2015 Idlib offensive

Military operation April 2018 2015 Idlib offensive the Syrian Civil War 400px Situation in Idlib as of 5 April 2015. #EDC4BE Syrian Army control #CDEBC9 Syrian Opposition control 24 March – 5 April 2015 (2015 3 24 2015 4 05) Idlib Governorate, Syria Army of Conquest victory Rebels capture Idlib city and besiege Kafarya and Al-Fu'ah Rebel attack on Mastouma repelled Army of ConquestAl Qaeda and allies form coalition to battle Syrian regime in Idlib http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2015/03/al-qaeda-and-allies-form-coalition-to-battle-syrian-regime-in-idlib.php 24 March 2015 Long War Journal Flag of the Al-Nusra Front.svg Al-Nusra FrontBataille d'Idlib: les snipers albanais des djihadistes d'Hayat Tahrir al-Cham https://www.francesoir.fr/politique-monde/bataille-didlib-les-snipers-albanais-des-djihadistes-dhayat-tahrir-al-cham 2022-12-20 FranceSoir fr Flag of Ahrar ash-Sham.svg Ahrar al-Sham Flag of the Sham Legion.svg Sham Legion Logo of Jaysh al-Sunna.png Jaysh al-Sunna Flag of Jihad.svg Liwa al-Haqq Flag of Ajnad al-Sham.png Ajnad al-Sham Flag of Jund al-Aqsa.svg Jund al-Aqsa Infobox Ajnad al-Kavkaz flag.png Ajnad al-Kavkazhttp://www.chechensinsyria.com/?p=23612 https://web.archive.org/web/20150521090531/http://www.chechensinsyria.com/?p=23612 dead May 21, 2015 Ajnad al-Kavkaz tell how their Jamaat helped 'liberate' Idlib Joanna Paraszczuk From Chechnya to Syria 31 March 2015 10 May 2017 Flag of Caucasian Emirate.svg Tarkhan's Jamaat Ba'athist Syria Syrian Government Flag of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces (1980–2024).svg 23px Syrian Armed Forces Flag of the Syrian Arab Army.svg Syrian Arab Army InfoboxNDF.png National Defense Forces Iran Hezbollah RussiaMardasov Anton What are Russian special operations forces doing in Idlib? https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2019/8/29/what-are-russian-special-operations-forces-doing-in-idlib 2022-12-20 www.aljazeera.com en Abu KamalIbnNabih1 Ibn Nabih 580429378313654273 24 March 2015 Image of Ahrar al-Sham Central Area Commander - Abu Kamal - before the storming of #Idlib City 25 March 2015(Ahrar ash-Sham Central Area Commander)Abu Jamil Yusuf al-Qutbhttp://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/security/2015/03/syria-jabhat-nusra-bosra-tikrit-fronts-fighting-offensives.html Jabhat al-Nusra looks for battlefield breakout Al-Monitor 29 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150331102346/http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/security/2015/03/syria-jabhat-nusra-bosra-tikrit-fronts-fighting-offensives.html 31 March 2015 dead dmy-all(Ahrar ash-Sham deputy leader)Hassan al-Khalifa(Omar al-Farouq Brigade commander)Abu Abdullah Taoumhttp://breakingnews.sy/en/article/36239.html The leader of al-Qaeda-affiliated Ajnad al-Sham battalion killed in Idlib شبكة عاجل الإخبارية breakingnews.sy 5 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102607/http://breakingnews.sy/en/article/36239.html 2 April 2015 dead dmy-all(Ajnad ash-Sham leader)Flag of the Al-Nusra Front (Variant).svg Nathir Termanhttps://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/581477888848846850 Hassan Ridha on Twitter Twitter(al-Nusra field commander)XhematiAlbanflag.jpg Abdul Jashari(Main commander of Xhemati Alban) Syria 1980 Brig. Gen. Emad IbrahimSyria 1980 Col. Suhayl al-HassanSyria 1980 Mohamed Khair al-Sayyedhttp://syriadirect.org/main/30-reports/1942-rebels-launch-full-on-assault-of-idlib-city Rebels launch full-on assault of Idlib city Syria Direct 28 March 2015 2 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402160708/http://syriadirect.org/main/30-reports/1942-rebels-launch-full-on-assault-of-idlib-city dead(Governor of Idlib)Flag of Hezbollah (thumbnail placeholder).png Al Hajj Walaahttp://sirajpress.com/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%84/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B2%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D8%AF%D9%84%D8%A8/6660/ مقتل أول قائد ميداني لحزب الله في معركة تحرير مدينة إدلب Siraj Press 6 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150713112709/http://sirajpress.com/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%84/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B2%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D8%AF%D9%84%D8%A8/6660/ 13 July 2015 dead dmy-all(Hezbollah commander) Flag of Ahrar ash-Sham.svg Ahrar al-Sham Omar al-Farouq Brigade Syria 1980 11th Armored DivisionSyria 1980 155th BrigadeSyria 1980 Tiger Forces 5,000–7,000 fightersAn Anxious Wait in Syrian City Held by Insurgents (Published 2015) The New York Times 31 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20180901113550/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/31/world/middleeast/an-anxious-wait-in-syrian-city-held-by-insurgents.html?_r=0 1 September 2018 live https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/31/world/middleeast/an-anxious-wait-in-syrian-city-held-by-insurgents.html?_r=0 al-Nusra Front: 3,000 fightershttp://syriadirect.org/rss/1941-syria-direct-news-update-3-25-15 Syria Direct: News Update 3-25-15 Syria Direct 26 March 2015 Unknown The 2015 Idlib offensive refers to a series of rebel operations in the Idlib Governorate, during the Syrian Civil War. The offensive started with a rebel assault on the capital of the province, Idlib. According to The Economist, the capture of Idlib came about largely because Gulf Arab states "gave more backing to their proxies despite American objections."Down but not yet out: What Russian intervention means for the opposition https://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21672031-what-russian-intervention-means-opposition-down-not-yet-out 15 October 2015 The Economist 10 October 2015 The offensive Battle for Idlib Second Battle of Idlib On 24 March 2015, the newly established Fattah Army operation room ("The Army of Conquest") assaulted Idlib city from three sides.http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Mar-25/292083-syria-rebels-storm-idlib-city-in-three-pronged-attack.ashx Syria rebels storm Idlib city in three-pronged attack The Daily Star Newspaper - Lebanon 25 March 2015 25 March 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-launches-a-large-scale-offensive-at-idlib-city/ Jabhat Al-Nusra Launches a Large-Scale Offensive at Idlib City Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 25 March 2015 26 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150326221131/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-launches-a-large-scale-offensive-at-idlib-city/ dead On 27 March, the rebels managed to penetrate the city. At this point, the city was almost completely encircled by rebel groups, leaving only two exit routes for government forces.http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/islamists-enter-flashpoint-city-in-northwest-syria-monitor_1569067.html Islamists enter flashpoint city in northwest Syria: monitor AFP 28 March 2015 The next day, after four days of fighting, rebels captured the city and managed to besiege the towns of Kafarya and al-Fu'a.PetoLucem Peto Lucem 581833437201489920 28 March 2015 NEW MAP update (March 28): Military situation in #Idlib Governorate. #Syria #SAA #NDF #FSA #IF #Nusra 5 April 2015 Syrian government troops regrouped south of the city, and were preparing for a possible attack by rebel forces. The battle for Idlib left at least 132 rebels,http://www.syriahr.com/2015/03/142-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%87%D9%85-40-%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7/ 142 بينهم 40 من قوات النظام والمسلحين الموالين لها، و57 مواطناً استشهدوا جراء قصف جوي وصاروخي من قوات النظام وتفجير سيارة مفخخة وتحت التعذيب وسقوط قذائف المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 76 soldiershttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/zero-hour-has-arrived-in-idlib-battle-reaches-critical-stages/ Zero Hour has arrived in Idlib; battle reaches critical stages Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 5 April 2015 20 June 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180620164619/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/zero-hour-has-arrived-in-idlib-battle-reaches-critical-stages/ dead and 11 civilians dead. In addition, 15 prisoners held by the state security services were executed as the Army retreated.http://www.sunherald.com/2015/03/28/6148255_al-qaida-affiliate-seizes-major.html?rh=1 ISTANBUL: Al Qaida affiliate seizes major city in northern Syria - World - The Sun Herald The Sun Herald dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133222/http://www.sunherald.com/2015/03/28/6148255_al-qaida-affiliate-seizes-major.html?rh=1 2 April 2015 Assault on Mastouma Between 28 and 30 March 47 people, including 15 rebels, were killed during a government bombardment of Idlib city,http://www.syriahr.com/2015/04/151-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%87%D9%85-40-%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7/ 151 بينهم 40 من قوات النظام والمسلحين الموالين لها، و45 استشهدوا حرقاً وذبحاً وبإطلاق النار من قبل عناصر تنظيم "الدولة الإسلامية" الذين هاجموا قرية المبعوجة. - المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان which reportedly included chemical weapons.Thousands flee Idlib city in fear of army counterattack http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html 30 March 2015 Al Jazeera English 5 April 2015 On 2 April, the rebels advanced in the area of Mastouma and its military base, where most of the retreated government forces were positioned.http://syriahr.com/en/2015/04/9-people-killed-in-the-province-of-idlib-and-the-clashes-continue-in-its-countryside/ 9 people killed in the province of Idlib, and the clashes continue in its countryside Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 5 April 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150405230606/http://syriahr.com/en/2015/04/9-people-killed-in-the-province-of-idlib-and-the-clashes-continue-in-its-countryside/ 5 April 2015 The next day, rebels intensified their attacks on three axesCharles_Lister Charles Lister 584088109979013120 3 April 2015 Jabhat al-Nusra images show fighters involved in bombardment & assault on Al-Mastouma this evening. #Idlib #Syria 5 April 2015 and further advanced in the Mastouma area,http://syriahr.com/en/2015/04/intensive-clashes-break-out-around-the-military-camp-of-al-mastomi-in-idlib/ Intensive clashes break out around the military camp of al- Mastomi in Idlib Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 3 April 2015 5 April 2015 seizing parts of Mastouma during the night.http://syriahr.com/en/2015/04/the-nusra-front-and-other-islamist-factions-take-control-over-parts-of-al-mastomi-village-and-a-missile-kills-4-people-in-aleppo/ The Nusra Front and other Islamist factions take control over parts of al- Mastomi village, and a missile kills 4 people in Aleppo Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 4 April 2015 5 April 2015 According to rebel sources, Brigadier General Emad Ibrahim was killed in the battle.archicivilians archicivilians 584102569913421824 3 April 2015 Activists: Brig. 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Emad Ibrahim, killed in the ongoing battle in #Mastumeh town in #Idlib Province. #Syria 5 April 2015 On 4 April, the Tiger Forces arrived at Ariha to support the entrenched government troops in and around Mastouma.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-arrive-at-ariha-jaysh-al-fatah-tries-to-enter-al-mastouma/ Tiger Forces Arrive at Ariha; Jaysh Al-Fatah Tries to Enter Al-Mastouma Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 5 April 2015 8 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150508071945/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-arrive-at-ariha-jaysh-al-fatah-tries-to-enter-al-mastouma/ dead By 5 April,https://www.facebook.com/SyrianRebellionObservatory/posts/1728947453998560 SRO - SECOND JAYSH AL-FATAH OFFENSIVE ONGOING AGAINST MASTUMAH ARMY BASE The Syrian Rebellion Observatory Facebook 5 April 2015 after a two-day battle, that was described as a “full-scale assault” on Mastouma,http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jaysh-al-fatah-suffers-heavy-losses-south-of-idlib-city-saa-in-full-control-of-al-mastouma/ Jaysh Al-Fatah Suffers Heavy Losses South of Idlib City; SAA in Full Control of Al-Mastouma Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 5 April 2015 6 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150406234158/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jaysh-al-fatah-suffers-heavy-losses-south-of-idlib-city-saa-in-full-control-of-al-mastouma/ dead the rebel attack on the military camp and village had been repelled.http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/security/2015/04/syria-idlib-army-regain-jabhat-al-nusra.html Idlib waits for zero hour - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East Al-Monitor 11 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712052547/http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/security/2015/04/syria-idlib-army-regain-jabhat-al-nusra.html 12 July 2015 dead dmy-all The initial rebel advance into Mastouma was revealed to be a trap set up by the military, which helped them surround the opposition fighters and engage in street fighting, after which the rebels were pushed back and retreated. The army repositioned on a strategic hill that represents the first defense line for the camp. According to different sources, between 50 and 450 rebels were killed. The pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported six deaths among government troops.http://www.syriahr.com/2015/04/%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%82%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A-2/ قتلى من قوات النظام والمسلحين الموالين لها خلال السيطرة على أجزاء من قرية المسطومة Ahmad المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 5 April 2015 Aftermath Government counterattack On 8 April, the military, led by the special forces unit the Tiger Forces, launched a counter-attack towards the villages of Qameenas and Faylan.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-launches-offensive-south-of-idlib-city/ Breaking: Syrian Army Launches Offensive South of Idlib City Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 11 April 2015 12 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712034322/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-launches-offensive-south-of-idlib-city/ dead By 10 April, they had secured the approaches to Mastouma but halted their advance in the outskirts of the two villages after encountering stiff resistance from the rebels.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-offensive-met-with-fierce-resistance-by-jaysh-al-fatah-in-idlib/#prettyPhoto Tiger Forces Offensive Met With Fierce Resistance by Jaysh Al-Fatah in Idlib Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 11 April 2015 12 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712040637/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-offensive-met-with-fierce-resistance-by-jaysh-al-fatah-in-idlib/#prettyPhoto dead Four days later, the Tiger Forces and other army units had reportedly breached the rebel defenses and entered Qameenas. According to a military source, Air Force Intelligence intercepted the communications of local Al-Nusra Front commanders who were reportedly in panic over the collapse of their defensive line. Around the same time the Air Force had carried out 51 airstrikes throughout the province.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-on-the-fringes-of-idlib-city/ Tiger Forces on the Fringes of Idlib City Al-Masdar News 14 April 2015 14 April 2015 12 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712031723/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-on-the-fringes-of-idlib-city/ dead On 15 April, Army troops went on the offensive near Arihahttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-makes-fresh-gains-in-idlib-kafr-najd-under-fire-control/ Syrian Army Makes Fresh Gains in Idlib; Kafr Najd Under Fire Control Al-Masdar News 15 April 2015 15 April 2015 17 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150417181029/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-makes-fresh-gains-in-idlib-kafr-najd-under-fire-control/ dead and captured the villages of Kafr Najd and Nahlaya.https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/palestinians-battling-group-advance-syria-refugee-camp-30328068 Palestinians Battling IS Group Advance in Syria Refugee Camp ABC News ABC News 19 April 2015http://syriadirect.org/news/syria-direct-news-update-4-16-15/ Syria Direct: News Update 4-16-15 Syria Direct 16 April 2015 The military also reached Kurin,http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/battle-map-update-of-idlib-syrian-armed-forces-on-the-offensive/#prettyPhoto Battle Map Update of Idlib: Syrian Armed Forces on the Offensive Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 19 April 2015 12 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712062129/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/battle-map-update-of-idlib-syrian-armed-forces-on-the-offensive/#prettyPhoto dead with clashes taking place as the troops tried to take over the village.https://twitter.com/Syria_Rebel_Obs/status/588445987858874368 https://archive.today/20150416160317/https://twitter.com/Syria_Rebel_Obs/status/588445987858874368 dead 16 April 2015 Syrian Rebellion Obs on Twitter Twitter 19 April 2015 By 18 April 349 air-strikes were conducted against Idlib city and its countryside since the rebel takeover of the provincial capital on 28 March. The air campaign left hundreds of rebel fighters dead.http://syriahr.com/en/2015/04/700-air-strikes-on-idlib-in-20-days/ 700 air strikes on Idlib in 20 days Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 18 April 2015 19 April 2015 The same day, the military captured the village of Muqablah, linking up with NDF fighters in the southeastern part of Faylan,http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-armed-forces-making-gains-in-idlib-muqablah-captured/ Syrian Armed Forces Making Gains in Idlib; Muqablah Captured 20 April 2015 22 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150422211549/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-armed-forces-making-gains-in-idlib-muqablah-captured/ dead and by 20 April advanced to Tell Zahir Al-Mufraq hill.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/a-paradox-of-events-syrian-army-and-islamist-forces-on-the-offensive-in-idlib/ A Paradox of Events: Syrian Army and Islamist Forces on the Offensive in Idlib 21 April 2015 12 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150712054036/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/a-paradox-of-events-syrian-army-and-islamist-forces-on-the-offensive-in-idlib/ dead The rebels also withdrew from Kurin due to a lack of support from their main headquartersLatif Hassan 20-04-2015 and the Tiger Forces were soon in the town, but had not yet reached Tell Kurin hill to the west. Five days later, a military source reported the town to be under the control of the Tiger Forces.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-tiger-forces-capture-koreen-in-west-idlib/ Breaking: Tiger Forces Capture Koreen in West Idlib 25 April 2015 27 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150427124109/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-tiger-forces-capture-koreen-in-west-idlib/ dead Rebel Northwestern Syria offensive Northwestern Syria offensive (April–June 2015) On 23 April, rebels launched an offensive against the de facto provincial capital of Idlib governorate, Jisr al-Shughur, threatening to cut off government access to a major highway linking Idlib to Latakia.http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Apr-24/295623-nusra-allies-advance-in-northwest-syria-activists.ashx Nusra, allies advance in northwest Syria: activists The Daily Star Lebanon 24 April 2015 24 April 2015 Other objectives in this offensive were the Brick Factory base (near Mastouma) and the Al-Ghaab Plain in Hama governorate.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-unable-to-enter-the-brick-factory-in-idlib/ Jabhat Al-Nusra Unable to Enter the Brick Factory in Idlib Al-Masdar News 24 April 2015 26 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150426161905/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-unable-to-enter-the-brick-factory-in-idlib/ dead See also Asia References 30em Category:Idlib Governorate in the Syrian civil war Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war in 2015 Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving al-Nusra Front Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving the Syrian government Category:Idlib in the Syrian civil war