2015 Idlib offensive
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The 2015 Idlib offensive refers to a series of rebel operations in the Idlib Governorate, during the Syrian Civil War. The offensive started with a rebel assault on the capital of the province, Idlib. According to The Economist, the capture of Idlib came about largely because Gulf Arab states "gave more backing to their proxies despite American objections."[14]
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2015 Idlib offensive | |||||||
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Part of the Syrian Civil War | |||||||
Situation in Idlib as of 5 April 2015. Syrian Army control
Syrian Opposition control | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Russia[4] | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Abu Kamal[5] (al-Nusra field commander) |
Brig. Gen. Emad Ibrahim[8] Col. Suheil Al Hassan[9] Mohamed Khair al-Sayyed[10] (Governor of Idlib) Al Hajj Walaa †[11] (Hezbollah commander) | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Omar al-Farouq Brigade |
11th Armored Division 155th Brigade Tiger Forces[9] | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,000–7,000 fighters[12]
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