Rebels down a Helicopter Loaded with Barrel Bombs in Aleppo

Rebels shot down a helicopter loaded with barrel bombs in Al Nairab air base near Aleppo, military regime of Bashar al-Assad Aleppo countryside, while a number of rebel factions in Aleppo announced the formation of Ansar al-Din Front. Rebels clashed with regime forces in the Old City of Aleppo, alongside barrel bomb attacks on the rebel-held districts. The administration of Bab al-Hawa crossing with Turkey said it would close the crossing in the first day of Eid al-Fitr, while it will be re-opened for passengers only on the second and third day of Eid. Traffic of passengers, buses and commercial shipping on both sides of the border will be resumed after the Eid holidays. (Source: Syrian Coalition + Smart News)