Violent clashes broke between rebels and regime forces on the outskirts of the neighborhood of Al Masharqa in central Aleppo, in an attempt by regime forces to advance on Bustan al-Qasr. Rebels also clashed with militants of the Islamic State (IS), near Al Bureij north of Aleppo, while regime positions in the neighborhood of Suleiman al-Halabi came under rebel fire. Assad’s air force carried out air raids on Manbej and Akhtrin, killing one civilian and wounding many others. Barrel bombs hit the neighborhoods of Masaqin Hanano, Bab al-Neirab and Al Sakhour, causing civilian casualties and material damages. (Source: Syrian Coalition + LCC)