Syrian regime forces took control of half of Handarat village north of Aleppo on Wednesday, as fighting is still raging in and around the village, Zaman al-Wasl reporter say, denying reports of taking full control of the strategic village.
Bashar al-Assad forces, who launched a counter attack early Wednesday on Handarat, is seeking to cut off supply lines which rebels have used as a supply route into the city of Aleppo.
Reuters reported that Assad army had captured Handarat after 10 days of fierce fighting with al Qaeda's Syrian wing, the Nusra Front, and other Islamist brigades. But local activists denied the reported news saying the fight is still ongoing, admitting that Army has controlled 50% of the village area.
Aleppo city is divided between the Syria military, backed by militia, and a range of insurgent groups including al Qaeda's Nusra Front, Islamist brigades and Western-backed rebels.
The United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura is trying to effect a local ceasefire in Aleppo to allow in badly needed humanitarian assistance.
Insurgent-held districts have been flattened by Syrian air force bombardments, including barrel bombs - crude explosive devices packed with shrapnel and nails.
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