Three explosions rock central Aleppo: Syrian TV

Beirut: Syrian state-run television says three “terrorist” explosions have rocked a central district in the northern city of Aleppo. The report says Wednesday’s blasts went off in the city’s main square, an area controlled by government forces. The TV did not give any immediate details on casualties or damage. [caption id=“attachment_477787” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representative image. Reuters[/caption] Aleppo-based activists reported at least two blasts in Aleppo’s central district and said they were likely caused by car bombs. The city has seen intensified fighting between regime forces and rebels trying to oust President Bashar Assad, after the opposition fighters launched a new offensive last week. AP