Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl

Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl
Part of the Syrian civil war and the Rif Dimashq offensive
Date16–21 April 2013 (5 days)
Location
Result Syrian government victory
Territorial
changes
Syrian government forces regain control of Jdaidet al-Fadl
Belligerents
 Syrian Opposition
Mujahideen
Syrian Government
Commanders and leaders
Muhammed Jameel Noufel  Unknown
Units involved
Strength
270–300 militants 3,000 troops
Casualties and losses
150–190 militants killed
Many militants arrested
Unknown
100–300 civilians killed

The Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl took place during the Syrian civil war, during which the Syrian Army took control of Jdaidet al-Fadl and Artouz and was accused by opposition sources of conducting a massacre of up to 500 people (including fighters). The Syrian Army, for its part, accused rebels of killing supporters of the government.