Aleppo: your guide to a dying city

275,000 Civilians face Death by Barrel Bombs and Starvation

Russia insists air strikes in Aleppo are 'carefully targeted' 

Russia's Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin has told the BBC that the Russian military is "careful about selecting targets" in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Mr Churkin told says he regretted civilian casualties, but Russia's military campaign would continue.

People of Aleppo: The psychotherapist

"The children didn't used to be afraid of darkness. Now they are": Sara is a psychotherapist in Aleppo, Syria
 

Renewed bombing kills over 150 in rebel-held Aleppo this week: rescue workers

BEIRUT Renewed bombing of rebel-held eastern Aleppo has killed more than 150 people this week, rescue workers said on Thursday, as the Syrian government steps up its Russian-backed offensive to take the whole city. Air strikes against rebel-held areas of eastern Aleppo had tapered off over the weekend after the Syrian army announced it would reduce raids for what it described as humanitarian reasons.

Syria to allow UN aid - but not to Aleppo areas

The Syrian government has approved a UN aid plan as Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson raised the prospect of military action. Damascus has given a green light for UN convoys to deliver aid to 25 of 29 besieged and hard-to-reach areas across Syria, diplomats said.

Meet the heroes saving Syria

When the bombs rain down, the White Helmets rush in. Unarmed and neutral they've saved 62,000+ lives and counting. Support them now.

A 3,000-mile journey from Aleppo to UK safety

On a deserted street in northwest Aleppo is a red front door. It was once the family home of Essam and Alya, until the day Islamic State fighters arrived in the neighbourhood. They set up missile launchers in the street and snipers took position in windows and alleyways.

A doctor in Aleppo has filed legal action against Russia for bombing hospitals

A doctor struggling to cope with the numbers of injured patients in besieged rebel-held east Aleppo has filed legal proceedings against Russia because of President Vladimir Putin's continued support of Syrian air strikes on the area.

How the U.N. Can Save Aleppo

DOHA, Qatar - Earlier this month, a health center in Aleppo, Syria, run by Qatar Red Crescent was struck by bombs dropped from a helicopter. Two patients were killed, eight others were wounded and half the facility was destroyed. Qatar was forced to close the center.

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