Rif Dimashq offensive (November 2012–February 2013)

Part of the Syrian Civil War
(Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign)

Frontlines in Rif Dimashq from November 2012 to February 2013

Syrian Government control Opposition control Contested

For a war map of the current situation in Rif Dimashq, see .

Date

7 November 2012 – 5 February 2013
(2 months, 4 weeks and 1 day)

Location

Damascus, Syria

Result

Partial rebel victory

The Free Syrian Army takes control of Darayya, Zamalka, Harasta and Arbin
Rebel offensive stalls in early January 2013, due to continuing air-strikes
Army launches a major offensive on rebel-held Darayya in mid-January
Rebels launch a fresh offensive in early February 2013

Belligerents

Syrian National Coalition

Free Syrian Army

Mujahideen

Syrian government

Syrian Armed Forces

PFLP – GC

Liwa Abu al-Fadhal al-Abbas

Commanders and leaders

Khaled al-Haboush
(Damascus Military Council commander)
Sheikh Zahran Alloush (WIA)
(Liwa al-Islam brigade commander)
Bashir al-Ajweh †
(al-Ghouta Martyr's brigade commander)
Anas Mohammed Al Baghdadi †
(Rakan Al Dine Brigade commander)
Saari Fashikou †
(Member of Damascus Military Council)
Maher Al Satlah Abou Omar †
(Brigade of Islam Leader)

Bashar Al-Assad

Mohammad al-Shaar (WIA)
(Minister of the Interior)

Issam Zahreddine
(Republican Guard Brigade 104 commander)

Ahmed Jibril (PFLP – GC)

Units involved

Unknown

3rd Armoured Division
4th Armoured Division
4th Mechanised Division
10th Mechanised Division
11th Armoured Division
Republican Guard

Strength

4,500 fighters