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A total of 22 gunmen were killed Saturday in clashes with government troops in Syria's northern province of Aleppo , the state-run SANA news agency said. The clashes took place at Tal Zarazir in Aleppo , SANA reported, adding that the troops also dealt deadly blows to armed insurgents at Wadihi and Kafr Dael in Aleppo , once a bastion of support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Aleppo , a city of three million, has emerged as a key battleground in Syria 's civil war. The clashes there hit a new high after rebels announced Thursday the start of "decisive battle." SANA said the army has been dealing deadly blows to the armed militias in Aleppo , adding that scores are being killed on daily basis.