Syrian army
Syrian army says takes Aleppo area, rebels say battle continues
Middle East
November 8, 2016
Syrian army says takes Aleppo area, rebels say battle continues
The Syrian army said it had taken a strategic district of Aleppo on Tuesday, in what would be the most…
Battle for Aleppo intensifies after ceasefire ends
Middle East
October 24, 2016
Battle for Aleppo intensifies after ceasefire ends
The battle for control of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo intensified on Sunday with air strikes, ground offensives and…
Syrian government forces seize rebel-held areas of Hama: monitors
Middle East
October 8, 2016
Syrian government forces seize rebel-held areas of Hama: monitors
Syrian government forces and their allies recaptured several towns and villages from rebels in the west of the country on…
Syrian army warns rebels and families to leave eastern Aleppo
Middle East
October 6, 2016
Syrian army warns rebels and families to leave eastern Aleppo
Syria's army has said that anybody who remains in the city of Aleppo after offering those who wish to leave…
US-led airstrikes kill Syrian troops, prompting emergency UN meeting
Middle East
September 18, 2016
US-led airstrikes kill Syrian troops, prompting emergency UN meeting
U.S.-led coalition air strikes reportedly killed dozens of Syrian-government soldiers on Saturday, endangering a U.S.-Russian brokered ceasefire and prompting an…
Incendiary bombs dropped on hospital, Syrian rebel group says
Middle East
August 20, 2016
Incendiary bombs dropped on hospital, Syrian rebel group says
A Syrian army helicopter dropped incendiary "barrel bombs" on the only hospital in besieged, opposition-held Daraya early on Friday, putting…
Syrian army tightens grip around Aleppo, says offers safe passage
Middle East
July 28, 2016
Syrian army tightens grip around Aleppo, says offers safe passage
Pro-government forces tightened their grip around the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo on Thursday where the local governor said safe…
Syrian army texts residents to leave rebel-held Aleppo: SANA
Middle East
July 27, 2016
Syrian army texts residents to leave rebel-held Aleppo: SANA
The Syrian army sent text messages to residents of rebel-held eastern Aleppo saying it will grant safe passage to people…
Almost 50 killed in Syria on ceasefire’s last day: monitor
Middle East
July 9, 2016
Almost 50 killed in Syria on ceasefire’s last day: monitor
Air strikes killed 23 people at a holiday spot in Syria's Idlib province while at least 25 died when rebels…
Syrian warplane crashes near Damascus, insurgents kill pilot
Middle East
July 2, 2016
Syrian warplane crashes near Damascus, insurgents kill pilot
A Syrian warplane crashed northeast of Damascus on Friday and insurgents captured and killed its pilot, rebel and Syrian military…