2014 Idlib offensive

2014 Idlib offensive
Part of the Syrian Civil War

Map of frontlines following the offensive. Territorial changes as a result of the offensive can be seen south of Maarrat al-Nu'man/north of Morek.
Date5 March – 25 May 2014
(2 months, 2 weeks and 6 days)
Location
Result

Rebel victory

  • Rebels lift the Army siege of Khan Shaykhun and secure the city and its surroundings
  • Rebels cut two supply lines to Army bases in Idlib governorate
  • Rebels capture two towns on the highway towards Maarrat al-Nu'man
Belligerents
Free Syrian Army
Islamic Front
Sham Legion
Al-Nusra Front
Jund al-Aqsa
Liwaa al-Umma
Commanders and leaders
Colonel Afif Suleiman
(head of Idlib's rebel Military Council)
Jamal Maarouf
(leader of the Syrian Martyrs' Brigade)
Bilal Atar
(leader of Hazzm movement)
Ahmed Abu Issa
(Leader of Suqour al-Sham Brigade)
Hassan Abboud
(leader of Ahrar ash-Sham)
Hassan Aboud
(leader of Liwa Dawud)
Unknown
Units involved
Casualties and losses
36–60+ rebels killed 64+ Syrian soldiers killed

The 2014 Idlib offensive was a series of operations conducted by the rebels against the Syrian Government in the Idlib Governorate during the Syrian Civil War. The clashes were mostly concentrated around Khan Shaykhun and on the highway towards Maarrat al-Nu'man.