Events tagged with "free-syrian-army"

Historical Events tagged with "free-syrian-army"

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Military & Warfare

Turkish Forces Take Control of Al-Bab

February 23rd, 2017 8 years ago

Al-Bab, a strategic town in northern Syria, was captured by the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army after intense fighting with ISIL. The offensive, part of Turkey's Euphrates Shield operation, aimed to eliminate terrorist threats and enable the return of displaced civilians. The capture of Al-Bab marked a significant milestone, providing the Turkish military and their allies deeper control over the region.