Syrian military launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgents’ surprise advance – The Associated Press

  1. Syrian military launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgents’ surprise advance  The Associated Press
  2. The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down  CNN
  3. Rebels behind Aleppo’s surprise fall took advantage of Russian and Iranian distraction  The Guardian
  4. Syria Rebels Take Aleppo Airport and Attack Hama, Officials and a Monitor Say  The New York Times
  5. Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria’s Assad  The Wall Street Journal