Syrian army, insurgents in fierce clashes in southwest Aleppo

The Syrian army and its allies fought intense clashes with insurgents in the opposition-held 1070 Apartments district of southwestern Aleppo on Tuesday, senior combatant sources on both sides said.

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Published : 27 Sept 2016, 11:02 AM
Updated : 27 Sept 2016, 11:02 AM

The 1070 Apartments are located next to Ramousah, the southern gateway into Aleppo. The area's capture would allow the government to ease its own access into the city while consolidating a siege on rebel-held districts.