Forces loyal to the Assad regime claimed the capture of eastern Aleppo’s Qadi Askar neighborhood while gaining ground in the al-Sha’ar area on December 6 amid the ongoing battle for the city, of which the regime claims to control 73 percent.
- Syrian military says troops regain 98% control of rebel-held eastern Aleppo
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- Rebels seek ceasefire with Syrian army as ‘humanitarian crisis’ evolves in Aleppo