Palmyra offensive (2024)

On 6 December 2024, the United States-backed Syrian Free Army launched an offensive from the Al-Tanf "deconfliction zone" on the ancient city of Palmyra in the eastern area of the Homs Governorate. The United States reportedly gave logistical support to the opposition group forces.[1] The offensive came following setbacks by the government of Bashar al-Assad on other fronts, especially after the northwestern offensive by Tahrir al-Sham.

2024 Palmyra offensive
Part of the 2024 Syrian opposition offensive during the Syrian civil war
Northwestern Syria offensive (2024).jpg

  • Map of Palmyra
  •   Controlled by the Syrian Arab Republic
  •   Controlled by the Syrian Free Army
Date6 – 7 December 2024 (1 day)
Location
Result Syrian Opposition victory
Territorial
changes
  • SFA captures Palmyra[2]
  • "Significant" advances by opposition forces.[1]
Belligerents
Syrian opposition Syrian Free Army
Supported by:
 United States[1]
Ba'athist Syria Syrian Arab Republic Surrendered
Commanders and leaders
Salem Turki al-Antri Unknown

The Syrian Free Army reportedly took control of Palmyra on 7 December after clashing with regime forces before going in the direction of Damascus.[3][4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "US-backed Syrian Free Army advances in Homs, with reports of clashes with regime forces in Palmyra". Middle East Monitor. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ^ "US-backed Syrian Free Army advances in Homs, with reports of clashes with regime forces in Palmyra". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  3. ^ Şafak, Yeni. "US-backed Syrian Free Army takes control of Homs' Palmyra district from regime forces | News". Yeni Şafak. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  4. ^ "US-backed Syrian Free Army advances in Homs, with reports of clashes with regime forces in Palmyra". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 7 December 2024.