Islamist rebels recaptured the strategic village of Handarat in the northern front of Aleppo on Monday, as fierce fighting continues for control of a military base nearby, activists said.
Ahrar al-Sham movement and Al-Qaeda’s Syrian wing, the Nusra Front, backed by other rebel groups, took control of parts of Tal Handarat and al-Madhafa after clashes with Assad forces and Shiite militias three days ago.
Syrian rebels stressed the importance of the Handarat area as a main supply route for Assad forces.
