Battle of Rastan (May 2012)

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Battle of Rastan (May 2012)
Part of the Syrian Civil War

Artillery positioned north of Rastan, Syria. Smoke rising from building, 10 June 2012.
Date14 May 2012
Location
Rastan, Homs Governorate, Syria
Result Syrian opposition victory
Belligerents
Syrian Opposition Syrian Government
Commanders and leaders
  • Col. Qassem Saadeddine
  • Capt. Iyad al-Deek
  • Ahmad Bahbouh
  • Maj. Ali Ayoub
  • Lt. Ibrahim Ayoub
  • Capt. Bewar Mustafa
 Unknown
Units involved
Casualties and losses
9 killed, including a commander 23 killed
15 captured
3 APCs destroyed
2 APCs captured

The Battle of Rastan between the Syrian Armed Forces and the Free Syrian Army took place in the city of Rastan on 14 May 2012, during the U.N. brokered cease-fire of the conflict.

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