Insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captured most of Aleppo and claimed to have entered Hama. Rebel commander Col. Hassan Abdulghani reported control over key locations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed support for the Syrian government. The offensive is a significant embarrassment for President Bashar Assad, raising concerns about his military's readiness. Government airstrikes resulted in civilian casualties, while Assad vowed to defend Syria's stability.