Rif Dimashq offensive (August–October 2012)
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The Rif Dimashq offensive (August–October 2012) (Arabic: اشتباكات ريف دمشق) was a Syrian Army offensive in the Rif Dimashq Governorate during August–October 2012, as part of the Syrian Civil War.
Quick Facts Rif Dimashq First offensive (August–October 2012) اشتباكات ريف دمشق, Date ...
Rif Dimashq First offensive (August–October 2012) اشتباكات ريف دمشق | |||||||
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Part of the Syrian Civil War (Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign) | |||||||
Frontlines in Rif Dimashq from August to October 2012 Syrian Government control
Opposition control
Contested
For a war map of the current situation in Rif Dimashq, see here. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maher al-Assad (WIA)[5] | Unknown | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
3rd Armoured Division 4th Armoured Division Republican Guard Elements of other divisions Shabiha | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
40,000+ soldiers |
Unknown number of FSA fighters | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 1,500 fighters killed [7] | ||||||
930 civilians killed (opposition claims)[8] |
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