Battle of Shaddadi (2013)

Battle of Shadadeh
Part of the al-Hasakah Governorate campaign (2012–13) (Syrian civil war)

Map of the frontline changes from 12 February 2013 – 15 March 2013
Date12–14 February 2013
(2 days)
Location
Result al-Nusra Front victory
Belligerents
al-Nusra Front

Syria Syrian Arab Republic

Commanders and leaders
Abu Mohammad al-Golani (al-Nusra Front leader)
Unknown top provincial al-Nusra commander 
Unknown
Strength
2,000 fighters 250 soldiers
Casualties and losses
40 killed[1][2] 100 killed[2]

The Battle of Shadadeh was a three-day-long battle fought between government forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Islamist Al-Nusra Front fighters in the city of Shadadeh, located near the Iraqi border.

  1. ^ Naharnet Newsdesk (14 February 2013). "Rebels Seize Syria Town on Iraq Border, Shoot down Two Warplanes in Idlib". Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  2. ^ a b "Preliminary death toll for Thursday 14/2/2013". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-02-17.