The north-western part of Syria saw its first major front-line changes in many years as rebel forces started quick attacks on govt positions (which were stable for a long time). The offensive started in late-2024 when Hayat Tahir al-Sham group moved their troops to key areas
The Syrian civil war that started about 13 years ago has lots of different rebel groups with mixed goals; some get help from other countries. These groups often fight against:
- Government forces
- Each other
- Foreign military units
- Local militias
Hayat Tahir al-Sham showed its power in this attack making President Bashar al-Assad worried - hes been ruling Syria for almost 24 years now. The civil war takes up more than half of his time as leader; making it hard to keep control over all regions
The complex mix of fighting groups in Syria means the conflict isnt simple: each side has its own goals and friends which makes peace talks very hard. Many areas changed hands between different groups - but this new attack might change how things work in north-west