Battle of Qatana

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased displacement of civilians
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Syrian_government_forces
Opposition forces
gptkbp:consequences Shift in power dynamics
gptkbp:date 2012-2013
gptkbp:duration Several months
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of Moadamiyah
gptkbp:historical_context Part of broader conflict in Syria
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Qatana
gptkbp:impact Destruction of infrastructure
Increase in refugees
Economic decline in Qatana
gptkbp:international_response Condemnation of violence
Calls for ceasefire
gptkbp:involved Heavy artillery shelling
Airstrikes by Syrian Air Force
gptkbp:key_event Formation of local militias
Escalation of violence
Formation of new alliances
Impact on local governance
International diplomatic efforts
Humanitarian aid challenges
Negotiations for ceasefire
International sanctions imposed
Evacuations of civilians
Involvement of foreign fighters
Use of chemical weapons allegations
Increased media scrutiny
Public protests against violence
Long-term effects on community
Counter-offensive by government forces
Humanitarian crises response efforts
Shift in civilian support
Siege of Qatana
gptkbp:location Qatana, Syria
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_outcome Strengthening of government control
gptkbp:military_strategy Encirclement tactics
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Bashar_al-Assad
Opposition commanders
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Darayya
gptkbp:reported_by Various news agencies
gptkbp:result Syrian government victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic location near Damascus
gptkbp:social_issues Allegations of war crimes
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of supply routes
gptkbp:tactics Urban warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1925_Syrian_Revolt
gptkb:Druze_Revolt_(1925-1927)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7