Syria breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news updates from Syria:
Latest Developments:
- The Syrian government has announced that it has regained control of the strategic city of Khan Sheikhoun in the northwestern province of Idlib, after a series of intense battles with rebel forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on several senior Syrian officials, including the country's defense minister and the head of its military intelligence agency, in response to the government's alleged use of chemical weapons. (Source: Reuters)
- The Syrian army has launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, in an effort to capture key oil fields and infrastructure. (Source: BBC)
Recent Attacks:
- A suicide bombing in the city of Aleppo killed at least 10 people and wounded many more, in an attack that was claimed by the Islamic State group. (Source: AP)
- A rocket attack on the city of Homs killed at least 5 people and wounded dozens more, in an attack that was blamed on rebel forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- A car bomb exploded in the city of Damascus, killing at least 2 people and wounding many more, in an attack that was claimed by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. (Source: Reuters)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Syria is at a "crisis point", with millions of people in need of aid and protection. (Source: UN News)
- The Syrian government has blocked a convoy of aid trucks from entering the rebel-held city of Eastern Ghouta, in an effort to pressure the opposition to surrender. (Source: BBC)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for an immediate ceasefire in Syria, in order to allow aid to reach those in need. (Source: ICRC)
International Response:
- The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $250 million in aid to support the Syrian people, in response to the country's humanitarian crisis. (Source: State Department)
- The European Union has imposed new sanctions on several senior Syrian officials, in response to the government's alleged use of chemical weapons. (Source: EU News)
- The Russian government has announced that it will provide military aid to the Syrian government, in order to support its efforts against rebel forces. (Source: TASS)
Please note that the situation in Syria is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date.