Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl

The Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl took place during the Syrian civil war, during which the Syrian Army took control of Jdaidet al-Fadl and Artouz and was accused by opposition sources of conducting a massacre of up to 500 people (including fighters). The Syrian Army, for its part, accused rebels of killing supporters of the government.

Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl
Part of the Syrian civil war and the Rif Dimashq offensive
Date16–21 April 2013 (5 days)
Location
Rif Dimashq, Syrian territories
Result Syrian Army victory
Belligerents

Syrian Coalition

Sunni jihadists

Syrian Arab Republic

  • Syrian Army
  • National Defense Force
  • Lijan militias
Commanders and leaders
Muhammed Jameel Noufel  † Unknown
Units involved
Falcons of Damascus

Republican Guard

  • 555th SF (Airborne) Regiment
  • 100th Artillery Regiment
Strength
270–300 3,000
Casualties and losses
150–190 killed Unknown
100–300 civilians killed
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