Contemporary era · 2016
Palmyra offensive (March 2016)
The Palmyra offensive (March 2016) was a military operation of the Syrian Arab Army, supported by Russian airstrikes, to recapture from the Islamic State the city of Tadmur (near the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra), which was strategically important for both forces due to its position in central Syria. The city was fully recaptured on 27 March.
- When
- 9 Mar 2016 – 27 Mar 2016
- Where
- Tadmur District
- Era
- Contemporary
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