Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have seized control of Aleppo, marking a significant turn in Syria’s ongoing civil war. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are engaged in intense battles to reclaim the city, resulting in over 600 deaths and displacing more than 70,000 people. The scene has drawn attention from various global powers, with Russia and Iran supporting Assad’s regime, while Turkey appears to be backing the rebels. A humanitarian crisis is deepening, as access to aid is severely compromised.