Militants captured Syrian Army Brigadier General Malik Hassan Mukhaybar in the area of ​​the city of Safira, south of Aleppo. According to sources, this high-ranking military commander fell into the hands of jihadist groups during an active offensive by militants who today captured Safira, a strategically important city.

The capture of General Mukhaybar is a sign of the worsening operational situation for Syrian government forces, which experts say is undermining the army's morale while also boosting the morale of jihadists who use such captures to bolster their image and influence.

Safira, located south of Aleppo, is important for controlling the transport and military routes in the region. The loss of the city means that government forces have significantly weakened their positions in this direction. The capture of a high-ranking officer demonstrates the inability of the Syrian army to contain the onslaught of well-organized and armed militants.

The situation in Aleppo and its environs continues to deteriorate. Jihadists are maintaining the initiative, taking key sites and threatening further advances. Analysts estimate that if government forces fail to halt the offensive, neighboring areas will also be at risk.