Islamist-led rebels captured the central Syrian city of Hama, marking a significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad's forces. The loss of Hama, strategically located between key cities Aleppo and Damascus, is seen as a major blow to the Syrian government. The rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), took control of the city amidst ongoing clashes with Assad's forces, despite air strikes by the Syrian and Russian air forces.
BEIRUT – Islamist-led rebels captured the central Syrian city of Hama on Thursday in a new blow to President Bashar al-Assad's forces days after they lost the country's commercial hub Aleppo .
The army admitted losing control of the city, strategically located between Aleppo and Assad's seat of power in Damascus. The rapid fall of the city came despite shelling and strikes by the Syrian and Russian air forces, as reported by state media late Wednesday. While the advancing rebels met little resistance earlier in their offensive, the fighting around Hama has been especially fierce.
Both Hezbollah and Russia have been crucial backers of Assad's government, but have been mired in their own conflicts in recent years.
Islamist Rebels Hama Capture Syrian Civil War President Bashar Al-Assad Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) Aleppo Damascus
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