The Gaston Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina

Rebels breach siege in Aleppo opens southern corridor

Rebels broke the government siege in Aleppo, opening a corridor in the south amid a major offensive. The attack drew intensive airstrikes as fighters expanded control of parts of Ramouseh including military colleges, a bakery and a post office while warning of likely counterattacks. The battle, involving Army of Conquest and allied groups with ties to Jaysh al Islam, Uqba al-Islam and others, aims to secure a lifeline for insurgent-held areas as U.N. and SANA reported ongoing operations and civilian risks rise.