Ordinary Syrians have a different take from Western commentators on the events of 2016 when Aleppo was retaken by government forces. PATRIK PAULOV reports

PATRIK PAULOV looks back on how the Western media covered the key battle of Aleppo in 2016 with scant regard for actual events on the ground

Treating the murderous religious extremists who have occupied East Aleppo for four years as heroes is distorting the reality of this terrible war

Forces attempt to recapture city from al-Qaida’s Syria branch

Islamist extremists lead new offensive against government

Syrian army, with aid of Russian air force, repels Nusra Front attack

Intense fighting and air strikes in city’s north-west

Militants stockpile food as Western support begins to wane

Activists demand political peace, not Pentagon mission creep

Troops loyal to Assad government enter beseiged Aleppo prison following aerial bombardment