Syrian rebels have taken over the Rashedin neighborhood in Aleppo, saying they killed dozens of Iranian, Afghan and Lebanese foot soldiers Orient TV reported on 22 June 2015.
The rebels killed 60 Shiite Iranian and Afghans in the battle to liberate Rashedin located in northern Aleppo. The rebels have now reached the New Aleppo areas, considered one of the most important under Assad control. Many of Assad’s forces were forced to flee the area due to the heavy rebel attacks.
In response Assad dispatched its air force to bomb the residential areas, in addition to heavy artillery, helicopter gunships and barrel bombs. The rebels say they are now advancing towards Assad’s last bases in the western neighborhoods of the city.