**Syria Conflict Escalates as Russian Jets Strike Rebel-Held City**
Russian and Syrian fighter jets have launched a series of attacks on the rebel-held city of Idlib. The bombings, which took place on December 1, targeted crowded areas in the center of the city. According to Reuters, four people were killed and dozens more injured in the attack.
**Rebels Take Control of Aleppo**
The renewed bombings come as Syrian rebels launched a major attack on the northwestern city of Aleppo on November 30. The rebels forced the army to redeploy, marking a significant shift in the conflict. This is a new stage in a largely frozen conflict that has been ongoing since government forces backed by Russia and Iran pushed rebels out of Aleppo eight years ago.
**Russia’s Role in Syria**
Russian forces operating in Syria have been accused of committing war crimes, including the intentional bombing of hospitals and “double-tap” attacks. These tactics have also been used by Russian forces in Ukraine. Damascus has been supportive of the Kremlin during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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