Battle of Markada (2014 AD)

Battle of Markada (al-Nusra Front vs al-Barakah Province & Katiba al-Bittar al-Libi) took place in 2014 AD during inter-rebel conflict during the Syrian Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2014 AD
• Date: 2014-03-31
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: inter-rebel conflict during the Syrian Civil War
• Side A: al-Nusra Front
• Side B: al-Barakah Province, Katiba al-Bittar al-Libi
• Commanders (A): Abu Mohammad al-Jolani (Ahmed a-Sharaa)
• Commanders (B): Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Omar al-Farouk al-Turki
• Outcome: ISIL victory ISIL captures Markada on 29 March
• Coordinates: 35.733°, 40.767°

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