2016 Hama offensive

Syrian rebel campaign other battles in this location Battle of Hama (disambiguation) February 2025 2016 Hama offensive 400px the Syrian civil war and the Russian military intervention in Syria 2016 Hama Offensive (Western Hama Governorate).svg 29 August – 6 November 2016(8 29 2016 11 6 2016) Hama Governorate, Syria Rebel victory Rebels capture Halfaya, Taybat al-Imam, Suran, Maardis, Ma'an and 37 other villages and hillshttps://www.syriahr.com/en/51436/ Rebels advance in 42 areas in the battle of " Marwan Hadid" • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 29 September 2016 Offensive halted due to inter-rebel conflicthttp://syriadirect.org/news/syrian-rebel-forces-launch-campaign-again-to-breach-hama-city-airport/ Syrian rebel forces launch campaign, again, to breach Hama city and airport 23 March 2017 9 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171009225116/http://syriadirect.org/news/syrian-rebel-forces-launch-campaign-again-to-breach-hama-city-airport/ deadhttp://syriadirect.org/news/bombardment-returns-to-rebel-held-northwest-as-hts-derails-ceasefire-deal/ Bombardment returns to rebel-held northwest as HTS aims to 'demolish, defeat' Astana ceasefire 23 September 2017 12 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190612114706/https://syriadirect.org/news/bombardment-returns-to-rebel-held-northwest-as-hts-derails-ceasefire-deal/ dead Army recaptures Suran, Maardis, Ma'an and 18 other villages and hillshttp://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/world/2016/10/12/rebels-syria/91971898/ Rebel advances in central Syria set back by infighting 18 October 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-establishes-full-control-key-northern-hama-town/ Syrian Army establishes full control over key northern Hama town Leith Fadel 27 October 2016 5 November 2016 28 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028135547/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-establishes-full-control-key-northern-hama-town/ deadhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/53361/ The regime forces regain control of Soran town - one of the largest cities at the northern countryside of Hama, which was controlled by the factions weeks ago • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 27 October 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/saa-advances-along-m5-highway-prepares-encircle-two-rebel-held-towns-hama/ SAA advances along M5-highway, prepares to encircle two rebel-held towns in Hama Chris Tomson 3 November 2016 5 November 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224013809/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/saa-advances-along-m5-highway-prepares-encircle-two-rebel-held-towns-hama/ dead Army of Conquesthttp://news.trust.org/item/20160921113018-q59no Syrian government forces launch attack in Syria's Hama Reuters 21 September 2016 Flag of Jabhat Fatah al-Sham.svg Jabhat Fateh al-Shamhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-capture-alawite-village-northern-hama-2/ Jihadist rebels capture Alawite village in northern Hama Al-Masdar News Leith Fadel 28 September 2016 28 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224022547/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-capture-alawite-village-northern-hama-2/ dead Flag of Ahrar ash-Sham.svg Ahrar al-Sham Flag of the Sham Legion.svg Sham Legion Flag of Ajnad al-Sham.png Ajnad al-Shamhttp://www.middleeasteye.net/news/key-groups-join-battle-syrias-hama-fighting-escalates-2093638808 Key Syrian rebel groups join forces as fighting in Hama escalates 1 September 2016 Middle East Eye 2 September 2016 Flag of the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria.svg Turkistan Islamic Party in Syriahttp://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950615001294 Syria: Terrorists Continue to Lose Top Commanders in Army Attacks in Hama Fars News Agency 5 September 2016 5 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917144759/http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950615001294 17 September 2016 dead Flag of Ansar al-Din Front.svg Jabhat Ansar al-Din Flag of Harakat Sham al-Islam.svg Harakat Sham al-Islam Flag of Ansar al-Din Front.svg Harakat Fajr ash-Sham al-Islamiya Syrian opposition Free Syrian Army Infobox Ajnad al-Kavkaz flag.png Ajnad al-Kavkazhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/map-update-syrian-army-gains-ground-jihadists-collapse-hama/ Map Update: Syrian Army gains ground as jihadists collapse in Hama Izat Charkatli al-Masdar News 8 October 2016 10 May 2017 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224021023/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/map-update-syrian-army-gains-ground-jihadists-collapse-hama/ dead Flag of Jihad.svg Junud al-Shamhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/chechen-jihadist-group-joins-rebels-northern-hama/ Chechen jihadist group joins rebels in northern Hama Leith Fadel 14 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 14 September 2016 15 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915181317/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/chechen-jihadist-group-joins-rebels-northern-hama/ dead Syria 1980 Syrian Arab Republic Hezbollahhttp://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950612000723 Hundreds of Hezbollah Fighters Arrive in Northern Hama to Hit Terrorists back 2 September 2016 Fars News Agency 4 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161106125109/http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950612000723 6 November 2016 deadFlag of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party.svg SSNPhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-prepares-large-scale-offensive-northern-hama/ Syrian Army prepares for large-scale offensive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 15 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 September 2016 16 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916202711/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-prepares-large-scale-offensive-northern-hama/ deadFlag of Iran.svg Iranian paramilitarieshttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-repels-jund-al-aqsa-attack-kawkab-village-northern-hama/ Syrian Army repels Jund Al-Aqsa attack on Kawkab village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 4 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 4 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224013957/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-repels-jund-al-aqsa-attack-kawkab-village-northern-hama/ deadborder=no|10px Guardians of the Dawnhttp://www.joshualandis.com/blog/usud-al-cherubim-pro-assad-christian-militia/ Usud Al-Cherubim: A Pro-Assad Christian Militia Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi Syria Comment 14 December 2016 15 December 2016Flag of Russia.svg Russia (air strikes) Flag of the Air Force of the Russian Federation.svg Russian Air Forcehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-hama-idUSKCN1173W8 Jets bomb Syrian rebels as they wage big attack in Hama province 1 September 2016 2 September 2016 Reuters Flag of Jund al-Aqsa.svg Omran Jabayereh(Jund al-Aqsa senior commander)Flag of Jund al-Aqsa.svg Abu Rayan Al-Hamwi(leader of Abna al-Sham)Flag of Jund al-Aqsa.svg Abu Jassem al-Sourani(Abna al-Sham senior commander)Abu al-Baraa al-Hamawi(Army of Conquest commander)Abu Heidar al-Homawi(Army of Conquest commander)Flag of the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria.svg Abu Mohammad Uzbeki(Turkistan Islamic Party senior commander)Flag of the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria.svg Abu Omar Anatol(Turkistan Islamic Party commander)Flag of Ajnad al-Sham.png Basel Marwan Al-Bakrihttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-kills-leading-islamist-assault-troops-commander-hama/ Syrian Army kills leading Islamist assault troops commander in Hama Chris Tomson 28 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 29 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224005249/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-kills-leading-islamist-assault-troops-commander-hama/ dead(Ajnad al-Sham assault troops commander)Emblem of the Ansar al-Deen Front.svg Abo Ahmad Nayefhttps://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2016/1-september-ansar-eldeen-commander-abo-ahmad-nayef-was-killed Ansar el-Deen commander Abo Ahmad Nayef was killed today in clashes in northern Hama. Map of Syrian Civil War - Syria news and incidents today - syria.liveuamap.com(Jabhat Ansar al-Din commander)Flag of Jihad.svg Abu Malek Al-Hamwi(Junud al-Sham top commander)20px Maj. Jamil al-Salehhttps://rfsmediaoffice.com/2016/11/04/قائد-جيش-العزة-لـrfs-معركة-في-سبيل-الله-م/#.WDenlPl97IU Glory army's commander (RFS): Battle "for God's sake continuing," and our people is Sndna RFS Media Office 4 November 2016 25 November 2016 18 January 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170118031054/https://rfsmediaoffice.com/2016/11/04/%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AF-%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B2%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%80rfs-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%85/#.WDenlPl97IU dead20px Mahmoud al-Mahmoudhttp://syriadirect.org/news/a-high-price-for-rebel-infighting-in-hama-as-regime-forces-regain-territory/ A high price for rebel infighting in Hama as regime forces regain territory Waleed Khaled a-Noufal Maria Nelson 10 October 2016 Syria:Direct 13 October 2016(Jaysh al-Izza commander and spokesman)20px Abu Kinanhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-rebels-idUSKCN115025 Syrian rebels make gains in northern Hama province, capture strategic town Reuters 30 August 2016(Jaysh al-Izza commander)20px Mohammed al-Ashqar(Jaysh al-Izza commander, alleged)20px Capt. Mustafa Maratihttp://en.eldorar.com/node/3502 #Syrian_Resistance factions kill and capture dozens of al-Assad's forces in Rural #Hama 16 October 2016 El-Dorar Al-Shamia 17 October 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224173529/https://eldorar.com/en/node/3502 dead(Jaysh al-Izza commander)Flag of the Jaysh al-Nasr.svg Abu Ahmedhttps://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/567395-syria-rebels-discuss-post-liberation-hama Syria rebels discuss "post-liberation" Hama Albin Szakola NOW. 29 September 2016 30 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224002017/https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/567395-syria-rebels-discuss-post-liberation-hama dead(Jaysh al-Nasr commander)Flag of the Jaysh al-Nasr.svg Bassam Abo DuraidApril 2020(Jaysh al-Nasr commander)Al-Liwaa.svg Baha'a Al-Nizalhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-commander-beheaded-jihadist-rebels-idlib/ Jihadist commander beheaded by jihadist rebels in Idlib Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 25 October 2016 25 October 2016 11 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171011030726/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-commander-beheaded-jihadist-rebels-idlib/ dead(Sham Legion commander of northern Hama operations)Al-Liwaa.svg Adnan HababaFebruary 2026(Sham Legion commander)Flag of the Sham Legion.svg Nayef al-Jar Abu Ahmadhttp://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950614000641 Syria: One More Terrorist Commander Killed in Clashes with Army in Hama 4 September 2016 Fars News Agency 4 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917042558/http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950614000641 17 September 2016 dead(Sham Legion commander) Syria 1980 Maj. Gen. Suhayl al-Hasanhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/massive-convoy-reinforcements-arrive-northern-hama/ Massive convoy of reinforcements arrive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 1 September 2016 1 September 2016 2 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160902141655/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/massive-convoy-reinforcements-arrive-northern-hama/ dead(Operations chief commander)Syria 1980 Brig. Gen. Ali Khalloufhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=50120 The Brigadier General Ali Khallouf, the former commander of Wadi al-Deif camp is killed in the battels of Hama's countryside SOHR 1 September 2016(11th Division commander)Syria 1980 Maj. Gen. Ali Sharaf Makhloufhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/southfront-islamist-rebels-move-towards-hamas-provincial-capital/ SouthFront: Islamist rebels on the move towards Hama's provincial capital Chris Tomson 2 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 3 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224012227/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/southfront-islamist-rebels-move-towards-hamas-provincial-capital/ dead(87th Mechanized Brigade commander)Syria 1980 Gen. Fadl al Din Myka'ilApril 2020 />(Syrian Army commander)Syria 1980 Brig. Gen. Mohamed Ali Habibhttps://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2016/2-september-the-crew-onboard-that-were-killed-reportedly The crew onboard that were killed reportedly include Pilot Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Habib and Lieutenant Colonel Alaa Ahmad Deeb 2 September 2016(Syrian Army commander)Syria 1980 Col. Ali Shaheenhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reinforcements-pour-northern-hama/ Syrian Army reinforcements pour into northern Hama Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 7 September 2016 7 September 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918094129/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reinforcements-pour-northern-hama/ dead(Panther Forces commander)https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-cancels-palmyra-deir-ezzor-offensive/ Syrian Army cancels the Palmyra-Deir Ezzor offensive Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 18 April 2016 6 June 2016 24 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190124223557/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-cancels-palmyra-deir-ezzor-offensive/ deadSyria 1980 Fuad al-Salahhttp://syrianobserver.com/EN/News/31756/Hama_Senior_Army_Commander_Killed_Northern_Countryside/ Hama: Senior Army Commander Killed in Northern Countryside Zaman al-Wasl 6 October 2016 Syrian Observer 9 October 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918123555/http://syrianobserver.com/EN/News/31756/Hama_Senior_Army_Commander_Killed_Northern_Countryside/ dead(Leopard Forces commander)Syria 1980 Hassan Mahfoudhhttp://www.joshualandis.com/blog/quwat-dir-al-amn-al-askari-another-regime-intelligence-militia/ Quwat Dir' Al-Amn Al-Askari: A Latakia Military Intelligence Militia Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi Syria Comment 3 September 2016 3 September 2016 30 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161230165452/http://www.joshualandis.com/blog/quwat-dir-al-amn-al-askari-another-regime-intelligence-militia/ dead(Military Security Shield Forces commander)Syria 1980 Osama Zamamhttp://en.eldorar.com/node/3614 "al-Assad Sheild" militia's Commander killed in Rural #Hama El-Doirar Al-Shamia 30 October 2016 1 November 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918193744/https://eldorar.com/en/node/3614 dead(al-Assad Shield commander)Flag of Iran.svg Darioush Dorosteihttp://www.qasioun.net/en/news/show/36492/Syrian_Opposition_Reveals_Pictures_For_An_Iranian_Commander_Killed_Northern_Hama Syrian Opposition Reveals Pictures For An Iranian Commander Killed Northern Hama Qasion News 7 September 2016 9 September 2016 19 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171019185124/http://www.qasioun.net/en/news/show/36492/Syrian_Opposition_Reveals_Pictures_For_An_Iranian_Commander_Killed_Northern_Hama dead(Iranian commander) Flag of Jabhat Fatah al-Sham.svg Jabhat Fateh al-Sham Flag of katibat al tawhid wal jihad.png Katibat al-Tawhid wal-Jihad Flag of Jihad.svg Jamaat al-Murabiteen (part of JFS since 15 October)https://twitter.com/Syria_Rebel_Obs/status/780083059437764608 Syrian Rebellion Obs on Twitter 26 September 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-admit-heavy-casualties-sustained-northern-hama-attack/ Jihadist rebels admit heavy casualties sustained during northern Hama attack Leith Fadel 26 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 26 September 2016 3 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190203021606/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-admit-heavy-casualties-sustained-northern-hama-attack/ dead Flag of Jund al-Aqsa.svg Jund al-Aqsa (part of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham since 9 October)http://www.insidesourcenews.com/#!Rebels-Crack-SAA-Defences-in-Northern-Hama/cjds/57c573507f9109a36e191a73 Rebels Crack SAA Defences in Northern Hama 31 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160830231409/http://www.insidesourcenews.com/#!Rebels-Crack-SAA-Defences-in-Northern-Hama/cjds/57c573507f9109a36e191a73 30 August 2016 deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-several-villages-checkpoints-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures several villages, checkpoints in northern Hama Leith Fadel 8 October 2016 Al-Masdar News 9 October 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224005110/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-several-villages-checkpoints-northern-hama/ dead Abna al-Shamhttp://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950705000895 One More Senior Terrorist Commander Killed in Clashes with Syrian Army in Hama 26 September 2016 Fars News 27 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927140344/http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950705000895 27 September 2016 deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-mourn-loss-two-top-commanders-northern-hama/ Jihadist rebels mourn the loss of two top commanders in northern Hama Leith Fadel 1 October 2016 Al-Masdar News 1 October 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224010837/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-mourn-loss-two-top-commanders-northern-hama/ dead Syrian opposition Free Syrian Army Flag of the Sham Legion.svg Sham Legionhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-fails-capture-souran-village-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa fails to capture Souran village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 31 August 2016 31 August 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224062417/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-fails-capture-souran-village-northern-hama/ dead Syrian opposition Jaysh al-Izzahttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/free-syrian-army-claim-downed-russian-helicopter/ Free Syrian Army claim to have downed Russian helicopter Al-Masdar News Paul Antonopoulos 2 September 2016 2 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224005156/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/free-syrian-army-claim-downed-russian-helicopter/ dead Syrian opposition Jaysh al-Nasrhttp://syriadirect.org/news/rebel-commanders-hama-offensive-%e2%80%98aimed-at-relieving-pressure-on-aleppo%e2%80%99/ Rebel commanders: Hama offensive to 'relieve pressure on Aleppo' 1 September 2016 Syria:direct 7 September 2016 10 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190510063349/https://syriadirect.org/news/rebel-commanders-hama-offensive-%E2%80%98aimed-at-relieving-pressure-on-aleppo%E2%80%99/ dead Ahrar Darayyahttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/former-darayya-rebels-now-fighting-syrian-army-northern-hama/ Former Darayya rebels now fighting Syrian Army in northern Hama Leith Fadel 28 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 28 September 2016 14 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190414065106/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/former-darayya-rebels-now-fighting-syrian-army-northern-hama/ dead Syrian opposition Jaish al-Tahrir Sham Front Syrian opposition Free Idlib Armyhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-devastating-strike-kills-21-insurgents-north-hama/ Video: Devastating strike kills 21 insurgents north of Hama Charkatli Izat 23 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 23 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224005213/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-devastating-strike-kills-21-insurgents-north-hama/ dead Syrian opposition Northern Division Syrian Armed Forces Flag.svg Syrian Armed Forces Flag of the Syrian Arab Army.svg Syrian Army 11th Armored Divisionhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-sets-sight-alawi-town-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa sets its sight on Alawi town in northern Hama Leith Fadel 31 August 2016 al-Masdar 31 August 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224010806/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-sets-sight-alawi-town-northern-hama/ dead 87th Mechanized Brigade 47th Regimenthttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-fights-back-northern-hama-two-hilltops-recaptured/ Syrian Army fights back in northern Hama, two hilltops recaptured Leith Fadel 5 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 5 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224015510/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-fights-back-northern-hama-two-hilltops-recaptured/ dead 3rd Armoured Divisionhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reinforcements-aleppo-arrive-northern-hama/ Syrian Army reinforcements from Aleppo arrive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 14 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 14 September 2016 15 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915180737/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reinforcements-aleppo-arrive-northern-hama/ dead 16px Qalamoun Shield Forceshttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/pro-government-fighters-redeployed-hama-amid-jihadi-advance-pictures/ Pro-government fighters redeployed to Hama amid jihadi advance [+pictures] Zen Adra 27 September 2016 9 October 2016 20 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190220073032/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/pro-government-fighters-redeployed-hama-amid-jihadi-advance-pictures/ dead 25px 4th Mechanized Division 555th Special Forces Regiment Tiger Forces Panther Forces Leopard Forces 17px Republican Guard Syrian Marineshttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-redeployed-east-aleppo-upcoming-offensive/ Tiger Forces redeployed to east Aleppo for upcoming offensive Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 27 September 2016 27 September 2016 27 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927045444/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-redeployed-east-aleppo-upcoming-offensive/ dead Desert Hawks Brigade InfoboxNDF.png National Defence Forces Mahardah unithttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/zero-hour-approaches-northern-hama-syrian-army-readies-massive-offensive/ Zero hour approaches northern Hama as the Syrian Army readies for massive offensive Leith Fadel 20 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 20 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224063817/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/zero-hour-approaches-northern-hama-syrian-army-readies-massive-offensive/ dead Al-Suqaylabiyah unit Taybat al-Imam unit Masyaf unit Hama City unit al-Assad Shield Military Intelligence Directorate Military Security Shield Forces Air Force Intelligence Directoratehttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/50-jihadists-killed-failed-assault-northern-hama/ Over 50 jihadists killed in failed assault in northern Hama Izat Charkatli 5 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 5 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224012420/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/50-jihadists-killed-failed-assault-northern-hama/ dead Unit 333 Sahabat Group Flag of the Syrian Arab Air Force.svg Syrian Arab Air Force Flag of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party.svg SSNP Eagles of the Whirlwind Al-Suqaylabiyah unit Mahardah unit 5,500 fightershttp://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950628000496 Syria: Terrorist Groups Gather over 5,000 Fighters for Imminent Operation in Hama 18 September 2016 Farsnews 19 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160922065026/http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950628000496 22 September 2016 dead (pro-government claim) Syrian Armed Forces Flag.svg 4,000+ 1,000+ regular soldiers 2,000+ Tiger Forces soldiershttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russian-air-force-pounds-northern-hama-chopper-crash/ Russian Air Force pounds northern Hama after chopper crash Al-Masdar News Leith Fadel 2 September 2016 3 September 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224065353/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russian-air-force-pounds-northern-hama-chopper-crash/ dead Flag of Hezbollah (thumbnail placeholder).png "Hundreds" of fighters 217+ killedhttp://www.feda-news.com/syria-news/56511 Russian raid kills 22 fighters from the Free Army in Hama Feda News 24 September 2016 23 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160924110821/http://www.feda-news.com/syria-news/56511 24 September 2016 deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-admit-heavy-casualties-sustained-northern-hama-attack/ Jihadist rebels admit heavy casualties sustained during northern Hama attack Leith Fadel 26 September 2016 26 September 2016 3 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190203021606/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-admit-heavy-casualties-sustained-northern-hama-attack/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/map-update-syrian-army-gains-ground-jihadists-collapse-hama/ Map Update: Syrian Army gains ground as jihadists collapse in Hama Izat Charkatli 8 October 2016 12 October 2016 24 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190224021023/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/map-update-syrian-army-gains-ground-jihadists-collapse-hama/ dead 84+ killed (20 executed),https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2016/21-september-a-jund-alaqsa-fighter-says-that-the-20-syrian A Jund al-Aqsa fighter says that the 20 Syrian Arab Army soldiers that were captured in Maardes today after a failed counter-offensive earlier today were 26 September 2016https://twitter.com/TheInsideSourc/status/785011849838202880 The Inside Source on Twitter 9 October 2016http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=53251 3 attempts by regime forces in Soran and its surroundings what killed 10 soldiers 26 October 2016 26 October 2016 1 helicopter downedhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-helicopter-idUSKCN11829T Syrian rebels destroy helicopter in Hama offensive-monitor, rebels Reuters 2 September 2016 27 civilians killedhttps://apnews.com/ab4d169b4fed4c818a0d238b7c6bb494 Syria strikes kill 25 as another Damascus suburb surrenders 1 March 2016 AP News 29 March 2021(2 executed)http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=51664 Jund al-Aqsa executes 2 men in Hama countryside 1 October 2016 SOHR 1 October 2016100,000 people displacedFighting in Syria's Hama province displaces 100,000: U.N. Reuters http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN11D0OM 7 September 2016 The 2016 Hama offensive, codenamed as the Battle for the Sake of God by the rebels, was a military offensive operation launched by Syrian rebels during the Syrian civil war in the northern parts of Hama Governorate as an attempt to relieve pressure on rebels fighting in Aleppo city. The offensive Rebels advance The operation began on 29 August, with two Jund al-Aqsa suicide car bombings against Syrian Arab Army checkpoints near the village of al-Lataminah. Fierce fighting ensued, after which, the rebels managed to swiftly capture several villages. The local pro-government National Defense Forces militia were sent into a sudden and uncoordinated retreat, which lead to the rebels capturing the town of Halfaya. Over the next 24 hours, the Syrian Air Force conducted 52 airstrikes, which killed at least 20 rebels, and soon after the Army managed to temporarily recapture one village, before they were pushed back once again. By the evening of 30 August, the rebels also managed to seize the town of Taybat al-Imam,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-captures-key-village-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa captures key village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 30 August 2016 31 August 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918201120/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-captures-key-village-northern-hama/ dead as well as two other nearby villages.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-seize-two-villages-northern-hama/ Jihadist rebels seize two more villages in northern Hama Leith Fadel 30 August 2016 31 August 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918232324/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-seize-two-villages-northern-hama/ dead The next day, the rebels managed to enter the town of Suran, but were subsequently pushed back after failing to capture the town's center. However, four hours later, a second rebel attack was launched which ultimately ended in the rebel capture of Suran.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-captures-souran-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa captures Souran in northern Hama Leith Fadel 31 August 2016 31 August 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918212222/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-captures-souran-northern-hama/ dead Afterwards, the rebel forces led by Jund al-Aqsa began an attack on the Alawite village of Ma’an, claiming to already have captured a small barrier to the settlement's north and 4 checkpoints to the east.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-begins-maan-offensive-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa begins Ma'an offensive in northern Hama Al-Masdar News 1 September 2016 1 September 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918195257/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-begins-maan-offensive-northern-hama/ dead MaardisThe rebels seized the town of Maardis on 1 September, as well as a nearby village.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-maardes-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures Ma'ardes in northern Hama Izat Charkatli 1 September 2016 2 September 2016 19 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180919030325/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-maardes-northern-hama/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-another-village-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures another village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 1 September 2016 2 September 2016 3 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190203205224/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-another-village-northern-hama/ dead During their advances at Maardis, the rebels had seized a missile base that was being prepared by Russian forces for use.https://www.syriahr.com/en/50122/ Jund al-Aqsa and the factions control the first line of defense of Qamhana and Missile Battalion near Maardis in Hama's countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 1 September 2016 Over the next four days, several unsuccessful Army counter-attacks were conducted in an attempt to recapture the town.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-armed-forces-launch-counter-offensive-northern-hama/ Syrian Armed Forces launch counter-offensive in northern Hama Al-Masdar News Leith Fadel 2 September 2016 2 September 2016 2 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190202214653/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-armed-forces-launch-counter-offensive-northern-hama/ deadhttp://www.qasioun.net/en/news/show/36073/Jund_Al_Aqsa_Fighters_Defeat_A_Syrian_Regime_Offensive_Over_Ma%E2%80%99ardes_Northern_Hama Jund Al-Aqsa Fighters Defeat A Syrian Regime Offensive Over Ma'ardes Northern Hama Qasion News 2 September 2016 2 September 2016 19 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171019185241/http://www.qasioun.net/en/news/show/36073/Jund_Al_Aqsa_Fighters_Defeat_A_Syrian_Regime_Offensive_Over_Ma%E2%80%99ardes_Northern_Hama deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-counterattack-northern-hama/ Syrian Army launches counterattack in northern Hama Izat Charkatli 3 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 4 September 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918232615/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-counterattack-northern-hama/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=50194 Violent clashes at the outskirts of Maardis town and the regime forces are desperately attempting to regain control of it 3 September 2016 SOHR 3 September 2016http://www.qasioun.net/en/news/show/36305/Jund_Al_Aqsa_Foil_A_Regime_Offensive_Over_Ma%E2%80%99ardes_%E2%80%A6_The_Latter_Bombard_Zuwar_With_Barrel_Bombs Jund Al-Aqsa Foil A Regime Offensive Over Ma'ardes … The Latter Bombard Zuwar With Barrel Bombs 5 September 2016 Qasion News 5 September 2016 19 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171019185349/http://www.qasioun.net/en/news/show/36305/Jund_Al_Aqsa_Foil_A_Regime_Offensive_Over_Ma%E2%80%99ardes_%E2%80%A6_The_Latter_Bombard_Zuwar_With_Barrel_Bombs dead At the same time elsewhere, rebel attacks on the villages of Ma’an,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-mourn-losses-failed-assault-northern-hama-town/ Jihadist rebels mourn their losses after failed assault on northern Hama town Leith Fadel 1 September 2016 2 September 2016 15 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915070043/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-mourn-losses-failed-assault-northern-hama-town/ dead Kawkab and Jubbayn, were repelled by government troops. On 2 September, a low-flying Aérospatiale Gazelle in the area was destroyed mid-air by a Jaysh al-Izza BGM-71 TOW missile.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-hama-insurgents-destroy-syrian-helicopter-not-russian/ Video: Hama insurgents destroy Syrian helicopter, not Russian Paul Antonopoulos 2 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 4 September 2016 6 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180706105508/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-hama-insurgents-destroy-syrian-helicopter-not-russian/ dead The next day, the Syrian Army temporarily recaptured Samam Hill,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capture-saman-hill-northern-hama/ Syrian Army capture Saman Hill in northern Hama Leith Fadel 3 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 4 September 2016 4 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180804135949/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capture-saman-hill-northern-hama/ dead before losing it again later in the day.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-begins-counter-attack-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa begins counter-attack in northern Hama Leith Fadel 3 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 4 September 2016 6 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180706111021/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-begins-counter-attack-northern-hama/ dead Two days later, government forces captured two hills overlooking the town of Qamhana, and forced the rebels to retreat from the town's outskirts. Army counter-attack, new rebel advance and stalemate BtayshDuring the second week of the offensive, the Syrian Army repelled rebel assaults on Ma’an and the neighboring Karah village. In the process, Syrian Army units recaptured the village of Btaysh.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-hama-repelling-jihadist-attack/ Syrian Army advances in Hama after repelling jihadist attack Leith Fadel 6 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 9 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221122027/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-hama-repelling-jihadist-attack/ dead On 7 September, the Syrian Army and NDF units launched a new attack against Maardis and Taybat Al-Imam, clearing the area around Kawkab,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/exclusive-battle-footage-syrian-armys-advance-northern-hama/ Exclusive battle footage of the Syrian Army's advance in northern Hama Leith Fadel 7 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 7 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221111943/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/exclusive-battle-footage-syrian-armys-advance-northern-hama/ dead and recaptured three villages by 9 September.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russian-syrian-jets-pulverize-northern-hama/ Russian, Syrian jets pulverize northern Hama Leith Fadel 9 September 2016 9 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221015027/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russian-syrian-jets-pulverize-northern-hama/ dead On the other hand, the rebels managed to capture Kawkab on 11 September, following a suicide attack against Army positions.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadists-capture-key-town-north-hama/ Jihadists capture key town in north Hama Izat Charkatli 11 September 2016 26 September 2016 21 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180721021526/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadists-capture-key-town-north-hama/ dead Between 13–14 September, rebel forces launched several attacks near Maardis and Ma'an and took control of a number of checkpoints, though their assaults on the towns themselves were reportedly repelled by government forces.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=50639 Clashes breakout in Hama countryside 14 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 September 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-foils-jihadist-assault-northern-hama/ Syrian Army foils jihadist assault in northern Hama Leith Fadel 14 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 14 September 2016 21 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180721050553/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-foils-jihadist-assault-northern-hama/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-syrian-army-jihadists-clash-northern-hama/ [Video] Syrian Army, jihadists clash in northern Hama Leith Fadel 14 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 14 September 2016 21 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180721020029/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/video-syrian-army-jihadists-clash-northern-hama/ dead As of 15 September, following the gains made in the previous two weeks, the rebels were preparing to start the second phase of their offensive to reach Hama city.https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/567353-rebels-preparing-advance-on-hama-reports Rebels preparing advance on Hama: reports 26 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221000650/https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/567353-rebels-preparing-advance-on-hama-reports dead At the same time, government forces were mobilizing for a counter-attack to regain all territory they had lost.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-prepares-large-scale-offensive-northern-hama/ Syrian Army prepares for large-scale offensive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 15 September 2016 26 September 2016 16 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916202711/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-prepares-large-scale-offensive-northern-hama/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reinforcements-pour-northern-hama-2/ More Syrian Army reinforcements pour into northern Hama Leith Fadel 15 September 2016 26 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221060815/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reinforcements-pour-northern-hama-2/ dead Further rebel gains The Army launched its counter-attack on 21 September, and advanced, capturing a hilltop and several farms on the eastern edge of Maardis. The rebels claimed to have destroyed four Army tanks during the fightinghttp://news.trust.org/item/20160921113018-q59no/ Syrian government forces launch attack in Syria's Hama 26 September 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-offensive-northern-hama/ Syrian Army launches offensive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 21 September 2016 26 September 2016 19 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180919031838/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-offensive-northern-hama/ dead and that they captured and executed 20 soldiers. The next day, the military seized several farms near Maardis.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama-amid-fierce-jihadist-resistance/ Syrian Army advances in northern Hama amid fierce jihadist resistance Leith Fadel 22 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 22 September 2016 19 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180919031838/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama-amid-fierce-jihadist-resistance/ dead However, on 23 September, rebel forces reversed all government gains during a counter-attack,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-rolls-back-syrian-army-gains-northern-hama/ Jund Al-Aqsa rolls back Syrian Army gains in northern Hama Leith Fadel 23 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 23 September 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918234134/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jund-al-aqsa-rolls-back-syrian-army-gains-northern-hama/ dead while there were conflicting reports on who controlled the village of Iskandariah.https://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2016/21-september-north-hama-rebels-took-back-full-control-of North Hama: Rebels took back full control of Iskandariah after failed govt counter-offensive 26 September 2016 On the same day, Russian warplanes bombed a rebel headquarters in cave in Taybat al-Imam, killing 22 rebel fighters from the Free Idlib Army.https://www.syriahr.com/en/51093/ Warplanes target a "cave" headquarters of a rebel faction, 22 fighters killed near Qamhana in Hama's countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 23 September 2016 On 24 September, the rebels captured Ma’an and al-Kabariyyah after a short battle.https://www.syriahr.com/en/51108/ Jund al-Aqsa and factions advance and control Maan and al-Kabariyyah in the northeastern countryside of Hama • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 24 September 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-capture-alawite-village-northern-hama/ Jihadist rebels capture Alawite village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 24 September 2016 26 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221032105/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-capture-alawite-village-northern-hama/ dead The Syrian Army subsequently launched a small-scale counter-attack, reentering al-Kabariyyah.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama/ Syrian Army advances in northern Hama Leith Fadel 25 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 25 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221040534/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama/ dead The rebels once again advanced and captured six more villages by 27 September.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-seize-two-villages-northern-hama-2/ Jihadist rebels seize two villages in northern Hama Al-Masdar News Leith Fadel 29 September 2016 29 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221050636/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-rebels-seize-two-villages-northern-hama-2/ dead According to the Syrian Army, Jund al-Aqsa used chemical weapons against pro-government defenders as the group attacked and captured Karah on 28 September.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-gas-syrian-army-northern-hama/ Rebels gas the Syrian Army in northern Hama Leith Fadel 28 September 2016 Al-Masdar News 29 September 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221021840/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-gas-syrian-army-northern-hama/ dead In response to the rebel's advances, several pro-government units were sent as reinforcements to Hama provincehttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-redeployed-east-aleppo-upcoming-offensive/ Tiger Forces redeployed to east Aleppo for upcoming offensive Leith Fadel 27 September 2016 12 October 2016 27 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927045444/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-redeployed-east-aleppo-upcoming-offensive/ dead and soon after government forces announced a new counter-offensive.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-begins-long-awaited-offensive-northern-hama/ Syrian Army begins long-awaited offensive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 28 September 2016 9 October 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221001714/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-begins-long-awaited-offensive-northern-hama/ dead By 29 September, the rebels had seized 42 towns, villages and hills. Meanwhile, the rebel group Ahrar Darayya (originating from Darayya) merged with Jaysh al-Nasr and joined the battle in northern Hama. On 6 October, it was reported that Fuad al-Salah, the prominent leader of the 'Leopard Militia', was killed in northern Hama. Army counter-attack and government regains ground Qarah Qahira Airfield Tell Al Aswad Qahira Ras Al-'Ayn Khafsin Ash Sha'tah Al-JunaynahOne week later, while taking advantage of the rebel-infighting in the nearby Idlib province,https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-hama-idUSKCN1280B6 Syrian government forces seize rebel-held areas of Hama: monitors 8 October 2016 9 October 2016 Reuters the Syrian Army launched a counter-attack and was able to recapture 10 villages (including Qarah), several hills,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama-amid-jihadist-infighting/ Syrian Army advances in northern Hama amid jihadist infighting Leith Fadel 9 October 2016 9 October 2016 18 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180918230955/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama-amid-jihadist-infighting/ deadhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/51932/ The regime forces continue to expand their control area and restore areas they lost since the end of August • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 8 October 2016 two checkpoints and an airfield. The military continued to advance towards other nearby villages, specifically Ma'an, while a Russian air-strike directly hit a small convoy leaving Kawkab.https://twitter.com/TheInsideSourc/status/784734610265477123 The Inside Source on Twitter 9 October 2016 On 9 October, the Army recaptured two more villages (Ma'an and Kubbariyah),https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-hama-idUSKCN1290UR Syrian government forces recapture more territory from rebels in Hama: monitor 9 October 2016 12 October 2016 Reuters as well as parts of Kawkab.https://www.syriahr.com/en/51990/ The regime forces continue advancing in the countryside of Hama and regain control of two villages in the area • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 9 October 2016 Renewed fighting for Ma'an took place later that night,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-enters-key-village-northern-hama/ Syrian Army enters key village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 9 October 2016 12 October 2016 11 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161011165442/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-enters-key-village-northern-hama/ dead and by the next day both villages were again rebel-held.https://www.syriahr.com/en/52052/ Factions in the northeastern countryside of Hama re-advance and regain 2 important areas from the regime forces • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 10 October 2016 Subsequently, government troops launched a new assault on Ma'an,http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950719000471 Farsnews 12 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161116213157/http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950719000471 16 November 2016 dead and the town, along with nearby Kawkab, was heavily hit by air-strikes.https://twitter.com/InsideSourceInt/status/785444714841411584 The Inside Source on Twitter 12 October 2016 Kawkab KubbariyahOn 11 October, the Army seized Kawkab, as well as Kubbariyah once again.https://www.syriahr.com/en/52100/ The regime forces re-advance and regain 2 areas in Hama countryside and shelling at Abtaa in the countryside of Daraa • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 11 October 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-key-village-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures key village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 11 October 2016 12 October 2016 19 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180919033351/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-key-village-northern-hama/ dead A subsequent rebel counter-attack against Kawkab was repelled,https://twitter.com/InsideSourceInt/status/785953117372227585 The Inside Source on Twitter 12 October 2016 with the rebels reportedly suffering heavy casualties.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/100-jihadist-rebels-killed-northern-hama-military/ Over 100 jihadist rebels killed in northern Hama: military Leith Fadel 12 October 2016 12 October 2016 19 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180919000914/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/100-jihadist-rebels-killed-northern-hama-military/ deadhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/52142/ 24 fighters killed during clashes in Hama countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 12 October 2016https://twitter.com/InsideSourceInt/status/785963450153381888 The Inside Source on Twitter 12 October 2016 Two days later, the Army captured Ma'an, as well as a nearby hill.https://www.syriahr.com/en/52200/ Regime forces advance over rebels in eastern Hama • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 13 October 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-important-northern-hama-village/ Syrian Army captures important northern Hama village Leith Fadel 13 October 2016 18 October 2016 17 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161017232429/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-important-northern-hama-village/ deadhttps://twitter.com/InsideSourceInt/status/786484602676183040 The Inside Source on Twitter 18 October 2016 On 16 October, government forces seized Maardis and the village of Iskandariah.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/field-report-syria-army-recaptures-new-town-northern-hama-map-update/ Field report: Syria Army recaptures new town in northern Hama. Map Update Zen Adra 16 October 2016 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018143021/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/field-report-syria-army-recaptures-new-town-northern-hama-map-update/ deadhttps://twitter.com/Syria_Rebel_Obs/status/787679268860026880 Syrian Rebellion Obs on Twitter 18 October 2016 The advance came after Army units managed to take control of the nearby Al-Abbadah hill the previous dayhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-powerful-assault-northern-hama/ Syrian Army launches powerful assault in northern Hama Leith Fadel 16 October 2016 18 October 2016 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221045112/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-powerful-assault-northern-hama/ dead and establish fire control over Maardis.https://twitter.com/Syria_Hezb_Iran/status/787614790306893824 24 Resistance Axis on Twitter 18 October 2016 The rebels subsequently launched a counter-attack before nightfall in an attempt to regain both Maardis and Iskandariah.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/latest-battle-map-northern-hama/ Latest battle map of northern Hama Leith Fadel 16 October 2016 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018101458/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/latest-battle-map-northern-hama/ deadhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/52503/ Violent clashes inside Maardis town after the regime forces' advancement, factions try to regain control of Alexandria • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 16 October 2016 Government control of Maardis remained tenuous as fighting continued into the evening.http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a5b5d097a193499f900fb70a83cbdb3d/turkish-backed-syrian-opposition-captures-dabiq Turkish-backed Syrian opposition captures Dabiq from IS 18 October 2016 20 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020153245/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a5b5d097a193499f900fb70a83cbdb3d/turkish-backed-syrian-opposition-captures-dabiq dead By the next day, the counter-attack had been repelled.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-holds-positions-northern-hama-jihadi-counteroffensive/ Syrian Army holds positions in northern Hama against jihadi counteroffensive Zen Adra 17 October 2016 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018214159/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-holds-positions-northern-hama-jihadi-counteroffensive/ dead During the fighting, the rebels managed to temporarily regain the townhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/52531/ Factions regain control of Maardis at the countryside of Hama amid hit-and-run clashes in the area • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 17 October 2016 before losing it again.https://www.syriahr.com/en/52594/ Tens were killed during the regime forces' regain control of Maardis and Alexandria • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 18 October 2016 Early on 18 October, an Army assault on Suran started,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-storms-strategic-village-northern-hama/ Syrian Army storms strategic village in northern Hama Leith Fadel 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018221240/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-storms-strategic-village-northern-hama/ dead with government troops managing to capture a base near the town.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-russian-regiment-base-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures Russian Regiment Base in northern Hama Leith Fadel 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 19 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161019075454/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-russian-regiment-base-northern-hama/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/2016/10/18/%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%A8%D8%B9/ قوات النظام تستمر في محاولات التقدم بعد استعادتها لمعردس بريف حماة الشمالي 18 October 2016 Government attempts to advance continued the next day.https://www.syriahr.com/en/52734/ continued clashes in Hama countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 19 October 2016 Early on 24 October, clashes took place around al-Remelia, near Salamiyah,http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=53093 Continued clashes in Salamia countryside 24 October 2016 SOHR 24 October 2016 while the government prepared a new assault to regain Taybat al-Imam and Souran from the rebels.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-prepares-storm-key-towns-northern-hama/ Syrian Army prepares to storm key towns in northern Hama Leith Fadel 24 October 2016 a-Masdar News 24 October 2016 24 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024223424/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-prepares-storm-key-towns-northern-hama/ dead Later on, the Army advanced west of Ma'an and into the eastern outskirts of Souran, leading to fierce clashes with rebel defenders.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures new points in northern Hama Leith Fadel 24 October 2016 a-Masdar News 24 October 2016 25 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025111139/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama/ dead The next day, the Army advanced west of Ma'an and recaptured Dharat Al-Fitas, Talat Khirbat and the Madajnah Checkpoint after pushing further towards the key town of Morek.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures new points in northern Hama Leith Fadel 24 October 2016 5 November 2016 25 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025111139/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capturesseveral-points-northern-hama/ Syrian Army captures several points in northern Hama Leith Fadel 25 October 2016 5 November 2016 27 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161027131404/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capturesseveral-points-northern-hama/ dead Meanwhile, Jund al-Aqsa fighters executed Baha'a Al-Nizal, the leading commander of Jaysh al-Farouq in northern Hama, for unknown reasons. On 27 October, government forces advanced into Souran after capturing the nearby hilltop of Tal Al-Dour,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-powerful-assault-key-northern-hama-town/ Syrian Army launches powerful assault on key northern Hama town Leith Fadel 27 October 2016 5 November 2016 28 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028140037/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-powerful-assault-key-northern-hama-town/ dead resulting in a fierce battle, which lasted until the rebels retreated, allowing the Army to secure the town completely.http://stepagency-sy.net/archives/113948 نظام الأسد يستولي على مدينة صوران و يواصل تقدمه شمال حماة - وكالة خطوة الإخبارية 5 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028142200/http://stepagency-sy.net/archives/113948 28 October 2016 deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-secures-northern-hama-town-jihadist-counter-attack/ Syrian Army secures northern Hama town after jihadist counter-attack Leith Fadel 27 October 2016 5 November 2016 20 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171020094401/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-secures-northern-hama-town-jihadist-counter-attack/ dead Meanwhile, clashes also took place in Taybat al-Imam.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=53332 The regime forces advance and control large parts of Soran town after hundreds of missiles and shells 27 October 2016 SOHR 24 October 2016 Between 28 October and 4 November, the military made advances north of Souran and Ma'an, capturing a checkpoint,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama-latest-push/ Syrian Army captures new points in northern Hama after latest push Leith Fadel 28 October 2016 5 November 2016 30 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030000006/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama-latest-push/ dead the village Al-Buwaydah and several hills.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama-map/ Syrian Army captures new points in northern Hama: map Leith Fadel 2 November 2016 5 November 2016 4 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104191205/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-new-points-northern-hama-map/ deadhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/53811/ Regime forces target Soran town and other areas of Hama countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 3 November 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reaches-outskirts-strategic-northern-hama-town/ Syrian Army reaches outskirts of strategic northern Hama town Leith Fadel 4 November 2016 Al-Masdar News 4 November 2016 4 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104204145/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reaches-outskirts-strategic-northern-hama-town/ dead On 4 November, the military continued its advance and took three checkpoints south of the rebel stronghold of Morek.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama-rebel-aleppo-offensive-stagnates/ Syrian Army advances in northern Hama as rebel Aleppo offensive stagnates Izat Charkatli 4 November 2016 5 November 2016 5 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161105032607/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-northern-hama-rebel-aleppo-offensive-stagnates/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/2016/11/05/%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D9%85%D9%83%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%86%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A/ قوات النظام تتمكن من التقدم في نقاط بريف حماة الشمالي بعد عشرات الضربات الجوية والصاروخية - المرصد السوري لحقوق الإنسان On 5 November, the military advanced at the village of Lehaya, south of Morek.https://www.syriahr.com/en/53923/ Regime forces advance in Lehaya • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 5 November 2016 Concurrently, the rebels launched a counterattack, capturing a checkpoint and Shalyut village to the north of Mhardeh.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/free-syrian-army-launches-surprise-offensive-northwest-hama/ Free Syrian Army launches surprise offensive in northwest Hama Leith Fadel 5 November 2016 9 November 2016 7 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161107005534/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/free-syrian-army-launches-surprise-offensive-northwest-hama/ deadhttps://www.syriahr.com/en/53934/ Rebels advance over regime forces in Hama countryside • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 5 November 2016https://www.syriahr.com/en/53945/ More advances for rebels in Hama countryside amid targeting Maharda town with shells • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 5 November 2016 However, subsequently, after the arrival of military reinforcements, government forces recaptured all lost territory.https://www.syriahr.com/en/53964/ The regime forces advance again after heavy and violent shelling at the northern countryside of Hama • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 5 November 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/swift-counter-offensive-has-the-syrian-army-retake-all-lost-sites-in-northwest-hama/ Swift counter-offensive has the Syrian Army retake all lost sites in northwest Hama Chris Tomson 5 November 2016 9 November 2016 7 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161107010641/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/swift-counter-offensive-has-the-syrian-army-retake-all-lost-sites-in-northwest-hama/ dead Still, on 6 November, the rebels managed to recapture two checkpoints and a hill south of Morek that they had lost earlier.https://www.syriahr.com/en/53973/ Factions advance again at the northern countryside of Hama and clashes continue in the area • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 6 November 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-rebels-launch-counter-offensive-northern-hama/ Islamist rebels launch counter-offensive in northern Hama Leith Fadel 7 November 2016 9 November 2016 8 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161108135042/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-rebels-launch-counter-offensive-northern-hama/ dead Aftermath 2017 Hama offensive On 24 November, the Syrian Army recaptured a small village and a hilltop near Ma'an from the rebels just a few days after they had lost them in a rebel attack.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reverses-jihadist-gains-northern-hama/ Syrian Army reverses jihadist gains in northern Hama Al-Masdar News 25 November 2016 25 November 2016 25 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161125111804/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-reverses-jihadist-gains-northern-hama/ dead On 21 March 2017, rebel groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham launched another offensive in northern Hama, with the aim to recapture the towns of Suran and Maardis, which was recaptured by the SAA during the 2016 offensive. The offensive began with the launch of two suicide car-bombs.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-hama-idUSKBN16S2DC Syrian rebels launch attack near Hama Reuters 21 March 2017 See also 2015 Hama offensive Northwestern Syria offensive (April–June 2015) Northwestern Syria offensive (October–November 2015) Battle of Maarat al-Numan (2016) References 30em Category:August 2016 in Syria Category:Hama in the Syrian civil war Category:Hama Governorate in the Syrian civil war Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war in 2016 Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving Jabhat Fateh al-Sham Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving the Free Syrian Army Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving the Syrian government Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving Hezbollah Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving Russia Category:September 2016 in Syria