Aleppo, Syria (4:54 A.M.) - On the evening of the 3rd of October, the Syrian Arab Army supported by allied militias launched a massive offensive in southern Aleppo.
The large-scale assault primarily targeted the district of Sheikh Sa'eed and the missile base of Khan Touman. Heavy clashes are reportedly ongoing as the Syrian Army attempts to gain a foothold in both regions.
Securing a presence in Sheikh Sa'eed will be especially hard for the government forces as there's a vast exposed space around the embattled neighborhood. Such a feat would place rebel positions in Al-Sukkari at grave danger while enabling Syrian troops to access several other east Aleppo districts previously inaccessible to them.