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- Syrian civil war
- Northwestern Syria offensive
- Battle of Aleppo
- Pro-government forces close Aleppo International Airport and roads in Aleppo, as rebels continue to advance into the city. The airport is later captured by the rebels. (The Telegraph) (Reuters)
- Rebels capture the Citadel of Aleppo and the University of Aleppo as they continue to advance throughout the city. (New Arab)
- Rebel tanks reach the main Saadallah al-Jabiri Square in the city centre with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reporting that a majority of the city is now under the control of rebel forces. (BBC News)
- The Syrian Army announces a total withdrawal from Aleppo, formally acknowledging the fall of the city to rebel forces, saying its troops will regroup and launch a counter-offensive to retake the city. (Reuters)
- A Russian airstrike hits a busy roundabout in the city, killing at least 16 people and wounding 20 others. It is the first time Russian warplanes have targeted the city since 2016. (SOHR)
- Operation Dawn of Freedom
- The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army launches an offensive called Operation Dawn of Freedom in northern Aleppo Governorate, capturing the town of Tadef. (Caliber.az)
- A Syrian rebel coalition declares full control of Idlib Governorate after capturing the towns of Maarat al-Numan and Khan Shaykhun. (Al Arabiya)
- Rebel forces led by Tahrir al-Sham capture the Abu al-Duhur Air Base in Idlib Governorate following the withdrawal of the Syrian Armed Forces. (Sky News Arabia) (Caliber.az)
- The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) take control of the Shiite-majority towns of Nubbul and Al-Zahraa after Syrian government forces withdraw from the towns. (Kurdistan 24)
- Rebels announce new offensive in Hama Governorate capturing Morek, Kafr Zita, Qalaat al-Madiq and Al-Lataminah. (Lbc)
- Rebel forces advance within 20 kilometers of the regional capital Hama with heavy clashes underway on the M5 Motorway. Pro-government forces reportedly retreat from the city and Hama Air Base towards Homs Governorate. (Anadolu Ajansi) (SOHR)
- SDF forces clash with the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army near Tell Abyad, Raqqa Governorate and in Manbij District, Aleppo Governorate, as pro-government forces withdraw from the region leaving a power vacuum. (SOHR)
- Battle of Aleppo
- Northwestern Syria offensive
- Israel–Hamas war
- An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip kills five people, including employees of World Central Kitchen. (AP)
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)
- Two people are killed and six more injured during three airstrikes by Israel in southern Lebanon, despite the agreed ceasefire with Hezbollah. (Al Jazeera)
Business and economics
- Vietnam approves a $67 billion high speed rail line from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, an updated version of the North–South express railway proposal. (Reuters) Disasters and accidents
- At least 27 people are killed and over 100 are missing after a boat en route from Kogi, Nigeria, to Niger capsizes in the Niger River. (Al Jazeera)
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