MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Aleppo militants refuse to surrender to Syrian government forces, Samir Nashar, member of National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces told RIA Novosti.
"Militants apparently have supplies, and they are counting on them. They are likely to make new attempts to break through the siege soon," Nashar said.
"At the same time, the militants are apparently trying to negotiate their exodus with mediation by the US and Turkey," Nashar said.
Over recent months, Aleppo became major battleground in Syria, engaging government forces, terrorists and numerous opposition groups. Eastern Aleppo is currently encircled by government troops, and the fighting has affected thousands of civilians still trapped in the city.
Previous internationally mediated ceasefires have collapsed as militants continued attacks and opposition failed to expel al-Nusra Front, which is now known as Jabhat Fatah al Sham, from the city.
