Syrian opposition fighters have launched a lightning offensive, capturing most of Aleppo and arriving as far south as Hama in a matter of days as government forces retreated. The rebels’ rapid gains – the most significant since 2016 – have thrust Syria’s various opposition factions back into the spotlight.

Recently, Syrian rebels launched a major offensive in Aleppo, seizing parts of the city and pushing south towards Hama. This prompted the first Russian airstrikes on Aleppo since 2016. The operation was led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),

Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?

Rebel fighters have launched a new counteroffensive in Syria, resulting in the death of over 400 people. Insurgents have taken control of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city. Behind this is the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),

They intervened on his side against rebel groups that ranged from the jihadist extremists of Islamic State to militias supported by the US and the rich Gulf monarchies. Now Iran is reeling from severe blows inflicted by Israel,

Since the rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, at least 412 people, including 20 civilians, have been killed, according to the monitor. The monitor noted that Sunday’s Russian airstrikes in Idlib,

Syrian insurgents led by the Hayat Tahrir al Sham, formerly affiliated with al Qaeda, seized control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city on Friday. This has triggered a fresh wave of conflict amidst a 13-year-long civil war.

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces advanced rapidly from their base in Idlib Syrian Islamist rebels, spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a massive offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's regime this past week.

Sham, known by its initials HTS. The United States (US) and the United Nations (UN) have designated the HTS as a terrorist organisation.