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{{Short description|Military operation}}
{{Infobox military conflict
{{Infobox military conflict
|conflict=Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz
|conflict=Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz
|partof=[[Idlib Governorate clashes (June 2012–April 2013)]] ([[Syrian civil war]])
|partof=[[Idlib Governorate clashes (June 2012–April 2013)]] ([[Syrian Civil War]])
|date=6 October 2012
|date=6 October 2012
|place=[[Idlib Governorate]], [[Syria]]
|place=[[Idlib Governorate]], [[Syria]]
|result=FSA Victory
|result=Rebel victory
|combatant1={{flag|Syria}}
|combatant1={{flagicon|Syria|1980}} '''[[Syria|Syrian Arab Republic]]'''
*[[Syrian Arab Army]]
*{{flagicon image|Flag of the Syrian Arab Army.svg}} [[Syrian Army|Syrian Arab Army]]
|combatant2={{Flagicon|Syria|1932}} [[Free Syrian Army]]
|combatant2={{Flagicon|Syria|1932}} [[Free Syrian Army]]
|commander1=unknown
|commander1=unknown
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|strength1=110 soldiers
|strength1=110 soldiers
|strength2=250 fighters
|strength2=250 fighters
|casualties1=40 killed<ref name="40 government soldiers killed">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.aljazeera.com/topic/syria/activists-say-40-government-soldiers-and-9-opposition-fighters-were-killed-province |title=40 government soldiers killed |date=October 6, 2012 |accessdate=February 2, 2013 |archivedate=October 6, 2012 |archiveurl=http://blogs.aljazeera.com/topic/syria}}</ref>
|casualties1=40 killed<ref name="40 government soldiers killed">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.aljazeera.com/topic/syria/activists-say-40-government-soldiers-and-9-opposition-fighters-were-killed-province |title=40 government soldiers killed |date=October 6, 2012 |access-date=February 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025173319/http://blogs.aljazeera.com/topic/syria/activists-say-40-government-soldiers-and-9-opposition-fighters-were-killed-province |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|casualties2=9 killed<ref name="40 government soldiers killed"/>
|casualties2=9 killed<ref name="40 government soldiers killed"/>
|casualties3='''Total:''' 50 killed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/rebel-deminer-mission-protect-syria-refugees|title=Rebel deminer on mission to protect Syria refugees|work=ReliefWeb|accessdate=25 October 2014}}</ref>
|casualties3='''Total:''' 50 killed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/rebel-deminer-mission-protect-syria-refugees|title=Rebel deminer on mission to protect Syria refugees|work=ReliefWeb|access-date=25 October 2014}}</ref>
}}
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{{Campaignbox Idlib Governorate clashes (June 2012–April 2013)}}
{{Campaignbox Idlib Governorate clashes (June 2012–April 2013)}}


The '''Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz''' was fought between forces of the [[Syrian Army]] and the [[Free Syrian Army|FSA]] for control of the town. On 6 October 2012, the FSA launched an attack on the government occupied village of Khirbet Al-Joz, near the Turkish border. The FSA took control of the village after a 12-hour-long battle with government forces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/07/syrian-crisis-turkey-outpost-idUSL6E8L73TL20121007 |title=Syrian crisis |accessdate=February 3, 2012 |archivedate=October 7, 2012 |archiveurl=http://www.reuters.com}}</ref>
The '''Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz''' was fought between forces of the [[Syrian Army]] and the [[Free Syrian Army|FSA]] for control of the town. On 6 October 2012, the FSA launched an attack on the government occupied village of [[Kherbet Eljoz]], near the Turkish border. The FSA took control of the village after a 12-hour-long battle with government forces.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/syrian-crisis-turkey-outpost-idUSL6E8L73TL20121007 |title=Syrian crisis |website=[[Reuters]] |access-date=February 3, 2012 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924171142/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/07/syrian-crisis-turkey-outpost-idUSL6E8L73TL20121007 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Background==
In June 2011, the [[Military of Syria|Syrian military]] attacked the town, with 40 tanks in a crackdown against supposed pro-democracy protesters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/arabic/multimedia/2011/06/110623_syria_khirbet_aljoz.shtml |title=اقتحام قرية خربة الجوز على الحدود مع تركيا |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2011-06-23 |access-date=2012-10-06}}</ref>


==Battle==
==Battle==


===Rebel offensive===
===Rebel offensive===
On 6 October, rebels launched an offensive on the border village Khirbet al-Joz in the Idlib Governorate. The FSA was said to first attacked a government border outpost just west of the village. Which left 3 rebels and 15 government soldiers dead.<ref>http://mar15.info/2012/10/50-dead-as-syria-rebels-take-border-town/</ref> Fighting later intensified in Khirbet al-Joz itself, as rebels attempted to retake the village. Activists claimed that the rebels had captured a 3-story high water tower in the center of Khirbet al-Joz, after 12 hours of fighting with government forces.<ref name="40 government soldiers killed"/>
On 6 October, rebels launched an offensive on the border village [[Khirbet al-Joz]] in the [[Idlib Governorate]]. The FSA was said to first attacked a government border outpost just west of the village. Which left 3 rebels and 15 government soldiers dead.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130324235553/http://mar15.info/2012/10/50-dead-as-syria-rebels-take-border-town/ 50 dead as Syria rebels take border town |<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Fighting later intensified in Khirbet al-Joz itself, as rebels attempted to retake the village. Activists claimed that the rebels had captured a 3-story high water tower in the center of Khirbet al-Joz, after 12 hours of fighting with government forces.<ref name="40 government soldiers killed"/>


On 7 October, the FSA released a statement indicating that they have taken full control of Khirbet al-Joz and its surroundings.<ref name="40 government soldiers killed"/> The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the capture and put the number of dead at 40 soldiers, including 5 officers and 9 rebels.
On 7 October, the FSA released a statement indicating that they have taken full control of Khirbet al-Joz and its surroundings.<ref name="40 government soldiers killed"/> The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the capture and put the number of dead at 40 soldiers, including 5 officers and 9 rebels.


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
In late October, the Syrian army conducted a series of airstrkes on rebel positions near Khirbet al-Joz.
In late October, the Syrian army conducted a series of airstrikes on rebel positions near Khirbet al-Joz.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Battles of the Syrian civil war in 2012]]
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Latest revision as of 08:15, 23 December 2024

Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz
Part of Idlib Governorate clashes (June 2012–April 2013) (Syrian Civil War)
Date6 October 2012
Location
Idlib Governorate, Syria
Result Rebel victory
Belligerents

Syria Syrian Arab Republic

Syria Free Syrian Army
Commanders and leaders
unknown Abu Baeda
(Kaws al-Nasser Brigade commander)
Abdelwahed Wahud(Army defector)
Units involved
45th Army Regiment unknown
Strength
110 soldiers 250 fighters
Casualties and losses
40 killed[1] 9 killed[1]
Total: 50 killed[2]

The Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz was fought between forces of the Syrian Army and the FSA for control of the town. On 6 October 2012, the FSA launched an attack on the government occupied village of Kherbet Eljoz, near the Turkish border. The FSA took control of the village after a 12-hour-long battle with government forces.[3]

Background

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In June 2011, the Syrian military attacked the town, with 40 tanks in a crackdown against supposed pro-democracy protesters.[4]

Battle

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Rebel offensive

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On 6 October, rebels launched an offensive on the border village Khirbet al-Joz in the Idlib Governorate. The FSA was said to first attacked a government border outpost just west of the village. Which left 3 rebels and 15 government soldiers dead.[5] Fighting later intensified in Khirbet al-Joz itself, as rebels attempted to retake the village. Activists claimed that the rebels had captured a 3-story high water tower in the center of Khirbet al-Joz, after 12 hours of fighting with government forces.[1]

On 7 October, the FSA released a statement indicating that they have taken full control of Khirbet al-Joz and its surroundings.[1] The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the capture and put the number of dead at 40 soldiers, including 5 officers and 9 rebels.

Aftermath

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In late October, the Syrian army conducted a series of airstrikes on rebel positions near Khirbet al-Joz.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "40 government soldiers killed". October 6, 2012. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "Rebel deminer on mission to protect Syria refugees". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Syrian crisis". Reuters. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  4. ^ "اقتحام قرية خربة الجوز على الحدود مع تركيا". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
  5. ^ 50 dead as Syria rebels take border town |


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