Battle of the Shaer gas field (2016)

The Battle of the Shaer gas field took place between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Syrian government for the control over the Sha'er gas field during the Syrian Civil War. It is the third attack that was launched by ISIL on the gas field.

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Battle of the Shaer gas field (2016)
Part of the Syrian Civil War
Shaer gas field
Date2–30 May 2016
(4 weeks)
Location
Palmyra region, Homs Governorate, Syria
Result

Partial ISIL victory

  • ISIL captures the Shaer gas field and the Huwaysis area.
  • ISIL blow up Shaer Gas Field afterwards.
  • Syrian Army recaptures the Huwaysis area
Belligerents
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Syrian Arab Republic
Supported by:
 Russia
Commanders and leaders
Abu Baraa Al Jazrawi Unknown
Units involved
Unknown Unknown Syrian military unit
Russian Naval Infantry
Casualties and losses
16 killed (1st day) 34 killed (1st day)
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