Moscow says bombers destroyed a command and control post and a large field camp near Al-Sukhne, also killing a “large number” of militants
Source says militants have failed at breaking the Syrian army’s blockade of rebel-held areas of Aleppo despite the media’s attempt to mislead the public about events in the northern city
Rumors circulate on social media around the proposal to scrap religious studies for “ethics” after some MPs accuse the curriculum of fueling sectarianism
Russian deputy FM tells press that there are no plans for a major offensive in Aleppo city after US warns of escalation
Local sources confirm six deaths and dozens injured in continued regime-Russian strikes on the western city
Top opposition figure criticizes international community’s failure to stop Russian and regime aggression against civilians in rebel-held districts of Aleppo
Kremlin spokesman says media “fabricated” claims Russia dropped chlorine gas on Saraqeb city in response to the shooting down of a helicopter by rebel forces
Rights group says 1,557 civilians killed by warring parties during the month of July
Moscow confirms five dead in downing of Russian helicopter on its way back to Hmeimim airbase in Lattakia
Correspondent and activists say civilians still in danger from government and Russian forces as regime falsifying facts as part of media campaign
Member of the opposition’s political committee says regime and Russian operations are clearly aimed at encircling Aleppo and forcing the evacuation of its residents
Army of Islam spokesman says situation in the city “extremely bad” but stresses the city will not fall to government and Russian forces
Russian monitor says opposition fighters violated UN-supported truce a total of 894 times since its implementation in February
What Kerry says and what the Europeans think is not important
Three events passed with unusually little interest from Syrians, which suggests that it is up to Syrians, who are the true stakeholders in preserving the unity of their country and the dignity of their people, to think of other ways to end their tragedy
Sources claim Syrian president traveled to Russian capital last month to discuss terms of a settlement between regional and international powers
New report by UK-based human rights monitor documents civilian toll of last five months in Syria
Some observers view the new rebel offensive as paving the way for the fourth phase of the Battle of Yarmouk in Syria’s coastal region
Home for the elderly and office for documenting violations among Russian warplanes’ targets in the western province
Most hospitals have been forced to suspend work while they avoid being targeted by Russian and regime bombardment
