Syrian army continues heavy shelling on rebel positions in western Aleppo
The army also responded to a massive counter-offensive on government forces’ positions in the nearby province of Idlib by the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, the newspaper added.
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Syrian army continues operation in Idlib
The report noted that the army destroyed rebel positions and fortifications and eliminated large numbers of the rebel militants.
Syrian army regains control over Khan Shaykhun, Erdogan to visit Moscow
The General Command of the Syrian Army announced that its forces took control of Morek and other nearby towns including Kafr Zita and strategic points in Hama and Idleb, after inflicting heavy losses upon militants, according to Syrian Arab News Agency.
Israel targets Syrian army bases in rocket attack
The SOHR indicated there are losses among the Syrian side, without giving further details.
Syrian army resumes fight against IS fighters after short ceasefire
Five-hour ceasefire was announced south of Damascus to allow women, children, elderly to depart
Syrian army extends truce, but fighting rages on
The Syrian army has extended a nationwide ceasefire for three days as pro-Assad forces continue to advance against rebels in the north. Observers have called the truce mostly ineffective since its declaration last week.
Syrian army declares 72-hour halt in fighting
The Syrian regime troops have announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire coinciding with the end of Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The truce applies to the whole country, according to the army’s statement.
Syrian army enters administrative borders of Al-Raqqah
A large-scale attack that was backed by Russia breached the borders of the Islamic State stronghold
Syria rebels threaten to disrupt truce if Assad’s forces continue fighting
Militant groups in Syria have refused to abide by the truce unless government troops stop the violence within 48 hours. The statement comes after President Assad’s army bombed rebel strongholds around Damascus.
Recapturing Palmyra a success for Syrian army’s strategy against terrorism: Al-Assad
Syrian government promises to repair all destroyed historic sites in city
Syrian ground offensive advances on Aleppo under Russian cover
Ground offensives led by the Syrian army and their allies have continued into the start of the week. Three rebel groups affiliated with the “Free Syrian Army” (FSA) reportedly received munitions from the US. Syrian government troops and their allies pushed on with their offensive a few kilometers south of the northern city of Aleppo …
Syrian army advances against rebels near Aleppo
Backed by Russian jets, Syrian government troops have edged forward in the northern province of Aleppo. Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow’s air strikes in Syria were a bud to protect its national interests. Since Moscow started its air campaign in Syria on September 30, the Syrian army and its allies have launched four …
Syrian refugee numbers top 1.4 million
The total number of Syrians registered as refugees was 1,401,435, the UNHCR warned that it was no longer able to meet their medical needs
55 die as Damascus rocked by fighting, shelling: NGO
At least 19 civilians, 28 rebels and eight soldiers have been killed since the launch of the offensive
Syrian army shells Damascus suburbs
The repeated firing on the airport road prompted the cancellation of a string of international flights
Army shells Damascus suburbs
Overall, more than 41,000 people have died since the eruption of the uprising in March 2011, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Syria rebels advance in north, pushed back in south
“Assad should be replaced by Vice President Faruq al-Shara.” says Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu
Turkey hits back after new mortar fire from Syria
The round struck Hatay province at the western end of Turkey’s frontier with Syria, prompting fresh retaliatory fire
A new massacre in Damascus
At least 153 people were killed in violence across Syria on Thursday — 83 civilians, 24 rebels and 46 soldiers.
Aleppo under seige as Syrian army tightens its grip
The fighting in and around Aleppo has intensified to the point where the Red Crescent group decided to suspend some of its operations in the city
Syrian forces press anti-rebel assault in Idlib
By AFP DAMASCUS: Syrian troops Tuesday pressed an assault on rebel strongholds in the Turkish border region, as the opposition urged foreign military intervention after dozens of women and children were killed in Homs. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian forces used heavy machineguns to rake the town of El-Baraa in the …
Syrian forces batter rebels, UN body condemns Syria
By Alistair Lyon / Reuters BEIRUT: Elite Syrian forces trying to destroy rebels besieged in Homs pounded the shattered district of Baba Amro on Thursday, despite international alarm at the plight of civilians trapped there. Snow blanketed the city, slowing down the military assault, but also worsening conditions for civilians, activists said. “We have not seen …