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Collective Term for the faction of the Syrian Civil War that opposes the Syrian Arab Republic (ISIS, Islamic Factions, the Kurds and foreign controlled territories are treated separately).
Establishment
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.
May 2011: Siege of Talkalakh.
May 2011: Siege of Rastan and Talbiseh.
June 2011: Government forces besiege Rastan and Talbiseh.
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.
July 2011: Siege of Hama.
August 2011: Siege of Hama.
September 2011: By August 2011, ar-Rastan was mostly in the hands of the opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA).
October 2011: Battle of Rastan.
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.
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.
Chronology
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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.
1.1.Syrian Civil War
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.
1.1.1.2024 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: 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.
1.1.2.Daraa Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Daraa Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.2.1.Battles in Daraa
Were a series of battles in and around Daraa, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.2.2.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.
1.1.2.3.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.
March 2013: The Free Syrian Army takes control of the two crossings of Daraa and Nasib.
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.
1.1.2.4.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.
1.1.2.5.Battles in Adwan
Were a series of battles in and around Adwan, in the Daraa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2014: Rebels took control of Tasil and Adwan during their spring offensive in 2014.
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.
1.1.2.6.2018 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.
August 2018: Syrian opposition gains during the 2018 Southern Syria offensive.
1.1.2.7.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.
1.1.3.Homs Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Homs Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.3.1.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.
1.1.3.2.Battles in Al-Rastan
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Rastan, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: Battle of Rastan: January-February 2012.
1.1.3.3.Battles in Homs City
Were a series of battles in and around Homs City, in the Homs Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: Qusour fell under the control of the Syrian opposition.
February 2012: Joret al-Shayyah fell under the control of the Syrian opposition.
February 2012: The Old City of Homs fell under the control of the Syrian opposition.
March 2012: On 1 March 2012, the Syrian Army took full control of the quarter of Baba Amr according to a Syrian official.
June 2012: Capture of al-Ghouta by Government forces.
November 2012: In October 2012, Free Syrian Army (FSA) took over part of the Deir Baalbah neighborhood of Homs.
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.
March 2013: The military re-secured the district of Baba Amr and repelled the rebels.
April 2013: The Syrian Army took control over the town of Abel.
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.
1.1.3.4.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.
1.1.3.5.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.
1.1.3.6.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.
1.1.3.7.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
1.1.3.8.Al-Qusayr offensive
Was a military offensive to reconquer Al-Qusayr during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2013: It was confirmed that government troops were if full control of Al-Qusayr.
June 2013: The town of Al-Buwaydah al-Sharqiyah was recaptured by the Syrian Army during the Al-Qusayr offensive.
1.1.3.9.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.
1.1.3.10.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.
1.1.3.11.Northern Homs offensive (April-May 2018)
Was a military offensive to reconquer the northern Homs governatorate during the Syrian Civil War.
April 2018: Northern Homs offensive (April-May 2018). Talbesh taken by government forces.
May 2018: The Syrian government established control over city of Al-Rastan after the last rebels were transported to the Idlib Governorate.
1.1.4.Idlib Governorate
Is the theatre of war in the Idlib Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.4.1.Battles in Jisr al-Shughur
Were a series of battles in and around Jisr al-Shughur, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: In December 2011-January 2012, FSA took control of Jisr al-Shughur, establishing a key rebel center.
October 2012: In October 2012, the Syrian government was reported by Al Jazeera to be in control of the town of Jisr al-Shughur.
1.1.4.2.Battles in Kafr Nabl
Were a series of battles in and around Kafr Nabl, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: FSA takes control of Kafr Nabl in December 2011 - January 2012.
August 2012: The government recaptured the town of Kafr Nabl.
August 2012: On 11 August 2012, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took Kafr Nabl back.
December 2012: On 30 December, ISIS occupies Kafranbel.
February 2014: In January 2014, the ISIS withdrew from Kafr Nabl.
February 2020: The Syrian Army reimposed control on Kafr Nabl.
1.1.4.3.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.
September 2012: The military recaptured Maarrat al-Nu'man in August 2012.
1.1.4.4.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.
1.1.4.5.Battles in Saraqib
Were a series of battles in and around Saraqib, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Saraqib in December 2011 - January 2012.
March 2012: Rebels were forced to withdraw from Saraqib after the army took full control of it.
July 2012: In July 2012, it was reported that the Free Syrian Army (FSA) had regained control of the city of Saraqib.
July 2017: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took Saraqib from Ahrar al-Sham.
1.1.4.6.Battles in Khan Shaykhun
Were a series of battles in and around Khan Shaykhun, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Khan Shaykhun in December 2011 - January 2012.
July 2012: Khan Shaykhun fell in government hands on 6 July 2012.
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.
1.1.4.7.Battles in Taftanaz
Were a series of battles in and around Taftanaz, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: Battle of Taftanaz.
April 2012: Battle of Taftanaz.
December 2012: In November, the town of Taftanaz was under rebel control.
1.1.4.8.Battles in Idlib City
Were a series of battles in and around Idlib City, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
February 2012: The entire city of Idlib was under opposition control.
March 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.
1.1.4.9.Battles in Ariha
Were a series of battles in and around Ariha, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
April 2012: The Free Syrian Army, a rebel group formed by defected Syrian military officers, successfully defended the town of Ariha against multiple attacks by government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad between March and June 2012.
August 2012: The city of Ariha was retaken by the government.
August 2014: On 24 August 2014, rebels captured Ariha.
September 2014: After 10 days of bombardment, government forces recaptured the town of Ariha.
February 2018: The Syrian Liberation Front captured Ariha from Tahrir al-Sham.
1.1.4.10.Battles in Sarmin
Were a series of battles in and around Sarmin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
April 2012: By 3 April, the Syrian Army had retaken Sarmin.
December 2012: By November 2012, Sarmin was back under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
January 2013: Sarmin falls under islamist control.
1.1.4.11.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.
1.1.4.12.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.
1.1.4.13.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.
1.1.4.14.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.
1.1.4.15.Battles in Harem
Were a series of battles in and around Harem, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
October 2012: In October, the Free Syrian Army gained control of the town of Harem.
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.
1.1.4.16.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.
1.1.4.17.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.
1.1.5.Hama Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Hama Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.5.1.Battles in Hama
Were a series of battles in and around Hama, during the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.5.2.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.
1.1.5.3.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.
1.1.5.4.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.
1.1.6.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.
1.1.6.1.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.
January 2012: In January, the FSA had gained control over large portions of Douma.
January 2012: The Syrian Army retakes Douma.
October 2012: After heavy fighting, the the Free Syrian Army (FSA) retook control of the city of Douma.
April 2018: The Syrian army took full control of the city Douma.
1.1.6.2.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).
February 2012: The Syrian Army regained control of the city of Al-Zabadani.
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.
January 2015: The Syrian Opposition regained control of the city of Al-Zabadani.
April 2017: The city of Al-Zabadani was successively evacuated by the rebels and control ceded back to the Syrian government.
1.1.6.3.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.
April 2012: Harasta was reported under rebel control by early 2012.
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.
1.1.6.4.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.
1.1.6.5.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.
1.1.6.6.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.
1.1.6.7.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: During the Syrian Civil War, fighting was reported in the Al-Hajar al-Aswad suburb.
July 2012: On 27 July 2012, the army took the Al-Hajar al-Aswad suburb back.
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.
1.1.6.8.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.
1.1.6.9.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: In late November 2012, Beit Sawa was under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
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.
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.
February 2014: In February 2014, Syria's army and rebels agreed a truce in Babbila.
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.
1.1.6.10.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.
1.1.6.11.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.
1.1.6.12.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.
1.1.6.13.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: Since the beginning of the Syrian civil war, Qaboun was primarily controlled by the rebels.
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.
June 2017: In May 2017, rebels were evacuated from Qaboun as the army regained control.
March 2018: Prolonged battle fought between the Syrian Army and various rebel groups from February 2013 to March 23 2018 in Jobar.
1.1.6.14.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.
1.1.6.15.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.
1.1.6.16.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.
March 2014: On March 16, 2014, government forces backed by the Lebanese Shia Hezbollah retook Yabrud.
July 2014: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in June 2014.
July 2014: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in June 2014.
January 2015: 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 2015: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Lebanese Government in June 2015.
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.
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.
August 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by the Syrian Government in early August 2017.
September 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by government forces in Lebanon by September 1st, 2017..
September 2017: Territories conquered from the rebels by government forces in Syria by September 1st, 2017..
1.1.6.17.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.
1.1.6.18.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.
1.1.6.19.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: Rebels in Muadamiyat al-Sham surrendered to the Syrian Arab Army.
September 2016: Territorial changes caused by the conquest of Muadamiyat al-Sham by the Syrian Arab Army.
1.1.6.20.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.
1.1.7.Quneitra Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Quneitra Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.7.1.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.
1.1.7.2.2014 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.
1.1.8.Raqqa Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Raqqa Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.8.1.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.
1.1.8.2.Battles in Tell Abyad
Were a series of battles in and around Tell Abyad, in the Raqqa Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
September 2012: The Free Syrian Army took control over the city of Tell Abyad.
January 2014: Tell Abyad falls under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
1.1.8.3.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.
1.1.8.4.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.
1.1.8.5.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.
1.1.8.6.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.
1.1.9.Aleppo Governorate
Is the theatre of war in the Aleppo Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.9.1.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 partially occupied by Syrian government forces.
March 2017: Urum al-Sughrah occupied by Syrian government forces.
March 2017: Urum al-Sughrah occupied by Syrian Opposition.
1.1.9.2.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.
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.
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.
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 government completes the reconquest of all the lost areas in Aleppo within the first days of November.
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).
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: 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.
December 2016: The army retook the districts of Bustan Al-Qasr and Sheikh Saeed, considered among the major strongholds of the opposition.
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.
1.1.9.3.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.
1.1.9.4.Rebel conquest of Aleppo
Was the conquest of the city of Aleppo by rebel forces in the early phase of the Syrian Civil War.
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.
August 2012: The Aleppo neighborhood of Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn is conquered by the Syrian Army.
1.1.9.5.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.
1.1.9.6.Battles in Atarib
Were a series of battles in and around Atarib, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2012: The Syrian army was forced out of Atarib in July 2012.
December 2013: By November 2013, the town of Atarib was controlled by ISIL.
May 2014: By April 2014, the town of Atarib was back under rebel control.
1.1.9.7.Battles in Tell Rifaat
Were a series of battles in and around Tell Rifaat, in the Aleppo Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
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.
November 2013: By November 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was in full control of the town Tell Rifaat.
1.1.9.8.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.
September 2012: The Free Syrian Army seized Urum al-Kubrah.
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.
1.1.9.9.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.
1.1.9.10.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.
1.1.9.11.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.
1.1.9.12.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.
1.1.9.13.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: Rebel forces occupy Dabiq and Asanbul.
October 2016: The Free Syrian Army (FSA), headed by Sultan Murad Division, took control of Sawran, Syria.
1.1.10.Al-Hasakah Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the al-Hasakah Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.10.1.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.
1.1.10.2.Battles in Al-Manajir
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Manajir, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
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.
July 2013: After the long Battle of Ras al-Ayn, the took control of Al-Manajir on 17 July 2013.
1.1.10.3.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.
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.
July 2013: Kurdish forces expelled the jihadists from Ras al-Ayn after a night of heavy fighting.
1.1.10.4.Battles in Al-Yaarubiyah
Were a series of battles in and around Al-Yaarubiyah, in the Al-Hasakah Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
April 2013: The town of Al-Yaarubiyah came under the control of Jihadist rebels including the al-Nusra Front.
October 2013: Al-Yaarubiyah was captured by the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG).
1.1.11.Deir ez-Zor Governorate Theatre of War
Is the theatre of war in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.
July 2012: The Rebels claimed to control 90% of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate.
August 2014: Islamic State conquests during the Deir ez-Zor offensive (April-July 2014).
1.1.11.1.Battles in Hajin
Were a series of battles in and around Hajin, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
1.1.11.2.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.
1.1.11.3.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: Conquest of Al-Jalaa by government and Kurdish forces.
1.1.11.4.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.
1.1.11.5.Battles in Mayadin
Were a series of battles in and around Mayadin, in the Deir ez-Zor Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.
August 2012: Free Syrian Army captured Mayadin in late August 2012 after fighting.
July 2014: On 3 July 2014, ISIL captured Mayadin.
1.1.11.6.Battles in Deir Ez-Zor City
Were a series of battles in the city of Deir ez-Zor, during the Syrian Civil War.
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).
August 2013: As of 20 August, the western Hawiqa neighborhood, including the local Baath Party headquarters, had fallen to the rebels.
October 2013: Rebels captured the Resefa and Sinaa districts of Deir ez-Zor city.
July 2014: ISIS expelled Nusra and other assorted rebel groups from all rebel-controlled neighborhoods in Deir ez-Zor city.
Disestablishment
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.
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