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Syrian rebels capture majority of Aleppo as Russia’s forces abandon bases

Lightning advance in nation’s second largest city stuns Bashir al-Assad’s regime

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Syrian rebels celebrate in front of the Ancient Castle of Aleppo Credit: ANAS ALKHARBOUTLI/AVALON
in Idlib

Syria’s rebels seized most of Aleppo on Saturday as their sweeping advance ousted Russian forces from at least three military bases around the city...

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