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Syrian government strikes back after rebels break siege of Aleppo

Alliance defies government air strikes, says it intends to double number of fighters, capture all of Aleppo
Rebel fighters fire on government-held positions in southwestern Aleppo on Sunday morning (AFP)
By MEE and agencies
Published date: 8 August 2016 09:47 BST | Last update: 8 years 8 months ago
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