The Syrian Defense Ministry has announced wide-scale operations in order to liberate the militant-controlled neighborhoods of Aleppo city. According to pro-government sources the Syrian army coordinated the operations in eastern Aleppo with the Russian military, including adisors deployed in the area.
The announcement took place while the Syrian Air Force was massively targetng militant targets in the eastern Aleppo neighobrhoods of Sakhour, Hanano, Al-Sukkari, Bab Al-Maqam, and Bustan Al-Qasr. From 35 to 45 air strikes were made by Syrian warplanes in the city last night.