Civilnet
By Siranush Adamyan
Intense clashes erupted in Aleppo on the evening of November 29, according to Zarmik Boghikian, editor of the Armenian weekly newspaper "Gandzasar" in Aleppo.
Opposition groups in Syria launched an attack on Aleppo on November 29. According to Boghikian, fighting broke out overnight between the Syrian army and opposition forces, with armed groups attempting to enter Aleppo city from its suburbs.
"The clashes were intense until midnight, after which silence fell and the fighting stopped. We learned that opposition forces had entered and taken control of certain areas," Boghikian reported. "There was a tense wait until morning. By dawn, armed groups were inside Aleppo, controlling 60-70% of the city. While clashes have temporarily ceased, they have seized control of government centers."
Boghikian noted that while the situation remains uncertain, there have been no orders for mass evacuation. Some residents, including Armenians, have voluntarily relocated to other provinces.
"There was considerable fear and panic among the population since people didn't know the reality of the situation. Once things became clearer during the day, some began leaving via the Khanaser road, as the main Aleppo-Damascus highway remains closed. I'm also aware that the Armenian consul and humanitarian group have left the city," she added.
No casualties or injuries have been reported among the Armenian community. Almost all shops in Aleppo are closed, including bakeries, with only a handful remaining open. "We don't know what will happen in the coming days. The situation remains uncertain," the Gandzasar editor stated.
On November 27, Turkey-backed terrorist groups attacked positions held by the Syrian army in the Aleppo region, capturing several villages and approaching the administrative center. On the night of November 29, the Syrian army launched a counteroffensive against positions held by the Jabhat al-Nusra group in Aleppo. According to AFP, citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) monitoring group, Islamist groups now control most of Aleppo city area. The total death toll from the clashes has reached 311, including 183 from Islamist groups, 100 government forces, and 28 civilians.
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