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Sputnik International all editions 18:36 GMT +313 December 2016 Search Supporters of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad carry their national flags and gesture as they tour the streets in celebration of what they say is the Syrian army's victory against the rebels in Aleppo, Syria December 12, 2016 How Aleppo Residents Are Reacting to Their City’s Liberation (PHOTO, VIDEO) Middle East 17:12 13.12.2016(updated 18:12 13.12.2016) Get short URL 61510260 As the Syrian army mops up the last pockets of resistance in Aleppo, the locals are already celebrating the impending liberation of their city. At this time, government forces have reclaimed 98 percent of the city; the few militants that remain are now making their last stand in a few isolated areas. Meanwhile, city residents have taken to the streets to celebrate the impending liberation of Aleppo and the rapidly approaching end of a battle for control of Syria’s largest city, which has raged for over 4 years. Russian and Syrian sappers are working tirelessly to clear the recently liberated eastern districts of the city of booby traps; the streets are being cleared of debris while residents start to assess the damage done to their city during years of continuous fighting. Obviously, an event of such magnitude hasn't gone unnoticed in the social media. Some people were quick note the distinct absence of the so called "White Helmets" on the city streets, underscoring who really provides help to the locals when push comes to shove. Others made startling revelations about vast caches of medical supplies being stockpiled by the militants. ..or about how the militants have apparently attempted to escape retribution by shaving off their beards and blending in with the local populace. Some people were simply content to observe the locals celebrate their deliverance, noting a somewhat unusually jubilant reaction from people who, according to certain media outlets, were selectively bombed by their liberators. And it’s small wonder that some observers are genuinely perplexed about certain Western media outlets praising the efforts of some militant-affiliated ‘civil defense’ groups of questionable origins while at the same time blasting the very men and women who strive to aid the suffering people of Aleppo. ... 260 by Taboola Sponsored Links You May Like Closing Deals Faster in a Changing Selling LandscapeSalesforce The Something-For-Everyone GetawayGlamour Real Estate's Biggest Shark Has Some News for HomeownersThe Easy Loan Site by Bills.com by Taboola . NATO Ops Caught in Aleppo is West's Worry US Claims Russia's Deployment of S-400 to Kaliningrad ‘Destabilizing’ for Europe Key Reason Why Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov Does Not Take Part in Aleppo Operation Related: Aleppo's Liberation, Palmyra, and Washington's Dilemma Bulgarian Arms Found at al-Nusra Front Depot in Eastern Aleppo Syrian Army Declares Victory in Aleppo Tags: liberation, reaction, citizens, Syrian Arab Army, Syria, Aleppo Community standards Discussion Comment via FacebookComment via Sputnik News LatestMost ReadMost Discussed 18:33It's Raining Rubies: Scientist Find Planet Where Gemstones Fall From the Sky 18:31UK Inflation Hits Two-Year High, Raising Outlook on GDP 18:30Trump to Nominate Ex-Texas Governor Rick Perry as US Energy Secretary 18:27Tillerson Must Prioritize US Interests as New Secretary of State - Senator Rubio 18:27Goodbye, Sheep's Clothing: Obama 'Lost All Sense of Shame' in Fueling Syrian War All news Multimedia PhotoCartoonsInfographics Meet Kysh Babay, the Tatar Version of Santa Claus, and His Mythical Companions Meet Kysh Babay, the Tatar Version of Santa Claus, and His Mythical Companions TRENDING Russia's New Squadron of Ka-52 Alligator Gunships Huge discovery about dogs stuns scientists Iranian Child Acrobat Takes Instagram by Storm AROUND THE WEB Follow us FacebookTwitter News Home World Europe US Russia Latin America Middle East Asia & Pacific Africa Politics Business Military & Intelligence Society Tech Environment Life Sport Analysis & Opinion Opinion Columnists Interviews Blogs Multimedia Photo Infographics Cartoons Video Radio Shows In Depth Sputnik About Us Press Info Products Apps Terms of Use Contact Us © 2016 Sputnik. All rights reserved
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