UK, US, France, Germany stress need to reduce tensions in Syria
According to the joint statement of the countries, the current escalation further highlights the need and urgency for a Syrian-led political solution to the conflict.
On December 2, TASS reported that according to a joint statement by the UK, Germany, the US and France published by the US State Department on December 1, Berlin, Washington, London and Paris believe that all parties in the Syrian conflict need to make efforts to reduce tensions and ensure the safety of civilians.
"The current escalation only highlights the urgent need for a Syrian-led political solution to the conflict, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254," the statement said, referring to a 2015 UN resolution supporting the peace process in Syria.
The Syrian army command announced on November 28 that units of the Jabhat al-Nusra extremist group had launched a large-scale attack on northern Syrian provinces the day before.
According to sources, terrorists attempted to seize several residential areas and military facilities, and attacked government forces' positions.
The Syrian army launched an operation to repel the attack.
On November 30, the Syrian army command said that their government forces were conducting attacks on terrorist positions in Aleppo and were waiting for reinforcements.
According to the Syrian Defense Ministry, the army had to regroup after repelling the terrorist attack on Aleppo to protect the lives of civilians and soldiers, and prepare for a counterattack.
