Syrian Army

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The fighting to retake towns has been raging since April. A total of 126 personnel from government-backed forces and 102 rebels have lost their lives in the three towns since the latest offensive was launched three days ago, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Syrian Army continue offensive to retake rebel-controlled areas

‘We are heading to the towns of Tal Balah, Jalameh, and Jubain,’ a Syrian officer said in the village of Kafr Houd.

10 Jun 2019 3:34 PM

The US-led coalition has carried out several deadly strikes against Syrian government forces and allied fighters in recent months. (Photo: Representational)

US-led air strike hits key military positions in east Syria: State media

A military source of forces allied to Syria's govt said the strikes had targeted two regime military positions near a frontline with IS.

24 May 2018 1:30 PM

'Syria is being exposed to a new aggression with some military bases in rural Hama and Aleppo hit with enemy rockets,' an army source was quoted as saying without elaborating. (Photo: Representational Image | AP)

Syrian army says ‘enemy’ rockets hit military bases, killed 26

In a news flash, state television said the missile attacks took place at 10.30 pm.

30 Apr 2018 12:21 PM

The insurgents had agreed to the deal after intensified Russian shelling killed six people in areas near the town of al-Ruhaiba earlier this week. (Photo: File/AFP)

Syrian rebels retreat from enclave northeast of Damascus

President Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia and Iran, is seeking to wipe out the last few rebel enclaves near Damascus.

21 Apr 2018 6:28 PM

Daesh’s focus seems to be shifting towards Southeast Asia. (Photo: AP)

Where is ISIS headed? Just link the dots

The summit was an excellent exposition primarily on the Middle East and marginally on Europe.

14 Oct 2017 1:23 AM

There was no official confirmation of the capture from Syria's government. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Syrian army takes ISIS-held town in Homs province, says monitor

Monitor says government troops have taken last ISIS-held town in Homs as army advances towards ISIL strongholds in east.

06 Aug 2017 8:07 AM

Russia’s defence ministry on Monday also said it would view as targets any flying objects over Syria in the areas of the country where its air forces operate, Russian news agencies reported. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Russia condemns US downing of Syria warplane as act of aggression

Russia said it was suspending its interaction with the US on preventing air incidents over Syria from June 19.

19 Jun 2017 5:32 PM

The army has not commented on its troop build-up in Deraa or the escalating aerial bombing. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Syrian army, Iraqi militia forces step up bombing of rebels in Deraa city

The intensive raids and bombing strikes mainly pounded the southern part of Deraa, strategically located on the border with Jordan.

12 Jun 2017 11:40 AM

More than 320,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict began with anti-government protests in March 2011. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

Syria: 19 including rebel fighters dead in blast

Syrian forces have been occasionally accused of planting explosives to target opposition fighters.

02 Jun 2017 12:28 PM

Syrians celebrate in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, after the army said it has retaken full control of the country's second city. (Photo: AFP)

In Aleppo, Assad supporters shout their joy after regime victory

The final phase of the evacuation ended when a convoy carrying nearly 150 people departed towards rebel-held areas outside the city.

23 Dec 2016 9:39 AM

Damaged buildings in old Aleppo’s Jdeideh neighbourhood after an intense bombing campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Air strikes to go on till Syria ‘bandits’ bombed

Russia’s top diplomat also accused the American side of “strange” behaviour for allegedly flip-flopping on their own proposal.

10 Dec 2016 5:40 AM

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