Qalamoun offensive (June 2014–present)

Qalamoun offensive (June–August 2014)

Entire Battle of Qalamoun (2013–present)

Syrian Government & Hezbollah control Lebanese Government & Hezbollah control Syrian Opposition control

For a war map of the current situation in Rif Dimashq, see .

Date

21 June – 7 August 2014
(1 month, 2 weeks and 3 days)

Location

Result

Partial Syrian Army & Hezbollah/Lebanese Army victory

Hezbollah captures all hills around rebel hideouts on both sides of the border establishing a siege
Lebanese Army recaptures the Lebanese town of Arsal from rebel forces

Belligerents

Lebanon

Commanders and leaders

Abu Hasan al-Homsi †
(Arsal commander)
Abu Ahmed Jumaa (POW)

Units involved

Syrian government forces

Strength

3,000 fighters

Casualties and losses

930+ killed (Syrian and Lebanese government claims)

Unknown Syrian and Hezbollah casualties

20 Lebanese soldiers killed, 85 wounded and 24 captured (14 released, 4 executed)
20 policemen captured (6 released)

Syrian Government & Hezbollah control Lebanese Government & Hezbollah control Syrian Opposition control

Partial Syrian Army & Hezbollah/Lebanese Army victory