In Syria, forces loyal to the Assad regime — and backed by Russian air energy — are advancing within the province of Idlib, the final remaining insurgent stronghold. Because the Syrian military and its allies attempt to safe a key freeway to Aleppo, 1000’s of civilians are caught within the crossfire. Judy Woodruff experiences and talks to Smith Faculty’s Steven Heydemann and the College of Oklahoma’s Joshua Landis.
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