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Al-Ghab offensive (July–August 2015)

Al-Ghab offensive (July–August 2015)
Part of the Syrian Civil War
Map of the Al-Ghab offensive (July–August 2015).svg
Territorial changes during the al-Ghab offensive

     Opposition control pre-offensive      Territory gained by Opposition during offensive

     Maximum extent of rebel advance; recaptured by Syrian Army
Date 28 July – 28 August 2015
(1 month)
Location Al-Ghab plain, Idlib and Hama Governorates, Syria (For a war map of the current situation in Al-Ghab plain, see .)
Status

Rebel victory

  • Rebels capture 13 towns/villages, along with four hills
  • Army recaptures two towns/villages
Belligerents

Army of Conquest

SRCC

Supported by:
 Turkey
 Saudi Arabia
 Qatar
Independent Jihadist groups:

Syria Syrian Arab Republic

Hezbollah
Syrian Social Nationalist Party
Syrian Resistance
Liwa Fatemiyoun
Lions of Hussein Brigade
Supported by:
 Iran
Commanders and leaders
Syrian opposition Lt. Hassan Khalil (Falcons of Mount Zawiya Brigade commander) Syria Col. Suheil Al Hassan (WIA)
(Tiger Forces commander)
Syria Col. Ali Al-Hajji †
(Cheetah Forces commander)
Units involved

Syrian opposition Free Syrian Army:

Islamic Front:

Syrian Army:

Hezbollah Units
Casualties and losses
186–226 killed 203 killed and wounded
22 civilians killed and 70+ wounded

     Opposition control pre-offensive      Territory gained by Opposition during offensive

Rebel victory

Army of Conquest

SRCC

Supported by:
 Turkey
 Saudi Arabia
 Qatar
Independent Jihadist groups:


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