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Rif Dimashq offensive (September–November 2013)
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The Rif Dimashq offensive (September–November 2013) was a Syrian government forces and allies offensive in the Rif Dimashq Governorate, that was launched in mid-September 2013, as part of the Syrian Civil War.
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Rif Dimashq offensive (September–November 2013) | |||||||
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Part of the Syrian Civil War (Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign) | |||||||
![]() Frontlines in Rif Dimashq in late February 2014 Syrian Government control
Opposition control
Contested
For a war map of the current situation in Rif Dimashq, see here. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
![]() (Damascus Military Council commander) ![]() (al-Nusra Front commander) |
(Hezbollah commander) | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Unknown |
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Strength | |||||||
4,500 fighters[9]
| 70,000 soldiers,[11] 500 tanks | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1,000 rebels killed (Army claim)[12][13] | 115+ soldiers killed[12] |
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