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Former Syrian army forces ambush HTS troops in Latakia
[HODHODYEMENNEWS.NET] In an ambush by former Syrian Arab Army forces against the Tahrir al-Sham, formerly al-Nusra, before that it was called something else ...al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, from which sprang the Islamic State...affiliated snuffies in Ain al-Sharqiya, east of Jabla in Latakia province, two snuffies were killed and seven others were captured, media outlets reported. The operation was led by Bassam Hussam al-Din, commander of the 25th Division of the former Syrian Army and a close associate of the renowned SAA commander, Suhail Hassan. Hussam al-Din demanded the withdrawal of Tahrir al-Sham forces from the Jabla area, threatening to execute the captured snuffies if they did not comply. Latakia city and its surroundings have witnessed recent armed operations against Tahrir al-Sham snuffies and their allies. Several holy warriors, including a field commander, have been killed in these attacks. Posted by: Fred 2025-01-15 |
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