Syrian Rebels, Including HTS, Enter Final Stages to Encircle Damascus
Dec 7, 2024, 12:21 PM
Syrian rebels, including the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have announced the commencement of operations to encircle the capital city of Damascus. This strategic move comes as part of a rapid advance by the opposition forces, who have been closing in on the city, with reports indicating they are now at the gates of Homs. The rebels' push towards Damascus is described as entering its final stages, with the aim of surrounding the Syrian capital.
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