2015 al-Hawl offensive

Offensive during the Syrian Civil War Al-Hawl offensive (2015) the Syrian Civil War and the American-led intervention in Syria Al-Hawl and Sinjar offensives (2015) map.png 320px Map of the territorial changes during the concurrent offensives in Al-Hawl and Sinjar. 31 October – 30 November 2015(2015 10 31 2015 11 30) Eastern Al-Hasakah Governorate, Syria SDF victoryhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/mikegiglio/airstrikes-alone-wont-stop-isis-inside-the-war-on-the-ground#.dmN9XX7Z07 Inside The War Against Isis BuzzFeed 22 May 2016 SDF forces capture Al-Hawl, 240+ towns and villages, 2 oil fields, two gas stations, the Regiment 121 base, the South Hasakah Dam,http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/12/warplanes-attack-the-countryside-of-deir-ezzor-while-the-clashes-continue-in-the-countryside-of-al-hasakah/ Warplanes attack the countryside of Deir Ezzor, while the clashes continue in the countryside of al- Hasakah Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 22 May 2016 six border posts, and one hillhttp://aranews.net/2015/12/as-kurdish-arab-alliance-prepares-to-storm-shaddadi-tribal-leaders-ask-isis-to-withdraw-to-avoid-civilian-casualties/ As Kurdish-Arab alliance prepares to storm Shaddadi, tribal leaders ask ISIS to withdraw to avoid civilian casualties ARA News 22 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415100839/http://aranews.net/2015/12/as-kurdish-arab-alliance-prepares-to-storm-shaddadi-tribal-leaders-ask-isis-to-withdraw-to-avoid-civilian-casualties/ 2016-04-15 dead SDF forces capture 1,400 square kilometres (870 square miles) of territoryhttp://qasioun.net/en/article/Sulo-:493-fighters-of-ISIS-killed-during-the-military-campaign-in-countryside-of-Hassaka/4490/ Qasioun News Agency - Sulo :493 fighters of ISIS killed during the military campaign in countryside of Hassaka 27 November 2015 18 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118082047/http://qasioun.net/en/article/Sulo-:493-fighters-of-ISIS-killed-during-the-military-campaign-in-countryside-of-Hassaka/4490/ dead Flag of Syrian Democratic Forces.svg Syrian Democratic Forces Flag of the International Freedom Battalion.svg International Freedom Battalion Flag of YBŞ.svg Sinjar Resistance Units Airstrikes:Seal of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.svg 20px no CJTF–OIR Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Islamic State 25px TorhildanWar on ISIS unites Syrian Kurds, Arabs and Christians ARA News http://aranews.net/2015/11/war-on-isis-unites-syrian-kurds-arabs-and-christians/ 21 November 2015 5 December 2015 10 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170710052407/http://aranews.net/2015/11/war-on-isis-unites-syrian-kurds-arabs-and-christians/ dead (YPJ commander)People's Protection Units Flag.svg no Haqi Kobanihttps://www.voanews.com/a/3065314.html New Fighting Alliance in Syria Putting up Fight Against IS Zana Omar Voice of America 19 November 2015 3 April 2016(YPG commander)Flag of al-Sanadid Forces.svg Alwan al-Shammari(Al-Sanadid Forces commander)Flag of Jaysh al-Thuwar.svg Adnan al-Ahmad(Northern Sun Battalion commander-in-chief)Flag of Jaysh al-Thuwar.svg Adnan Abu Amjad(Northern Sun Battalion second-in-command)http://www.janes360.com/images/assets/333/57333/SDF_plays_central_role_in_Syrian_civil_war__1_.pdf SDF plays central role in Syrian civil war Jane's Intelligence Review January 2016 3 April 2016 23 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423194750/http://www.janes360.com/images/assets/333/57333/SDF_plays_central_role_in_Syrian_civil_war__1_.pdf deadFlag of Jaysh al-Thuwar.svg Col. Talal Ali Sulohttps://hasanmustafas.wordpress.com/2015/11/16/an-analysis-of-jaish-al-thuwar-the-army-of-revolutionaries-a-component-of-the-syrian-democratic-forces/ An Analysis of Jaish al-Thuwar (The Army of Revolutionaries) – A Component of the Syrian Democratic Forces Hasan Mustafa 15 February 2016 27 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160427040800/https://hasanmustafas.wordpress.com/2015/11/16/an-analysis-of-jaish-al-thuwar-the-army-of-revolutionaries-a-component-of-the-syrian-democratic-forces/ dead(Seljuq Brigade leader)Flag of Jaysh al-Thuwar.svg Khalil Iskander(al-Qa'qa Brigade commander)Syrian opposition Qehreman(Al-Tahrir Brigade commander-in-chief)MLKP Banner.svg Hêvî Saryahttp://www.nouvelleturquie.com/en/kurdistan-en/mlkp-commander-sarya-only-a-matter-of-time-before-we-reach-hol/ MLKP Commander Sarya: Only a matter of time before we reach Hol Etkin Haber Ajansı 19 November 2015 13 August 2016(MLKP commander) Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Abu Ali al-Anbari(Deputy, Syria) Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Adam al-Shishani(Top ISIL commander in Al-Hasakah Province)http://aranews.net/2016/02/18432/ ISIS media official, jihadi leaders killed in American strike north Syria ARA News 22 May 2016 21 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160221055934/http://aranews.net/2016/02/18432/ deadIslamic State of Iraq and the Levant Unknown Dagestani ISIL leaderhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=36779 Dagestani commander and 7 ISIS members died and SDF advance in al-Hool at Al-Hasakah province Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 Flag of Syrian Democratic Forces.svg Syrian Democratic Forces People's Protection Units Flag.svg no YPG YPJ_Flag.svg no YPJ Flag of al-Sanadid Forces.svg Al-Sanadid Forces Flag of Jaysh al-Thuwar.svg Jaysh al-Thuwar Northern Sun Battalion Kurdish Front Brigade Seljuq Brigade al-Qa'qa' Brigadehttp://www.hawarnews.com/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%89-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%83/ Arab fighters: ready to fight until the liberation of all over Syria Hawar News Agency 18 December 2015 2017-06-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20171009200505/http://www.hawarnews.com/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%89-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%83/ 2017-10-09 dead Flag of Liwa Thuwar al-Raqqa.svg Liwa Thuwar al-Raqqahttp://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/03/syria-raqqa-revolutionaries-brigade-liberation-isis.html# Raqqa brigade continues to raise flag of Syrian revolution Al-Monitor Sardar Mlla Drwish 18 March 2016 4 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160408114327/http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/03/syria-raqqa-revolutionaries-brigade-liberation-isis.html 2016-04-08 dead MFS infobox flag.png MFS HSNB infobox flag.gif HSNB Syrian opposition Al-Tahrir Brigade Brigade Groups of Al-Jazira Flag of the International Freedom Battalion.svg International Freedom Battalion MLKP Banner.svg MLKPhttp://etha.com.tr/Haber/2015/11/13/dunya/mlkp-komutani-sarya-hole-ulasmamiz-meselesi/ MLKP Komutanı Sarya: Hol'e ulaşmamız an meselesi 13 November 2015 13 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160709081900/http://www.etha.com.tr/Haber/2015/11/13/dunya/mlkp-komutani-sarya-hole-ulasmamiz-meselesi/ 9 July 2016 dead dmy-all Martyr Serkan Battalion Flag of Devrimci Karargâh.svg Devrimci Karargâhhttp://haber.cicegim.net/haber/43212/devrimci-karargah-da-hol-hamlesine-katildi.html Devrimci Karargah da Hol hamlesine katıldı 2016-08-13 2016-08-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828160200/http://haber.cicegim.net/haber/43212/devrimci-karargah-da-hol-hamlesine-katildi.html dead Birleşik Özgürlük Güçleri (United Freedom Forces) flag.svg United Freedom Forceshttp://www.nouvelleturquie.com/en/kurdistan-en/al-hol-is-under-control-of-syrian-democratic-forces-sdf-and-revolutionary-forces/ Al Hol is under control of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and revolutionary forces ! 15 November 2015 13 August 2016 1 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501235709/http://www.nouvelleturquie.com/en/kurdistan-en/al-hol-is-under-control-of-syrian-democratic-forces-sdf-and-revolutionary-forces/ dead Flag of MLSPB-Devrim Cephesi.svg MLSPB-DC Flag of Communist Party of Turkey-Marxist–Leninist.svg TKP/ML TİKKO Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Military of ISIL al-Barakah Province 2,700+ fightershttps://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-supplied-syrian-rebels-win-back-islamic-state-territory/3037209.html US-Supplied Syrian Rebels Win Back IS Territory Voa News 6 November 2015http://aranews.net/2015/11/syrian-democratic-forces-to-extend-anti-isis-operations/ Syrian Democratic Forces to extend anti-ISIS operations ARA News 22 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415095543/http://aranews.net/2015/11/syrian-democratic-forces-to-extend-anti-isis-operations/ 2016-04-15 dead 1,000+ fighters 33 killed 493+ killed (per the SDF) 4–8 civilians killed by CJTF–OIR airstrikeshttp://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/airstrikes-leave-civilian-casualties-in-the-east-of-al-hasakah-city/ Airstrikes leave civilian casualties in the east of al- Hasakah city Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 The 2015 al-Hawl offensive was an offensive launched by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during the Syrian Civil War, in order to capture the strategic town of al-Hawl and the surrounding countryside from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The offensive consisted of separate operations in three different areas: Tell Brak, al-Hawl, and the southern al-Hasakah city countryside.http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/532 SDF/YPG Offensive In East Hasakah 14 November 2015 1 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501235711/http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/532 dead Background Battle of al-Hasakah (June–August 2015) US air support was limited during the early part of the offensive due to the US reducing bombing activity after the Kunduz hospital airstrike.Nash Ed Searle Alaric Kurdish Armour Against ISIS Osprey Publishing 2021 9781472847584 29 The offensive Al-Hawl The offensive was launched on 31 October 2015.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-idUSKCN0SP0EA20151031 New U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance launches offensive against Islamic State Reuters 3 November 2015 During the first week of the offensive, SDF forces captured a number of villages and other positions from ISIL near Al-Hawl, and to the southeast of Al-Hasakah city. ISIL responded by detonating a number of VBIED's. One of those VBIED's targeted an SDF convoy, killing and wounding dozens of fighters.http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/world/middle-east/article42319425.html Kurds, Arab allies hit hard by Islamic State car bomb mcclatchydc 3 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151103171610/http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/world/middle-east/article42319425.html 2015-11-03 dead A Canadian SDF fighter was among the SDF casualties that week. He was first reported to have been killed by an ISIL suicide bomber in a farm that was contested. However, it was later reported that he died due to blood loss caused by a bullet in his hip. A Dagestani ISIL leader was also killed that week.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/sdf-fighters-achieve-more-advancement-and-arrest-3-is-militants/ SDF fighters achieve more advancement and arrest 3 IS militants Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 3 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/syrian-democratic-forces-advance-again-and-us-led-coalition-warplanes-hit-abo-al-hol-area/ Syrian Democratic Forces advance again, and US-led coalition' warplanes hit Abo al- Hol area Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/violent-continuous-clashes-in-the-countryside-of-al-hasakah-and-al-hool-and-more-casualties-in-al-bokamal/ Violent continuous clashes in the countryside of Al-Hasakah and al-Hool and more casualties in al-Bokamal Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/the-democratic-syrian-forces-advances-over-is-in-hasakah-countryside/ The democratic Syrian forces advances over IS in Hasakah countryside jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/10-is-militants-killed-in-clashes-in-abo-al-hol-while-explosion-targets-the-joint-head-of-the-office-of-legislative-council-in-al-jazira-district/ 10 IS militants killed in clashes in Abo al- Hol, while explosion targets the joint head of the Office of Legislative Council in al- Jazira District Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 3 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/a-canadian-fighter-in-sdf-killed-in-an-explosion-in-abo-al-hol-area-in-the-countryside-of-al-hasakah/ A Canadian fighter in SDF killed in an explosion in Abo al- Hol area in the countryside of al- Hasakah Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/clashes-in-aleppo-and-al-hasakah-countryside/ Clashes in Aleppo and al-Hasakah countryside jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015https://www.vice.com/en/article/john-gallagher-died-fighting-the-islamic-state-his-story-is-more-than-tragedy/ John Gallagher Died Fighting the Islamic State. His Story Is More Than Tragedy VICE News 14 November 2015 The SDF claimed that they were in control of 12 new villages since the start of the offensive.http://www.alaan.tv/news/world-news/141942/syria-democratic-forces-controls-four-new-villages-in-hasaka "قوات سوريا الديمقراطية" تسيطر على أربع قرى جديدة في الحسكة Al Aan TV 14 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207034551/http://www.alaan.tv/news/world-news/141942/syria-democratic-forces-controls-four-new-villages-in-hasaka 7 December 2015 dead NazilahOn 6 November, SDF forces captured the area around the village of Nazilah, including the Tishreen Oil Field.http://www.hawarnews.com/qsd-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-3-%D9%83%D9%85-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86/ QSD على بعد 3 كم من حقل تشرين ANHA 2018-09-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20171009221642/http://www.hawarnews.com/qsd-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-3-%D9%83%D9%85-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86/ 2017-10-09 dead The second week started with SDF forces seizing parts of the Al-Hasakah–Al-Shaddadi road and two villages from ISIL.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/sdf-advance-again-in-the-countryside-of-al-hasakah-and-warplanes-target-the-southeastern-countryside-of-homs/ SDF advance again in the countryside of Al-Hasakah and warplanes target the southeastern countryside of Homs Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 By this time, the SDF forces had reportedly captured over 36 villages, 350 square kilometers of land, and killed 178 ISIL militants.http://aranews.net/2015/11/kurds-allied-rebels-regain-dozens-of-villages-after-clashes-with-isis-in-hasakah/ Kurds, allied rebels regain dozens of villages after clashes with ISIS in Hasakah ARA News 14 November 2015 12 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151112221442/http://aranews.net/2015/11/kurds-allied-rebels-regain-dozens-of-villages-after-clashes-with-isis-in-hasakah/ dead Two days later, SDF forces seized a hill and two vehicles from ISIL.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/is-militants-killed-during-the-advancement-of-sdf-fighters-in-al-hol-area/ IS militants killed during the advancement of SDF fighters in al- Hol area Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 On 11 November, the SDF continued its offensive and captured al-Khatuniyah, northeast of Al-Hawl, while also advancing in the southern countryside of Al-Hasakah city.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/sdf-take-control-on-al-behera-al-khatonia-in-al-hasakah-countryside/ SDF take control on al-Behera al-Khatonia in al-Hasakah countryside jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 At least 7 SDF fighters were killed in the clashes.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/more-than-13-casualties-in-the-clashes-at-the-lands-of-sluk-town-and-al-hool-area-in-al-raqqah-and-al-hasakah/ More than 13 casualties in the clashes at the lands of Sluk town and al-Hool area in Al-Raqqah and Al-Hasakah Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 The next day, SDF captured two villages and weaponry from ISIL, while at least 14 ISIL militants were killed by U.S. airstrikes.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/sdf-advance-further-and-9-isis-members-die-in-al-hool-area/ SDF advance further, and 9 ISIS members die in al-Hool area Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/more-casualties-for-isis-in-the-vicinity-of-mount-abdulaziz-and-targeting-a-humvee-vehicle-near-al-hool/ More casualties for ISIS in the vicinity of Mount Abdulaziz and targeting a Humvee vehicle near al-Hool Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 On 13 November, SDF forces captured the town of Al-Hawl, killing dozens of ISIL militants and seizing large quantities of weapons and ammunition left behind.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/the-syrian-democratic-forces-seize-the-town-of-al-hol-in-the-eastern-countryside-of-al-hasakah/ The Syrian Democratic Forces seize the town of al- Hol in the eastern countryside of al- Hasakah Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033054/http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/the-syrian-democratic-forces-seize-the-town-of-al-hol-in-the-eastern-countryside-of-al-hasakah/ 17 November 2015 http://en.hawarnews.com/last-3-km-to-liberate-hol-region-in-heseke/ Last 3 km to liberate Hol region in Hesekê 14 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118060021/http://en.hawarnews.com/last-3-km-to-liberate-hol-region-in-heseke/ 2015-11-18 dead On 14 November, SDF forces captured three villages around Mount Abdulaziz, and also advanced near the Tishreen Oil Field, while ISIL detonated an VBIED near Al-Hawl.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/ypg-and-srf-advance-over-is-in-hasakah-countryside/ YPG and SRF advance over IS in Hasakah countryside jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/a-booby-trapped-vehicle-explodes-in-al-hol-area-while-islamic-state-carries-out-executions-in-the-southern-countryside-of-al-hasakah/ A booby-trapped vehicle explodes in al- Hol area, while "Islamic State" carries out executions in the southern countryside of al- Hasakah Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 14 November 2015 On the next day, four ISIL militants and one SDF fighter were killed, while a new VBIED was detonated.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/isis-members-killed-in-the-clashes-at-the-eastern-countryside-of-al-hasakah-and-airstrikes-target-several-areas-in-the-countryside-of-idlib/ ISIS members killed in the clashes at the eastern countryside of Al-Hasakah and airstrikes target several areas in the countryside of Idlib Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 27 November 2015 Al-Hawl Grain SilosOn 15 November, SDF forces captured Abu Hajirat Khuatana, Khuwaytilah, and the Al-Hawl Grain Silos, allowing the SDF to capture a pocket of ISIL-controlled area to the northwest of Al-Hawl.http://x3.cdn03.imgwykop.pl/c3201142/comment_8fA6iCurdt5LABdaKUcJ6i6p2nSHEs3i.jpg Hasakah front: 1 December 2015 2015-12-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208122707/http://x3.cdn03.imgwykop.pl/c3201142/comment_8fA6iCurdt5LABdaKUcJ6i6p2nSHEs3i.jpg 2015-12-08 dead https://mobile.twitter.com/Mr_Krijn/status/666709677548380161/photo/1 Twitter 22 May 2016 Al-Hawl (Tishreen) Oil FieldOn 16 November, SDF forces captured the Al-Hawl Oil Field, to the southwest of Al-Hawl. By 16 November, SDF forces had captured nearly 200 villages, reportedly seizing 1,362 square kilometres (545 square miles) of territory. According to the SDF, 493 ISIL militants, 33 SDF fighters, and four civilians were killed during the operation.http://www.france24.com/en/20151116-syrian-kurdish-arab-alliance-captures-nearly-200-villages?ns_campaign=reseaux_sociaux&ns_source=FB&ns_mchannel=social&ns_linkname=depeche&aef_campaign_ref=partage_user&aef_campaign_date=2015-11-16 Syrian Kurdish-Arab alliance captures nearly 200 villages from IS France 24 27 November 2015 2015-11-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117103931/http://www.france24.com/en/20151116-syrian-kurdish-arab-alliance-captures-nearly-200-villages?ns_campaign=reseaux_sociaux&ns_source=FB&ns_mchannel=social&ns_linkname=depeche&aef_campaign_ref=partage_user&aef_campaign_date=2015-11-16 2015-11-17 dead Southern Al-Hasakah city countryside 121st Artillery RegimentOn 17 November, SDF forces began advancing on the Regiment 121 base from the east. On 22 November, SDF forces captured the Regiment 121 base, Khama'il,http://aranews.net/2015/11/kurdish-arab-alliance-regains-new-villages-from-isis-heads-to-last-jihadi-stronghold-in-hasakah/ Kurdish-Arab alliance regains new villages from ISIS, heads to last jihadi stronghold in Hasakah ARA News 22 May 2016 19 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171019131116/http://aranews.net/2015/11/kurdish-arab-alliance-regains-new-villages-from-isis-heads-to-last-jihadi-stronghold-in-hasakah/ dead the al-Melabiyyah granaries, the cotton factory, and the villages around it.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/sdf-fighters-seize-the-regiment-of-al-melabiyyah-and-the-nearby-villages/ SDF fighters seize the regiment of al- Melabiyyah and the nearby villages in the southern countryside of al- Hasakah Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 27 November 2015 During the next week, the SDF continued their offensive, advancing from the Regiment 121 base to the south, and from Al-Hawl towards the southwest, capturing multiple villages in the southern Al-Hasakah countryside and along the Sinjar-Al-Shaddadi road (Highway 47). TabanOn 22 November, SDF reached the northern part of the South Hasakah Dam,https://mobile.twitter.com/Mr_Krijn/status/668538684321497088 Twitter 22 May 2016 capturing the neighboring village of Taban. On 25 November, SDF forces captured the village of Ghunah, near the Jabisah Oil Field, to the southwest of Al-Hawl, and severing a segment of Highway 715. South Hasakah DamOn 30 November, SDF forces captured Umm Madhah, and they also captured the South Hasakah Dam and the nearby village of Qana, bringing SDF forces within 25 km mi 2 of Al-Shaddadi from the north and the northeast. Eventually, it was revealed that the SDF had captured 240+ towns and villages during the entire operation. Aftermath Al-Shaddadi offensive (2016) After the SDF captured the South Hasakah Dam on 30 November, the SDF continued their offensive southward, towards the city of Al-Shaddadi, ISIL's last stronghold in the Al-Hasakah Province. On 1 December, Arab tribal leaders were reportedly urging ISIL to withdraw from the city "peacefully," in order to prevent civilian casualties and the possible collapse of the economic infrastructure in Al-Shaddadi, if a destructive battle between the SDF/Coalition forces and ISIL were to occur. It was also reported that ISIL was beginning to evacuate some of its positions near Al-Shaddadi, and that some ISIL militants were moving their families from the area to ISIL-held territories in the Deir ez-Zor Province, in preparation for the upcoming battle. On 7 December US airstrikes killed at least 36 civilians, including 20 children, in the town of al-Khan, near al-Hawl.https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2015/12/09/syri-d09.html US air strike kills 36 Syrian civilians, including 20 children https://time.com/4140046/syria-airstrikes-coalition-civilians/ Syria: U.S.-Led Air Strikes Targeting ISIS Kill 26 Civilians 8 December 2015 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35031531 Syria war: Air strikes 'kill 26 civilians' BBC News 7 December 2015 On 14 December 2015, SDF forces began to heavily shell the ISIL headquarters in the town of Al-Arishah, in preparation for storming the town.http://aranews.net/2015/12/western-backed-syrian-democratic-forces-bomb-isis-stronghold-near-hasakah/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151216233749/http://aranews.net/2015/12/western-backed-syrian-democratic-forces-bomb-isis-stronghold-near-hasakah/ dead December 16, 2015 Western-backed Syrian Democratic Forces bomb major ISIS stronghold 14 December 2015 ARA News 22 May 2016 By 23 December, the SDF had captured the town of Al-Arishah. However, on 23 December, pro-Assad militias attacked the SDF headquarters in Al-Arishah, but the SDF was able to repel the attack. The attack came after the pro-Assad militas had allegedly warned ISIL about a potential offensive on Al-Shaddadi, and urged civilians in Al-Shaddadi to resist any Kurdish offensive, earlier in the week.http://aranews.net/2015/12/western-backed-syrian-democratic-forces-clash-with-pro-assad-troops-in-hasakah/ Pro-Assad militias attack positions of western-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in Hasakah 23 December 2015 ARA News 22 May 2016 19 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171019131536/http://aranews.net/2015/12/western-backed-syrian-democratic-forces-clash-with-pro-assad-troops-in-hasakah/ dead On 27 January 2016, it was reported that ISIL had banned civilians from leaving Al-Shaddadi, in an attempt to use them as human shields in the event of an SDF offensive on the city. It was also reported that food and other basic supplies were running out in Al-Shaddadi.http://aranews.net/2016/01/isis-holds-thousands-of-civilians-as-hostages-in-syrias-shaddadi/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160130085158/http://aranews.net/2016/01/isis-holds-thousands-of-civilians-as-hostages-in-syrias-shaddadi/ dead January 30, 2016 ISIS holds thousands of civilians hostage in Syria's Shaddadi 27 January 2016 ARA News 22 May 2016 On 31 January 2016, the US-led Coalition bombed 3 ISIL checkpoints in their stronghold of Al-Shaddadi, killing 14+ ISIL militants.http://aranews.net/2016/02/u-s-led-coalition-bombs-isis-main-bastion-in-syrias-hasakah/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160203221537/http://aranews.net/2016/02/u-s-led-coalition-bombs-isis-main-bastion-in-syrias-hasakah/ dead February 3, 2016 U.S.-led coalition bombs ISIS main bastion in Syria's Hasakah February 2016 ARA News 22 May 2016 On 16 February 2016, the SDF launched an offensive to capture the strategic city of Al-Shaddadi and the surrounding countryside.https://www.qsdmedia.org/%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B6%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A/ حملة غضب الخابور لتحرير منطقة الشدادي - قوات سوريا الديمقراطية 22 May 2016 1 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501235727/https://qsdmedia.org/%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B6%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A/ dead On 19 February, the SDF captured Al-Shaddadi city and the surrounding countryside.http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/19/syria-isil-stronghold-of-al-shadadi-captured-by-kurdish-led-forces/ Syria: ISIL stronghold of al-Shadadi 'captured by Kurdish-led forces' euronews 19 February 2016 22 May 2016http://aranews.net/2016/02/syrian-democratic-forces-announce-liberation-of-main-isis-bastion-in-hasakah/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160221144549/http://aranews.net/2016/02/syrian-democratic-forces-announce-liberation-of-main-isis-bastion-in-hasakah/ dead February 21, 2016 Syrian Democratic Forces announce liberation of last ISIS bastion in Hasakah 20 February 2016 ARA News 22 May 2016 On 20 February, the SDF advanced further southward, capturing the town of Al-Fadghami.November 2023 On February 21, SDF forces advanced further southward, coming within 16 kilometers (10 miles) of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, and capturing the town of Markada.http://ku.hawarnews.com/qsde-16-km-ji-seddade-derbaz-bu/ QSD'ê 16 km ji Şeddadê derbaz bû 22 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160502184153/http://ku.hawarnews.com/qsde-16-km-ji-seddade-derbaz-bu/ 2 May 2016 dead dmy-all During the offensive, the SDF liberated 2,400 square kilometers (1,491 square miles) of land from ISIL forces.https://www.qsdmedia.org/343-2/ بيان القيادة العامة لقوات سوريا الديمقراطية بخصوص تحرير منطقة الشدادي - قوات سوريا الديمقراطية 22 May 2016 1 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190501235727/https://qsdmedia.org/343-2/ dead See also Asia Kurdistan November 2015 Sinjar offensive Al-Hasakah offensive (May 2015) Battle of Sarrin (June–July 2015) Battle of Al-Hasakah (June–August 2015) Tishrin Dam offensive List of wars and battles involving ISIL References 30em External links Al-Hawl offensive maps https://web.archive.org/web/20190501235711/http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/532 2019-05-01 What would Capturing al-Shaddadi from ISIS require? 36.3899 N 41.1477 E source:wikidata title Category:Hasakah District Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war in 2015 Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving the Islamic State Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving the Syrian Democratic Forces Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving the People's Defense Units