a Russian field military hospital, the attack was condemned with harsh remarks by Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Igor who blamed the US, UK and France as "sponsors of terrorism".[31]
The Syrian army captures two-thirds of the rebel-held part of Aleppo, during its offensive to seize all the Eastern Suburbs.[32] meanwhile the Russian Foreign Minister expressed that Syrian rebels who refuse to accept the US-Russia deal would be considered "terrorists" and would be eliminated.[33]
Palmyra (Tadmur) was captured by ISIS from the Syrian Arab Army control. The SAA withdrew south of the city leaving the airport still under their control but surrounded by ISIS troops.[34]
Over 50 buses carrying militants and civilians leave the besieged Eastern Aleppo and arrives to Rashideen in Western Aleppo countryside. Among those evacuated was Bana a Syrian seven year old famous twitter which became famous for their updates regarding the live in Eastern Aleppo.[36]
Syrian Army announces the capture of Eastern Aleppo and the complete withdrawal of rebels and civilians.[38] The Red Cross later confirmed that the evacuation of all civilians and rebels was complete.[39]
Syrian opposition and Government delegations agree on talks to achieve a cease fire at Wadi Barada, Jabhat Fateh Al-Sham rebels andFree Syrian Army would be given free passage to Idlib Governorate in exchange of the rebel surrender of Wadi Barada in West Damascus. If soAl-Zabadani andMadaya would be isolated and could be used by the Syrian Government to press for another ceasefire and evacuation.[41]
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