The situation in Aleppo continues to develop as the Syrian rebels lose their grasp on the city. The city is home to a number of humanitarian crises, lack of access to supplies and frequent bombings. The city is one of the main arenas of conflict between the Syrian rebels and the Syrian government. Recently, the rebels have lost their hold on Aleppo and the government's forces have gained control of roughly a third of the eastern part of the city formerly controlled by the rebels.

This advance upon the city by the government was aided by heavy bombing of the city. The rebels appear to be losing the strongholds that they hold in the city. In addition to losing parts of eastern Aleppo, the rebels have also lost some northern neighborhoods. Aided by Russia, the Syrian government continues to advance upon the Syrian rebels. According to the advance is part of a offensive begun by the Syrian government in September. The Syrian rebels have already lost large amounts of territory following the launch of this new offensive. The Aleppo situation could serve as a reflection of the civil war occurring in Syria.

This situation in Aleppo has prompted thousands to flee their homes and seek refuge. With frequent bombings and dwindling resources, Aleppo is a humanitarian crisis. As a result, many have become refugees, leading to the Syrian refugee crisis that many countries have had to face. Those in Aleppo have fled to different parts of Syria. Per the BBC, areas of Syria controlled by Kurdish groups have received many of these refugees. This advance follows the failed ceasefires instituted in Aleppo, showing that there may not be a peaceful end to this civil war.