Idlib Governorate

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Is the theatre of war in the Idlib Governatorate of the Syrian Civil War.

Chronology

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1. Battles in Jisr al-Shughur

Were a series of battles in and around Jisr al-Shughur, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

April 2015: Jisr al-Shughur was captured in 2015 by an alliance of Salafist insurgents, including al-Qaeda's al-Nusra Front, Ahrar al-Sham, and the Turkistan Islamic Party during the Syrian Civil War.
April 2015: Jisr al-Shughur was captured in 2015 by an alliance of Salafist insurgents, including al-Qaeda's al-Nusra Front, Ahrar al-Sham, and the Turkistan Islamic Party during the Syrian Civil War.
June 2011: Violence broke out in Jisr ash-Shugur on 4 June 2011, three months into the Syrian civil war. Armed groups attacked local security forces, killed 120 members of the security forces and seized control of the city.
October 2012: In October 2012, the Syrian government was reported by Al Jazeera to be in control of the town of Jisr al-Shughur.
June 2011: The Syrian military launched an operation in a crackdown against the rebels in Jisr al-Shughur.
February 2012: In December 2011-January 2012, FSA took control of Jisr al-Shughur, establishing a key rebel center.

2. Battles in Saraqib

Were a series of battles in and around Saraqib, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

March 2012: Rebels were forced to withdraw from Saraqib after the army took full control of it.
July 2017: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took Saraqib from Ahrar al-Sham.
February 2020: The Syrian Army captured part of Saraqib.
July 2012: In July 2012, it was reported that the Free Syrian Army (FSA) had regained control of the city of Saraqib.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Saraqib in December 2011 - January 2012.
February 2020: The Syrian Army captured part of Saraqib.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Saraqib in December 2011 - January 2012.

3. Battles in Maarrat al-Nu´man

Were a series of battles in and around Maarrat al-Nu'man, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

September 2012: The military recaptured Maarrat al-Nu'man in August 2012.
January 2013: The regime recaptured Maarrat al-Nu'man.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army took control of Maarrat al-Nu'man in December 2011 - January 2012.
January 2020: Government forces take control of Maarat Al-Numan and its surroundings.
March 2016: In 2016, the town of Maarrat al-Nu'man came under the control of HTS.
March 2016: In 2016, the town of Maarrat al-Nu'man came under the control of HTS.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army took control of Maarrat al-Nu'man in December 2011 - January 2012.
January 2020: Government forces take control of Maarat Al-Numan and its surroundings.

4. Battles in Khan Shaykhun

Were a series of battles in and around Khan Shaykhun, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
August 2019: The rebel and Islamic factions including jihadi groups like a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have withdrawn from Khan Shaykhun.
October 2014: From the end of October 2014 the city of Khan Shaykhun was the main stronghold of Jabhat al-Nusra.
October 2014: From the end of October 2014 the city of Khan Shaykhun was the main stronghold of Jabhat al-Nusra.
July 2012: Khan Shaykhun fell in government hands on 6 July 2012.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Khan Shaykhun in December 2011 - January 2012.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.
October 2014: From the end of October 2014 the city of Khan Shaykhun was the main stronghold of Jabhat al-Nusra.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Khan Shaykhun in December 2011 - January 2012.
June 2014: Border stabilization after the Battles in Khan Shaykhun.

5. Battles in Binnish

Were a series of battles in and around Binnish, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

December 2012: In November, the town of Binnish was under rebel control.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Binnish in December 2011 - January 2012.
February 2012: The Free Syrian Army takes control of Binnish in December 2011 - January 2012.

6. Battles in Kafr Nabl

Were a series of battles in and around Kafr Nabl, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

February 2014: In January 2014, the ISIS withdrew from Kafr Nabl.
February 2012: FSA takes control of Kafr Nabl in December 2011 - January 2012.
December 2012: On 30 December, ISIS occupies Kafranbel.
August 2012: On 11 August 2012, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took Kafr Nabl back.
August 2012: The government recaptured the town of Kafr Nabl.
February 2020: The Syrian Army reimposed control on Kafr Nabl.
February 2012: FSA takes control of Kafr Nabl in December 2011 - January 2012.

7. Battles in Taftanaz

Were a series of battles in and around Taftanaz, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

April 2012: Battle of Taftanaz.
December 2012: In November, the town of Taftanaz was under rebel control.
February 2012: Battle of Taftanaz.

8. Battles in Idlib City

Were a series of battles in and around Idlib City, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

February 2012: The entire city of Idlib was under opposition control.
March 2015: The rebel coalition Jaish Al-Fatah captured Idlib City.
March 2012: In mid-March 2012, rebels in Idlib offered stiff resistance but could not defeat the military's tanks and the city fell in a matter of days.

9. Battles in Ariha

Were a series of battles in and around Ariha, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

May 2015: The Army of Conquest captured Ariha from government forces.
February 2018: The Syrian Liberation Front captured Ariha from Tahrir al-Sham.
August 2014: On 24 August 2014, rebels captured Ariha.
September 2014: After 10 days of bombardment, government forces recaptured the town of Ariha.
April 2012: The Free Syrian Army, a rebel group formed by defected Syrian military officers, successfully defended the town of Ariha against multiple attacks by government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad between March and June 2012.
August 2012: The city of Ariha was retaken by the government.
April 2012: The Free Syrian Army, a rebel group formed by defected Syrian military officers, successfully defended the town of Ariha against multiple attacks by government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad between March and June 2012.

10. Battles in Sarmin

Were a series of battles in and around Sarmin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

January 2013: Sarmin falls under islamist control.
April 2012: By 3 April, the Syrian Army had retaken Sarmin.
January 2013: Sarmin falls under islamist control.
December 2012: By November 2012, Sarmin was back under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.
April 2012: By 3 April, the Syrian Army had retaken Sarmin.

11. Battles in Azmarin

Were a series of battles in and around Azmarin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

July 2012: Ln June 2012, FSA was reported to have control of the town of Azmarin.
July 2012: Ln June 2012, FSA was reported to have control of the town of Azmarin.
October 2012: The Free Syrian Army lost control of the town of Azmarin.
October 2012: Rebels recaptured Azmarin after a three-day siege.

12. Battles in Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing

Were a series of battles in and around Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

July 2012: The FSA with 200 fighters seized the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.
July 2012: The FSA with 200 fighters seized the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.
December 2013: By early December 2013, fighters from the Islamic Front ousted Free Syrian Army (FSA)-aligned fighters from the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.
December 2013: By early December 2013, fighters from the Islamic Front ousted Free Syrian Army (FSA)-aligned fighters from the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing.

13. Battles in Al-Dana

Were a series of battles in and around Al-Dana, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

July 2013: Al-Jazeera reported that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant controlled entirely Al-Dana since early July 2013.
July 2013: Al-Jazeera reported that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant controlled entirely Al-Dana since early July 2013.
August 2012: Since July 2012, Al-Dana was under Free Syrian Army (FSA) control.

14. Battles in Darkush

Were a series of battles in and around Darkush, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

October 2012: The Free Syrian Army lost control of the town of Darkush.
October 2012: On 11 October, rebels recaptured Darkush.

15. Battles in Harem

Were a series of battles in and around Harem, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

November 2014: By late 2014, Harem had become the local headquarters for al-Nusra Front.
January 2014: In December 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant announced its entire control over Harem.
October 2012: In October, the Free Syrian Army gained control of the town of Harem.
January 2014: In December 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant announced its entire control over Harem.
November 2014: By late 2014, Harem had become the local headquarters for al-Nusra Front.
October 2012: In October, the Free Syrian Army gained control of the town of Harem.

16. Battles in Maarrat Misrin

Were a series of battles in and around Maarrat Misrin, in the Idlib Governatorate, during the Syrian Civil War.

December 2013: By November 2013, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was in full control of the town of Maarrat Misrin.
December 2012: In December 2012 the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took control of the city of Maarrat Misrin.

17. Northwestern Syria offensive

Was a military offensive by the Syrian Government against rebel forces in the Latakia, Idlib and Hama Governatorates during the Syrian Civil War.