A new move from Assad, who is in conflict with the opposition: He raised army salaries.

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Clashes between regime-opposed armed groups rapidly advancing from the western countryside of Aleppo towards the center and Assad's forces have been ongoing for more than a week. While the balances that have persisted for the last 8 years are being disrupted, it is reported that many regions have changed hands.

ASSAD RAISES SALARIES FOR THE ARMY

Receiving full support from Russia and the Russian Air Force, Assad has taken a new step. According to a report by Syria's official news agency SANA, a decree signed by Assad has increased the salaries of military personnel by 50%.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On November 27, clashes began between Assad regime forces and regime-opposed armed groups in the western countryside of Aleppo province in northern Syria. On November 28, regime-opposed armed groups rapidly advancing from the western countryside of Aleppo captured a large part of the center on November 30. Armed groups, which took control of the Khan Shaykhun district on November 30, continue their attacks towards Hama.