Islamic State recapture of ancient city demonstrates that regime military is overstretched
Analysis: Bashar al-Assad is unlikely to show mercy to those still trapped in ravaged city
Opposition forces fire hundreds of rockets and artillery shells in opening salvo of battle
Five-year-old conflict that has killed 300,000 to date may continue for years, experts warn
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