Hama and Homs offensive (March–April 2015)

The Hama and Homs offensive (March–April 2015) during the Syrian Civil War was launched by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in an attempt to cut the government supply line between its troops in central and northern Syria.

Hama and Homs offensive (March–April 2015)
Part of the Syrian Civil War
Date20 March – 9 April 2015
(2 weeks and 6 days)
Location
Result Indecisive
Belligerents

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

  • Military of ISIL

Syrian Arab Republic

  • Syrian Armed Forces
  • National Defense Force
Commanders and leaders
Abu Ali al-Anbari (Deputy, Syria) Brig. Gen. Yahya Baawish
Casualties and losses
60–100 killed (Syrian Army claim) 142 killed, some missing
48–50 civilians killed by ISIL (46–48 executed)
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