Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city
By Eyad Kourdi, Gul Tuysuz and Sophie Tanno, CNN
Rebels brandish their guns as they ride through Aleppo.
Photo: AFP / Omar Haj Kadour
Syrian opposition forces have taken control of much of the country's second largest city Aleppo, according to video verified by CNN and residents in the city.
A rebel alliance launched a surprise attack this week, sweeping eastward through villages outside the city and reigniting a conflict that had been largely static for years. It is the first time Syrian rebels have set foot in Aleppo since government forces regained control during the Civil War in 2016.
By Saturday morning local time (Saturday night NZ time), rebel fighters had taken control of large swathes of the city, according to footage geolocated by CNN.
Rebel fighters have been seen at key l...
