The number of civilians reported by one war monitor to be killed in extrajudicial massacres in western Syria rises to 1,068, the majority of whom are Alawites with some Christians reportedly caught in the violence. 2025-03-10
A Syrian and four injured in an Israel-targeted drone misfire by Lebanon-branch Hamas in Lebanon with Hezbollah drones launched at Lower Galilee, IDF outposts in Golani Junction in Tiberias and damaging Tal Shamayim base Sky Dew aerostat.2024-05-15
At least eight people are killed by two separate car bombings in northern Syria. 2023-07-9
Russian and Syrian warplanes carry out airstrikes in southern Idlib, killing three civilians and wounding others. 2017-09-21
The Syrian Army and its allies recapture the ancient city of Palmyra from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. 2017-03-2
Syrian forces shell two separate districts in the capital Damascus; rebels say at least 47 people are killed. Frequent fighting is reported in Aleppo and other parts of the country. The United Nations estimate that 18,000 people have been killed in the conflict. 2012-08-22
Russia sends a warning in reaction to what it perceives as threats by the United States, made yesterday. Russia still proposes to help negotiate a deadline to stop violence. 2012-08-21
Gunmen detonate roadside bombs as they clash with police in central Damascus. 2012-08-11
The United Nations General Assembly adopts a non-binding resolution condemning the Syrian government for its use of force against civilians, noting "human rights abuses" by opposition forces, and reproaching the United Nations Security Council for its "failure" to counter the crisis. 2012-08-3