Syria: Rebels use poison gas in Aleppo.

(Baonghean.vn) - Syrian local television reported that rebel forces used poison gas in an attack on the Assad Military Academy in the Assad district, located in the western suburbs of Aleppo, on October 30, affecting 15 people.

Syrian opposition fighters surrender to the Syrian army in Aleppo on August 2, 2016. Photo: BBC

This was part of a broader offensive launched by rebels on October 28 against Syrian government positions in Aleppo. However, the source did not provide details about the type of toxic gas used in the attack.

Rebel forces, including extremist groups, successfully infiltrated the area on October 28, engaging in fierce fighting with Syrian forces. This appears to be the most intense military confrontation in Aleppo since the start of the conflict in the city.

The rebels' offensive aimed to break the siege imposed by government forces on rebel-controlled areas in eastern Aleppo.

The Syrian army urged rebels to surrender or leave eastern Aleppo for other rebel-controlled areas in Idlib province, northwestern Syria. However, the rebel forces did not accept this offer.

Meanwhile, the Damascus government accused rebel forces of preventing 250,000 civilians from leaving Aleppo.

Lan Ha

(According to Xinhua)