Siege of Abu al-Duhur Airbase

When

28 Aug 2015 – 9 Sep 2015

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

35.73° N, 37.10° E

Description

2012 siege

Syrian Civil War battle (2012-2015)

The siege of Abu al-Duhur Airbase was a battle for the Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in the Idlib Governorate during the Syrian civil war. It was captured by the rebel and jihadist forces on 9 September 2015. The base had been besieged since September 2012.

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