The regime succeeded last month in encircling and cutting off the rebel-held eastern side of Aleppo after more than two years of... The Syrian regime and its Russian allies are heavily bombarding hospitals, markets, utilities and aid warehouses in the besieged, rebel-controlled half of Aleppo, according to opposition officials and aid workers who said it was a concerted effort to force rebels and residents to surrender quickly.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 01, 2016 21:45 UTC