Thread by @NOELreports

A new thread covering the events in Syria. In and around Aleppo, rebel forces have continued their advance, taking control of several more previously SAA-held area's. It is also reported that small pockets of SAA resistance remain inside Aleppo.

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Yesterday's events can be found here.

https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1862763470753595899

Toward Hama, SAA forces appear to have retaken some towns immediately north of the provincial capital: Jabal Zain al-Abidin and Qomhana. Rebel forces have shifted focus to the west, claiming control of Arbaeen and Umm nir.

In Aleppo countryside, rebel forces took over two important places, previously abandoned by SAA forces: As-Safirah and the Aleppo Thermal Power Plant.

The SAA has retaken Taybat al-Imam, ~15km north of Hama. It seems clear that rebel forces managed to get inside the capital but were unable to gain a foothold after SAA redeployed heavy equipment. Rebel control goes as far as Suran.

Trophies. Rebel forces captured a Pantsir-S1 air defense system, BM-21 Grad MLRS, BM-27 Uragan MLRS and a ZSU-23-4 Shilka among many other things.

According to SyriaTV, Iran will send Afghan Shia militias (Liwa Fatemiyoun Brigade) led by Revolutionary Guards advisors to fight in Syria alongside the SAA in an attempt to retake Aleppo and its countryside.

Like we expected. Several L-39ZA/ZO Albatros trainer aircraft, a batch of unguided rockets and also an Mi-8 helicopter fell into the hands of rebel forces when taking over Kuweires Military Airbase.

https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1862920308811780129

More from Kuweires Military Airbase. Rebels forces captured a large amount of weapons.

More captured SAA heavy equipment: T-72 and T-55 tanks, 130-mm M46 cannon and a BTR-80.

While rebels declare Aleppo free of government forces, Pro-Assad forces have reportedly sent a security delegation to Antalya, Turkey, for negotiations aimed at halting the rebels' advance toward Damascus, Damaspost claims.

The rebel forces Operations Room declares that after the capture of Kuweires Air Base, radar systems as well as drones were seized previously belonging to the SAA. In one of the recent video's an abandoned HESA Ababil-3 (Iranian made) reconaissance drone is visible.

🇮🇷 Iran pledges unwavering support for Syria. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced his trip to Damascus to deliver Tehran's message of backing the Syrian army and government, citing efforts to counter "sinister plots" in the region.

aa.com.tr/en/middle-east…

Rebel forces captured an SAA Strela-10 short-range air defense system.

On the Aleppo-Al-Safira-Khanassir road, a large group of SAA soldiers were captured. Previously, rebels Operations Room already confirmed a group of 30 were captured in this particular area.

Rebel forces captured several T-72 tanks in As-Safira. In addition, a BMP-1 is visible. These were abandoned by SAA forces.

Rebel forces captured several villages in the area outlined in red, northwest of Hama. The SAA is expected to have no more presence here, soon fully under rebel control.

Brigadier General Adi Ghosa, head of the SAA Military Security Branch in Hama, was killed by a drone in the city of Suran, north of Hama, according to Syrian local media.

The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) announces a state of general mobilization and calls for support of the Syrian Democratic Forces following attacks by opposition factions in Aleppo and Hama.

Heavy clashes are reported between the Afrin Liberation Forces (HRE/SDF) and rebel forces (mainly HTS) north of Aleppo in the Afrin countryside near Hazwan and Herbel.

The moment rebel forces (led by HTS) linked up with Turkish-backed SNA coalition of forces east of Aleppo near the Duwayrinah roundabout.

Turkish-backed SNA coalition of forces moved towards SDF-held Tell Rifaat. M113 APC's are being used, supplied by Turkey.

SNA/Rebels(HTS) are clearly not only after Assad's territory, but also that of the SDF.

Assad's SAA strikes at rebel forces in Aleppo province, using the “Tochka-U” missile system.

Turkish-backed SNA and rebel forces led by HTS are now actively taking over SDF territory. The Operation Dawn of Freedom command reports control over Minaq, Kharab Shams, Kalota, Al-Malikiyah and Al-Zouk Al-Kabir in the Aleppo countryside.

SNA fighters have reportedly entered SDF-held Tell Rifaat.

Syrian rebel forces take down a Russian flag in Syria.

Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi met President of Syria Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to discuss the situation in the country

In the northern countryside of Aleppo, Syrian rebels (SNA and HTS led forces) have quickly taken over SDF territory. Only few towns remain under SDF control of which is is unknown if there is any SDF presence left at all. Tell-Rifaat is reportedly either captured or surrounded.

SDF in Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo has accepted a rebel forces (HTS-led) offer for safe passage towards Raqqa. They will leave the area that will allow the rebel forces to completely take control over all of Aleppo.

Rebel forces showcased more L-39ZA/ZO Albatros trainer aircraft, captured at Aleppo International Airport from the SAA. These trainer aircraft were likely subject to repair or used for spare parts.

Situation by the end of 01/12. SAA regained territory north of Hama. Rebel forces (SNA/HTS) cleaned up the area's in and around Aleppo and captured SDF held territory north of Aleppo. SDF captured SAA territory west of Lake Assad.

Rebel forces captured a 152mm 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled gun from the SAA.