The greatest beneficiaries of the rebel victory may be Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, formerly known as Jabhat al-Nusra (al-Nusra Front). The victory also means this vital district is no longer in government hands, placing western Aleppo itself under siege. The rebel victory in Ramouseh, while technically ending the siege, does not mean there will be immediate relief for residents of east Aleppo. Activists say intense airstrikes have continued unabated after rebels seized Ramouseh, a district in south-west Aleppo, allowing them to open a corridor into the besieged areas. Related: The Observer view on events in SyriaResidents and activists in western Aleppo said the prices of basic goods have risen overnight and that there are now shortages of staples such as bread.

Source: The Guardian August 08, 2016 09:43 UTC