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Within just ten days, rebels managed to take control of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and Hama, another major city, with relative ease. This swift momentum puts Homs firmly in their sights, which, if captured, could disrupt the main supply route from the capital city of Damascus to the coastal areas that remain loyal to Assad.
The Downfall of Assad's Forces
The Syrian army has exhibited alarming signs of disarray, resulting in substantial territorial losses for the Assad regime. This remarkable decline in military capacity can be attributed to the preoccupation of key backers such as Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, who are currently engaged in other military conflicts.