What’s Happening In Aleppo? Russia Halts Airstrikes In Syrian City

After days of airstrikes that have killed hundreds in Syria, Russia announced Tuesday a halt in the bombardment of the rebel-held districts of Aleppo city. This unprecedented halt comes ahead of the unilateral eight-hour “humanitarian pause” Russia promised for Thursday.

Aleppo has been on the receiving end of continuous airstrikes since the breakdown of the U.S.-Russia brokered ceasefire deal last month. The city, which was once Syria’s financial and industrial center, has now become a battleground in the multifaceted war that has entered its sixth year.