A faction of the Syrian opposition has captured an infantry base in Aleppo, the second key army base in a week.
According to a post on al-Tawheed Brigade's website today, the army base known as Hanano Barracks was taken yesterday, with the rebel brigade's commander, Colonel Youseff al-Jader being killed during the battle.
The group's website said: “the hero and martyr who was killed on the day of liberating the infantry school.”
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