Battle of Safira (2013)

Battle of Safira (Al-Nusra Front vs Syrian Armed Forces) took place in 2013 during Syrian Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 2013
Date: 2013-02-19
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Syrian Civil War
Side A: Al-Nusra Front
Side B: Syrian Armed Forces
Casualties: 200+ killed (Al-Nusra Front), 7+ killed (Syrian Armed Forces)
Outcome: Indecisive Rebel forces capture most of the town, but suffer heavy losses Syrian Army continues to hold the military factory and establishes a land route for reinforcements
Coordinates: 36.077°, 37.373°