Aleppo's residents took to the streets Thursday night to celebrate the city's liberation. Thousands braved the winter weather to go out and shout chants in support of President Bashar al-Assad. Jubilant drivers were also blowing their cars' horns.
Many hope the city can be rebuilt as soon as possible so normal life can resume. The recapture of Aleppo marks a momentous victory for Assad and a major turning point in the Syrian civil war.