Syria

Israel Carries Over 350 Strikes In Last 48 Hours In Syria; Destroys Naval Fleet, Missiles After Assad Regime Falls

There was no immediate response to Israel's offensive from the insurgent groups, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which have taken control of much of the country. 

Dec 11, 2024, 09:07 AM IST

India Evacuates 75 Nationals Fom Syria Amid Al-Assad's Collapse, Rebel Takeover

Among those evacuated were 44 zaireen (pilgrims) from Jammu & Kashmir stranded in Saida Zainab, a prominent pilgrimage site.

Dec 11, 2024, 08:16 AM IST

Israeli Warplanes Pound Syria As Troops Reportedly Advance Deeper Into Country

Israeli officials have said they are striking military targets, including heavy weapons, suspected chemical weapons sites and air-defence systems, to prevent them from falling into the hands of extremists. 

Dec 10, 2024, 23:21 PM IST

Explained: Why Israel Seized Syria's Highest Peak Mt. Hermon Amid Al-Assad's Collapse

The IDF’s Shaldag commando unit captured a Syrian army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon, reportedly without resistance, as the Syrian army had vacated the post amid the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government. 

Dec 10, 2024, 10:56 AM IST

Syria's Post-Assad Era: Rebel Forces In Damascus Announce General Amnesty For Army Conscripts

The amnesty is seen as part of broader reconciliation efforts to reintegrate military personnel who may have been captured or fled during the fall of al-Assad's government.

Dec 10, 2024, 08:26 AM IST

'Call On All Parties To Preserve Unity': MEA On Syria Crisis Says, 'Monitoring Situation'

The MEA said that India's Embassy in Damascus is in contact with the Indian community for their safety and security.

Dec 09, 2024, 16:26 PM IST

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Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad And Family In Russia Under Asylum After Oppn Fighters Capture Damascus

The development comes just hours after opposition forces took over Damascus, showing the end of Assad's rule after quick wins around the country. 

Dec 09, 2024, 00:00 AM IST

Syria civil war Update: Where is President Bashar al-Assad?

Rebellion flares up in Syria. Rebels take control of Damascus. Signs of collapse of Syrian government. Panic at Damascus International Airport.

Dec 08, 2024, 10:18 AM IST

President Assad Flees Syria As Rebels Enter Capital Damascus

As the opposition rebels reached the suburbs of the capital, the whereabouts of Bashar Assad, who has been ruling the country for 24 years, were unknown.

Dec 08, 2024, 07:00 AM IST

Syria Denies Army Withdrawal From Damascus Countryside, Rejects Rebel Claims Of Victory

 According to a statement from the ministry, the Syrian army remained fully deployed in rural Damascus and was ready to confront any "terrorist aggression."

Dec 07, 2024, 21:52 PM IST

Syria Crisis: MEA Issues Advisory, Urges Indian Nationals To Leave At Earliest

The Ministry of External Affairs advised people to leave by the earliest available commercial flights, and others are requested to observe utmost precaution about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.

Dec 07, 2024, 00:38 AM IST

Hezbollah Vows Support For Syrian Govt Amid Rebel Offensives

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said Hezbollah will support the Syrian government amid escalating offensives by rebel forces.

Dec 06, 2024, 08:07 AM IST

Syria: Radical Militant Groups' Major Offensive In Aleppo Kills 89, Seizes Towns

HTS and allied factions launch major offensive in Aleppo, seizing 21 areas; 89 killed, including 52 HTS fighters.

Nov 28, 2024, 12:09 PM IST

US Airstrikes Kill 5 Militia In Syria, Several Others Wounded

US airstrikes killed five members of militias and wounded several others in eastern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 

Nov 20, 2024, 18:44 PM IST

2 Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria's Capital And Suburb, Killing 15 People: Syrian State Media

The Israeli military said it had hit infrastructure sites and command centres of the Islamic Jihad militant group in Syria, and had “inflicted significant damage to the terrorist organisation's command centre and to its operatives”. 

Nov 14, 2024, 23:08 PM IST

Hours After Terror Attack On Defence Firm, Turkey Launches Airstrikes On 30 Targets In Iraq, Syria

Turkey Terror Attack: The strike follows an attack on Wednesday by suspected Kurdish militants, who detonated explosives and opened fire at Turkey's state-run aerospace and defence company, TUSAS, killing five people and injuring over a dozen.

Oct 24, 2024, 08:01 AM IST

A Woman And Her 2 Children Are Among 10 Killed In An Israeli Strike In Southern Lebanon

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon early Saturday killed at least 10 Syrian nationals, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

Aug 17, 2024, 15:06 PM IST

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