Russian forces in Syria are under attack from rebel groups in the Syrian capital, Aleppo, in response to increased strikes.

In a significant escalation, Syrian opposition factions have launched their largest offensive in years against regime and Iranian forces in the Aleppo countryside, reports Rizik Alabi of The Media Line.

Syrian government and opposition factions say Syrian armed groups have launched a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces, setting off fierce clashes for the second day