2012 Aleppo Governorate clashes

Part of the Early insurgency phase of the Syrian Civil War

Aftermath of aerial bombardment by the Syrian Air Force in Azaz, 18 August 2012.

Date

10 February – 19 July 2012
(5 months, 1 week and 2 days)

Location

Aleppo Governorate, Syria

Result

Rebel victory

FSA takes control of Azaz, al-Bab, Manbij, Jarabulus, Tell Rifaat, Anadan, Darat Izza, Atarib and other towns north of Aleppo city
YPG takes control of Kobanî
Culmination in the battle of Aleppo city

Belligerents

Syrian opposition

Al-Nusra Front

19 July:
Syrian Kurdistan

People's Protection Units

Syrian Government

Commanders and leaders

1st Lt. Bilal Kabir

Unknown

Units involved

Free Syrian Army

Ahrar al-Shamal Brigade
Ahrar al-Shamal Battalions

6th Division

12th Armoured Brigade
11th Mechanised Brigade
80th Army Brigade

2nd Reserve Division

19th Mechanised Brigade

Infantry Border Guard Brigade

99th Army Regiment
111th Army Regiment

15th Division

46th Army Regiment

Strength

7,000-10,000 fighters

11,000 soldiers
100+ tanks

Casualties and losses

400 fighters killed
3 tanks lost

557 soldiers killed
32 armoured vehicles destroyed
1 Su-22 jet bomber shot down
1 MiG-23 jet shot down
2 L-39 jet shot down
3 Mi-17 helicopters shot down.

at least 50 civilians killed