In the largest city of Syria Aleppo, fierce battles continue

In the largest city of Syria, Aleppo continues fierce battles. According to activists, the troops faithful to President Bashar Assada use artillery and military aircraft.

At the same time, the government representative warned that the onslaught on the rebels would be strengthened. And the representative of the Command of the Correquatic “Free Syrian Army” said that supporters of the opposition were preparing to reflect a large -scale offensive in Aleppo.

The Syrian authorities claim that they replaced the rebels from all areas of Damascus. The opposition said that they simply dispersed the forces and conduct partisan actions.

On Saturday, the Syrian authorities and Iranian diplomats announced the abduction of 48 Iranian pilgrims in the vicinity of Damascus with an armed group. Their fate remains unknown.

According to the UN, for 17 months of conflict in Syria, 19 thousand people were killed.