2011–2012 Idlib Governorate clashes

September 2011 – March 2012 Idlib Governorate clashes

Map of Idlib Governorate

Date

8 September 2011 – 27 March 2012
(6 months, 2 weeks and 5 days)

Location

Result

Partial rebel victory; Government counter-offensive launched

Belligerents

Commanders and leaders

(Idlib province commander)

(Ahrar ash-Sham)

(Syrian Martyrs' Brigade)

Units involved

Sham Falcons (Jabal al-Zawiya area)
Syrian Martyrs' Brigade (Jabal al-Zawiya area)
al Sham Free Fighters (Jisr al Shughour area)

Elements of: 1st Armoured Division

Other units:

Strength

25,000 fighters

9,000 soldiers
250 tanks

Casualties and losses

806 opposition fighters and defectors killed
((Opposition claim))

1,330 Killed (Government claim)

846 soldiers killed (Opposition claim)

Partial rebel victory; Government counter-offensive launched