Syria's military has withdrawn from positions in the Damascus countryside as rebel forces continue their offensive on government-held territories. Rebel forces have seized towns in the southwestern Damascus countryside, approximately 10 kilometers from the capital. Druze militias have also overrun most of the army bases in Syria's southern province of Suweida, leaving only one major base under army control. The army's special forces unit in the city has experienced mass desertions, with hundreds of troops seeking shelter in Druze community halls. The rebel advance towards the capital is ongoing. This event took place on 12/07/2024 at the following location: Damascus, Syria.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Change in Territorial Control
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Times of Israel
