Battle of Hosn
Battle of Hosn | |
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Part of Al-Husn, Homs Governorate, Syria | |
Result |
Syrian government victory
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- Syrian Armed Forces
- National Defense Forces
(Ahrar ash-Sham commander)
Khaled Mahmoud al-Dandashi †
(alias: "Abu Suleiman", Emir and Founder of Jund ash-Sham)[1]
12 killed (opposition claim)[4]
The Battle of Hosn was a one-day battle during the
On the morning of 20 March, fighting started around early dawn
After the capture of Hosn and the castle, the Army announced that it had regained full control of the western part of the Homs Governorate.[6]
See also
References
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