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The Battlefield: A Changing Landscape

The current military landscape within Syria paints a dire picture for the Assad regime. Jihadist rebels, particularly from the extremist group HTS, continue to push through key urban centers like Aleppo, displacing thousands and inciting fears of internal revolts against the Assad regime. Alarmingly, residents in some areas have started revolting against government forces, expelling them from police stations and seizing weapons with the aim of reclaiming power.