Anti-regime forces capture strategic districts in Syria’s Homs province
Anti-regime groups, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured the strategic districts of Rastan and Talbiseh in Homs province on Friday, marking a significant advance toward Damascus. The groups have been in intense clashes with Syrian regime forces since November 27.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:25 | 06 December 2024
- Modified Date: 11:25 | 06 December 2024
Anti-regime groups in Syria have captured the districts of Rastan and Talbiseh in Homs province, a region of strategic importance that serves as a gateway to the capital Damascus, sources said.
The groups, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have been clashing with Syrian regime forces since Nov. 27.
After seizing control of the city center in Hama earlier this week, they are now making significant advances in Homs.
Earlier this morning, the anti-regime groups successfully took control of Rastan and Talbiseh, key districts located along the M5 highway, which connects Aleppo, Hama, and Homs to Damascus.
- DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA
Clashes between Syrian regime forces and anti-regime groups first erupted on Nov. 27 in the western countryside of Aleppo.
By Nov. 30, the opposition forces had taken control of most of Aleppo's city center and established dominance across Idlib province.
On Dec. 5, following intense fighting, anti-regime forces captured the city center of Hama from regime control.
Meanwhile, on Dec. 1, the opposition Syrian National Army launched the Operation Dawn of Freedom against the PKK/YPG terror group in the Tel Rifaat district of Aleppo's countryside, liberating the area from terrorist elements.
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