Following the attack by Western-backed Syrian opposition forces on Aleppo, southeast of Idlib, and north of Hama, here are the latest developments from today:

Syrian Army units are engaged in fierce clashes north of Hama on several axes, coinciding with Syrian-Russian airstrikes. Syrian and Russian air forces have conducted several airstrikes, killing over 100 opposition fighters. The General Army Command stated that, in the last 24 hours, 400 terrorists were eliminated and 12 sites and ammo depots were destroyed in precise strikes in Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib outskirts. In recent hours, dozens of terrorists have been killed by Syrian-Russian airstrikes in Hama and Idlib outskirts. A number of prominent HTS leaders have been killed.

The Syrian Army has regained control of several towns that were taken temporarily. All towns and villages on the Mahardeh-Suqaylabiyah highway have been liberated – including Karnaz, Tal Malah, Al-Jalamah, Jabbin, Hayalin, and Sheikh Hadid. In Hama, Syrian air defenses shot down an opposition drone, nullifying the threat that the opposition thought would be more successful.

Local sources added that 15,000 volunteers joined the Syrian Army in Hama in recent hours. Clashes are also continuing east of Hama, and fighters have arrive in the northern and northeastern axes of the city. At this time, Syrian Army forces are advancing towards Al-Safira, supported by their allies.

Iraqi fighters have arrived on several axes to support the efforts of the Syrian Army, as well as fighters from other aspects of the Axis of Resistance, reaching north and east of Hama and south of Aleppo. Reinforcements will continue to arrive, along with IRGC military advisors to ensure the stability of the country.

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have mobilized against the Syrian Army on the Deir Ezzor front in the east, and thus, the Army has raised its readiness accordingly.

Russian sources also reported that HTS is preparing to release toxic substances in Aleppo and Idlib, and these materials were transported to the Turkestan Islamic Party base to Aleppo and Idlib using ambulances operated by the “White Helmets.”

Sources added that the opposition fighters are receiving intelligence information from Turkish and Ukrainian officers. Their drones use advanced technology provided by the US, in addition to communications jammers; they were trained on these by Ukrainian advisors and the Turkestan Islamic Party. 

While the Syrian counterattack has not yet begun, the Syrian Army and its allies have made significant gains to subdue to advance of the Western- and zionist-backed opposition forces following their strategic retreat.

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