Syrian military declares departure from major city
Hama, located in west-central Syria, is currently encircled by jihadist militants. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The central city of Hama has been encircled by jihadist forces, leading to significant developments in the ongoing conflict.
The Syrian army has declared its withdrawal from Hama following intense clashes with Islamist militants. The General Command of the Army and Armed Forces stated on Facebook that in recent days, the nation's troops have “fought fierce battles” to repel and thwart the “violent and successive” attacks from the jihadists.
However, due to the escalation of fighting and the increasing death toll, the army has chosen to redeploy and reposition its units. The statement emphasized that this decision aims “to preserve the lives of civilians” and to keep them out of the conflict.
According to Damascus, the militants have sustained “heavy losses” during the confrontations. The army affirmed its commitment to “continue to carry out its national duty in reclaiming the areas entered by terrorist organizations.”
Hama holds a strategic position in central Syria, located about 200 kilometers from the capital, Damascus, and roughly 50 kilometers from the city of Homs. Media reports indicate that fighting around Hama has been particularly intense since last week, when the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group and its allies initiated a large-scale surprise assault in the northwestern region of the country.
Commonly referred to as HTS, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or “Organization for the Liberation of the Levant,” is classified as a terrorist organization by Syria, Russia, Iran, the US, and several other nations.
The insurgents have managed to push back government forces and seize significant territory in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Aleppo, the nation's second-largest city, had been under the control of the Syrian government since 2016.
The Islamist offensive launched last week marks the first major clash between jihadist forces and the Syrian government since March 2020 when a ceasefire brokered by Russia and Türkiye was established in the country.
On Wednesday, Moscow reported that Russia, Iran, and Türkiye are in “close contact” regarding the rising tensions in Syria. Russia became involved in the conflict in 2015 and has since played a critical role in defeating numerous terrorist factions, particularly al-Nusra and Islamic State. The country maintains a substantial military presence in Syria, including bases in Hmeimim and Tartus.
Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that the escalating violence in Syria between government forces and jihadists “raises concerns that civilians face a real risk of serious abuses.”
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
The Syrian army has declared its withdrawal from Hama following intense clashes with Islamist militants. The General Command of the Army and Armed Forces stated on Facebook that in recent days, the nation's troops have “fought fierce battles” to repel and thwart the “violent and successive” attacks from the jihadists.
However, due to the escalation of fighting and the increasing death toll, the army has chosen to redeploy and reposition its units. The statement emphasized that this decision aims “to preserve the lives of civilians” and to keep them out of the conflict.
According to Damascus, the militants have sustained “heavy losses” during the confrontations. The army affirmed its commitment to “continue to carry out its national duty in reclaiming the areas entered by terrorist organizations.”
Hama holds a strategic position in central Syria, located about 200 kilometers from the capital, Damascus, and roughly 50 kilometers from the city of Homs. Media reports indicate that fighting around Hama has been particularly intense since last week, when the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group and its allies initiated a large-scale surprise assault in the northwestern region of the country.
Commonly referred to as HTS, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or “Organization for the Liberation of the Levant,” is classified as a terrorist organization by Syria, Russia, Iran, the US, and several other nations.
The insurgents have managed to push back government forces and seize significant territory in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Aleppo, the nation's second-largest city, had been under the control of the Syrian government since 2016.
The Islamist offensive launched last week marks the first major clash between jihadist forces and the Syrian government since March 2020 when a ceasefire brokered by Russia and Türkiye was established in the country.
On Wednesday, Moscow reported that Russia, Iran, and Türkiye are in “close contact” regarding the rising tensions in Syria. Russia became involved in the conflict in 2015 and has since played a critical role in defeating numerous terrorist factions, particularly al-Nusra and Islamic State. The country maintains a substantial military presence in Syria, including bases in Hmeimim and Tartus.
Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that the escalating violence in Syria between government forces and jihadists “raises concerns that civilians face a real risk of serious abuses.”
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
