Anti-government fighters brandish their guns as they ride a vehicle in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024.
Russia's Defence Ministry said its air force had carried out strikes on Syrian rebels in support of the country's army, Russian news agencies reported.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, once known as the Nusra Front, is designated a terrorist group by the U.S., Russia, Turkey and other states.
Acknowledging the rebel advance, the Syrian army command said insurgents had entered much of Aleppo.
The rebels also took control of Aleppo airport, according to a statement by their operations room and a security source.
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