The freeway that connects Aleppo to Damascus is within the grasp of Bashar Al Assad forces.  The Syrian Army is within 4 KM’s of the road.  Currently their is heavy fighting in the areas surrounding Aleppo.  The city has been completely surrounding by the Syrian Army since 12 NOV 15.

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