Battles rage around Syria’s Hama

Battles rage around Syria’s Hama as airstrikes hit hospitals, journalists
A group of Syrian journalists headed toward Hama were hit by an airstrike, killing photographer Anas Alkharboutli.
Syrian military and rebels battle north of key city of Hama
Overnight, pro-government reinforcements drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a key city whose fall would mark a significant win for the opposition forces’ recent offensive. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports.
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
Syrian Troops Push Back Rebels Near Hama Amid Fierce Battles
If the insurgents seize the city of Hama, the coastal cities of Tartous and Latakia could be isolated from the rest of the country.
Syrian military and rebels battle around Hama
Syrian rebels battled government forces and allied militia on Wednesday in villages north and east of Hama, a major city whose capture would pile pressure on President Bashar al-Assad.
Rebels Push Toward Hama, a Major City Held by Syria’s Government
The rebel command said on Wednesday, it captured a number of towns and villages outside the city. A Britain-based war monitor said government artillery and airstrikes had pushed the rebels back.
Syrian army launches counteroffensive near Hama
The army of President Bashar al-Assad has launched a counteroffensive following the rapid advance of an Islamist insurgent alliance in Syria. In the early hours of Wednesday, Syrian military forces pushed the rebels back to about 10 kilometres from the city of Hama,
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
Amid a now six-day-old rebel offensive in northwestern Syria against the Assad regime, the U.S. military has backed a Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) offensive operation in the eastern part of that war-torn country, a U.S. official told The War Zone Tuesday morning.
Colleagues mourn Syrian photographer killed in 'targeted' airstrike near Hama
A Syrian photographer working for the German news agency dpa was killed by a fighter jet attack near the Syrian city of Hama, dpa reported on Wednesday. A freelancer who was with Anas Alkharboutli when the strike happened said a group of journalists were heading into Hama countryside when they heard a plane.
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Syrian army launches counterattack in Hama
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Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
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Syria Rebels Surround Key City Hama 'From Three Sides': War Monitor
Islamist-led rebels on Wednesday surrounded Syria's key central city of Hama "from three sides" as they pressed on with a lightening offensive on government-held territory, a war monitor said.
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Syrian army secures Hama countryside; terrorists retreat: Media
The Syrian army has secured the outskirts of the northwestern Hama city forcing the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...
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Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early Tuesday, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition ...
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UN warns situation in Syria 'extremely fluid and dangerous,' urges de-escalation
I appeal to all parties to their obligations under international law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ...
U.S.-Backed Group Fights Syrian Army as Reignited Conflict Spreads
The Syrian civil war that began in 2011 killed hundreds of thousands of people, drew in major powers and sent millions of refugees across international borders. Assad has had the ...