Operation Dawn of Freedom
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| Operation Dawn of Freedom | |||||||||
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| Part of the Northwestern Syria offensive (2024) during the Syrian civil war | |||||||||
,_Aleppo_Governorate.svg) Map of the offensive in Aleppo region Controlled by the Syrian Arab Republic
Controlled by the Syrian opposition
Controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces | |||||||||
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Supported by: Turkey[1] |
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 2+ captured[4] | |||||||||
Operation Dawn of Freedom refers to a military offensive launched by the Syrian National Army (SNA), a Turkish-backed coalition of forces, targeting the northern Aleppo Governorate region between al-Bab and Tadef within the Operation Euphrates Shield zone.
Offensive
[edit]Following the initiation of the 2024 Northwestern Syria offensive on 27 November and the capture of several regions of the city of Aleppo, the Syrian National Army (SNA) commenced Operation Dawn of Freedom on 30 November. The operation was officially announced by the Prime Minister of the Syrian National Coalition Abdurrahman Mustafa during an NTV interview. He outlined two primary strategic objectives: intercepting SDF supply networks and establishing a corridor connecting al-Bab to Tel Rifaat.[5]
Following intense clashes between SNA forces and those loyal to the Assad government in northern Aleppo Governorate, SNA forces captured the town of Tadef later the same day.[6] Clashes broke out between SDF and SNA forces as SDF forces began to enter government-controlled towns in northern Aleppo, which government forces were retreating from due to the Tahrir al-Sham-led offensive on Aleppo from Idlib.[2] The SNA captured Kuweires Sharqi and the nearby Kuweires Military Aviation Institute from the SDF,[7][better source needed] as well as Dayr Hafir, Shamir and Taanah.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "As Lebanon's battlefield closes, Syria's reignites. Why is Turkey opening Aleppo front now". Al Arabiya English. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ a b "Clashes between the SDF and SNA on al-Bab front". Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ publish (2024-11-30). "SNA announces launch of "Dawn of Freedom" offensive in Aleppo". Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ en-editor (2024-11-30). "SNA Launches 'Dawn of Freedom' Operation". levant24. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Syrian National Coalition PM: Operation Freedom Dawn aims to cut PKK supply lines - Türkiye Today". Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Escalating conflict in northern Aleppo: Pro-Turkish factions launch offensive as Syrian army tightens control - MAP/VIDEO". caliber.az. 2024-12-01. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "#BREAKING Syrian National Army (SNA) liberates Kuweires Air Base from YPG/PKK terrorists". Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "SMO, PKK'nın işgalindeki Deyr Hafir, Shamer ve Taanah'ı ele geçirdi Kaynak: SMO, PKK'nın işgalindeki Deyr Hafir, Shamer ve Taanah'ı ele geçirdi" (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-12-01.
