Syria: Govt. forces end 3-year siege of 2 towns in Aleppo province

The Syrian military reportedly managed to break down a 3-year-long siege of the towns of Nubbul and al-Zahraa in Aleppo province on Wednesday. These two predominately Shia towns are said to have been besieged by opposition militias including and reportedly have been at the forefront of intense combat for roughly 40 months. The Syrian Army reportedly had assistance from local affiliated militias in completing the offensive, while some officials stating that the air-support provided by the Russian Air Force