2015–2016 Latakia offensive

Military operation Latakia offensive (disambiguation) 2015–2016 Latakia offensive the Syrian Civil War and the Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War 2015 Latakia Frontlines.svg #EDC4BE Syrian Army control (including Hezbollah) #CDEBC9 Syrian opposition control (including al-Nusra Front) olive Ongoing confrontation or unclear situation 15 October 2015https://twitter.com/WarfareWW/status/697514916983525376 Warfare Worldwide Twitter 15 February 2016 – 12 March 2016(10 15 2015 3 12 2016) Latakia Governorate, Syria Syrian Army and allies victory * Government forces capture over 750 square kilometers of territory in northeastern Latakia, which represents 64% of rebel territory in the provincehttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-over-750-square-km-of-territory-in-latakia-since-october/ Syrian Army captures over 750 square km of territory in Latakia since October Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 18 February 2015 21 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190221132132/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-over-750-square-km-of-territory-in-latakia-since-october/ dead Government forces capture 50 villages,50 villages in Latakia captured by Syrian Army in just 6 months – Map including the rebel strongholds of Salma, Rabia and Kinsabba Government forces capture most of the Turkmen Mountainhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=152571 غارات تستهدف جبلي الأكراد والتركمان والفصائل تستهدف قوات النظام في الأخير yaman2020 المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 26 January 2016 15 February 2016http://test.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-34-of-turkmen-mountains-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army seizes 3/4 of Turkmen Mountains in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 28 January 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 1 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160301225115/http://test.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-34-of-turkmen-mountains-in-northern-latakia deadhttp://eldorar.com/node/94276 الدويلة العلوية قادمة بعد استكمال النظام السيطرة على ريف اللاذقية الدرر الشامية 2 February 2016 15 February 2016 and Jabal al-Akrad Syria 1980 Syrian Arab Republic Syrian Armed Forces Flag.svg Syrian Armed Forces Flag of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party.svg Syrian Social Nationalist Partyhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-beit-fares-village-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army captures Beit Fares village in northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 30 December 2015 3 January 2016 1 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160201080912/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-beit-fares-village-in-northern-latakia/ dead Syrian Resistance Flag.svg Syrian Resistance Hezbollah Flag of Iraq.svg LAAGhttp://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 Shiite Resistance flag.svg Lions of Hussein Brigade Flag of Russia.svg Russia (air strikes): Flag of the Russian Air Force.svg Russian Air Force Military advisors Syria 1932 Free Syrian ArmyFlag of Ahrar ash-Sham.svg Ahrar ash-ShamAnsar al-Sham Flag.png Ansar al-Shamhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=43205 Casualties for the regime forces in the violent and continuous battles in the mountains of Latakia and more bombing target places there Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 23 January 2016 24 January 2016Green Shahada.png Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurdhttp://www.aymennjawad.org/2019/08/kurdish-rebels-in-northwest-syria-interview-with Kurdish Rebels in Northwest Syria: Interview with Harakat Salah al-Din al-Kurdi Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi 6 August 2019 12 August 2019 Flag of the Al-Nusra Front.svg Al-Nusra FrontFlag of the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria.svg Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria (TIP)Infobox Ajnad al-Kavkaz flag.png Ajnad al-Kavkazhttp://www.chechensinsyria.com/?p=24218 https://web.archive.org/web/20151122060011/http://www.chechensinsyria.com/?p=24218 dead November 22, 2015 Ajnad al-Kavkaz find machine gun & bullet proof vest belonging to 'Sulimov' in Latakia Joanna Paraszczuk From Chechnya to Syria 6 July 2016 9 May 2017Supported by:Turkey Flag of Iraq.svg Abu Fatima al-Musawihttp://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2015/05/31/iraqi_shiite_fighters_on_the_rise_in_syria_111230.html Iraqi Shiite Fighters on the Rise in Syria Phillip Smyth RealClearPolitics 31 May 2015 17 September 2016(LAAG commander)Shiite Resistance flag.svg Hussein Tawfiq al-Assadhttp://www.aymennjawad.org/18526/liwa-usud-al-hussein-a-new-pro-assad-militia-in Liwa Usud al-Hussein: A New Pro-Assad Militia in Latakia Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi Syria Comment 19 February 2016 3 September 2016(Lions of Hussein Brigade leader) Cpt. Basil Zamo(1st Coastal Division leader)Flag of the Islamic Front (Syria).svg ‘Ali Durayihttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/top-rebel-commander-latakia-killed/ Top rebel commander in Latakia killed 2016-03-04 2017-10-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20171020145707/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/top-rebel-commander-latakia-killed/ dead (Jabal al-Akrad Ahrar ash-Sham commander)Flag of the Al-Nusra Front.svgFlag of the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria.svg Abu Omar al-Turkistanihttp://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2017/02/uighur-jihadist-fought-in-afghanistan-killed-in-syria.php Uighur jihadist fought in Afghanistan, killed in Syria Caleb Weiss Long War Journal 14 February 2017 22 February 2017(al-Nusra and TIP senior commander)Flag of the Al-Nusra Front.svg Abdel-Aziz Al-Dibaykhihttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/high-ranking-al-qaeda-commander-killed-in-northern-latakia/ Senior Al-Qaeda commander killed in northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 9 February 2016 9 February 2016 10 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160210144415/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/high-ranking-al-qaeda-commander-killed-in-northern-latakia/ dead(Jabal al-Akrad al-Nusra commander) Syrian Armed Forces Flag.svg Syrian Armed Forces Flag of the Syrian Arab Army.svg Syrian Army 16px Republican Guard 103rd Brigade Syrian Marines Desert Hawks Brigadehttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-liberates-the-strategic-town-of-salma-in-northeast-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army liberates the strategic town of Salma in northeast Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 12 January 2016 9 February 2016 8 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210508231608/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-liberates-the-strategic-town-of-salma-in-northeast-latakia/ dead Military Intelligence Directorate Military Security Shield Forces InfoboxNDF.png National Defence Forces Flag of the Syrian Arab Air Force.svg Syrian Air Force Banner of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (obverse).svg Russian Armed Forces Russian Special Operations ForcesRussian military officer 'killed by Islamic State shelling in Syria' Syria 1932 Free Syrian Army Al-Liwaa.svg 1st Coastal Division Syria 1932 2nd Coastal Division Flag of the Al-Nusra Front.svg Al-Nusra Front Flag of the Mountain of Islam Battalion.svg Katibat Jabal al-IslamLandis Syria Comment-Joshua 2015-12-13 Syria: The Factions Of North Latakia – Analysis https://www.eurasiareview.com/13122015-syria-the-factions-of-north-latakia-analysis/ 2024-12-10 Eurasia Review en-US Syria 1980 112 soldiers killed (12–25 Jan. & 26 Feb. 2016)http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=43359 The Regime forces operations room led by Russian officers controls 36 villages and towns in Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal al-Turkman within two weeks, and more than 3500 air and missile strike targeted them Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 25 January 2016http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-02-27/syria-fighting-largely-halts-as-agreement-kicks-in.html Syria fighting largely halts as agreement kicks in 27 February 2016 Reuters 27 February 2016Russia 3 soldiers killedhttps://news.yahoo.com/russian-military-officer-killed-islamic-state-shelling-syria-202037529.html Russian military officer 'killed by Islamic State shelling in Syria' 3 February 2016 AFP 15 February 20161 Su-24M bomber shot down1 Mi-8AMTsh helicopter destroyed 302+ killed (124 foreigners)https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-diplomacy-idUSKCN0V318D U.N. seeks Syrian peace talks this week, opposition threatens boycott Lisa Barrington and Tom Miles 26 January 2016 Reutershttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=44712 118, including 24 civilians, were killed in five days of military operations in the truce areas Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 3 March 2016 3 March 2016 The 2015–2016 Latakia offensive was a campaign of the Syrian Civil War that was launched by government forces in October 2015 to recapture rebel-held territory in the Latakia Governorate bordering Turkey.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-north-towards-turkish-border-latakia-3-villages-captuted/ Syrian Army Advances North Towards the Turkish Border in Latakia: 3 Villages Captuted Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 2 December 2015 4 December 2015 5 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151205014202/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-north-towards-turkish-border-latakia-3-villages-captuted/ dead The offensive Initial government advances On 15 October, government forces launched a large-scale offensive in the northern Latakia countryside. On 19 October, the SAA captured Point 1112, Point 482, Tal Thamamiyah, Kawa Al-Hatab, and Tal Thalatha in the Al-Zahiyah Mountains in northern Latakia after advancing north from the hilltop of Tal Ziwayk.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-issues-a-distress-call-to-turkey-as-the-syrian-army-advances-in-northern-latakia/ Jabhat Al-Nusra Issues a Distress Call to Turkey as the Syrian Army Advances in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel 20 November 2015 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305003025/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-issues-a-distress-call-to-turkey-as-the-syrian-army-advances-in-northern-latakia/ dead The next day, Russian air strikes killed Basil Zamo, the commander of the rebel 1st Coastal Division, along with four other fighters according to one report. Other reports put the death toll from the attack at 45, including at least 15 civilians.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-latakia-idUSKCN0SE0M420151020 Third Russian air strike on Syrian rebel group kills leader Reuters 20 October 2015 1 November 2015 On 30 October, rebels recaptured areas at Kafar Delbah,http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/10/the-rebel-factions-advance-in-the-northern-countryside-of-lattakia/ The rebel factions advance in the northern countryside of Lattakia Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 30 October 2015 1 November 2015 but pro-government forces denied this.http://www.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=13940808000776 /اختصاصی/ 1 November 2015 31 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151031160754/http://www.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=13940808000776 dead thumb|Two double hell cannon technicals used by the NDF during the Battle of Ghamam Between 1 and 3 November, heavy clashes for the village of Ghammam in the Mountains of northern Latakia took place. The village was captured four times, with the rebels finally ending up controlling it again. Thirteen soldiers and an unknown number of rebels were killed.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=36733 More deaths for the regime forces in the clashes in the northern countryside of Latakia and the regime forces shell the countryside of Daraa Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 3 November 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-the-strategic-town-of-ghannam-in-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army Captures the Strategic Town of Ghannam in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News November 2015 2016-02-12 2016-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195321/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-the-strategic-town-of-ghannam-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=36604 Shelling and airstrikes target the southern countryside of Idlib, and violent clashes take place in the countryside of Lattakia Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights November 2015https://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=36682 The rebel and Islamist factions re-advance in Ghamam area in Lattakia's mountain Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 2 November 2015 Two days later, government forces captured three villages in the areahttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-north-towards-the-idlib-border-after-successful-operations-in-northeast-latakia/ Syrian Army Advances North Towards the Idlib Border After Successful Operations in Northeast Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 5 November 2015 12 February 2016 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305135332/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-north-towards-the-idlib-border-after-successful-operations-in-northeast-latakia/ dead and on 6 November took control of Ghamam and Jabal Bakdash hill overlooking it.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=37030 Violent clashes and advancment (sic) for the regime forces in Ghamam area in the northern countryside of Lattakia Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 6 November 2015 17 November 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/news-alert-syrian-army-captures-ghammam-and-bakdash-mountains-in-northern-latakia/ News Alert: Syrian Army Captures Ghammam and Bakdash Mountains in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 6 November 2015 17 November 2015 18 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118133542/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/news-alert-syrian-army-captures-ghammam-and-bakdash-mountains-in-northern-latakia/ dead On 9 and 10 November, the rebels were reported to have recaptured some points in the area of Ghamam.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=37345 Clashes in the vicinity of Ghmam area at Latakia Mountains and regime's warplanes carry out raids at al-Rastan Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 10 November 2015 17 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/the-factions-start-counter-attack-in-ghmam-area-at-the-northern-countryside-of-latakia/ The factions start counter attack in Ghmam area at the northern countryside of Latakia Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 11 November 2015 17 November 2015 However, this was denied by military sources.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-rebels-defeated-at-ghammam-in-northern-latakia/ Islamist Rebels Defeated at Ghammam in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 11 November 2015 17 November 2015 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117024509/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-rebels-defeated-at-ghammam-in-northern-latakia/ dead Between 13 and 23 November, government troops seized 200 square kilometers of territory.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-jabal-zuwayk-in-northern-latakia-almost-200-square-kilometers-captured-in-2-weeks/ Syrian Army Seizes Jabal Zuwayk in Northern Latakia: Almost 200km Captured in 10 Days Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 23 November 2015 4 December 2015 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127233407/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-jabal-zuwayk-in-northern-latakia-almost-200-square-kilometers-captured-in-2-weeks/ dead Dayr HannaOn 25 November, they captured three hills (including Tal Al-Yakdash hill) in the mountains of Latakia, advanced around Ghamam and captured the villages of Dayr Hanna, al-Dughmishlyia and Beit ‘Ayyash.http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/shelling-target-several-areas-in-the-northern-countryside-of-homs-and-the-regime-forces-advance-in-latakia-mountains/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151117033147/http://www.syriahr.com/en/2015/11/shelling-target-several-areas-in-the-northern-countryside-of-homs-and-the-regime-forces-advance-in-latakia-mountains/ 2015-11-17 Shelling target several areas in the northern countryside of Homs and the regime forces advance in Latakia Mountains Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 15 November 2015 17 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=37971/ Clashes in Lattakia and Hasakah countrysides jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 16 November 2015 17 November 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-enters-deir-hanna-in-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army Enters Deir Hanna in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 16 November 2015 17 November 2015 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117005821/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-enters-deir-hanna-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=37985 Then regime forces advance in Lattakia's mountains Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 16 November 2015 17 November 2015https://twitter.com/VivaRevolt/status/666414659151331328 Abdel Rahman Twitter 17 November 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-several-villages-in-northern-latakia-as-they-rapidly-advance-north/ Syrian Army Seizes Several Villages in Northern Latakia as They Rapidly Advance North Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 16 November 2015 17 November 2015 17 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117115422/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-several-villages-in-northern-latakia-as-they-rapidly-advance-north/ dead Between 18 and 23 November, government forces captured 10 hills (including six in the Jeb al-Ahmar area),http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-tal-al-rashwan-while-repelling-nusra-at-deir-hanna-in-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army Captures Tal Al-Rashwan While Repelling Nusra at Deir Hanna in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 18 November 2015 27 November 2015 24 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151124075241/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-tal-al-rashwan-while-repelling-nusra-at-deir-hanna-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38241 Bombardment on Dar'a and clashes in Lattakia countryside jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 19 November 2015 27 November 2015http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38581 The regime forces advance again in the northern countryside of Lattakia, and airstrikes leave casualties in Deir Ezzor city Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 23 November 2015 27 November 2015https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/668804360139317248 Elijah J. Magnier Twitter 27 November 2015 three villageshttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-lasites-captured/ Syrian Army Launches a Massive Operation in Northern Latakia: Several Sites Captured Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 19 November 2015 27 November 2015 26 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151126153446/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-lasites-captured/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-issues-a-distress-call-to-turkey-as-the-syrian-army-advances-in-northern-latakia/ Jabhat Al-Nusra Issues a Distress Call to Turkey as the Syrian Army Advances in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 20 November 2015 27 November 2015 26 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151126231015/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-issues-a-distress-call-to-turkey-as-the-syrian-army-advances-in-northern-latakia/ dead and imposed full control over the Al-Zahi Mountains.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-the-al-zahi-mountains-in-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army Captures the Al-Zahi Mountains in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 20 November 2015 27 November 2015 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127052902/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-the-al-zahi-mountains-in-northern-latakia/ dead On 24 November, rebels retook the Al-Zahi Mountainshttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38601 Advances for rebels in Lattakia countryside jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 24 November 2015 27 November 2015 and Tal al-Etyra,http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38623 Al-Nusra Front and the factions advance further in the mountains of Latakia and regain control of areas Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 24 November 2015 27 November 2015 while government forces captured a village and hilltop on Jabal Sheikh Mohammad.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/19469/ Syrian Army Responds to Turkish Military Aggression by Capturing Several Sites in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 24 November 2015 27 November 2015 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127035832/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/19469/ dead The following day, government forces advanced in the areas of the Al-Zahi Mountains and Ateera, and recaptured Al-Zahi.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38707 The regime forces keep on advancing in the northern countryside of Latakia and regain control of areas they lost before yesterday after raids and intensive missile bombing Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 25 November 2015 27 November 2015 Turkish shootdown of Russian plane 2015 Russian Sukhoi Su-24 shootdown On 24 November, Turkish F-16's downed a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 near the Syrian-Turkish border. A Russian pilot was killed, while another Russian soldier died in the rescue operation that took place in the northern Latakia mountain area.http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-syria-turkey-idUKKBN0TD0IS20151125 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226151124/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-syria-turkey-idUKKBN0TD0IS20151125 dead December 26, 2015 Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border Tulay Karadeniz and Maria Kiselyova 25 November 2015 Reuters UK 4 December 2015 A Russian rescue helicopter was also destroyed by a TOW crew. The crew remained unharmed.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38613 Destroying the second Russian military aircraft in Lattakia's countryside Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 24 November 2015 4 December 2015 Later that day, the second pilot reached the military airport of Latakia after he was rescued by special forces.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=38681 The Russian pilot reaches Lattakia military airport jack Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 25 November 2015 4 December 2015 Jabal Turkman was subjected to intense bombardment by the Russians after the shootdown of its bomber jet by the Turkish Air Force.https://news.yahoo.com/heavy-russia-raids-syria-area-where-plane-downed-003111296.html Heavy Russia raids in Syria area where plane downed: monitor 25 November 2015 AFP 4 December 2015http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/heavy-russia-raids-in-syria-area-where-plane-downed/ Lagos, Nigeria Heavy Russia raids in Syria area where plane downed 25 November 2015 4 December 2015 Vanguard On 27 November, the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front and the Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria fought against Syrian government and Hezbollah forces around Jabal Nuba,http://www.souriyati.com/2015/11/27/31257.html جرحى في قصف على إنخل واشتباكات بريف درعا الغربي ومعارك متواصلة بريف اللاذقية الشمالي souriyati سوريتي 4 December 2015 30 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151130014618/http://www.souriyati.com/2015/11/27/31257.html dead as the Syrian army bombarded them with artillery and Russian warplanes bombed Jabal al-Akrad.http://www.center-lcrc.com/index.php?s=news&id=12594 المركز اللبناني للأبحاث والاستشارات 4 December 2015 The Syrian Army's intense artillery bombardment with hundreds of rockets killed 15 fighters of the Turkistan Islamic Party along with its military leader in Jabal Turkman. Turkistan Islamic Party reported over 30 killed in clashes with government forces during the week.https://twitter.com/Weissenberg7/status/670299913020948484 Caleb Weiss Twitter 4 January 2016http://www.joshualandis.com/blog/the-factions-of-north-latakia/ Syria Comment » Archives The Factions of North Latakia – Syria Comment Syria Comment 4 January 2016 22 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190222152018/https://www.joshualandis.com/blog/the-factions-of-north-latakia/ deadhttp://www.aymennjawad.org/18251/the-factions-of-north-latakia The Factions of North Latakia Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi 4 January 2016 On the same day, government forces captured two more hills and secured Jabal Al-Nuba mountain.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-continues-to-advance-north-towards-the-turkish-latakia-border/ Syrian Army Continues to Advance North Towards the Turkish-Latakia Border Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 28 November 2015 4 December 2015 1 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151201041511/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-continues-to-advance-north-towards-the-turkish-latakia-border/ dead Continued government advances Jabal Kashkar ArafitOn 1 December, government forces captured three villageshttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-the-strategic-village-of-arafat-in-northeast-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army Captures the Strategic Village of Arafat in Northeast Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News December 2015 4 December 2015 4 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151204133841/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-the-strategic-village-of-arafat-in-northeast-latakia/ dead and the Jabal Al-Kashkar Mountains.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-jabal-kashkar-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army Captures Jabal Kashkar in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News December 2015 4 December 2015 4 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151204030817/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-jabal-kashkar-in-northern-latakia/ dead With these advances, the Army was in full control of the al-Jeb al-Ahmar area.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=39071 Hezbollah and the regime forces advance in the northern countryside of Latakia Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights December 2015 4 December 2015 Katf Al Ziyarah Ateera Tall Hamdiyyat Ikko Zahiyah Tower Point 812 Jabal Al-‘Azar Ruwayssat AlstrekBetween 3 and 15 December, government forces captured up to 20 villages and hills.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-ruwesat-khandiq-aftet-russian-air-force-devastates-islamists-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army Captures Ruwesat Khandiq After the Russian Air Force Devastates the Islamists in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 4 December 2015 4 December 2015 6 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151206072834/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-ruwesat-khandiq-aftet-russian-air-force-devastates-islamists-northern-latakia/ deadhttps://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/672773301232537601 Hassan Ridha Twitter 4 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-katf-al-ziyarah-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army Captures Katf Al-Ziyarah in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 4 December 2015 4 December 2015 6 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151206032318/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-katf-al-ziyarah-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=145422 مزيد من القصف على ريف درعا وقوات النظام تتقدم مجدداً في جبل زاهي edward المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 5 December 2015 10 December 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capture-more-points-on-the-turkish-border-turkey-unresponsive/ Syrian Army Capture More Points on the Turkish Border: Turkey Unresponsive Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 6 December 2015 10 December 2015 9 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151209015216/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capture-more-points-on-the-turkish-border-turkey-unresponsive/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=39532 Violent clashes take place in the northern countryside of Lattakia, while a man was killed while another wounded in an explosion in the countryside of al- Hasakah Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 6 December 2015 10 December 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-rolls-through-northeastern-latakia-as-the-islamists-retreat-towards-turkey/ Syrian Army Rolls Through Northeastern Latakia as the Islamists Retreat Towards Turkey Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 6 December 2015 10 December 2015 10 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210083007/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-rolls-through-northeastern-latakia-as-the-islamists-retreat-towards-turkey/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=39622 Hit-and-run clashes take place in the northern countryside of Lattakia leaving casualties on both sides Master Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 7 December 2015 10 December 2015http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-a-strategic-village-on-the-turkish-border-as-the-islamist-rebel-defenses-collapse/ Syrian Army Seizes a Strategic Village on the Turkish Border as the Islamist Rebel Defenses Collapse Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 9 December 2015 10 December 2015 10 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210223517/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-a-strategic-village-on-the-turkish-border-as-the-islamist-rebel-defenses-collapse/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-along-the-turkish-border-as-they-seize-several-sites-in-northern-latakia/Syrian Syrian Agent Worked as Courier to Deliver Money to ISIL Al-Masdar News 4 January 2016May 2025 medicmedichttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-ruweisat-al-daybat-in-northern-latakia// Breaking: Syrian Army Captures Ruweisat Al-Daybat in Northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 15 December 2015 15 December 2015 18 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151218072057/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-ruweisat-al-daybat-in-northern-latakia/ dead During this time, Islamist rebels also retook several checkpoints around Jabal al-Nawabah. Two rebel commanders were killed by Russian airstrikes in Latakia Northern countryside.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=39887 The regime forces target the northwestern countryside of Daraa, while the clashes continue in the countryside of Lattakia Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 10 December 2015 17 January 2016 On 16 December, government forces captured the strategic Al-Nuba Mountains (Jabal Al-Nuba) in the northern countryside of Latakia.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-jabal-al-nuba-in-northern-latakia-as-the-islamists-retreat-towards-turkey// Syrian Army captures Jabal Al-Nuba in northern Latakia as the Islamists retreat towards Turkey Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 16 December 2015 16 December 2015 18 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151218003938/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-jabal-al-nuba-in-northern-latakia-as-the-islamists-retreat-towards-turkey/ dead Shayr Al-Sahaab Point 793On the same day, they also seized two hilltops which are located on the border of the Idlib governorate.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-strategic-hilltops-overlooking-the-idlib-countryside/ Breaking: Syrian Army captures strategic hilltops overlooking Idlib countryside Al-Masdar News 16 December 2015 4 January 2016 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225191317/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-strategic-hilltops-overlooking-the-idlib-countryside/ dead Kabir Ruweisat Addou Jabal al-Haramiyyah Ruwayssat Yaqoubar Tall SyriaTel Jabal Al-Aswad Point 754Between 17 and 20 December, government forces captured another 10 villages and points along the Turkish border,http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-rolls-past-the-islamists-in-northern-latakia-after-seizing-6-sites-near-the-turkish-border/ Syrian Army rolls past the Islamists in northern Latakia after seizing 6 sites near the Turkish border Al-Masdar News 20 December 2015 4 January 2016 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226030007/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-rolls-past-the-islamists-in-northern-latakia-after-seizing-6-sites-near-the-turkish-border/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-more-points-along-the-turkish-border-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army captures more points along the Turkish border in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 18 December 2015 4 January 2016 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226000409/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-more-points-along-the-turkish-border-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkish-soldiers-watch-as-the-syrian-army-captures-5-points-along-the-border-with-northern-latakia/ Turkish soldiers watch as the Syrian Army captures 5 points along the border with northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 19 December 2015 4 January 2016 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226085658/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkish-soldiers-watch-as-the-syrian-army-captures-5-points-along-the-border-with-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=40824 The warplanes continue to hit the northern countryside of Lattkia, while 2 fighters wounded in Sahl al- Ghab Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 21 December 2015 4 January 2016 while the rebels retook the Jabal Al-Sayed Mountains and partly retook the Jabal Al-Nuba mountain.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-recaptures-jabal-al-sayyid-in-northern-latakia/ Jabhat al-Nusra recaptures Jabal al-Sayyid in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 19 December 2015 4 January 2016 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226072847/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-recaptures-jabal-al-sayyid-in-northern-latakia/ dead Jabal Al-Nuba Jabal Al-SayedOn 23 and 24 December, government forces supported by Russian air-strikes, reportedly recaptured the Jabal Al-Nuba mountainhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-seizes-crucial-al-nuba-mountains-northeastern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army seizes the crucial Al-Nuba Mountains in northeastern Latakia Al-Masdar News 23 December 2015 12 January 2016 25 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160125134650/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-seizes-crucial-al-nuba-mountains-northeastern-latakia/ dead and the Jabal Al-Sayed Mountains.https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWgdaoyXIAAD1lt.jpg:large Archived copy 2015-12-25 2016-01-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20160122133024/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWgdaoyXIAAD1lt.jpg:large dead http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-point-485-5-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army captures another point on the Turkish border Al-Masdar News 24 December 2015 17 January 2016 28 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151228063616/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-point-485-5-in-northern-latakia/ dead Talat Al-Awda Ayn Sharouq Talat Bayt Ablaq Kaft Al-Alamah Kaft Al-Harami Kabani Bayt al Faris Burj Al-Qasab Qasab Ruweisat Al-Qubayb Jaball Harah Ruwayssat Abu Ghannam Ruwayssat al-Sheikh Salman Kadin Binjazi Mughayriyah al-Saraf DagdaganBetween 25 December and 10 January, government forces imposed full control over two dozen more villages and hills,http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/21845/ Syrian Army captures several sites in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 25 December 2015 12 January 2016 27 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151227195813/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/21845/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/21915/ Syrian Army captures Ayn Sharouq in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 26 December 2015 17 January 2016 20 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160120225556/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/21915/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=147832 شهداء وجرحى في قصف جوي على نوى بريف درعا وجبال اللاذقية تشهد اشتباكات متواصلة khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 25 December 2015 4 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-2-villages-near-the-turkish-border/ Breaking: Syrian Army captures 2 villages near the Turkish border Al-Masdar News 29 December 2015 17 January 2016 1 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160101101810/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-2-villages-near-the-turkish-border/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-another-large-village-in-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian Army seizes another large village in northeastern Latakia Al-Masdar News 29 December 2015 17 January 2016 2 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160102183744/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-another-large-village-in-northeastern-latakia/ deadhttp://sana.sy/en/?p=65973 The army establishes control over many areas in different regions, kills more terrorists in different areas Reem 7 January 2016 12 January 2016http://www.syriahr.com/?p=149657 قوات النظام وحزب الله اللبناني يحققان تقدماً في جبال اللاذقية وقصف مكثف يستهدف أماكن بريف اللاذقية الشمالي khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 7 January 2016 12 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/huge-gains-made-in-northern-latakia-as-the-syrian-army-progresses-through-the-snow/ Huge gains made in northern Latakia as the Syrian Army progresses through the snow Al-Masdar News 7 January 2016 17 January 2016 19 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160119123717/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/huge-gains-made-in-northern-latakia-as-the-syrian-army-progresses-through-the-snow/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-ruweisat-al-qubayb-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army captures Ruweisat Al-Qubayb in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 4 January 2016 17 January 2016 7 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160107213807/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-ruweisat-al-qubayb-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttps://www.facebook.com/qasioun.news/photos/a.747372365348486.1073741828.723003037785419/946724375413283/?type=3&theater Timeline Photos – Qasion News Agency_EN – Facebook Facebook 12 January 2016https://www.facebook.com/qasioun.news/photos/a.747372365348486.1073741828.723003037785419/946722892080098/?type=3 Timeline Photos – Qasion News Agency_EN – Facebook Facebook 12 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seized-3-villages-in-northeast-latakia-as-the-encirclement-of-salma-continues/ Syrian Army seizes 3 villages in northeast Latakia as encirclement of Salma continues Al-Masdar News 9 January 2016 17 January 2016 13 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113193103/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seized-3-villages-in-northeast-latakia-as-the-encirclement-of-salma-continues/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-surrounds-the-rebel-stronghold-of-salma-from-3-sides/ Syrian Army surrounds the rebel stronghold of Salma from 3 sides Al-Masdar News 11 January 2016 17 January 2016 19 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160119070403/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-surrounds-the-rebel-stronghold-of-salma-from-3-sides/ dead including the Katf Al-Alamah area.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=41565 The factions target the regime forces on the outskirts of the capital and al-Thaala airbase and clashes in the mountains of the Syrian coast Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 28 December 2015 17 January 2016 Of these, the rebels managed to recapture only two villages.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-recaptures-dadaan-in-northern-latakia/ Jabhat Al-Nusra recaptures Sarif and Da'da'an in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 9 January 2016 17 January 2016 13 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113214633/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-recaptures-dadaan-in-northern-latakia/ dead Capture of Salma and Rabia TartiyahOn the morning of 12 January, government forces imposed full control over the strategic village of Tartiyah, situated to the east of the rebel stronghold of Salma, considered to be the rebel's most important site in the Kurdish Mountains (Jabal al-Akrad) in the northern countryside of Latakia.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-tartiyah-in-northeast-latakia-salma-under-attack/ Breaking: Syrian Army captures Tartiyah in northeast Latakia – Salma under attack Al-Masdar News 12 January 2016 17 January 2016 12 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112100509/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-tartiyah-in-northeast-latakia-salma-under-attack/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=150316 بعد أكثر من 120 غارة ومئات الصواريخ حزب الله وقوات النظام يدخلان معقل الفصائل في سلمى بجبل الأكراد في الريف الشمالي للاذقية khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 12 January 2016 12 January 2016 Later that day, the military fully seized Salma.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-liberates-the-strategic-town-of-salma-in-northeast-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army liberates the strategic town of Salma in northeast Latakia Al-Masdar News 12 January 2016 17 January 2016 8 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210508231608/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-liberates-the-strategic-town-of-salma-in-northeast-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=42568 After heavy bombardment, Regime forces and Hezbollah take control on Salma town Jack SOHR 12 January 2016 12 January 2016http://dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2016/Jan-12/331472-syrian-army-enters-rebel-bastion-in-latakia-province-activists.ashx Syrian army retakes town in Latakia province The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon 12 January 2016 14 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160114083645/http://dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2016/Jan-12/331472-syrian-army-enters-rebel-bastion-in-latakia-province-activists.ashx dead Marj KhawkhaThe following day, the military expanded its control from Salma, capturing Mrouniyah and Marj Khawkha.https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/syrian-troops-seize-territory-rebels-northwest-36261908 With Russian Help, Syrian Army Pushes Into Rebel Bastion ABC News ABC News 17 January 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160118095850/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/syrian-troops-seize-territory-rebels-northwest-36261908 January 18, 2016 Al-Koum Al-Mareeij Bayt Miru Ruwayssat Al-NimrBy 15 January, they took control of another six villages as rebel defenses collapsed.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-defenses-collapse-in-northern-latakia-as-the-syrian-army-advances-to-the-turkish-border/ Islamist defenses collapse in northern Latakia as the Syrian Army advances to the Turkish border Al-Masdar News 13 January 2016 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160117110645/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamist-defenses-collapse-in-northern-latakia-as-the-syrian-army-advances-to-the-turkish-border/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-seizes-two-villages-in-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army seizes two villages in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 15 January 2016 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160117185011/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-seizes-two-villages-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=42774 Continuous heavy shelling by the regime forces, warplanes and Russian warplanes on Latakia Mountains along with the ongoing clashes Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 16 January 2016 17 January 2016 On 16 January 2016, government forces captured several hills overlooking al-Sarraf,http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-3-points-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army captures 3 points in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160117034538/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-3-points-in-northern-latakia/ dead as well as another six villages.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=150910 قوات النظام تسيطر على نقاط في تلال ومناطق بريف اللاذقية الشمالي وخسائر بشرية في صفوف المقاتلين khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 16 January 2016 17 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capitalize-on-the-collapsing-rebel-defenses-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army capitalizes on the collapsing rebel defenses in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 16 January 2016 17 January 2016 16 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160116204051/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-capitalize-on-the-collapsing-rebel-defenses-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=150894 غارات تستهدف ريف إدلب الجنوبي وتقدم لقوات النظام في تلال بجبال اللاذقية khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 16 January 2016 17 January 2016 On the next day, the military seized two mountaintops near the strategic town of Rabiahttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-two-mountaintops-near-the-turkish-border/ Breaking: Syrian Army captures two mountaintops near the Turkish border Al-Masdar News 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160117083944/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-two-mountaintops-near-the-turkish-border/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=150961 قصف لقوات النظام والطائرات الحربية يستهدف ريف حمص الشمالي ومعارك عنيفة في جبال الساحل السوري edward المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 17 January 2016 17 January 2016 and six villages throughout Jabal Al-Akrad and the Turkmen Mountain.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=151015 اشتباكات متفاوتة العنف في جبال اللاذقية بالريف الشمالي وغارات تستهدف أطراف سراقب khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 17 January 2016 24 January 2016http://www.syriahr.com/?p=150894 غارات تستهدف ريف إدلب الجنوبي وتقدم لقوات النظام في تلال بجبال اللاذقية khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 16 January 2016 24 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/24282/ Syrian Army zeros-in on the FSA's stronghold in Latakia Al-Masdar News 17 January 2016 24 January 2016 21 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160121222808/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/24282/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=151199 ريف اللاذقية الشمالي يشهد اشتباكات متواصلة وقوات النظام تقصف ريف إدلب الجنوبي khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 18 January 2016 24 January 2016 On 20 January, government advances continued with the seizure of another two villages.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-secures-the-strategic-village-of-ateiri-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army clears Latakia-Turkish border Al-Masdar News 20 January 2016 24 January 2016 22 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160122220804/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-secures-the-strategic-village-of-ateiri-in-northern-latakia/ dead However, a rebel counter-attack between 18 and 20 January, led to their recapture of four villages and a hill. Still, their hold on these recaptured positions was weak due to government troops still occupying the strategic heights.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=151495 مزيد من التقدم للفصائل في جبال اللاذقية يخلف خسائر بشرية khaled المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 20 January 2016 24 January 2016http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/650 Agathocle de Syracuse 24 January 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-captures-tal-al-nimr-in-northern-latakia/ Jabhat Al-Nusra captures Tal Al-Nimr in northern Latakia Al-Masdar News 20 January 2016 24 January 2016 23 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160123030438/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jabhat-al-nusra-captures-tal-al-nimr-in-northern-latakia/ dead On 21 January, a renewed Army assault commencedhttp://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/661 Agathocle de Syracuse 2016-01-25 2016-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20160126165941/http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/661 dead and by 24 January, they captured 20 villages, surrounding the strategic town of Rabia on three sides. Rabia itself was seized that day.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-24/syria-army-seizes-key-rebel-held-town-in-latakia/7110762 Syrian army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia, fragile peace talks loom ABC News 24 January 2016 In all, between 12 and 25 January, Russian and Syrian warplanes conducted more than 522 airstrikes, while government ground forces fired more than 3,000 rocket shells and missiles, which led to them taking control of 36 towns and villages, the most important of all being Salma and Rabia, which were the main rebel strongholds in Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal al-Turkman. A total of 72 Syrian soldiers and 124 foreign rebel fighters were killed during these two weeks of operations. SAA push towards Kinsabba Uwaynat Al Mazra`ah Mazzin Ta’uma Between 27 and 31 January, government forces captured seven villages, Ruweisat Al-Nimr hill and Jabal Al-Mulqa mountain.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=43554 The regime forces advance in Jabal al-Akrad and control villages and areas, and casualties in airstrike on area in the countryside of Jisr al-Shughur Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 28 January 2016 15 February 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-several-sites-along-the-turkish-border/ Syrian Army captures several sites in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 27 January 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 3 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203191340/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-several-sites-along-the-turkish-border/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=152784 جبل الأكراد يشهد معاركاً متواصلة بين غرفة عمليات قوات النظام بقيادة ضباط روس ومقاتلي الفصائل edward المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 27 January 2016 15 February 2016http://test.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-mezzin-in-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian Army captures Mezzin in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 29 January 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303043158/http://test.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-mezzin-in-northeastern-latakia deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-near-turkish-border-nuwarah-village-seized/ Syrian Army advances near Turkish border: Nuwarah village seized Leith Fadel 30 January 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 5 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205135632/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-advances-near-turkish-border-nuwarah-village-seized/ deadhttp://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-strategic-villages-in-northeast-latakia/ Syrian Army captures strategic villages in northeast Latakia Leith Fadel 31 January 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 5 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205034021/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-strategic-villages-in-northeast-latakia/ dead Nawarah On 1 February, the rebels recaptured Nawarah (Kelez), near the Turkish border, after government forces had completely withdrawn from the village and its surrounding hills. Meanwhile, east of Jabal al-Turkman (Turkmen Mountains), government forces continued to advance north towards the rebel stronghold of Kinsabba.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamists-recapture-nuwarah-in-northern-latakia/ Islamists recapture Nuwarah in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 1 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 4 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204021705/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/islamists-recapture-nuwarah-in-northern-latakia/ dead On 3 February, a Russian military advisor training Syrian soldiers in the use of "new weapons" was killed by rebel mortar shelling in Salma. Three other Russian soldiers were wounded. Russian military officer 'killed by Islamic State shelling in Syria' http://www.globalpost.com/article/6728596/2016/02/03/russian-military-officer-killed-islamic-state-shelling-syria GlobalPost 2016-02-04 Aliyah Jabal Krouja Between 6 and 7 February, government troops captured the village of Aliyah (Krouja) and its hill.http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-aliyah-village-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Special Forces, Marines capture Aliyah village in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 6 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 13 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160213062200/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-aliyah-village-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttp://www.syriahr.com/?p=154560 غرفة عمليات قوات النظام تحرز تقدماً جديداً في جبل التركمان بريف اللاذقية الشمالي yaman2020 المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 6 February 2016 15 February 2016 Suwaydīyat Ristmū Al Hawr Wadi Al 'Zaraq On the same day, the 103rd Brigade of the Republican Guard and other Syrian paramilitaries crossed a river capturing the village of Bashura.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-almost-entirely-expelled-from-latakia-as-saa-captures-new-village-map-update/ Rebels almost entirely expelled from Latakia as SAA captures new village – Map update Chris Tomson Al-Masdar News 7 February 2016 5 June 2016 29 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160629155715/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-almost-entirely-expelled-from-latakia-as-saa-captures-new-village-map-update/ dead The attack was heavily assisted by Russian airstrikes which targeted Al-Nusra Front and FSA 1st Coastal Brigade defenses. On 8 February, they further advanced and seized four villages, including two in the area of Kinsabba.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=154784 الفصائل تستهدف كفريا والفوعة بعدة قذائف وقوات النظام تثبت سيطرتها في قرى ومناطق بجبل الاكراد yaman2020 المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 8 February 2016 15 February 2016http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-continues-advance-towards-kinsibba-4-villages-captured-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army continues advance towards Kinsibba: 4 villages captured in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 8 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 15 February 2016 13 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160213231231/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-continues-advance-towards-kinsibba-4-villages-captured-in-northern-latakia/ dead On 9 February, the Saudi national and senior Al-Nusra Front commander of the Kurdish Mountains, Abdel-Aziz Al-Dibaykhi (nom de guerre "Abu Hamza") was killed by the Republican Guard's 103rd Brigade. At least 16 Al-Nusra Front fighters were killed by Russian air-strikes as the military regained several positions they had previously lost.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=155034 الطائرات الروسية تقتل 16 عنصراً من جبهة النصرة في ضربات على ريف اللاذقية الشمالي yaman2020 المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 9 February 2016 15 February 2016 Two days later, the rebels recaptured two villages, including Krouja, following fighting that left 12 soldiers dead.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=155363 12 قتيلاً لقوات النظام والمسلحين الموالين لها خلال تقدم للفصائل واستعادتها السيطرة على قريتين بجبل التركمان suliman المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 11 February 2016 2 March 2016 On 13 February, the military regained several positions they had lost, including a village.http://www.syriahr.com/?p=155790 قوات النظام تتقدم في جبل الأكراد مدعومة بغطاء ناري من القصف البري وغارات الطائرات الروسية yaman2020 المرصد السورى لحقوق الإنسان 13 February 2016 15 February 2016 On 14 February, the Army seized three villages,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-arab-army-captures-ara-village-amidst-offensive-in-latakia-map-update/ Syrian Arab Army captures Ara village amidst offensive in Latakia – Map update Chris Tomson 14 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 25 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225011231/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-arab-army-captures-ara-village-amidst-offensive-in-latakia-map-update/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-2-villages-in-northern-latakia/ Breaking: Syrian Army captures 2 villages in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 14 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 25 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225001715/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-2-villages-in-northern-latakia/ dead and the following day another seven sites as they pressed towards Kinsabba.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-make-significant-progress-in-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian commandos make significant progress in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 16 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 24 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160224230329/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-make-significant-progress-in-northeastern-latakia/ dead With the capture of two more villages on 16 February, the military reached Kinsabba and preparations were started for a final assault on the town.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-capture-shillif-south-of-kinsibba/ Final assault on Kinsibba is moments away as the Syrian commandos capture Ballah and Shillif Leith Fadel 16 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 25 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225012413/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-capture-shillif-south-of-kinsibba/ dead Due to the re-allocation of most of the rebel forces from Tal Ghazaleh hill, that overlooks the Turkish border, to reinforce the defense of Kinsabba, government forces used the opportunity, assaulted the hill and captured it.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-takes-control-of-important-hill-overlooking-turkish-border/ Syrian Army takes control of important hill overlooking Turkish border Leith Fadel 16 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 24 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160224230332/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-takes-control-of-important-hill-overlooking-turkish-border/ dead The attack on Kinsabba started on 17 February,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-storm-rebel-stronghold-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Commandos storm rebel stronghold in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 17 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 24 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160224225626/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-storm-rebel-stronghold-in-northern-latakia/ dead quickly capturing three villages on its western flank and leaving one road open for the rebels to retreat.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-begin-encirclement-of-kinsibba-after-capturing-3-villages-in-northern-latakia/ Syrian Commandos begin encirclement of Kinsibba after capturing 3 villages in northern Latakia Leith Fadel Al-Masdar News 17 February 2016 18 February 2016 1 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201094707/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-begin-encirclement-of-kinsibba-after-capturing-3-villages-in-northern-latakia/ dead Kinsabba was secured the following morning. Following this advance, the next aim of the Army was the village of Kabani, one of the highest points in Jabal al-Akrad, that overlooks the Al-Ghaab Plains, and from where the rebels still had the ability to shell places like Qardaha.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=44241 After 4 years… the regime forces in Latakia reach the nearest point to the administrative borders of Idlib, and displacement in the area out of fear of military operations Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 18 February 2016 2 March 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-captures-the-strategic-village-of-kinsibba-in-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian Commandos liberate the strategic village of Kinsibba in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 18 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 17 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210617054138/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-captures-the-strategic-village-of-kinsibba-in-northeastern-latakia/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-eyes-the-last-rebel-stronghold-in-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian Army eyes the last rebel stronghold in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 18 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 25 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225000254/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-eyes-the-last-rebel-stronghold-in-northeastern-latakia/ dead Final operations Between 20 and 23 February, the Army continued its advances and captured eight villages and a hill north of Kinsabba.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-continue-to-retreat-as-the-syrian-army-captures-hinsibba-in-northern-latakia/ Rebels continue to retreat as the Syrian Army captures Hinsibba in northern Latakia Leith Fadel 20 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 11 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311142747/http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-continue-to-retreat-as-the-syrian-army-captures-hinsibba-in-northern-latakia/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-capture-3-villages-and-several-hills-in-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian commandos capture 3 villages and several hills in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 22 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 31 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210131051337/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-capture-3-villages-and-several-hills-in-northeastern-latakia/ deadhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-advance-towards-the-idlib-border/ Syrian commandos make huge strides towards the Idlib border: map Leith Fadel 24 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 6 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210206014104/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-advance-towards-the-idlib-border/ dead On 26 February, government troops took control of Ayn Al-Bayda, on the provincial border between Latakia and Idlib,https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-officially-enter-idlib/ Syrian commandos officially enter Idlib after capturing Ayn Al-Bayda Leith Fadel 26 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 30 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210130184847/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-officially-enter-idlib/ dead and on the following day, they seized the village of Saraf and Tal Nawarat hill, that overlooks a Nusra-held border crossing with Turkey.http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=44552 Renewed clashes in Latakia Mountains and bombing accompany the advancement of the regime forces in the area Edward Syrian Observatory For Human Rights 28 February 2016 2 March 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-seize-strategic-hilltop-overlooking-turkey/ Syrian commandos seize strategic hilltop overlooking Turkey Leith Fadel 28 February 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 2 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202124316/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-seize-strategic-hilltop-overlooking-turkey/ dead On 2 March, the military launched an assault on Kabanihttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-launch-final-assault-kabani-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian commandos launch final assault on Kabani in northeastern Latakia Leith Fadel 2 March 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 2 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202170404/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-commandos-launch-final-assault-kabani-northeastern-latakia/ dead and its hill.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-latakia-idUSKCN0W414J Syrian government forces open new battle with rebels in northwest 2 March 2016 Reuters 2 March 2016 Elsewhere, they reportedly captured three villages and a hill.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-armed-forces-continue-push-northern-latakia/ Syrian Armed Forces continue push in Northern latakia Zen Adra 2 March 2016 Al-Masdar News 2 March 2016 8 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201108124849/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-armed-forces-continue-push-northern-latakia/ dead Ten days later, the strategic height of Kabani hill (Hill 1154) was taken by government forces.http://en.abna24.com/service/middle-east-west-asia/archive/2016/03/12/740494/story.html Syria's Hill 1154 on the Idlib-Latakia border captured by Army 12 March 2016 13 March 2016 During this time, the Army also seized the Zuweiqat mountaintop overlooking Kabani.https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/566719-syria-regime-presses-toward-key-idlib-town Syria regime presses toward key Idlib town 2016-03-17 2016-03-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310111844/https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/566719-syria-regime-presses-toward-key-idlib-town dead Still, opposition activists reported on 9 March that the rebels had recaptured Zuweiqat.Continued clashes in Lattakia countryside Aftermath 2016 Latakia offensive Al-Nusra-led rebels launched an assault in mid-April 2016, capturing parts of Jabal al-Qalat (Qalat Mountain) and al-Bayda village.http://en.abna24.com/service/middle-east-west-asia/archive/2016/04/11/746478/story.html Syrian Army retreats from huge strategic importance mountain in Latakia as rebels push back ABNA 11 April 2016http://hosted2.ap.org/apdefault/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2016-04-10-ML--Syria/id-6708986bbd9c4dbb80355bdbe1f4a0ac Syrian cease-fire strained by new clashes ahead of talks Associated Press 10 April 2016 The Syrian Army mounted a counter-attack within days and re-captured all positions they had lost, continuing with the assault on the heights around Kabani again.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-officially-reverses-rebel-gains-northern-latakia/ Syrian Army officially reverses all rebel gains in northern Latakia 2016-04-13 2021-01-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20210125052412/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-officially-reverses-rebel-gains-northern-latakia/ dead قوات النظام تستعيد السيطرة على مناطق خسرتها في هجوم الفصائل الأخير وقصف يستهدف مدينة درعاhttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-retakes-initiative-northern-latakia-cut-rebel-supply-line/ Syrian Army retakes initiative in northern Latakia to cut the rebel supply line 2016-04-13 2021-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20210131045833/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-retakes-initiative-northern-latakia-cut-rebel-supply-line/ dead In the course of the fighting, a prominent al-Nusra Front commander was killed: Abu Shakkar, nicknamed "The Cannibal" because he ate the heart of a Syrian soldier.https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/al-qaeda-cannibal-abu-sakkar-7698125 Al-Qaeda 'cannibal' Abu Sakkar who ate Syrian soldier's heart in gruesome video killed in combat Chris Hughes, Sam Webb Al-Masdar News 6 April 2016 15 April 2016 Between 14 and 29 April, government forces made 10 unsuccessful attempts at capturing two strategic hills on the outskirts of Kabani.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadists-scurry-reinforcements-ne-latakia-overrun/ Jihadists scurry reinforcements to NE Latakia before being overrun 2016-04-29 2021-02-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202150734/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadists-scurry-reinforcements-ne-latakia-overrun/ dead https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-new-assault-northeastern-latakia/ Syrian Army, Desert Hawks launch new assault in northeastern Latakia 2016-04-29 2021-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20210131100401/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-launches-new-assault-northeastern-latakia/ dead As of 30 April, there were contradictory reports who controlled height 1154Syrian army wins back key heights overlooking kabani town in lattakia as a 3-day ceasefire came into effect.Calm prevails the eastern ghouta and the northern countryside of latakiaSyria: Understanding strategic situation in Latakia province; Three-day ceasefire announced On 30 May, the Army captured the Tall Haddadeh hilltop, which overlooks the Turkish border and remaining rebel-held villages in northern Latakia.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/Syrian-army-retakes-strategic-mountain-overlooking-turkey-Latakia-province/ Syrian army liberates strategic mountain overlooking Turkey Al-Masdar News 30 May 2016 31 May 2016 31 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210131095717/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/Syrian-army-retakes-strategic-mountain-overlooking-turkey-Latakia-province/ dead At the end of June, the al-Nusra-led Army of Conquest, supported by FSA groups, launched a counter-offensive on the Turkman and Kurd Mountains, capturing several villages before they withdrew under Russian airstrikes.http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2016/06/jihadists-and-other-rebels-attack-syrian-regime-positions-in-latakia-province.php Jihadists and other rebels attack Syrian regime positions in Latakia province The Long War Journal 28 June 2016https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-recovers-lost-points-northern-latakia-jihadists-retreat-turkey/ Syrian Army recovers lost points in northern Latakia as jihadists retreat to Turkey 2016-07-01 2016-08-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20160816111347/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-recovers-lost-points-northern-latakia-jihadists-retreat-turkey/ dead https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-hilltop-village-near-turkish-border/ Syrian Army seizes hilltop village near Turkish border 2016-07-01 2016-08-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20160816104944/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-hilltop-village-near-turkish-border/ dead Hit-and-run clashes continue in the northern countryside of Latakia and casualties in the countryside of Idlib A total of 33 rebels and 15 soldiers were killed in the fighting.31 rebels killed during clashes against regime forces in Lattakia countrysideMore than 30 fighters killed during clashes in northern LattakiaHuman losses in rebels during clashes in Lattakia Still, a second rebel assault a few days later managed to capture Kinsabba,Syria rebels retake key town in western coastal province: monitor, rebelshttps://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-capture-kinsibba-lattakia-province/ Rebels capture Kinsibba in Lattakia province 2016-07-01 2016-08-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20160816103843/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rebels-capture-kinsibba-lattakia-province/ dead as well as a dozen nearby villages and hills.Factions keep on advancing in the countryside of Latakia and expel the regime forces from Kinsabba town On 8 August, the Syrian Army regained Kinsabba and its surrounding villages and hills during a counter-offensive.https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-makes-major-advances-latakia-videomap/ Syrian Army makes major advances in Latakia (Video+Map) Charkatli Izat 2016-08-08 en-US 2016-08-09 2018-02-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20180226045849/https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-makes-major-advances-latakia-videomap/ dead Strategic analysis According to analysis by pro-opposition Al Jazeera, the objective of the Latakia offensive was to consolidate a potential Alawi dominated state (supported by Russia) that would extend from the Coast to Damascus, passing by Hama and Homs. This would entail forcing the population to leave the north of Latakia so that they would be replaced by government supporters. According to the same source, the offensive aims also at embarrassing and pressuring the Turkish government since most of the population in north Latakia are from Turkmen origin. The source attributes the advance by government troops to the powerful missiles used by the Russian airforce and to the lack of support from rebels in Idlib and Hama governorates.http://www.aljazeera.net/news/reportsandinterviews/2016/1/2/%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A5%D8%AE%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B0%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9 لماذا يصر النظام وروسيا على إخضاع ريف اللاذقية؟ عمر أبو خليل Al Jazeera 7 February 2016 On the other hand, the Syrian government claims to be aiming to reconquer the whole of Syria. In this case, after recovering all of Latakia, the next logical step might be to move into neighboring Idlib and recover what was lost to the opposition earlier in the year.https://www.yahoo.com/news/afp-exclusive-assad-vows-retake-whole-country-warns-150319669.html?ref=gs AFP EXCLUSIVE: Assad vows to retake Syria, amid new ceasefire push Sammy Ketz and Christian Chaise AFP 13 April 2016 19 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160819034129/https://www.yahoo.com/news/afp-exclusive-assad-vows-retake-whole-country-warns-150319669.html?ref=gs dead See also 2016 Latakia offensive Asia References 30em Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war in 2015 Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war in 2016 Category:Military operations of the Syrian civil war involving al-Nusra Front 2015-2016 Category:January 2016 in Syria Category:February 2016 in Syria Category:March 2016 in Syria 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:Campaigns of the Syrian civil war Category:Military campaigns involving Russia