Battle of Busra al-Sham

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Continued conflict in the region
Increased international scrutiny
Humanitarian aid challenges
Long-term impact on local population
Ongoing military operations by Syrian government
Increased control of the Syrian government in southern Syria
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Syrian_government_forces
Rebel forces
gptkbp:date 2015-2016
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Condemnation of violence
Calls for ceasefire
gptkbp:duration Several months
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Quneitra
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the broader Syrian conflict
Involvement of multiple factions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Busra al-Sham
gptkbp:impact Shift in power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:is_involved_in Airstrikes by the Syrian Air Force
Ground assaults by government troops
Support from Hezbollah
Support from other Iranian-backed militias
gptkbp:location Busra al-Sham, Syria
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
Documented by human rights organizations
gptkbp:notable_figures Rebel leaders
Syrian military commanders
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened government position
Weakened rebel presence
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Daraa
gptkbp:related_to Humanitarian crisis in Syria
Refugee displacement
gptkbp:reports_to Various news agencies
gptkbp:result Syrian government victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic location in southern Syria
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
Proximity to Jordanian border
gptkbp:tactics Urban warfare
Use of heavy artillery
Use of improvised explosive devices
Use of snipers
Guerrilla tactics by rebels
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Tafas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5