Battle of Arsal (2014)

Battle of Arsal (Al-Nusra Front vs Lebanon & Syrian Arab Republic) took place in 2014 during The Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon and the Qalamoun offensive (June–August 2014).

Battle facts

• Year: 2014
• Date: 2014-08-07
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: The Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon and the Qalamoun offensive (June–August 2014)
• Side A: Al-Nusra Front
• Side B: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic
• Commanders (A): Abu Hasan al-Homsi
• Commanders (B): Samir Mouqbel, General Jean Kahwaji, Brig. General Chamel Roukoz, Colonel Maroun al-Qobayati, Colonel Nour al-Jamal
• Casualties: 60 killed (Al-Nusra Front), 20 killed, 85 wounded (Lebanon & Syrian Arab Republic)
• Outcome: Lebanese Army and Hezbollah victory Insurgents effectively expelled from Arsal
• Coordinates: 34.179°, 36.421°

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