Video Summary
Video Summary

Data

Name: Idlib Governorate

Type: Event

Start: 2011 AD

End: 2020 AD

Parent: Syrian Civil War

All Statistics: All Statistics

Icon Idlib Governorate

If you are looking for the page with the statistics about this event you can find it here:All Statistics

Is the theatre of war in the Idlib Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

Chronology


Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation

1. Battles in Jisr al-Shughur


Were a series of battles in and around Jisr al-Shughur, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2012: In December 2011-January 2012, FSA took control of Jisr al-Shughur, establishing a key rebel center.
  • June 2011: Violence broke out in Jisr ash-Shugur on 4 June 2011, three months into the Syrian civil war. Armed groups attacked local security forces, killed 120 members of the security forces and seized control of the city.
  • June 2011: The Syrian military launched an operation in a crackdown against the rebels in Jisr al-Shughur.
  • October 2012: In October 2012, the Syrian government was reported by Al Jazeera to be in control of the town of Jisr al-Shughur.
  • April 2015: Jisr al-Shughur was captured in 2015 by an alliance of Salafist insurgents, including al-Qaeda's al-Nusra Front, Ahrar al-Sham, and the Turkistan Islamic Party during the Syrian Civil War.

  • 2. Battles in Khan Shaykhun


    Were a series of battles in and around Khan Shaykhun, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
  • October 2014: From the end of October 2014 the city of Khan Shaykhun was the main stronghold of Jabhat al-Nusra.
  • February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Khan Shaykhun in December 2011 - January 2012.
  • July 2012: Khan Shaykhun fell in government hands on 6 July 2012.
  • August 2019: The rebel and Islamic factions including jihadi groups like a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have withdrawn from Khan Shaykhun.

  • 3. Battles in Binnish


    Were a series of battles in and around Binnish, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Binnish in December 2011 - January 2012.
  • December 2012: In November, the town of Binnish was under rebel control.

  • 4. Battles in Saraqib


    Were a series of battles in and around Saraqib, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2020: The Syrian Army captured part of Saraqib.
  • February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Saraqib in December 2011 - January 2012.
  • July 2017: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took Saraqib from Ahrar al-Sham.
  • July 2012: In July 2012, it was reported that the Free Syrian Army (FSA) had regained control of the city of Saraqib.
  • March 2012: Rebels were forced to withdraw from Saraqib after the army took full control of it.

  • 5. Battles in Kafr Nabl


    Were a series of battles in and around Kafr Nabl, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • December 2012: On 30 December, ISIS occupies Kafranbel.
  • August 2012: The government recaptured the town of Kafr Nabl.
  • February 2020: The Syrian Army reimposed control on Kafr Nabl.
  • February 2012: FSA takes control of Kafr Nabl in December 2011 - January 2012.
  • August 2012: On 11 August 2012, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took Kafr Nabl back.
  • February 2014: In January 2014, the ISIS withdrew from Kafr Nabl.

  • 6. Battles in Maarrat al-Nu´man


    Were a series of battles in and around Maarrat al-Nu'man, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2012: The Free Syrian Army took control of Maarrat al-Nu'man in December 2011 - January 2012.
  • March 2016: In 2016, the town of Maarrat al-Nu'man came under the control of HTS.
  • January 2013: The regime recaptured Maarrat al-Nu'man.
  • January 2020: Government forces take control of Maarat Al-Numan and its surroundings.
  • September 2012: The military recaptured Maarrat al-Nu'man in August 2012.

  • 7. Battles in Taftanaz


    Were a series of battles in and around Taftanaz, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • April 2012: Battle of Taftanaz.
  • February 2012: Battle of Taftanaz.
  • December 2012: In November, the town of Taftanaz was under rebel control.

  • 8. Battles in Idlib City


    Were a series of battles in and around Idlib City, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • February 2012: The entire city of Idlib was under opposition control.
  • March 2015: The rebel coalition Jaish Al-Fatah captured Idlib City.
  • March 2012: In mid-March 2012, rebels in Idlib offered stiff resistance but could not defeat the military's tanks and the city fell in a matter of days.

  • 9. Battles in Ariha


    Were a series of battles in and around Ariha, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • April 2012: The Free Syrian Army, a rebel group formed by defected Syrian military officers, successfully defended the town of Ariha against multiple attacks by government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad between March and June 2012.
  • February 2018: The Syrian Liberation Front captured Ariha from Tahrir al-Sham.
  • September 2014: After 10 days of bombardment, government forces recaptured the town of Ariha.
  • August 2012: The city of Ariha was retaken by the government.
  • August 2014: On 24 August 2014, rebels captured Ariha.
  • May 2015: The Army of Conquest captured Ariha from government forces.

  • 10. Battles in Sarmin


    Were a series of battles in and around Sarmin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • April 2012: By 3 April, the Syrian Army had retaken Sarmin.
  • December 2012: By November 2012, Sarmin was back under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
  • January 2013: Sarmin falls under islamist control.

  • 11. Battles in Azmarin


    Were a series of battles in and around Azmarin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • July 2012: Ln June 2012, FSA was reported to have control of the town of Azmarin.
  • October 2012: The Free Syrian Army lost control of the town of Azmarin.
  • October 2012: Rebels recaptured Azmarin after a three-day siege.

  • 12. Battles in Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing


    Were a series of battles in and around Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • July 2012: The FSA with 200 fighters seized the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.
  • December 2013: By early December 2013, fighters from the Islamic Front ousted Free Syrian Army (FSA)-aligned fighters from the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.

  • 13. Battles in Al-Dana


    Were a series of battles in and around Al-Dana, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • August 2012: Since July 2012, Al-Dana was under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
  • July 2013: Al-Jazeera reported that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant controlled entirely Al-Dana since early July 2013.

  • 14. Battles in Darkush


    Were a series of battles in and around Darkush, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • October 2012: The Free Syrian Army lost control of the town of Darkush.
  • October 2012: On 11 October, rebels recaptured Darkush.

  • 15. Battles in Harem


    Were a series of battles in and around Harem, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • January 2014: In December 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant announced its entire control over Harem.
  • November 2014: By late 2014, Harem had become the local headquarters for al-Nusra Front.
  • October 2012: In October, the Free Syrian Army gained control of the town of Harem.

  • 16. Battles in Maarrat Misrin


    Were a series of battles in and around Maarrat Misrin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

  • December 2012: In December 2012 the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took control of the city of Maarrat Misrin.
  • December 2013: By November 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was in full control of the town of Maarrat Misrin.

  • 17. Northwestern Syria offensive


    Was a military offensive by the Syrian Government against rebel forces in the Latakia, Idlib and Hama Governatorates during the Syrian Civil War.


    All Phersu Atlas Regions

    Africa

    Americas

    Asia

    Europe

    Oceania