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Regime Gains in Damascus: May 1, 2016 – February 22, 2018

February 22, 2018

Regime Gains in Damascus: May 1, 2016 – February 22, 2018

By Christopher Kozak

Pro-regime forces including Russia and Iran have launched an offensive to clear the besieged opposition-held Eastern Ghouta Suburbs on the outskirts of Damascus. This graphic depicts the military situation in Damascus as of February 22, 2018. This graphic only depicts control of terrain changes that occurred after May 1, 2016.

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