Syria conflict: Troops 'mass before Aleppo battle' [View all]

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Source: BBC

Syrian rebels in Aleppo have begun stockpiling ammunition and medical supplies as government forces prepare outside the city for a major battle.

Artillery and helicopter gunships have resumed attacking rebel targets and 14 people have been killed, activists say.

Troops and tanks are said to be ringing the city and reinforcements are reportedly on their way to join them.

In Damascus, activists said the army had pounded the capital's last rebel-held areas and 20 civilians had died.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18994124