ASSESSMENTS
Obstacles to a Syrian Regime Victory in Aleppo
Jun 17, 2013 | 17:32 GMT

Syrian rebels prepare to launch mortar rounds toward regime forces on June 10.
(WARD AL-KESWANI/AFP/Getty Images)
Summary
In the wake of their seizure of Qusair in western Syria, Syrian loyalist forces are bent on capitalizing on their newfound momentum by wresting more of the loyalist core from the rebels and advancing on rebel-held territory. In order to continue their advance, however, loyalist forces will have to address logistical difficulties, potentially fight through powerful rebel blocking positions and overcome increasing U.S. weapons aid to the rebels.
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