People flee from Aleppo after HTS onslaught

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham gangs entered Aleppo. Many people are trying to leave the city.

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) gangs entered Aleppo city yesterday afternoon. Tabqa Drivers Union sent 60 buses yesterday for those who wanted to leave the city. Today, the Drivers Union sent 50 buses to Raqqa to go to Aleppo. 19 buses carrying students set off from Aleppo.


Hesen El Xabûr, one of the officials of Raqqa Bus Station, said that they transported the people free of charge.  Hesen El Xabûr emphasised that the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syira (AANES) has taken all measures for the safe return of the people.

Hesen El Xabûr stated that they will continue to send vehicles from Aleppo as long as needed and will provide a safe environment for everyone.

Mehmûd El Omer, Co-Chairman of Tabqa Drivers Union, underlined that they will continue to fulfil their humanitarian duties.

There is heavy traffic at the Elbû Asî Gate in Tabqa.

The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria announced that 2,892 people have crossed into the autonomous regions so far, including 2,158 students.