Syrian rebels move closer to Aleppo as city changes transport routes
Major push by Syrian opposition forces reaches outskirts of Aleppo‚ taking over key positions near the city. Attack hits university housing while public transport switches to alternate routes
Syrian rebel-groups made significant ground in north-western parts of the country today‚ with thousands of armed-fighters moving towards the nations second-biggest city. The fast-paced advance brought opposition forces to Aleppoʼs doorstep while they gained power over multiple key-points in surrounding areas
A tragic incident unfolded at the local university when projectiles hit student housing areas — four people lost their lives (including two students) The citys public-transport system had to re-route its main operations; avoiding the Damascus-Aleppo highway due to nearby combat activities
The situation prompted quick changes in day-to-day city operations: buses and other vehicles now take alternative paths to reach their destinations. The Damascus-bound traffic shifted to secondary roads which created new challenges for locals who rely on public transport
