STORY: :: Footage shows armed men at Aleppo's airport after rebels sweep into the city
:: Released November 30, 2024
Reuters was able to confirm the location as Aleppo airport from the buildings, jet bridges and tarmac layout seen in the video which matched file and satellite imagery of the area.
The date when the video was filmed could not be independently verified, however Syrian army confirmed rebels have entered Aleppo and the authorities closed the airport.
Reuters was not able to independently verify the affiliation of people seen in the video.
Acknowledging the rebel advance, the Syrian army command said insurgents had entered large parts of Aleppo, which had been under full state control since government forces backed by Russia and Iran drove rebels out eight years ago.
