Washington: Over the past week, forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have nearly encircled the city of Aleppo, once the war-torn country's most populous urban centre. By doing so, they have effectively cut off all vital routes of supply from Turkey to the rebel-held areas of the city. On Monday, Syrian government forces seized the northern town of Kfeen, not far from the border with Turkey. The offensive prompted fears of a new refugee exodus, as well as the real risk that Aleppo, Syria's commercial capital during peacetime, will fall, marking the greatest victory for Mr Assad since the 2011 rebellion against his rule first began. The Assad advance was boosted by the support...
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