Opposition conquers Aleppo: Chance of Peace in the Syria conflict!

Opposition conquers Aleppo: Chance of Peace in the Syria conflict!

Aleppo, Syrien - A dramatic turning point in the Syrian civil war! On November 27, only hours after an armistice came into force between Israel and Lebanon, a coalition of Syrian opposition factions under the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) started their greatest military operation for years. With a lightning -fast attack on the positions of the Syrian regime in the province of Aleppo, they conquered the second largest city of Syria and the entire province of Idlib, while the opposing forces panicked.

This unexpected offensive re-lived up the conflict that has been considered “frozen” for years and shakes the illusions of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad about a win. The opposition now has control over the majority of Northern Syria, including Aleppo, which houses a fifth of the Syrian population. This could be a decisive advantage in future peace negotiations.

The decline of the regime

The military weakness of the Assad regime is the result of years of fighting and strategic setbacks. Russian, Lebanese and Iranian allies have significantly reduced their strength in recent years. In particular, the Wagner Group, once a crucial player, was deducted from Syria after the death of its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. In addition, the Russian Air Force, which offered air support for a long time, has greatly reduced its presence.

The morals of the Syrian armed forces are on the ground. After 14 years of war and a persistent financial crisis, the regime has not only lost combat power, but also from the ability to pay its soldiers. In contrast, the opposition, especially HTS, has improved its organization and discipline and is better equipped, which has contributed to its surprising success.

The geopolitical realities have also changed. While Iran and Russia are losing influence, the role of Türkiye, which is considered the main ally of the opposition. These developments create a unique opportunity to initiate a serious political process that could end the 14-year conflict, which cost hundreds of thousands of life and sold millions