Regime and Iranian Forces Launch Multi-Pronged Offensive in Aleppo
Oct 21, 2015 - Chris Kozak![](https://www.understandingwar.org./sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Aleppo%20Map%20OCT-01_14.png?itok=XBjevoEn)
The Syrian regime and its allies launched a major, multi-pronged offensive in Aleppo Province on October 15 in order to bolster the regime's foothold in Aleppo City. Both Russia and Iran likely aim to enable Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to reassert control over Syria’s largest city given the heavy involvement of their military forces in these operations.