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Initially a series of anti-government protests and revolts across the Arab world, it soon evolved into a series of wars. The wars caused by the revolts are sometimes referred to as the Arab Winter.
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Was an insurgency by Zaidi Shia Houthis against the Yemeni government that began in Northern Yemen and has since escalated into a full-scale civil war.
July 2004: From June to August 2004, government troops battled supporters of al-Houthi in the north.
April 2005: Between March and April 2005, some 1,500 people were killed in a resurgence of fighting between government forces and supporters of the slain cleric, now calling themselves Houthis.
December 2005: Fighting broke out in November 2005 and continued until early 2006.
January 2007: 28 January 2007 - 16 June 2007: Fighting broke out on 28 January 2007. A ceasefire agreement was reached on 16 June 2007. .
May 2008: Armed incidents resumed in April 2008. President Saleh declared an end to fighting in the northern Sa'dah governorate on 17 July 2008.
May 2010: April - November 2010: In April, Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam declared that rebels had captured the Manaba district in Sa'dah. On November 26, two Shi'a mourners were killed and eight injured by a bomb while on their way to Sa'adah city to attend Badreddin al-Houthi's funeral.
February 2012: 26 February - september 2012: Heavy fighting occurred in Hajjah governorate.
1.1.Operation Scorched Earth
Was a military offensive by the Yemeni government in the Saada Governatorate during the Houthi insurgency in Yemen of 2004-2014.
August 2009: 11 August 2009 - 12 February 2010: The Yemeni troops, backed by tanks and fighter aircraft, launched a fresh offensive, code-named Operation Scorched Earth.
1.2.Houthi Attack in Saudi Arabia
Was the invasion of several border villages in Saudi Arabia during the Houthi insurgency in Yemen of 2004-2014.
November 2009: The Houthi insurgency took on an international dimension on 4 November 2009 when the Houthis attacked the Saudi border, killed one of the Saudi border guards, seized Al Khubah Village and other villages.
November 2009: On 5 November, Saudi Arabia responded to the Houthi invasion by launching heavy air strikes on rebels in northern Yemen, and moved troops nearer the border. Saudi government officials said that the air force had bombed Yemeni rebels who had seized a border area inside the kingdom, which they said had now been recaptured.
1.3.Yemeni Revolution
Was a revolution in Yemen in 2011-2012, part of the Arab Spring, that resulted in the overthrow of Saleh government.
18 December 2010 - 14 January 2011: The Tunisian Revolution, also called the Jasmine Revolution, was an intensive 28-day campaign of civil resistance.
December 2010: 18 December 2010 - 14 January 2011: The Tunisian Revolution, also called the Jasmine Revolution, was an intensive 28-day campaign of civil resistance.
25 January 2011 - 11 February 2011: The Egyptian revolution of 2011 started on 25 January 2011 and spread across Egypt. On 11 February 2011, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced that Mubarak resigned as president, turning power over to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF).
January 2011: The Egyptian revolution of 2011 started on 25 January 2011 and spread across Egypt. On 11 February 2011, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced that Mubarak resigned as president, turning power over to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF).
An ongoing insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, commenced by Islamist militants against the Egyptian security forces.
February 2011: 5 February 2011 – present: an ongoing insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, commenced by Islamist militants against the Egyptian security forces.
Were two civil wars in Libya that started with an uprising against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi.
5.1.Libyan Civil War (2011)
Was a civil war in Libya that begun with protests against the government of dictator Muammar Gaddafi during the Arab Spring, a wave of protests through the Middle East and North Africa. The war resulted in the overthrow and death of Gaddafi.
August 2011: Zliten was taken by rebel forces.
June 2011: By mid-June 2011, the Eastern Desert was under the control of forces answering to the National Transitional Council in Benghazi.
July 2011: The Rebels (Libya) captured Ghazaya.
August 2011: Msallata rebels reported to AFP that pro-Gaddafi forces did not control the town.
August 2011: Rebels in western Libya claimed they had taken Nasr and Bir Shuaib.
August 2011: On 14 August, rebels captured the city of Sorman.
August 2011: Opposition forces announced that Tripoli was cut off from supplies and effectively besieged.
August 2011: Rebel forces captured the centre of Brega after much fighting.
August 2011: Rebels took control of Ra's Lanuf.
August 2011: Bab al-Azizia was completely overrun by rebels after defeating loyalists based there.
August 2011: Al Jazeera reported that anti-Gaddafi forces took control of the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunisia.
August 2011: Battle of Tripoli (2011).
October 2011: Battle of Sirte (2011).
August 2011: An Al Jazeera correspondent, reporting live from Nofaliya, a town in the Sirte District, said that anti-Gaddafi forces were in full control of the town.
August 2011: Second Battle of Zawiya.
March 2011: Pro-Gaddafi soldiers in the town of Jalu, some 200 km south of Ajdabiya, surrendered to rebel forces.
August 2011: A rebel spokesman in the Nafusa Mountains said loyalist forces had abandoned Tiji and Badr and anti-Gaddafi forces had entered both towns.
October 2011: Anti-Gaddafi forces captured the city of Bani Walid after a six-week siege.
August 2011: Rebels claimed to have gained control of the desert village of Al Wigh.
August 2011: A rebel spokesman announced the capture of Ajaylat.
October 2011: At a ceremony in Benghazi, where the revolution had begun eight months before, NTC Chairman Mustafa Abdul Jalil officially declared Libya to be "liberated" and the Civil War to be over.
August 2011: Battle of Tawergha.
September 2011: Anti-Gaddafi forces claimed to have taken the Red Valley east of Sirte.
September 2011: The Rebels (Libya) Captured three oasis towns: Al-Jufra - Hun, Waddan and Sokna.
March 2011: By evening of 28 March 2011, the rebels had advanced to about 50 km from Sirte.
February 2011: Rebel advancement during the Battle of Misrata.
August 2011: Al Jazeera reported that late in the day, the NLA finally seized control of Bin Jawad.
August 2011: Rebels were forced to retreat from Al Maya.
August 2011: Sabratha had been taken by rebels on 15 August.
October 2011: Tripoli clashes (mid-October 2011).
5.1.1.Early Protest Phase of the First Libyan Civil War
Was the initial phase of the First Libyan Civil War which consisted of protests against the dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi.
March 2011: The opposition forces managed to capture the entire town of Ra's Lanuf, including the airbase.
February 2011: Protesters in Bayda succeeded in capturing its military airbase.
February 2011: Demonstrators in Benghazi had reportedly taken control of Benina International Airport.
February 2011: Misrata was confirmed to be under protester control.
February 2011: Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights said that the anti-Gaddafi protesters also controlled Sirte, Misrata, Khoms, the Tarhunah District, Zintan, Zawiya and Zuwara.
February 2011: Protesters assumed complete control of Tobruk.
February 2011: Pro-Gaddafi forces tried to retake control of the western border crossings with Tunisia that had fallen under opposition control.
March 2011: Rebels in the southwest city of Ghadames managed to take control of the city.
March 2011: Following the Battle of Ra's Lanuf, rebel forces advanced along the Mediterranean coast and captured the town of Bin Jawad.
February 2011: Rebels take over Benghazi.
February 2011: Both coastal Tripolitania and most of northern Cyrenaica were in rebel hands by 23 February 2011.
February 2011: The Libyan army withdrew from the city of Bayda.
February 2011: The dual military and civilian Mitiga International Airport, about 11 kilometres east of Tripoli, seemed to have been taken over by anti-Gaddafi protesters.
February 2011: In the Tuareg towns of Ghat and Ubari the citizens reportedly attacked government buildings and police stations.
March 2011: The eastern towns of Brega, Bishr, El Agheila, Sultan and Zuwetina are under opposition control.
5.1.2.2011 Nafusa Mountains campaign
Was a series of battles in the Libyan Civil War, fought between loyalist pro-Gaddafi forces and rebel anti-Gaddafi forces in the Nafusa Mountains.
July 2011: Al-Qawalish was finally captured by rebels after six hours of fighting.
March 2011: Gharyan was overrun by government troops.
March 2011: Gharyan had been retaken by the government on the same day as the nearby city of Sabratha.
March 2011: Pro-Gaddafi forces retake Gharyan, Kikla, Yafran and Rayayna from early March to late May.
May 2011: Rebels had apparently retaken the border crossing at Wazzin.
June 2011: Rebels captured the towns of Shakshuk and Gasr Al-Hajj.
June 2011: On 14 June, rebels recaptured the town of Kikla after Gaddafi forces pulled out of the town and retreated.
August 2011: Bir al-Ghanam was under rebel control.
August 2011: Battle of Gharyan.
June 2011: Rebels captured the whole village of Al-Rayayna.
April 2011: Loyalist forces re-captured the Wazzin border crossing.
February 2011: Most of the towns in the Nafusa Mountains were under opposition control.
April 2011: Government troops captured the town of Kikla and started.
August 2011: The rebels lost al-Jawsh again.
April 2011: Yafran had been taken by loyalist forces.
June 2011: Rebels reported that they had recaptured Yafran.
5.1.3.Government Counterattack - Libyan Civil War (2011)
Was the military counterattack of the government forces against the rebels during the First Libyan Civil War.
March 2011: The Battle of Ra's Lanuf is won by government forces.
March 2011: Before dawn on 13 March, pro-Gaddafi forces, advancing eastward from Ra's Lanuf, had taken the town of Uqayla and the village of Bisher.
March 2011: The Second Battle of Brega is won by government forces.
March 2011: During the first phase of the Battle of Ajdabiya, pro-Gaddafi forces seized the strategic road junction leading to Benghazi and Tobruk, and captured most of the city of Ajdabiya.
March 2011: First Battle of Zawiya is won by government forces.
March 2011: Libyan rebels, backed by extensive allied air raids, seized control of the frontline oil town of Ajdabiya from Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's forces.
March 2011: Government forces won the Battle of Bin Jawad.
5.1.4.First Gulf of Sidra offensive
Was a rebel military offensive during the First Libyan Civil War.
March 2011: Rebel forces recaptured Ajdabiya after Gaddafi forces retreated and with little threat also captured Brega.
March 2011: Loyalist forces recaptured the oil refinery town of Ra's Lanuf.
March 2011: The rebels had entered Bin Jawad.
March 2011: Rebel forces advanced further west toward Sirte and took the town of Nofaliya.
April 2011: Pro-Gaddafi forces entered Ajdabiya on 9 April.
April 2011: Rebel forces re-took the town of Ajdabiya by 11 April.
March 2011: Opposition forces continued their push capturing Ra's Lanuf.
March 2011: Intense fighting over Bin Jawad was reported, including artillery duels, before the rebels fled in hundreds of vehicles, abandoning the town.
March 2011: Pro-Gaddafi forces intensified attacks on Libyan rebels, forcing them to retreat from Nofaliya to Bin Jawad.
March 2011: In the evening, the BBC News reported that Brega was in control of pro-Gaddafi forces.
5.1.5.Cyrenaican desert campaign
Was a military campaign conducted by the Libyan military against rebel-held towns and oil facilities in the eastern Libyan Desert.
May 2011: The rebels claimed to have re-taken Kufra.
April 2011: The security chief for the Kufra region, Saleh Muhammad al-Zaruq, declared his, and his troops, support for the rebels.
April 2011: Loyalist forces entered the town of Kufra, also called Al Jawf, which is the capital of the Kufra District and re-took control of the town.
5.1.6.Fezzan campaign (First Libyan Civil War)
Was a rebel military offensive in Fezzan during the First Libyan Civil War.
September 2011: NTC forces took control over Ghat airport, located north of the city and a day later Ghat itself and the Tinkarine border crossing with Algeria.
July 2011: Loyalist forces attacked Qatrun three times before finally recapturing it.
September 2011: Anti-Gaddafi forces had taken control over the towns of Brak and Gira.
September 2011: On 19 September, NTC forces took over Zella.
September 2011: The NTC announced that they took control over the town of Jufra and surrounding area.
September 2011: Battle of Sabha.
September 2011: An NTC commander in Sabha told CNN that his forces have taken control over the town of Ubari.
July 2011: They secured the Tumu border crossing and took Qatrun, without a shot, also capturing a military airfield and outpost at Al Wigh.
September 2011: The rest of the towns in Wadi al Shatii District were peacefully taken by NTC forces.
August 2011: Toubou tribal fighters reportedly captured Murzuk.
5.2.Libyan Civil War (2014-present)
Was a civil war in Libya involving several factions, but later evolving in a conflict mainly between the House of Representatives in Tobruk and the Government of National Accord in Tripoli. Despites the existence of an interim unity government since 2021, territorial factual control remains divided.
February 2015: On 13 February, gunmen affiliated with the ISIL seized government buildings and radio and television stations in Sirte. These force reportedly issued an ultimatum demanding other military entities evacuate the city by the dawn of Sunday (15 February).
March 2015: On 26 March, the Operation Sunrise forces loyal to the Tripoli-based government and the Petroleum Facilities Guards, led by Ibrahim Jathran and aligned with the Tobruk-based government, reached a deal pertaining to the Sidra Basin area. Both sides agreed to maintain the cease-fire and to intensify focus on fighting ISIL. As a result of the agreement, Sunrise forces withdrew from Bin Jawad and some other former areas.
May 2015: Islamic State fighters captured the Qurdabiya air base south of Sirte after Tripoli aligned troops withdrew from the area.
July 2015: Al-Wushka, a little town 35 kilometers east of Abu Grain, was taken over by the Libyan branch of ISIL, without any resistance from the militant forces that control western Libya.
April 2016: Political and military authorities in al-Hawamid declared support for the Presidential Council and the Government of National Accord on 3 April.
May 2016: ISIL militants staged a preemptive offensive against GNA-allied forces in Abu Grein.
May 2016: GNA military forces recaptured Abu Grein from ISIL.
May 2016: Petroleum Facilities Guard reported the capture of Bin Jawad and Noufiliyah from ISIL.
July 2016: The army recaptured El Magrun on 19 July.
December 2016: Battle of Sirte (2016).
November 2014: A Tuareg militia reportedly seized control of the El Sharara oil field in Fezzan.
January 2016: ISIL takeover of the Libyan city of Bin Jawad.
February 2019: The Tuareg and Toubou tribal militias are loyal to the GNA.
March 2016: At the end of March, the mayors of Sabratha, Zultan, Rigdaleen, Al-Jmail, Zuwarah, Ajilat, Sorman, Zawia, as well as those of West and South Zawia, issued a joint statement endorsing the Government of National Accord.
November 2014: On 1 November, Zintan militia captured the town of Kikla, killing 18 and wounding 84 Islamist fighters.
February 2019: Siege of Derna.
January 2016: ISIL again entered Derna in December 2015.
February 2016: The Libyan Army managed to capture Marisa port which was a key lifeline for terrorists in the city to get supplies from the city of Misrata.
July 2016: The "Defense for Benghazi Brigades", an anti-Haftar militia, sponsored by Sadiq Al-Ghariani, captured the village of El Magrun, south of Benghazi.
July 2015: Clashes erupt between the Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna and ISIL in June 2015, with ISIL being expelled from the city by late July 2015.
December 2018: Battle of Saddada Castle.
April 2016: The municipality of Bani Walid announced support for the Presidential Council and the Government of National Accord.
February 2015: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant took over the town of Nofaliya.
October 2014: Radical militants in control of the Libyan city of Derna joined ISIL, thus making Derna the first city outside Syrian and Iraq to be occupied by ISIL.
March 2021: On 23 October 2020, the Joint Libyan Military Commission reached a permanent ceasefire agreement in all areas of Libya. On 10 March 2021, an interim unity government was formed, which was slated to remain in place until the next Libyan presidential election scheduled for 24 December that year. However, the election has been delayed several times since, effectively rendering the unity government in power indefinitely.
March 2015: Military forces associated with the Tripoli-based government reportedly recaptured Nofaliya from ISIL.
June 2015: The towns of Rigdaleen, Jumayl, Zaltan and Al-Agrabiya agreed with the Libyan National Army to enter these towns peacefully and without any bloodshed.
May 2016: Operation Al-Bunyan Al-Marsoos forces reported the capture of the Sirte power station and also its advance on the town of Jarif to the south of Sirte.
June 2016: By May 2016, the Libyan National Army controlled at least 90% of the City of Benghazi.
April 2016: The outgoing authorities in Tripoli officially ceded power to Fayez el-Sarraj and the General National Congress was dissolved.
August 2012: Handover of power from the National Transitional Council of Libya to the elected General National Congress.
5.2.1.First Phase (Tobruk/GNA/Islamists/IS)
Was the first phase of the Second Libyan Civil War.
August 2014: After the 2014 Libyan elections, the elected deputies meet in Tobruch (this government, considered legitimate, is called House of Representatives - HRA), on August 25th, however part of the deputies of the previous legislature meet in Tripoli proclaiming themselves a legitimate parliament under the name of New Government of National Accord (GNA).
July 2014: Battle of Benghazi (2014).
August 2014: On August 23, 2014, Dawn announced that after a month of fighting, Tripoli had fallen into their hands. […] The Council of Deputies declared the counter-government “terrorists”. This had now reinstated the old parliament as the "New General National Congress" and in turn declared the parliament in Tobruk to be "illegal".
5.2.2.Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2017)
Was a military offensive of the Benghazi Defense Brigades (loyal to the Government of National Accord) in the coastal territory between the towns of Nofaliya and Ras Lanuf during the Second Libyan Civil War.
March 2017: LNA have recaptured all positions lost to Benghazi Defence and Misratan Brigades in a counter-offensive.
March 2017: On 3 March, the Islamist-dominated Benghazi Defense Brigades launched an offensive, capturing a strip of territory between the oil ports of Nofaliya and Ras Lanuf from the Libyan National Army, and then handing this territory over to the Government of National Accord.
5.2.3.Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2018)
Was a military offensive of the Benghazi Defense Brigades (loyal to the Government of National Accord) in the coastal territory between the towns of Nofaliya and Ras Lanuf during the Second Libyan Civil War.
June 2018: While the Battle of Derna was going on, Remnants of the Benghazi Defense Brigades led by Ibrahim Jadhran, former member of the Petroleum Facilities Guard, launched the Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2018), took over the oil terminals at Ras Lanuf and Al-Sidra from the House of Representatives.
June 2018: The Benghazi Defense Brigades are defeated. Ras Lanuf and Al-Sidra occupied by the House of Representatives.
5.2.4.2019 Southern Libya offensive
Was a military offensive of the Libyan National Army (loyal to the House of Representatives) in southern Libya during the Second Libyan Civil War.
August 2019: The Southern Protection Force of the GNA recaptured Murzuq.
February 2019: On 4 February, the GNA retreated from Sabha.
January 2019: The LNA began taking positions near Sabha.
February 2019: The al-Sharara field was secured by the LNA without any losses.
5.2.5.2019-20 Western Libya campaign
Was a military offensive of the Libyan National Army (loyal to the House of Representatives) in western Libya during the Second Libyan Civil War.
April 2019: The Libyan National Army stated that they had captured Qasr bin Ghashir, Wadi al-Rabie and Suq al-Khamis.
June 2019: The GNA announced that it had captured the town of Gharyan from the LNA.
January 2020: The LNA captured Sirte.
May 2020: The GNA captured Al-Watiya Air Base.
June 2020: GNA forces continued their advance to Tarhouna, an LNA stronghold south-east of Tripoli, which was retaken. Bani Walid was also captured.
April 2019: The LNA reported capturing the village of Suq al-Khamis.
April 2019: During the late hours of the day a battle broke out over Tripoli International Airport, in which LNA forces were able to successfully capture the airfield.
April 2020: The GNA forces seized control of the LNA-held towns of Sorman, Sabratha, Ajaylat, Aljmail, Regdalin, Zaltan, and Al Assah, recapturing the western Libyan coast.
May 2020: The GNA forces retook two military camps, Hamza and Yarmuk, from the LNA south of the capital Tripoli.
June 2020: GNA forces launched an attack on Tripoli Airport, which they captured.
June 2020: LNA forces withdrew from their remaining positions in the southern outskirts of Tripoli, allowing the GNA to regain control of the whole city. This marked the end of the LNA's 14-month siege of the GNA capital.
April 2019: The LNA reported asserting control over the town of ‘Aziziya.
March 2020: The LNA captured Zelten, al-Assah, Al-Jamil and Riqdalin on the northwestern coast.
June 2020: The LNA recaptured the town of al-Asaba, south of Gharyan.
April 2019: On the first day of the offensive the LNA captured Gharyan.
April 2019: The LNA reported recapturing Gate 27, as well as asserting control over Salah al-Din and Ain Zara neighbourhood in southern Tripoli.
April 2019: By nightfall, the GNA claimed that it negotiated the surrender of soldiers belonging to the LNA 8th brigade in Ayn Zara.
May 2020: GNA forces extend their control over the towns of Badr and Tiji.
5.2.6.Central Libya offensive (2020)
Was a military offensive by the Government of National Accord in central Libya during the Second Libyan Civil War.
June 2020: GNA forces entered Sirte. However, an LNA counterattack using drones, aircraft and artillery drove the attackers back.
Is an ongoing civil war in Syria between the government (the Syrian Arab Republic) and several factions. The civil war started in 2011 with protests, part of the wider Arab Spring, caused by discontent with the Syrian government.
6.1.Daraa Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Daraa Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.1.1.Battles in Daraa
Were a series of battles in and around Daraa, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
April 2011: The Syrian military launched a large operation in Daraa in a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.
May 2011: Government military operation to retake Daraa.
6.1.2.Battles in Al-Sanamayn
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Sanamayn, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
January 2013: Local rebels were active in Al-Sanamayn, and controlled large parts of the city.
April 2013: The city of Al-Sanamayn is recaptured by the Syrian army.
6.1.3.Battles for the Daraa and Nasib border crossings
Were a series of battles for the Daraa and Nasib border crossings, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2018: The Syrian army recaptured the Nasib Border Crossing in the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
July 2018: The Syrian army recaptured the old Daraa Border Crossing.
March 2013: The Free Syrian Army takes control of the two crossings of Daraa and Nasib.
6.1.4.Battles in Da'el
Were a series of battles in and around Da'el, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2013: The town of Da'el was reportedly captured by anti-government rebels.
July 2018: Da'el conquered by Arab Republic of Syria.
6.1.5.Battles in Adwan
Were a series of battles in and around Adwan, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2016: On 21 March 2016, the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade and the Islamic Muthanna Movement, both of which were accused of bring Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant affiliates, stormed the towns of Tasil and Adwan after several hours-long fierce battles with the al-Nusra Front, Ahrar ash-Sham and the Martyr Raed al-Masri Brigade of the Free Syrian Army.
June 2014: Rebels took control of Tasil and Adwan during their spring offensive in 2014.
6.1.6.Battles in Nawa
Were a series of battles in and around Nawa, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2018: At end of July 2018, the Syrian army regain control of the city Nawa after the rebels surrender all of their territory in the Daraa province to government.
November 2014: Islamic battalions and the al-Nusra Front took over the city of Nawa, after violent clashes against regime forces.
6.1.7.2018 Southern Syria offensive
Was a military operation launched by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies against the rebels and ISIL in Southern Syria, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2018: Syrian government gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
July 2018: Syrian government gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
August 2018: Syrian government gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
July 2018: The Syrian army recaptured the village of Adwan from ISIL.
August 2018: Syrian opposition gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
July 2018: Syrian Kurdish gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
6.1.8.Battles in Jasim
Were a series of battles in and around Jasim, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2018: The Syrian army captured the town of Jasim.
6.2.Homs Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Homs Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.2.1.Battles in Talkalakh
Were a series of battles in and around Talkalakh, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2013: A CNN report from inside Talkalakh revealed that the town of Talkalakh was under rebel control.
June 2013: On 23 June, the Syrian Army captured the town of Talkalakh.
May 2011: Siege of Talkalakh.
6.2.2.Battles in Al-Rastan
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Rastan, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2011: Government forces besiege Rastan and Talbiseh.
October 2011: Battle of Rastan.
February 2012: Battle of Rastan: January-February 2012.
September 2011: By August 2011, ar-Rastan was mostly in the hands of the opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA).
May 2011: Siege of Rastan and Talbiseh.
6.2.3.Battles in Homs City
Were a series of battles in and around Homs City, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
November 2011: During the civil unrest that began in Syria in 2011, some of the eastern Ghouta residents took part in the protests against the Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad and joined the Syrian rebels.
March 2012: On 1 March 2012, the Syrian Army took full control of the quarter of Baba Amr according to a Syrian official.
December 2012: Deir Baalbah was recaptured by Government forces.
January 2013: It was reported that Free Syrian Army (FSA) overran the Um al-Sakhar air defense base.
March 2013: Rebel fighters launched an assault on the district of Baba Amr in Homs.
April 2013: The Syrian Army took control over the town of Abel.
November 2012: In October 2012, Free Syrian Army (FSA) took over part of the Deir Baalbah neighborhood of Homs.
May 2014: Under the terms of an agreement between the Syrian government and rebels the government forces take over all rebels districts in Homs city.
May 2015: Palmyra offensive (May 2015).
March 2016: Palmyra offensive (March 2016).
December 2016: Palmyra offensive (December 2016).
February 2012: Joret al-Shayyah fell under the control of the Syrian opposition.
November 2011: In late October 2011, a Free Syrian Army brigade built around defected army officers repeatedly ambushed government's security forces around the Baba Amr neighbourhood of Homs and through early November successfully defended the Baba Amr neighborhood.
February 2012: Qusour fell under the control of the Syrian opposition.
June 2012: Capture of al-Ghouta by Government forces.
March 2017: Palmyra offensive (2017).
March 2013: The military re-secured the district of Baba Amr and repelled the rebels.
February 2012: The Old City of Homs fell under the control of the Syrian opposition.
6.2.4.Battles in Al-Buwaydah al-Sharqiyah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Buwaydah al-Sharqiyah, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2012: Massacre in the Syrian village of al-Buwaida al-Sharqiya.
6.2.5.Battles in Talbiseh
Were a series of battles in and around Talbiseh, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2012: Heavy fighting in Talbiseh between the Syrian Army and the FSA continued until at least 11 June.
6.2.6.Battles in Taldou
Were a series of battles in and around Taldou, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2012: Taldou, a town in Syria, was taken over by the Syrian Opposition on 21 June 2012, forcing government forces out of the town center.
May 2018: On May 15th, 2018, Syrian forces retook the town of Taldou.
6.2.7.Battles in Al-Qusayr
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Qusayr, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: Al-Qusayr, a strategic town near the Lebanese border, was captured by the Syrian Opposition in 2012
6.2.8.Al-Qusayr offensive
Was a military offensive to reconquer Al-Qusayr during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2013: The town of Al-Buwaydah al-Sharqiyah was recaptured by the Syrian Army during the Al-Qusayr offensive.
June 2013: It was confirmed that government troops were if full control of Al-Qusayr.
6.2.9.Battles in Al-Husn
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Husn, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2014: Al-Husn falls under opposition control.
March 2014: The Syrian troops recaptured the town of Al-Husn.
6.2.10.Battles in Al-Tanf
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Tanf, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2015: In May 2015, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants captured the border checkpoint at Al-Tanf.
April 2016: The U.S.-backed New Syrian Army rebel faction captured the al-Tanf post on the Syrian side of the border in early March 2016. Al-Tanf is de facto a United States military base in Syria's Homs Governorate located 24 km west of the al-Tanf border crossing in the Syrian Desert. The surrounding deconfliction zone is located along the Iraq and Jordan-Syria border.
6.2.11.Battles in Al-Sukhnah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Sukhnah, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2017: Syrian government military operations to retake Al-Sukhnah.
July 2017: By 27 July 2017, the government forces had reached and captured strategic hills less than two kilometres from the town of Al-Sukhnah.
August 2017: The government forces recaptured the town of Al Sukhnah.
6.2.12.Northern Homs offensive (April-May 2018)
Was a military offensive to reconquer the northern Homs governatorate during the Syrian Civil War.
May 2018: The Syrian government established control over city of Al-Rastan after the last rebels were transported to the Idlib Governorate.
April 2018: Northern Homs offensive (April-May 2018). Talbesh taken by government forces.
6.3.Idlib Governorate
Is the theatre of war in the Idlib Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.3.1.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.
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.
February 2012: In December 2011-January 2012, FSA took control of Jisr al-Shughur, establishing a key rebel center.
6.3.2.Battles in Kafr Nabl
Were a series of battles in and around Kafr Nabl, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
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.
December 2012: On 30 December, ISIS occupies Kafranbel.
6.3.3.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.
6.3.4.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.
6.3.5.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.
6.3.6.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.
July 2012: Khan Shaykhun fell in government hands on 6 July 2012.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Khan Shaykhun in December 2011 - January 2012.
August 2019: The rebel and Islamic factions including jihadi groups like a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have withdrawn from Khan Shaykhun.
6.3.7.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.
6.3.8.Battles in Idlib City
Were a series of battles in and around Idlib City, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
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.
February 2012: The entire city of Idlib was under opposition control.
6.3.9.Battles in Ariha
Were a series of battles in and around Ariha, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
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.
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.
6.3.10.Battles in Sarmin
Were a series of battles in and around Sarmin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: By November 2012, Sarmin was back under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
January 2013: Sarmin falls under islamist control.
April 2012: By 3 April, the Syrian Army had retaken Sarmin.
6.3.11.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.
6.3.12.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.
6.3.13.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.
6.3.14.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.
6.3.15.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.
6.3.16.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.
6.3.17.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.
6.4.Hama Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Hama Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.4.1.Battles in Hama
Were a series of battles in and around Hama, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2011: Siege of Hama.
July 2011: Siege of Hama.
6.4.2.Battles in Kafr Nabudah
Were a series of battles in and around Kafr Nabudah, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claimed that government troops had been cleared from the small town of Kafr Nabudah.
May 2019: The Syrian army captured the town of Kafr Naboudeh.
6.4.3.Battles in Kafr Zita
Were a series of battles in and around Kafr Zita, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: Rebel commander Kassem Saaddedin said via Skype that rebels had captured six towns north of Hama. He claimed Free Syrian Army (FSA) controlled Kafr Zita, and Hasraya.
January 2014: By early January 2014, Kafr Zita was controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
6.4.4.Battles in Ma'an
Were a series of battles in and around Ma'an, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: In late December 2012, during the Syrian civil war, Islamist rebel fighters from the al-Nusra Front took over large parts of the town of Ma'an.
October 2016: The town of Ma'an was liberated by the Syrian Arab Army.
6.4.5.Battles in Qastun
Were a series of battles in and around Qastun, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
January 2013: It was reported that Free Syrian Army (FSA) was in control of the town of Qastun.
April 2015: The Tiger Forces of the Syrian Arab Army launched an assault in the Jisr Al-Shughour District, taking control of the several villages including Qastoun, after fierce clashes with the Syrian Al-Qaeda group "Jabhat Al-Nusra" on the afternoon of Monday 27 April 2015.
6.4.6.Battles in Suran
Were a series of battles in and around Suran, in the Hama Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2016: Jund al-Aqsa and allies captured Suran on the road between Aleppo and Damascus.
October 2016: The army recaptures the town of Suran.
6.5.Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in Damascus and the Rif Damashq Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.5.1.Battles in Douma
Were a series of battles in and around Douma, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
April 2018: The Syrian army took full control of the city Douma.
January 2012: In January, the FSA had gained control over large portions of Douma.
October 2012: After heavy fighting, the the Free Syrian Army (FSA) retook control of the city of Douma.
January 2012: The Syrian Army retakes Douma.
6.5.2.Battles in Al-Zabadani
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Zabadani, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
January 2012: Zabadani became the first city to fall to the Free Syrian Army (FSA).
April 2017: The city of Al-Zabadani was successively evacuated by the rebels and control ceded back to the Syrian government.
August 2012: In August, local fighters retook 70% of Zabadani with only a few isolated army checkpoints remaining.
April 2014: The rebels in Al-Zabadani surrendered after intense fighting with government troops.
February 2012: The Syrian Army regained control of the city of Al-Zabadani.
January 2015: The Syrian Opposition regained control of the city of Al-Zabadani.
6.5.3.Battles in Harasta
Were a series of battles in and around Harasta, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
November 2012: Harasta is reported to be under regime control.
September 2013: In August 2013 Harasta was reported under rebel control.
March 2018: The Syrian army captured Harasta.
April 2012: Harasta was reported under rebel control by early 2012.
6.5.4.Battles in Assal al-Ward
Were a series of battles in and around Assal al-Ward, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: Since June 2012, the Syrian Army was in control of Assal al-Ward.
April 2014: The Syrian army, backed by Hezbollah fighters, took the village of Aasal al-Ward.
6.5.5.Battles in Arbin
Were a series of battles in and around Arbin, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: FSA had taken control of a number of suburbs north of the capital Damascus, including Arbin.
6.5.6.Battles in Zamalka
Were a series of battles in and around Zamalka, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: FSA had taken control of a number of suburbs north of the capital Damascus, including Zamalka.
6.5.7.Battles in Al-Hajar al-Aswad
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Hajar al-Aswad, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: On 27 July 2012, the army took the Al-Hajar al-Aswad suburb back.
July 2012: During the Syrian Civil War, fighting was reported in the Al-Hajar al-Aswad suburb.
November 2012: On 19 November, rebels seized the headquarters of an army battalion and air defense base on the edge of the Al-Hajar al-Aswad suburb, making it the nearest military base to Central Damascus to fall under rebel control.
6.5.8.Battles in Al-Tall
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Tall, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
August 2012: In July 2012, the city of Al-Tall became an important rebel base around Damascus.
August 2012: The Syrian Army took control of the city of Al-Tall and cleared it of rebel presence.
6.5.9.Battles in Babbila
Were a series of battles in and around Babbila, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
November 2012: The Al-Sabinah suburb of Damascus saw fighting between Free Syrian Army (FSA) and government troops after a regain in strength of the rebels in Rif Dimashq.
November 2012: In late November 2012, Beit Sawa was under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
February 2013: It was reported that the Damascus suburb of Kafr Batna was taken over by the rebels.
November 2013: The town of Al-Sabinah was retaken by the Syrian Army, National Defense Force and Hezbullah fighters.
March 2018: The Syrian army managed to advance and completely control the whole town of Kafrbatna.
April 2018: At the end of April 2018, rebel forces hend over their territory south of Damascus to Syrian army and evacuated.
February 2014: In February 2014, Syria's army and rebels agreed a truce in Babbila.
6.5.10.Battles in Beit Sawa
Were a series of battles in and around Beit Sawa, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
March 2018: The Syrian army captured Beit Sawa.
6.5.11.Battles in Saqba
Were a series of battles in and around Saqba, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
November 2012: Saqba was under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control after a regain in strength of the rebels in Rif Dimashq.
6.5.12.Battles in Darayya
Were a series of battles in and around Darayya, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: The rebels again took control of the town of Darayya in November 2012.
September 2016: In August 2016, an agreement allowed for the evacuation of rebel fighters as well as civilians from Darayya.
6.5.13.Battles in Damascus
Were a series of battles in and around Damascus, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: Barzeh, a suburb of Damascus, was reported to be contested.
January 2013: During the Syrian Civil War, Yarmouk camp became the scene of intense fighting in 2012 between the Free Syrian Army and the PFLP-GC supported by Syrian Army government forces.
April 2015: Yarmouk Camp, located in Damascus, Syria, was a Palestinian refugee camp. In 2015, it was reported that the camp was completely taken over by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
May 2017: The Syrian government regained control of the entire district of Barzeh.
March 2018: Prolonged battle fought between the Syrian Army and various rebel groups from February 2013 to March 23 2018 in Jobar.
June 2017: In May 2017, rebels were evacuated from Qaboun as the army regained control.
January 2013: Since the beginning of the Syrian civil war, Qaboun was primarily controlled by the rebels.
May 2018: Pro-government troops fully recaptured the Yarmouk Camp, as ISIL fighters pulled out to deserts east of the city.
6.5.14.Battles in Yabroud
Were a series of battles in and around Yabroud, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
January 2013: Yabroud was one of the first to come under opposition control during Syria's civil war and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) was welcomed here.
6.5.15.Battles in Qudsaya
Were a series of battles in and around Qudsaya, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
January 2013: The town of Qudsaya was taken by the rebels in 2012.
October 2016: On 12 October 2016, armed fighters in Qudsaya and al-Hamah turned in their weaponry to the Syrian Army. The fighters were allowed safe-passage to rebel-held areas in Idlib.
6.5.16.Battle of Qalamoun (2013-2014)
Was a military offensive by the Syrian government in Qalamoun, during the Syrian Civil War.
January 2014: After the battle of Qusayr, rebels moved heavily into the area of Qalamoun.
January 2014: Territories conquered by Syrian government forces from the rebels by the end of 2013.
July 2014: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in June 2014.
July 2015: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in June 2015.
July 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in June 2017.
July 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in June 2017.
August 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in early August 2017.
September 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by government forces in Lebanon by September 1st, 2017..
March 2014: On March 16, 2014, government forces backed by the Lebanese Shia Hezbollah retook Yabrud.
January 2015: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in June 2014.
January 2016: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in December 2015.
February 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in January 2017.
August 2017: Government gains during the Battle of Qalamoun.
July 2015: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in June 2015.
September 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by government forces in Syria by September 1st, 2017..
August 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in early August 2017.
July 2014: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in June 2014.
6.5.17.Battles in Al-Nabek
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Nabek, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
January 2014: During the Syrian Civil War the town of Al-Nabek and its surrounding area came under the influence of rebel fighters.
6.5.18.Battles in Beit Sahem
Were a series of battles in and around Beit Sahem, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
January 2014: Beit Sahem falls under opposition control.
6.5.19.Battles in Muadamiyat al-Sham
Were a series of battles in and around Muadamiyat al-Sham, part of the battles in the Damascus and Rif Damashq Governorates of the Syrian Civil War.
May 2015: The IS occupies Muadamiyat al-Sham.
September 2016: Territorial changes caused by the conquest of Muadamiyat al-Sham by the Syrian Arab Army.
September 2016: Rebels in Muadamiyat al-Sham surrendered to the Syrian Arab Army.
6.5.20.Rif Dimashq offensive (February-April 2018)
Was a military offensive launched by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in February 2018 in a bid to capture the rebel-held eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2018: Rebels surrendered to government forces in Zamalka.
6.6.Quneitra Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Quneitra Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.6.1.Quneitra border crossing battles
Were a series of battles for the Quneitra border crossing during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2013: The Quneitra border crossing was attacked by rebel forces and temporarily occupied.
June 2013: The Syrian army retook the Quneitra border crossing.
6.6.2.2014 Quneitra offensive
Was a 2014 rebel offensive in Quneitra Governatorate during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2014: Rebels took control of the Quneitra Crossing.
September 2014: The rebels managed to completely seize the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan.
6.7.Raqqa Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Raqqa Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.7.1.Battles in al-Haffah
Were a series of battles in and around al-Haffah, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2012: Battle of al-Haffah.
6.7.2.Battles in Tell Abyad
Were a series of battles in and around Tell Abyad, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
January 2014: Tell Abyad falls under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
June 2015: The Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA) captured Tal Abyad from ISIS.
October 2019: As part of the 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria, the Turkish Armed Forces and the Syrian National Army captured Tel Abyad.
September 2012: The Free Syrian Army took control over the city of Tell Abyad.
6.7.3.Battles in Kesab
Were a series of battles in and around Kesab, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
November 2012: By October 2012, the Free Syrian Army slowly captured most of the Jebel Akrad and Jebel Turkman mountain ranges in the north.
March 2014: The Islamist rebels and their jihadist ally Al-Nusra Front seized the small city of Kasab.
June 2014: The rebels were repelled from Kesab and forced back by the Syrian army and allied NDF forces (including by Syrian Resistance of Ali Kayali) by the end of June 2014.
6.7.4.Battles in Al-Thawrah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Thawrah, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2013: On 11 February 2013, rebel groups including the al-Nusra Front and Liwa Owais al-Qorani took over the city of Al-Thawrah.
January 2014: After clashes in Tabqa,Al-Thawrah was occupied by ISIL forces.
November 2019: On October 2019, the Syrian Army entered and established joint control over Ayn Issa after agreement with the SDF to prevent the Turkish offensive in the area.
May 2017: The Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as the SOHR, announced that the alliance had completely captured the town of Al-Thawrah.
6.7.5.Battles in Raqqa City
Were a series of battles in the city of Raqqa, during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2013: In March 2013, during the Syrian Civil War, Islamist jihadist militants from Al-Nusra Front and other groups (including the Free Syrian Army) overran the government loyalists in the city during the Battle of Raqqa and declared it under their control.
January 2014: ISIL took complete control of Raqqa.
6.7.6.Battles in Ma'adan
Were a series of battles in and around Ma'adan, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2013: Ma'adan was captured by Syrian opposition forces in the Raqqa campaign (2012-13).
January 2014: ISIL, which had participated in the fighting against Syrian government forces in the Raqqa governate, wrested control of Ma'adan from other rebel forces in January 2014.
6.7.7.Battles in Ayn Issa
Were a series of battles in and around Ayn Issa, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2013: Ayn Issa is conquered by opposition forces during the Raqqa campaign (2012-13).
February 2014: ISIL conquered Ayn Issa from other rebel forces in January 2014.
June 2015: In June 2015, Ayn Issa was taken over by the Kurdish People's Protection Units (Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG)) militia, Women's Protection Units (YPJ), and the Raqqa Revolutionaries Brigade in the course of their Tell Abyad offensive.
July 2015: Ayn Issa was shortly recaptured by ISIL militants.
July 2015: Ayn Issa was reclaimed by the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) in early July.
6.7.8.Battles in Suluk
Were a series of battles in and around Suluk, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2015: In June 2015, Suluk was taken over by the Kurdish People's Protection Units (Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG)) in the course of their Tell Abyad offensive.
February 2016: The jihadists were able to expel the Kurdish People's Protection Units from Suluk.
March 2016: Kurdish security recaptured Suluk.
6.8.Aleppo Governorate
Is the theatre of war in the Aleppo Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.8.1.Battles in Urum al-Sughrah
Were a series of battles in and around Urum al-Sughrah, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: Since June 2012, FSA in control of Urum al-Sughrah.
March 2017: Urum al-Sughrah occupied by Syrian Opposition.
March 2017: Urum al-Sughrah occupied by Syrian government forces.
March 2017: Urum al-Sughrah partially occupied by Syrian government forces.
6.8.2.Battles in Kobanî
Were a series of battles in and around Kobanî, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The People's Protection Units (YPG) took control of Kobanî.
6.8.3.Government Reconquest of Aleppo
Was a military offensive by the Syrian government against rebel forces in Aleppo, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The battle for Aleppo began on 19 July 2012.
September 2016: On 4 September, the Syrian army and its allies recaptured the village of Qarassi and the important military base of Ramousah, which they had lost in early August.
September 2016: In the last days of September, government troops reconquered important positions, held by the rebels for three years, including the Handarat camp and the former al-Kindi hospital, and in the old city.
November 2016: On October 28, the rebels launched a new and massive offensive west of Aleppo.
November 2016: The Syrian army reconquered important districts, including those of Hanano, Jabal Badro and al-Sakhu. On November 28, the northern part of eastern Aleppo (about a third of the territory controlled by the rebels) was completely reconquered by the regular army.
December 2016: On the evening of 22 December, following the departure of the last convoy of rebels and family members, the total reconquest of the city of Aleppo was announced by the Syrian armed forces.
November 2016: Part of the territory lost to the rebels, adjacent to the Kurdish neighborhood of Sheikh Maqsoud, was occupied by the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG).
July 2016: The government troops advancing from the north and south finally managed on July 27 to rejoin west of the Kurdish district of Sheikh Maqsoud, isolating and besieging the eastern part of Aleppo.
December 2016: The army retook the districts of Bustan Al-Qasr and Sheikh Saeed, considered among the major strongholds of the opposition.
November 2016: The Syrian government completes the reconquest of all the lost areas in Aleppo within the first days of November.
March 2017: Dayr Hafir retaken by Syrian Government forces during the East Aleppo offensive.
December 2016: In a new offensive between December 2 and 4, the Syrian army advanced deep west of the international airport of Aleppo, recapturing various districts and coming within about 1km of friendly lines at the Citadel.
August 2016: On 6 August, the rebel militia managed to conquer some government strongholds, thus reopening a narrow corridor towards the eastern part of Aleppo.
6.8.4.Battles in Azaz
Were a series of battles in and around Azaz, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The FSA chased out the Syrian Army from the city of Azaz.
September 2013: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant seized control of the town of Azaz.
February 2014: Free Syrian Army (FSA) and Jabhat al-Akrad took control of Azaz and the surrounding villages.
January 2015: The town of Azaz came under military occupation by Turkey.
6.8.5.Rebel conquest of Aleppo
Was the conquest of the city of Aleppo by rebel forces in the early phase of the Syrian Civil War.
August 2012: The Aleppo neighborhood of Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn is conquered by the Syrian Army.
July 2012: On July 19, 2012, rebels attacked Aleppo from the villages around the city in the Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn district, to the south-west and in the Haydariyya and Sakhur districts, to the north-east.
6.8.6.Battles in Jarabulus
Were a series of battles in and around Jarabulus, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The Syrian opposition took over Jarabulus along with its border post with Turkey.
January 2014: By January 2014, rebels mainly from the al-Tawhid Brigade engaged in clashes with ISIL and seized the town of Jarabulus.
January 2014: ISIL was able to recapture Jarabulus.
July 2013: Jarabulus falls to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
6.8.7.Battles in Manbij
Were a series of battles in and around Manbij, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2019: During the 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria, following the withdraw of US and other Western troops from northern Syria, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian Military Police entered Manbij to preempt a Turkish and TFree Syrian Army (FSA) offensive.
July 2012: Manbij fell to local rebel forces who thereafter administered the city.
February 2014: In January 2014, forces from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) took over Manbij after ousting the rebels.
6.8.8.Kurdish Conquest of the Afrin District
Was the conquest of the Afrin district by Kurdish rebel forces in the early phase of the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: Syrian government forces withdrew from Afrin in the summer of 2012. The Popular Protection Units (YPG) took control of the city soon afterward.
6.8.9.Battles in Al-Bab
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Bab, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: Opposition forces seize al-Bab.
November 2013: By mid November, 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was in full control of Al-Bab.
6.8.10.Battles in Atarib
Were a series of battles in and around Atarib, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
May 2014: By April 2014, the town of Atarib was back under rebel control.
December 2013: By November 2013, the town of Atarib was controlled by ISIL.
August 2012: The Syrian army was forced out of Atarib in July 2012.
6.8.11.Battles in Tell Rifaat
Were a series of battles in and around Tell Rifaat, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
November 2013: By November 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was in full control of the town Tell Rifaat.
February 2014: In January 2014, resistance fighters, mainly members of the Islamic Front, defeated ISIS militants in Tell Rifaat.
February 2016: Tell Rifaat was taken by the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG)-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
March 2018: Tell Rifaat came under control of the Syrian army.
March 2018: Tell Rifaat, a town in northern Syria, was captured by the Syrian army.
August 2012: In the early summer of 2012, Syrian government authorities withdrew from Tell Rifaat and were replaced by a council made up of local scholars, judges, and former Syrian Army officers.
6.8.12.Battles in Urum al-Kubrah
Were a series of battles in and around Urum al-Kubrah, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
January 2014: By January 2014, the town of Urum al-Kubrah was controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
January 2017: Urum al-Kubrah, a town in in the Aleppo Governorate, fell to the Islamic State in 2014.
March 2017: Euphrates Shield captured Sukkariyah Al Kubra from ISIS.
September 2012: The Free Syrian Army seized Urum al-Kubrah.
6.8.13.Battles in Khan Tuman
Were a series of battles in and around Khan Tuman, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: On 15 December 2012, the Free Syrian Army declared their full control of the fuel, ammunition, and grain warehouses in Khan Tuman.
January 2020: Government forces captured the Khan Tuman.
6.8.14.Battles in Al-Muslimiyah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Muslimiyah, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2012: The rebels reportedly captured the infantry academy, army base and recruiting center at al-Muslimiyah.
October 2014: Syrian Army units captured the village of Al-Muslimiyah along with surrounding areas.
6.8.15.Battles in Safira
Were a series of battles in and around Safira, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2013: Battle of Safira won by the Syrian Opposition.
November 2013: Government forces managed to recapture Safira.
6.8.16.Battles in Tell Aran
Were a series of battles in and around Tell Aran, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2013: On 1 August 2013, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and Al Nusra Front fighters took control of the town of Tell Aran after defeating Kurdish forces.
November 2013: Tell Aran was seized by Syrian Army troops.
6.8.17.Battles in Khanasir
Were a series of battles in and around Khanasir, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2016: ISIS took control of Khanasir.
February 2016: Government forces regain over control the town of Khanasir.
August 2013: The Islamist rebels of Ahrar al-Sham seized the town of Khanasir.
October 2013: Syrian government troops seized the town of Khanasir.
6.8.18.Battles in Darat Izza
Were a series of battles in and around Darat Izza, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2013: Darat Izza was under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant since September 2013.
6.8.19.Battles in Sarrin
Were a series of battles in and around Sarrin, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2013: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant seized control of the town of Sarrin in September 2013.
July 2015: The town of Sarrin came under the control of Kurdish Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) forces.
6.8.20.Siege of Kobanî
Was the siege of Kurdish city of Kobanî (Syria) by the Islamic State during the Syrian Civil War.
September 2014: Advancement of the Siege of Kobane by the Islamic State.
November 2014: Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) briefly captured the strategic Mistanour Hill.
January 2015: Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) fighters recaptured Mistanour Hill.
March 2014: Advancement of the Siege of Kobane by the Islamic State.
October 2014: By 2 October, ISIL forces had captured 350 of the 354 villages around Kobanî, and were positioned only hundreds of meters to the south and southeast of the city.
November 2014: The Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) lost control of the Mastanour hill to ISIL forces.
6.8.21.YPG Counterattack
Was a military campaign of Kurdish forces in the territories controlled by the Islamic State in the Aleppo Governatorate during the Syrian Civil War.
March 2015: Between 1 and 6 March the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA), supported by airstrikes, besieged ISIL militants at the French-owned Lafarge Cement Plant and seized 11 villages, including Shuyukh Tahtani and Shuyukh Fawqani, the last two villages in the western part of Kobanî Canton still held by ISIL.
April 2015: The Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) captured Ras al Ayn on 19 April.
6.8.22.Manbij Offensive
Was a military offensive by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) resulting in the conquest of Manbij from the Islamis State, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2016: In June 2016, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched an offensive to capture Manbij.
June 2016: Kurdish gains during the Manbij Offensive.
August 2016: The SDF had established full control over Manbij after a two-month battle.
June 2016: By June 8 Kurdish forces had fully encircled the city.
6.8.23.Operation Euphrates Shield
Was a military operation conducted by the Turkish Armed Forces in the Syrian Civil War which led to the Turkish occupation of northern Syria.
October 2016: The town of Akhtarin was captured by Turkish forces on 6 October 2016.
February 2017: Al-Bab was captured from ISIL by Turkish-backed rebels on 23 February, along with the towns of Qabasin and Bizaah.
September 2016: Turkey deployed tanks to the Syrian town of al-Rai.
September 2016: Turkey declared that the Turkish-backed rebels had captured the last remaining ISIL held villages along the Turkish border.
February 2017: On 25 February, ISIL began to retreat from the town of Tadef, with the Syrian Army capturing the town on the following day.
August 2016: The Turkish Army captured Jarabulus.
October 2016: The Free Syrian Army (FSA), headed by Sultan Murad Division, took control of Sawran, Syria.
October 2016: Rebel forces occupy Dabiq and Asanbul.
6.8.24.Operation Olive Branch
Was a military operation by the Turkish Armed Forces against Kurdish forces in the Afrin district, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2018: During Operation Olive Branch, Part of Afrin and Aziz Districts were captured by Turkey and its allies.
March 2018: Turkish conquest during Operation Olive Branch.
February 2018: Turkish conquest during Operation Olive Branch.
6.9.Al-Hasakah Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the al-Hasakah Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
6.9.1.Battles in Amuda
Were a series of battles in and around Amuda, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: Withdrawal of government troops from the area of Amuda.
July 2012: The People's Protection Units (commonly known as YPG) established control of Amuda.
October 2019: Following the Second Northern Syria Buffer Zone agreement, SDF fighters withdrew from the city of Amuda, leaving it under the military control of the Syrian Army.
6.9.2.Battles in Al-Malikiyah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Malikiyah, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The Kurdish militant group reportedly captured Al-Malikiyah.
6.9.3.Battles in Al-Muabbada
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Muabbada, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The PYD announced that Syrian security forces withdrew from Girkê legê.
October 2019: The town of Al-Darbasiyah has been under Kurdish control until Kurdish forces withdrew in later October 2019, as part of the Second Northern Syria Buffer Zone Agreement, leaving the town under the military control of the Syrian Army.
July 2012: During the Syrian Civil War, Kurdish-led YPG forces took control over the town of Al-Darbasiyah.
6.9.4.Battles in Al-Qahtaniyah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Qahtaniyah, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: In late July 2012, during the Syrian Civil War, the YPG took control over the town of Al-Qahtaniyah.
6.9.5.Battles in Al-Manajir
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Manajir, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2013: After the long Battle of Ras al-Ayn, the took control of Al-Manajir on 17 July 2013.
November 2012: Attacked by Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels and allied Islamist fighters, the Syrian Army withdrew from its positions in Ras al-Ayn by the end of November 2012.
6.9.6.Battles in Ras al-Ayn
Were a series of battles in and around Ras al-Ayn, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2013: The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdraw from Ras al-Ayn.
July 2013: Kurdish forces expelled the jihadists from Ras al-Ayn after a night of heavy fighting.
December 2012: In late November 2012, rebels of al-Nusra Front and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) attacked Syrian Army positions, expelling them from the town.
December 2012: In late November 2012, rebels of al-Nusra Front and the Free Syrian Army (Free Syrian Army (FSA)) attacked Syrian Army positions, expelling them from the town.
6.9.7.Battles in Al-Shaddadah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Shaddadah, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2013: It's the Islamic State's turn to take over the city of Al-Shaddadah and drove out the Al Nusra front.
February 2016: The town of Al-Shaddadah was captured by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
February 2013: The city of Al-Shaddadah was attacked by the al-Nusra Front in the February 2013 Battle of Shaddadi and was captured three days later.
6.9.8.Battles in Al-Yaarubiyah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Yaarubiyah, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2013: Al-Yaarubiyah was captured by the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG).
April 2013: The town of Al-Yaarubiyah came under the control of Jihadist rebels including the al-Nusra Front.
November 2013: Conquest of Al-Yaarubiyah by ISIS.
October 2019: The SDF called on the Syrian Arab Army to enter the areas under its rule, including in the area of Raqqa as part of a deal to prevent Turkish troops from capturing any more territory in northern Syria.
6.9.9.Battles in Tell Tamer
Were a series of battles in and around Tell Tamer, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
May 2015: The Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) and allied forces capture the Tell Tamer.
February 2015: In February 2015 Tell Tamer was taken by the Islamic State militia.
February 2015: Al-Yaarubiyah was retaken by Kurdish Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) forces and the Syriac Military Council (MFS).
6.9.10.Battles in Al-Hasakah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Hasakah, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2016: On 23 August 2016 an agreement between the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) and the Syrian Army resulted in ceasefire within Al-Hasakah. Al-Hasakah since is self-administered within Jazira Canton in the framework of the de facto autonomous Federation of Northern Syria - Rojava.
August 2015: Battle of al-Hasakah (2016).
June 2015: Battle of al-Hasakah (2015).
6.9.11.2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria
Was a Turkish military offensive in the Aleppo, Hasakah, and Raqqa Governatorates during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2019: 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria.
October 2019: 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria. Turkish army occupies Tell Abyad.
October 2019: 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria. Turkish army occupies Mabrouka.
October 2019: 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria. Turkish army occupies Manajr.
October 2019: 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria. Turkish forces reach Al-Qantari.
6.10.Deir ez-Zor Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
August 2014: Islamic State conquests during the Deir ez-Zor offensive (April-July 2014).
October 2017: Al-Suwar was liberated by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces during an offensive in September 2017.
April 2019: Islamic State's Baghuz pocket conquered.
July 2012: The Rebels claimed to control 90% of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate.
6.10.1.Battles in Hajin
Were a series of battles in and around Hajin, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2018: Hajin was captured by kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in December 2018.
6.10.2.Battles in Al-Busayrah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Busayrah, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
November 2017: The kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces captured Al-Busayrah on 12 November 2017.
6.10.3.Battles in Al-Jalaa
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Jalaa, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
December 2017: The Syrian army captured Al-Jalaa on 5 December 2017.
December 2017: Conquest of Al-Jalaa by government and Kurdish forces.
6.10.4.Battles in Abu Kamal
Were a series of battles in and around Abu Kamal, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: In late July 2012, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took over the town of Abu Kamal.
June 2014: Abu Kamal was captured by ISIL forces between late-June and early-July 2014.
November 2017: On 9 November 2017, ISIL retreated from the Abu Kamal.
November 2017: The Syrian Army and its allies retook complete control of the city of Abu Kamal.
November 2017: Abu Kamal was recaptured by ISIL.
6.10.5.Battles in Mayadin
Were a series of battles in and around Mayadin, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
July 2014: On 3 July 2014, ISIL captured Mayadin.
October 2017: The Syrian Army retook the town of Mayadin, ending the 4 year long ISIL rule over it.
August 2012: Free Syrian Army captured Mayadin in late August 2012 after fighting.
6.10.6.Battles in Deir Ez-Zor City
Were a series of battles in the city of Deir ez-Zor, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2013: As of 20 August, the western Hawiqa neighborhood, including the local Baath Party headquarters, had fallen to the rebels.
July 2014: ISIS expelled Nusra and other assorted rebel groups from all rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Deir ez-Zor city.
November 2017: The Syrian Army fully liberated the city of Deir Ez-Zor.
October 2013: Rebels captured the Resefa and Sinaa districts of Deir ez-Zor city.
January 2013: On 11 January 2013, it was reported that the government controlled the neighborhoods of Al Qussour and Joura (north west) and was shelling the neighborhoods of Alwrdi, Al-Jabaile, and Ar Rushdia (south east).
6.11.2024 Syrian opposition offensives
Was a major offensive by a coalition of Syrian revolutionary factions. It eventually resulted in the Fall of the Assad Regime and the Creation of the Syrian transitional government.
November 2024: The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) occupied all fragmented under government-SDF joint control in eastern Syria.
November 2024: Amid the collapse of pro-government forces in Northwestern Syria, the Kurdish majority Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) entered the towns of Dayr Hafir, Tell Aran, Tell Hasel, and the Shaykh Najjar district of Aleppo city, taking over from pro-government forces.
November 2024: The SDF captured Aleppo International Airport and the towns of Nubbul and Al-Zahraa, following the withdrawal of pro-government forces.
November 2024: Opposition forces capture several towns, including Taybat al-Imam, Kafr Zita, Latamneh, and Morek.
December 2024: The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) launched an offensive on the town of Tell Rifaat, capturing the town along with several surrounding villages.
December 2024: The Kurdish SDF captured Deir ez-Zor in an offensive east of the Euphrates.
December 2024: Rebels also seized Quneitra Governorate after pro-government forces withdrew towards Damascus.
December 2024: The US-backed Syrian Free Army (SFA) took control of Palmyra in the southeast of the country.
December 2024: The Syrian Army surrenders the capital Damascus to the opposition.
December 2024: The Syrian transitional Government was established in December 2024 by the Syrian opposition after Ahmed al-Sharaa, Emir of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and now the de facto Syrian head of state, appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as Prime Minister, replacing Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali on 10 December.
November 2024: On 27 November 2024, the Military Operations Command launched an offensive against the government forces in western Aleppo Governorate.
November 2024: On 28 November, the Military Operations Command captured the villages of Dadikh, Kafr Batikh and Sheikh Ali as well as a neighborhood in the city of Saraqib.
November 2024: In the early hours of 30 November, revolutionary forces captured the Citadel of Aleppo. By morning, revolutionary forces had seized control of most of Aleppo. The government troops retreated toward As-Safira.
November 2024: The Military Operations Command took control of Aleppo airport after the local SDF troops opted to withdraw.
December 2024: The remaining SDF-controlled towns in the Idlib And Aleppo region were besieged and cut off from communication after being encircled by Turkish-backed opposition forces.
December 2024: On 5 December 2024, opposition forces captured Hama.
December 2024: On 3 December, rebel forces continued their advance on the pro-government forces, capturing the towns of Taybat al-Imam, Halfaya, Soran, and Maardis.
December 2024: Rebels captured the cities of Daraa and Izra.
December 2024: In Suwayda protesters took over the city
December 2024: By the beginning of 7 December, rebels had captured 90% of Daraa Governorate, with the exception of Sanamayn.
December 2024: On 7 December 2024, HTS-led rebels had reached the outskirts of Homs city amid heavy fighting.
December 2024: By the early morning of 8 December 2024, the Syrian rebels declared that they had fully captured the city of Homs, effectively cutting Latakia Governorate off from the rest of the country.
December 2024: After the capture of Damascus by the Southern Operations Roomopposition forces began advancing on Latakia and Tartus, capturing them without a battle.
December 2024: The Kurdish SDF forces withdrew from Manbij.
November 2024: Islamist and nationalist rebel forces united into the Military Operations Command. The group is considered a polity in the model from November 27th, 2024, when it launched an offensive against pro-Assad forces.
December 2024: On 1 December rebel forces had reached Khan Shaykhun
December 2024: Government forces reportedly withdrew from al-Rastan, while the city of Talbiseh also fell from government control in the wake of opposition advancements.
December 2024: The Syrian Transitional Government takes over all the territories controlled by Baathist forces. At the same time clashes with remaining government forces continue.
November 2024: On 29 November 2024, Military Operations Command and Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces entered Aleppo and captured most of the city.
December 2024: SDF forces clashed with the the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) in Dayr Hafir.
December 2024: Several towns in Daraa Governorate came under the control of local forces organized in the Southern Operations Room.
December 2024: The remaining SDF-controlled towns in the Idlib region were besieged and cut off from communication after being encircled by Turkish-backed opposition forces.
December 2024: Busra al-Harir, Nawa, Mahajjah, as well as the entire Jordanian border region, fell completely under rebel control.
November 2024: Opposition forces capture the towns of as-Safirah, Khanasir, and the Kuweires airbase.
6.12.Israeli invasion of Syria
After the Fall of the Assad Regime, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to take control of the Purple Line, a demilitarized zone from which Israeli forces had withdrawn in 1974, until a new agreement could be reached with the emerging Syrian government.
6.13.East Aleppo offensive (2024)
Is an operation launched in eastern Aleppo Governorate in Northern Syria by the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in December 2024 against the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) to regain control of territory that was lost during the Manbij offensive and to advance from Dayr Hafir into the Tishrin Dam area.
December 2024: Kurdish forces of the SDF advanced from the Tishrin Dam into the Abu Qalqal district.
An insurgency that began in late 2011 after the end of the Iraq War and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, resulting in violent conflict with the central government, as well as low-level sectarian violence among Iraq's religious groups.
December 2011: 18 December 2011 – 30 December 2013: an insurgency that began after the end of the Iraq War and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, resulting in violent conflict with the central government, as well as low-level sectarian violence among Iraq's religious groups.
Was a war between the Iraqi government and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The conflict originated as an insurgency against the government and the United States of America in the aftermath of the invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition. In 2017 the government eventually reconquered all the territories occupied by the Islamic State.
December 2015: Nineveh Plains offensive.
August 2017: Iraqi forces capture Tal Afar city on 28 August.
September 2017: Iraqi forces captured Mahalabiyah and Ayadhiyah.
May 2015: Battle of Ramadi (2014-2015).
November 2015: November 2015 Sinjar offensive.
October 2014: Liberation of Jurf Al Sakhar.
January 2015: In 2014 Jurf al-Nasr was captured by the ISIS terrorist organization.
8.1.First Anbar Offensive
Was a military offensive by the Islamic State in the Anbar Governorate, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
January 2014: As of 8 January, in addition to Fallujah, ISIL had control of the Anbar cities of Al-Karmah, Hīt, Khaldiyah, Haditha, Al Qaim and parts of Ramadi and Abu Ghraib, along with numerous smaller settlements in Anbar.
January 2014: Ramadi was partially conquered by ISIL and its allies when fighting erupted in the Anbar Province.
January 2014: The Iraqi army, backed by Sunni tribesmen, managed to retake the city of Saqlawiyah in a counterattack against ISIL.
March 2014: Iraqi Security Forces recaptured Ramadi.
January 2014: Fall of Fallujah to ISIS.
8.2.Northern Iraq offensive (June 2014)
Was a military offensive by the Islamic State in northern Iraq, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
June 2014: The IS took full control of the city of Tikrit.
June 2014: Iraqi government forces regained control of parts of Saladin Governorate, namely the town of Dhuluiyah.
June 2014: On 15 June, an insurgent assault, primarily led by the Naqshbandi Army and former Ba'athists, captured Tal Afar and its nearby airbase.
June 2014: The Iraqi military attacked ISIL forces in al-Mutasim, 22 kilometres south-east of Samarra, driving militants out into the surrounding desert.
April 2014: Pro-government tribal fighters took control of the Fallujah Dam.
June 2014: Kurdish forces entered Jalula.
June 2014: The Iraqi military recaptured Ishaqi where the burned bodies of 12 policemen were found.
June 2014: Advancements of the IS during the Battle of Kirkuk (2014).
June 2014: ISIL continued their advance towards Baghdad, occupying the small town of Udhaim.
June 2014: Several villages around the Hamrin Mountains were captured by the Islamic State.
June 2014: ISIL occupied the Saladin Governatorate with the exception of Tuz Khormato, Dujail, Balad, Samarra and Amirli.
June 2014: Fall of Mosul to the Islamic State.
June 2014: In the early hours of 13 June, ISIL seized Al-Sadiyah and Jalawla in the Diyala Governorate.
June 2014: Militants captured the Baiji oil refinery after overnight clashes with government forces.
June 2014: West of Baghdad, ISIL captured Saqlawiyah.
June 2014: On 4 and 5 June 2014, ISIL militants attacked and captured parts of the city of Samarra.
June 2014: Iraqi government forces managed to regain control of Samarra.
June 2014: Conquest of Baiji by the Islamic State.
8.3.Autonomy of Iraqi Kurdistan
During the War in Iraq (2013-2017) government troops left Iraqi Kurdistan which was controlled by local forces for most of the war.
June 2014: When the Iraqi army withdrew from most of Iraqi Kurdistan in mid-2014 due to the ISIL offensive in northern Iraq, the Kurdish Peshmerga entered the areas and maintained control until October 2017.
October 2017: When the Iraqi army withdrew from most of the disputed areas in mid-2014 due to the ISIL offensive in northern Iraq, the Kurdish Peshmerga entered the areas and maintained control until October 2017.
8.4.Salahuddin Campaign
Was the battle of the Salahuddin Governorate, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
April 2015: Second Battle of Tikrit.
October 2015: The Iraqi government and the Popular Mobilization Forces retook Baiji in October 2015.
June 2014: The Iraqi Army retook the Baiji oil refinery in a counter-attack.
August 2014: Siege of Amirli.
March 2015: At least 50 ISIS fighters have turned themselves into the allied forces' hands in the town of Al-Dour on 8 March.
March 2015: The town of al-Alam was captured by the allied forces.
December 2014: On 21 December 2014, ISIL forces captured Baiji.
November 2014: In mid-November 2014, Iraqi forces retook the city of Baiji.
8.5.Northern Iraq offensive (August 2014)
Was a military offensive by the Islamic State in northern Iraq, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
August 2014: ISIL captured the town of Wana between Zumar and Mosul.
August 2014: On 7 August, ISIL took control of Qaraqosh, the largest Christian town of Iraq, 30 km southeast of Mosul and 60 km west of Erbil, Karamlish, 5 km from Qaraqosh, Tal Keif, Batnaya, just north of Mosul, and Bartella, just east of Mosul.
August 2014: ISIL had seized the Mosul Dam, 40 km northwest of Mosul on the Tigris river.
August 2014: Battle for Mosul Dam.
August 2014: Encouraged by American airstrikes, Kurdish Peshmerga forces retook the strategic towns of Gwer and Makhmour.
August 2014: On 15 August, ISIL moved into the village Kocho.
August 2014: Battle of Zumar.
August 2014: ISIL captured the strategic town of Makhmour.
8.6.Second Anbar Offensive
Was a military offensive by the Islamic State in the Anbar Governorate, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
October 2014: ISIL seized the town of Kubaysah following the capture of most of nearby Hit.
October 2014: Fall of Hīt.
October 2014: ISIL militants seized the Iraqi village of Albu Nimr.
8.7.December 2014 Sinjar offensive
Was a military offensive by Kurdish forces against the Islamic State in the Nineveh Governorate, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
December 2014: Kurdish conquest of Hardan.
December 2014: Kurdish conquest of Gohbil.
December 2014: Kurdish conquest of Khanasor.
December 2014: Kurdish conquest of Mushayrafah.
December 2014: Mount Sinjar was retaken by Kurdish forces.
December 2014: Kurdish conquest of Dohula.
8.8.Al-Karmah offensive (2015)
Was an offensive launched by the Iraqi Army to recapture the Al-Karmah district from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
April 2015: On 23 April, Iraqi government forces secured the old road of Al-Karmah and three days later retook part of the city Al-Karmah.
8.9.Anbar campaign (2015-2016)
Was a military campaign launched by the Iraqi Armed Forces and their allies aimed at recapturing areas of the Anbar Governorate held by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
May 2016: Battle of Ar-Rutbah (2016).
June 2016: Third Battle of Fallujah.
February 2016: Battle of Ramadi (2015-2016).
8.9.1.Battle of Hīt
Was a battle between the Iraqi government forces and the islamic State for the control of the area of Hit, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
March 2016: The Iraqi Army recaptured the town of Kabisa.
April 2016: Iraqi forces fully recaptured the town of Hīt, along with the remainder of the Hīt District.
8.10.Mosul offensive (2016)
Was a major military campaign launched by the Iraqi Government forces with allied militias, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and international forces to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State (ISIL), during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
June 2016: The Iraqi Army captured Hajj Ali along with the villages of Khirab Jabri and Kaproki.
August 2016: Iraqi forces in collaboration with Kurdish forces captured four villages which were Tal Hamid, Qarqasha, Abzakh and Qura Takh located near Mosul.
October 2016: Iraqi Army regained full control of the city of Shirqat.
October 2016: ISIL re-entered Shirqat after assaulting it from two axes. The group recaptured the mayor's office, the center of the district and the entertainment city area.
July 2016: The Iraqi Army recaptured Qayyarah Airfield West in Nineveh province from ISIL.
July 2017: Battle of Mosul (2016-17).
September 2016: Shirqat was fully captured by pro-government forces.
8.11.2017 Western Nineveh offensive
Was a military offensive by Kurdish forces against the Islamic State in the Nineveh Governorate, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
May 2017: The PMF announced that it had captured 7 villages including four villages to south of al-Qairawan, Tal Qasab, 2 villages to the north of al-Qairawan.
May 2017: PMU announced that they had recaptured the town of al-Qahtaniya.
May 2017: The town of Al-Hadar was captured by Kurdish forces.
June 2017: More than 500 PMF fighters captured al-Ba'aj.
May 2017: The PMF seized the strategic town of Qayrawan and a number of villages.
May 2017: The PMF captured the Sahl Sinjar Air Base.
April 2017: PMU announced during the afternoon of 26 April that they had captured the ruins of the ancient city of Hatra.
8.12.2017 Western Iraq campaign
Was a major military campaign launched by the Iraqi Government against the Islamic State (ISIL), during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
September 2017: Iraqi forces free Akashat from the Islamic State.
September 2017: Iraqi forces advance after the liberation of Akashat from the Islamic State.
October 2017: Iraqi general Lt Gen Abdul Amir Yarallah said they had cleared the village of Umm al-Waz, as well as the Saad (H2) airbase and nearby Husseiniyat area from IS forces.
October 2017: By 31 October, Iraqi forces had reached the edge of al-Qaim.
November 2017: Iraqi forces seized several villages from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in an operation to retake Rawa
October 2017: Iraqi forces completely liberate Obaidi area in eastern Al-Qa’em
November 2017: ISIL loses al-Qaim in Iraq and Deir Az Zor in Syria.
November 2017: Iraqi security forces recaptured up to 45 villages as part of a large-scale military operation to dislodge Islamic State (IS) militants from their hideouts in the desert in western Iraq.
December 2017: The Iraqi army conquers the remaining territories controlled be the Islamic State in Iraq.
8.13.Western Anbar offensive (September 2017)
Was an offensive launched by the Iraqi Army to recapture western Anbar from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
September 2017: Iraqi military announced that it had captured Akashat.
September 2017: Yarallah from JOC announced that Iraqi forces had completely captured Anah.
8.14.2017 Hawija offensive
Was an offensive launched by the Iraqi Army against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
September 2017: On 22 September, Iraqi forces liberated approximately 140 square kilometers of territory north of the district of Hawija from the Kirkuk Governorate.
October 2017: On 5 october the Iraqi forces took control of the city of Hawija.
October 2017: Hawija and surrounding regions conquered by government forces.
October 2017: The Iraqi army conquers the areas surrounding the city of Hawija.
September 2017: On 29 September Iraqi forces recaptured the town of al-Abbassi from the Islamic State.
September 2017: On 24 September, the Iraqi forces had liberated all of the areas north of the Al-Zab River, along with some other areas west of the Tigris River and in the northern Makhoul Mountains.
8.15.Battle of Kirkuk (2017)
Was an offensive launched by the Iraqi Army to recapture Kirkuk from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, during the War in Iraq (2013-2017).
October 2017: Government advance during the Battle of Kirkuk.
Is an ongoing civil war in Yemen between the government and the Houthis (an Islamist political and armed organization that emerged from Saada Governorate in North Yemen), as well as involving several local, in some case secessionist, forces.
February 2014: In January 2014, the Yemeni government began evacuating Wahhabi residents from Saada Governorate, handing victory in the region to the Houthis.
September 2014: Houthi forces take control of Sana'a.
March 2015: Battle of Aden Airport.
July 2015: Pro-Hadi forces had retaken full control of Aden, and the Aden Airport was reopened.
January 2016: The loyalists captured Port Midi.
January 2017: Mulla is taken back by government forces.
August 2019: The Southern Transitional Council took control of Aden and Zinjibar.
February 2014: The Houthi seize control of 'Amran.
January 2018: The STC seized control of Aden.
December 2015: The loyalists captured the city of Haradh.
January 2016: Battle of Mualla.
February 2016: Al-Qaeda captured Azzan.
April 2016: Al Houta, a town in the Lahij Governorate of Yemen, fell under the control of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in early 2016.
December 2017: Troops loyal to Hadi completely captured the cities of Beihan and Usaylan.
September 2020: Houthi forces said that they managed to capture eleven of the twelve districts and 95% of the Al-Jawf province with only the eastern district of Khab and al-Shaaf still being in Saudi-led coalition control.
May 2015: Battle of Dhale.
December 2014: Mokha under Houthi control since Nov. 2014.
June 2020: The STC seized full control of Socotra.
9.1.Taiz campaign
Is a battle of the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present) for the control of the city of Taiz.
August 2015: Pro-Hadi forces, backed by Saudi airstrikes, recaptured most of the city of Ta'izz.
April 2016: Houthi forces and allied forces loyal to former president Saleh seized control of the center of Al Wazi'iyah District in southwestern Taiz governorate on April 1.
November 2016: Pro-government fighters were able to regain control of Al-Jehmaliah town.
June 2016: The Houthis captured the base of Brigade 35, Also known as "Al-Qasr Camp" after a week long battle.
March 2015: Houthi forces backed by troops loyal to Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen's influential former president and General People's Congress party head, swept into Taiz on 22 March, capturing the military airport and other key parts of the city.
September 2016: By August 2016 Houthis had captured the Hayfan district.
February 2017: Emirates News Agency reported that Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi coalition troops had secured Mocha.
January 2017: Pro-government forces completely liberated the Dhubab District.
9.2.Abyan campaign
Was a campaign for control of the Abyan Governorate of Yemen, between the Houthis and Yemen Army, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
August 2015: Pro-Hadi forces had recaptured the entire Abyan Governorate.
August 2015: Pro-government forces retook Jaʿār and Lawdar.
March 2015: The 15th Armored Brigade, based in Lawdar, announced their support to the Houthis.
March 2015: Houthi and allied army forces seized the city of Shuqrah.
March 2015: On 29 March, pro-Houthi troops captured Zinjibar.
August 2015: Pro-Hadi forces had retaken the provincial capital Zinjibar.
9.3.Lahij insurgency
27 March - 4 August 2015: The Lahij insurgency was a guerrilla war waged by tribesmen loyal to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi against the Houthis and Yemen Army units. On 4 August, Pro-Hadi forces had retaken full control of the Lahij Governorate.
March 2015: 27 March – 4 August 2015: The Lahij insurgency was a guerrilla war waged by tribesmen loyal to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi against the Houthis and Yemen Army units. On 4 August, Pro-Hadi forces had retaken full control of the Lahij Governorate.
9.4.Shabwah campaign
Was a military offensive by the Yemeni government in the Saada Governorate, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
April 2015: Battle of Mukalla.
August 2015: Pro-Hadi forces regained control of the entire Shabwah Governorate, including the city of Ataq, after Houthi forces and their allies withdrew from the region.
April 2015: Air-strikes hit the Houthi-held Muhra base, outside Ataq, after which the Houthis and their allies seized government and police installations in the city.
May 2015: At the end of May, the Houthis captured the city of Saeed.
9.5.Ma'rib Campaign
Is an ongoing military campaign taking place in the Yemeni civil war for the control of the Marib Governorate of Yemen.
September 2015: In September 2015, Saudi-backed Yemeni forces loyal to the government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi engaged Houthi forces and successfully established control over the eastern and western regions of Marib province. They took territory in Sirwah and Hareeb including the Hailan mountain, Al Ateef, Al Makhdarah, and Al Masaryah hill.
September 2020: Houthi forces made further advances in Marib Province closing into the Ma'rib city itself.
October 2021: On 17 October, Houthi forces took control of the Abdiya, and Harib districts in Marib Governorate.
June 2020: Houthi-led forces fought its way in the Baydha District.
June 2020: Houthi forces made further advances on the north of Badya and the south of Marib.
9.6.Nihm Offensive
Was a battle in the Nihm District during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
February 2016: Houthi forces were able to regain the town of Nihm.
December 2015: On 16 December, government forces took control of Fardhat Nihm from Saleh/Houthi forces. Clashes continued for approximately ten days until government forces took full control of Fardhat Nihm.
9.7.Abyan conflict (2016-2018)
Was a series of clashes between forces of AQAP (Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula) loyal to Yemeni president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, and forces loyal to the Southern Movement for the control of Abyan between 2016 and 2018.
January 2017: On January 9 Hizam and security forces troops officially withdrew from northern Abyan, leaving the territory to AQAP warlords, after intense fights in Lawdar and Shuqrah, giving AQAP complete control and strongholds in Abyan.
February 2017: AQAP withdrew from Lawdar because of a tribal uprising.
February 2017: As of the end of February, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) remained in control of about half of Abyan. The southern part of the Abyan Governatorate was under government control.
September 2017: Hizam forces arrived in AQAP stronghold Mudiyah, in a prelude to clearing Al-Qaeda terrorists. Abu Bakr Hussein Salem later arrived there, after Hizam secured the town.
August 2016: AQAP's remaining fighters withdrew to Mahfad after tribal forces led by pro-Hadi tribal forces expelled them from Wadea.
January 2017: Government forces withdrew from central and southern Abyn, going to Aden, leaving the province to AQAP.
May 2016: Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) agreed to withdraw from Zinjibar.
August 2016: Hadi loyalists, alongside Sudanese troops, and pro-Hadi tribal fighters, invaded Shaqrah, Zinjibar and Jaar, and recaptured them from AQAP, killing some 40 fighters.
August 2016: Hadi-allied forces entered al Mahfad district to clear AQAP militants from the town, resulting in the complete elimination of AQAP from strongholds in Abyan.
January 2016: Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) captured the city of Zinjibar in December 2015.
August 2016: AQAP withdrew from most of Abyan after Hadi government and popular resistance forces drove them out of Lawder city and Ahwar district.
September 2017: On September 12 more than 40 armored vehicles of Hizam forces invaded AQAP controlled parts in Al Wade'a District. The Hizam captured Wadea.
March 2018: Hizam forces unleashed Operation Sweeping Torrent to take control of Al Mahfad from AQAP.
February 2017: On February 2 AQAP gained control of Lawdar.
9.8.Southern Abyan Offensive (2016)
Was a military offensive by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
February 2016: Shuqrah was taken by AQAP in one day fighting.
February 2016: In a major offensive, AQAP took Ahwar.
9.9.Battle of Mukalla (2016)
Was a battle during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
April 2016: By April 25, Pro-Hadi Government forces and UAE forces had fully recaptured Mukalla, along with the rest of the coastal regions of the Hadramaut Province.
April 2016: By 26 April, Mukalla and the rest of the surrounding towns and cities had been cleared of AQAP forces.
9.10.Battle of Sanaa (2017)
Was a battle during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
November 2017: Saleh officially announced the end of his partnership with the Houthis.
December 2017: Ali Abdullah Saleh killed by Houthi forces- Houthis gained total control of Sana'a.
9.11.Al Hudaydah offensive
Was a military offensive launched in December 2017 by pro-government forces against the Houthis in Al Hudaydah Governorate, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
February 2018: The coalition claimed that the sites of Garrahi were captured by the coalition.
March 2018: On 21 March, the coalition captured Jabal Ras.
February 2018: Fall of the town of Hays to government forces.
May 2018: UAE-backed loyalists captured the Durahemi district.
December 2017: Pro-Hadi government troops entered Al Hudaydah Governorate on the night of 6-7 December, and drove Houthi fighters from the town of Al Khawkhah.
December 2017: Pro-government sources claimed that the Houthis were collapsing before the advancing forces, and had lost control of the district of Hays.
9.12.Operation Al Faisal
Was a military offensive by the Yemeni government against Al-Qaeda in the Al-Masini valley, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
February 2018: On February 17, 2018 Hadrami Elite Forces, backed by heavy UAE aerial support, launched Operation Al Faisal, an offensive to retake Al-Masini Valley from AQAP militants. On February 18 Hadrami Elite Forces had entered the valley and begun to slowly liberate all areas in and around the valley.
9.13.Operation Black Mountains
Was a military offensive by the Yemeni government against Al-Qaeda, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
April 2018: The Yemeni military units backed by the United Arab Emirates reported recapturing the Amed, Dhalia, Hajer, and Yabouth districts from Al-Qaeda.
9.14.United Arab Emirates takeover of Socotra
Was a military expedition by the United Arab Emirates that resulted in the occupation of the island of Socotra, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
April 2018: UAE Army troops take over Socotra Airport, seaports, and all four islands of the archipelago on 30 April 2018.
May 2018: Administrative control of the island of Socotra returned to the Yemeni government.
9.15.Battle of Al Hudaydah
Was a battle during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
June 2018: Beginning on 13 June 2018 and aiming to dislodge Houthi forces from the port, the objective of the assault was to recapture the city of Al Hudaydah.
June 2018: Houthis recapture the Hodeida International Airport or at least parts of it.
June 2018: Saudi-led coalition claims capture of territory around Hodeida International Airport from Houthi militants on 16 June 2018 and the capture of the airport itself on 20 June 2018.
9.16.2020 al-Jawf offensive
Was a Houthi military offensive in the Al Jawf Governorate, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
March 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
January 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
April 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
August 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
March 2020: Houthi fighters stormed the city of Al Hazm, the capital of Al Jawf province, from different directions on 1 March 2020.
February 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
August 2020: Houthi affiliated media said Houthi forces captured the Mas military camp in Northwest Marib.
May 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
June 2020: Jawf offensive by the Houthis. Territorial change based on available maps.
9.17.2022 Southern Yemen offensive
Was a military offensive by the Southern Movement in the Abyan and Shabwah provinces, during the Yemeni Civil War (2014 - present).
August 2022: On 10 August, after three days heavy clashes, Southern forces took control of Shabwah's capital Ataq.
August 2022: Government forces also reportedly withdrew from military sites in Nisab, Radhum, Habban and Mayfa'a districts.
August 2022: On 15 August U.A.E. drone struck military position in Shabwah allowing southern forces to advance towards Marib and Hadramawt.
August 2022: On 21 August it was reported that government forces decided to hand control over Shuqra and the areas of Qarn al-Kalasi and Al-Arqub to separatist forces.
August 2022: On 22 August the Southern Forces took control of Shuqrah-Ahwar road, with the seperatists claiming to control 90% of the Abyan province.
August 2022: On 31 August, Southern forces entered Lawdar in Abyan without a fight.
September 2022: On 11 September, Southern forces entered Al-Wadea and Mudiyah districts in Abyan.
August 2022: On 23 August, Southern forces launched an operation called "Arrows of the East" in the Abyan governorate, entering Shuqrah early the next day.
September 2022: On 13 September Southern forces reportedly arrived on the outskirts of Mahfad district.
August 2022: The Southern forces (STC) captured Khobar al-Maraqisha area and finally Ahwar District.
September 2022: On 14 September Southern forces entered Wadi Omaran east of Mudiyah, clashing with Al-Qaeda.
August 2022: On the same day after heavy clashes Southern forces captured base of 2nd Mountain Infantry Brigade in Azzan.
Between 2011 and 2017, fighting from the Syrian Civil War spilled over into Lebanon as opponents and supporters of the Syrian Arab Republic traveled to Lebanon to fight and attack each other on Lebanese soil.
August 2014: On 2 August 2014, after Lebanese security forces arrested an al-Nusra Front commander, fighters from al-Nusra Front and ISIL surrounded Lebanese Army checkpoints in Arsal before attacking them and storming the northeastern town's police station, where they took at least 16 policemen hostage. The militants then proceeded to take control of the town.
August 2014: Battle of Arsal.
Ongoing militant and terror activity of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant branch in Tunisia.
June 2015: 26 June 2015 – present: ongoing militant and terror activity of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant branch in Tunisia.
9 December 2017 - present: an ongoing low-intensity insurgency that began in late 2017 after the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) lost territorial control in the Iraq-ISIL War.
December 2017: 9 December 2017 – present: an ongoing low-intensity insurgency that began in late 2017 after the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) lost territorial control in the Iraq-ISIL War.
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