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Aleppo: Syria rebels 'control majority of the city', say observers

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Aleppo's airport and all roads leading into the city have been closed, military sources say.

Russia launched air raids in parts of Aleppo overnight into Saturday for the first time since 2016 .

More than 300 people - including more than 20 civilians - have been killed since the offensive started on Wednesday .

Rebels were able to capture the "majority of the city" without meeting significant resistance.

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