Al-Ghab offensive (July–August 2015)
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The al-Ghab offensive (July–August 2015) was an offensive launched by rebels during the Syrian Civil War to capture areas surrounding Jisr al-Shughur, and to establish a foothold in the al-Ghab plain, in northwestern Syria's Idlib and Hama governorates.
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Al-Ghab offensive (July–August 2015) | |||||||
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Part of the Syrian Civil War | |||||||
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 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Supported by: Independent Jihadist groups:[1]
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Hezbollah[11] | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Lt. Hassan Khalil (Falcons of Mount Zawiya Brigade commander)[14] |
Col. Suheil Al Hassan (WIA) (Tiger Forces commander)[15] Col. Ali Al-Hajji † (Cheetah Forces commander)[15] | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
186–226 killed[23] | 203 killed and wounded[24] | ||||||
22 civilians killed and 70+ wounded[25][26] |
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