Rebels took full control of the town of Ratyan north of Aleppo after violent clashes with regime forces backed by Iranian and Hezbollah militiamen. Activists published videos showing bodies of dozens of pro-regime militants who were killed, while rebels said they captured 27 more.
Rebels captured two tanks and destroyed one another in the towns of Pashkwi and Harditnin north of Aleppo, and also targeted regime positions in the Ameriyah neighborhood with artillery, setting an ammunition depot on fire. (Source: Syrian Coalition)