In three days of rapid advance, militants of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS, recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) group have established control over more than 50 settlements in northwestern Syria. Today it became known that the militants have reached the western outskirts of Aleppo, where active military actions have already begun. 

Footage filmed by locals and posted on social media confirms the presence of militants in the outskirts of Aleppo. According to eyewitnesses, the intensity of the fighting is increasing, causing concern among the local population. Many families have already begun evacuating, trying to avoid getting into the zone of active hostilities. 

The HTS offensive has become one of the largest since 2020. According to analysts, the militants' rapid advance is due to their coordinated tactics and active use of modern technologies, including reconnaissance drones. 

Aleppo is one of the key strategic sites in Syria. Its loss to government forces would be a serious blow and could change the balance of power in the region. In response to the offensive, the Syrian army is strengthening its defenses and preparing counterattacks, but the militants' rapid successes pose difficult tasks for the military command.