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East Aleppo offensive (2015–16)

East Aleppo offensive (2015–16)
Part of the Syrian Civil War
Northern Aleppo offensive (2016).svg
Map of the frontline changes in the Aleppo Province from 1–22 February 2016
     Syrian Army control

     Opposition control (including al-Qaeda in the Levant)      Kurdish control      Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

     Ongoing confrontation or unclear situation
Date 18 November 2015 – 21 February 2016
(3 months and 3 days)
Location Eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria
Result

Decisive Syrian Army victory

  • The Syrian Army advances east, north, and west of the Kuweires airbase, capturing 61 villages and the Aleppo Thermal Power Plant, and clearing 40 kilometers of highway
Belligerents

Syrian Arab Republic

 Iran

Ba'ath Brigades


Air strikes:
 Russia

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Commanders and leaders

IRGC-Seal.svg Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani
(Chief strategist)
Gen. Suheil al-Hassan(Tiger Forces commander)


Russia Viktor Bondarev
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Umar Al-Absi
Units involved

Syrian Army:

Aerospace Forces

Military of ISIL
Strength
Unknown 800+ fighters (On 20 Feb. 2016)
Casualties and losses
35+ soldiers killed, dozens wounded 190+ killed

     Opposition control (including al-Qaeda in the Levant)      Kurdish control      Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Decisive Syrian Army victory

Syrian Arab Republic

 Iran

Ba'ath Brigades

Air strikes:
 Russia


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