As the advance of the opposition forces capturing Aleppo and Idlib continues, the first statement from the USA.

The regime-opposing groups that have been clashing with the forces of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria for 5 days continue their advance in the country. Armed groups that have regained most of the city center of Aleppo and all of Idlib province from regime forces have entered the regime-controlled Hama province located in the south of Idlib.

ALEPPO HAS BEEN CAPTURED

Yesterday, armed groups opposing the Assad regime entered the city center of Aleppo and took control of many neighborhoods in the center. According to information obtained from local sources, the regime forces that withdrew from the city lost control of the Aleppo International Airport, which they had handed over to the PKK/YPG terrorist organization, to the regime-opposing armed groups in the early hours of the morning.

The first statement from the United States regarding the developments in Syria has arrived. The statement included the following expressions: "We are closely monitoring the situation in Syria and have been in contact with the capitals in the region for the last 48 hours. The Assad regime's continuous refusal to participate in the political process outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and its reliance on Russia and Iran have created the conditions for the events currently taking place in northwestern Syria, particularly the collapse of regime lines.

IT IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE UNITED STATES IN ANY WAY

At the same time, the United States is in no way connected to this attack led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS); HTS is recognized as a terrorist organization. The U.S., along with its partners and allies, calls for the reduction of tensions, the protection of civilians and minority groups, and a serious and credible political process that can end this civil war once and for all, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

WE WILL CONTINUE TO DEFEND AND PROTECT

Additionally, we will continue to fully defend and protect U.S. personnel and military positions, which are vital to ensuring that ISIS never resurfaces in Syria.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On November 27, clashes began between the Assad regime forces and regime-opposing armed groups in the western rural area of Aleppo province in northern Syria. The regime-opposing armed groups, rapidly advancing from the western rural area of Aleppo towards the center, had captured a large part of the center today. The armed groups had established dominance throughout Idlib by taking Han Shaykhun in the evening hours.