Syrian Military Position and Recent Developments in Hama and Aleppo
The Syrian Ministry of Defense says the army has not withdrawn from Hama province. In a formal statement, the ministry asserted that troops remain in the northern and eastern parts of the province and stressed that the forces are prepared to repel any terrorist attack. The denial comes amid circulating claims on social media and various outlets about a pullback by government forces in the area, with officials emphasizing the readiness to defend the region against potential threats.
Sham FM, a radio station operating in Syria, reported that militants had occupied the city of Murek, located roughly 30 kilometers north of Hama’s administrative center. The report adds to the ongoing and contested ground situation, as clashes continue to unfold in several areas within the province and surrounding regions.
Earlier, CNN cited opposition activists and sources claiming a major offensive against government troops in the western sector of Aleppo province. The report indicated that militants had captured 13 settlements, including the strategically important towns of Urm es-Sughra and Anjar, underscoring the volatile nature of the conflict and the broader implications for the area.
There were unverified accounts of an attack on a diplomatic facility, with some outlets reporting an assault on the Iranian consulate. The details surrounding these events remain unclear and are being monitored by observers as the situation on the ground continues to evolve.