ALEPPO, Syria — Fighting fronts exploded in Aleppo following a relative calm that prevailed for almost a month. Planes kept roaming the skies over the city and its countryside despite the harsh weather conditions and the snow, while clashes were ongoing.
The regime forces, with Hezbollah and Iran’s unhidden support, wanted to resolve the battle in Aleppo, particularly in its northern countryside, which is the largest opposition stronghold. Despite the sudden progress that was made by the regime forces, it can be argued that the plan, in preparation for months, has failed to achieve the regime’s political and military goals. The regime and its allies have suffered heavy losses in the offensive.