Siege of Wadi Barada (2017 AD)

Siege of Wadi Barada (Syrian Arab Republic & Hezbollah & Galilee Forces vs Ahrar al-Sham & Jaysh al-Islam) took place in 2017 AD during the Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign and Hezbollah involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2017 AD
• Date: 2017-01-29
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: the Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign and Hezbollah involvement in the Syrian Civil War
• Side A: Syrian Arab Republic, Hezbollah, Galilee Forces
• Side B: Ahrar al-Sham, Jaysh al-Islam
• Commanders (A): Brig. Gen. Ali Mahmoud, Col. Ghiath Dalla, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Ghadban
• Commanders (B): Abu al-Baraa (Hassan Soufan), Col. Hammoud Douka
• Casualties: approx. 7+ killed ()Unknown killed 700 surrendered () 2,600 surrendered ()
• Outcome: Decisive Syrian Army and allies victory Syrian Army captures the Barada river valley
• Coordinates: 33.624°, 36.106°

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