The opposition fighters have said the campaign was in response to stepped-up strikes in recent weeks against civilians by the Russian and Syrian air force on areas in rebel-held Idlib, and to preempt any attacks by the Syrian army.

Opposition sources in touch with Turkish intelligence said Turkey, which supports the rebels, had given a green light to the offensive.

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    It started as a genuine attempt to remove Assad the dictator but unfortunately due to big powers interests in the country, it got ruined. Each power is funding certain groups