Posted on 03/06/2025 7:02:05 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
Syrian forces loyal to the new government in Damascus have engaged in heavy fighting with remnants of the ousted Assad regime in a coastal area in the country's north-west.
Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in the clashes in Latakia province, close to a Russian-controlled airbase.
A curfew has been announced until Friday morning.
They are some of the most violent attacks on forces linked to Syria's Islamist government since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December.
Clashes continue in coastal areas that form the heartland of the Alawite community and are a stronghold of the Assad family.
State news agency Sana reported that "huge military reinforcements" were heading to the city of Jableh.
Estimations of the number of people killed vary, and the BBC has been unable to independently verify them.
Late on Thursday, Syrian-based Step news agency, was reporting that government-aligned forces had killed "about 70" former regime fighters, while more than 25 others were captured in Jableh and surrounds.
Separately, the AFP news agency said, citing a war monitor, that a total of 48 people were killed - including 16 government security personnel, 28 pro-Assad fighters, and four civilians.
There have also been reports of clashes in the cities of Homs and Aleppo.
The crackle of heavy gunfire on residential streets in Homs can be heard on unverified videos on social media.
A spokesman for Syria's defence ministry, Colonel Hassan Abdul Ghani, issued a warning to Assad loyalists fighting in Latakia via state media.
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Good luck...to both sides!
Breaking News: Thousands of Alawites Massacred
Behold Israel with Amir Tsarfati
https://www.youtube.com/live/kQC4dfnLPqU
In last 24 hours, self proclaimed President of Syria ordered HTS (ISIS) to destroy Alawites in Northern Coast of Syria. In less than 24 hours, at least 2400 largely civilians (Alawites, Christian, even Greek Orthodox father).
It is NOT Reported by the Media.
I was surprised that Assad’s Loyalists gave up fighting for him at the end of his reign. He was no angel. But Assad was protecting them.
Reports of Christians along with Alawites being slaughtered. Druze in southern Syria arming and mobilizing with Israel offering protection. Getting hot!
It may get too hot for Turkish military intervention.
I found out by Amir Tsarfati!! The news is not reporting and hardly anyone on X is talking about it. This is a massacre. Praying for those being attacked. Oh my goodness! Praying!
Russia is said to be offering refuge to thousands of victims at their reestablish bases on the coast. That likely will somewhat discourage more Turk military involvement.
Leader of the Alawite sect in Turkey, Hatay Province, in front of thousands of Alawite citizens:
“The Alawites asked me to go to Israel and ask the State of Israel to intervene to protect the Alawites in Syria.
After what happened, we now trust only Israel.”
Morning report:
Current Death toll on coastal area of Syria?
Alawites slaughtered come to 10,172. (tally by reports to Telegram)
Absolutely sickening. Justifies total destruction of the so called leaders of Syria.
Turkish backed Sunni ISIS freaks are gleeful.
Absolutely sickening video’s.
Dave K.
Wonder what the damage would be if 2 loaded B-52’s carpet bombed downtown Damascus?
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