Fall of Aleppo: Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, jihadist group behind resurgence of Syria conflict?

Recently, Syrian rebels launched a major offensive in Aleppo, seizing parts of the city and pushing south towards Hama. This prompted the first Russian airstrikes on Aleppo since 2016. The operation was led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), reviving conflict amidst new geopolitical dynamics and challenges faced by Assad’s allies.