The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Fierce clashes continue on Aleppo and Idlib frontlines amid cessation of aerial operations

Syrian Observatory sources have reported that clashes are still continuing in areas in the eastern countryside of Idlib and both western and south-western countryside of Aleppo, between opposition factions and jihadi groups on one hand, and regime soldiers and loyalists on the other.

In Aleppo, clashes are concentrated in the Family House area, the area of the scientific research center and Al-Rashideen 4th sector as regime forces are trying to impose their control over the area.

Meanwhile, clashes are underway in the countryside of Saraqeb and other areas in the city’s eastern part accompanied by intense rocket shelling.

On the other hand, regime and Russian aircraft has been suspending operations since yesterday evening.

Reliable sources informed SOHR that regime forces recaptured Tal Khatra, Abu Juraif and Tal Musaytif, east of Saraqeb.

Since Friday evening, January 24, the regime forces have imposed their control over 40 villages and towns: Telmans, Ma’ar Shmasha, Deir Sharqi, Deir Al-Gharbi, Ma’ar Shmarin, Ma’rata, Al-Ghadfa, Ma’ar Shourin Al-Za’alana, Al-Dana, Tal Sheikh, Sawami’e, Khirbet Mezyan, Masaran, Bsida, Taqana, Babolin, Kafr Bassin, Marhatat, Hamidia, Dar Al-Salaam, Salhia, Kafruma, Maarrat Al-Nu’man city, Wadi Al-Daif, Hantutin, Al-Jarrada, Al-Ruwayha and Al-Qahiryah, Khan al-Sobol town, Mardebseh, Al-Hartamiyah, Qamhana, Jubas, Tal Mardikh, Abu Juraif, Tal Khatrah and Musaytif).