Battle of Idlib (2012) 2012
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 March 2012 – 13 March 2012 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Syria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Syrian Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 35.9297, 36.6317 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Idlib was fought in the city of Idlib, located in northwestern Syria, starting on 10 March 2012. The battle took place in a province considered a stronghold of the armed opposition to the Syrian government and was fought in the wider context of the Syrian Army trying to retake several rebel strongholds. After three days of fighting, the Syrian Army recaptured the city.
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