Talk:Control of cities during the Syrian civil war/Archive 26

Western Damascus
video news from Quneitra: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/09/syria-rebels-advance-near-golan-heights-2014915231059492134.html

It says rebels broke the siege of towns northwest of Hamadiyah, including Jubata al Khassab, Turnajah and Beit Jinn. This video report is from after the alledged rebel retreat from western Damascus. Sources on Twitter reported a week ago that this area was in effect the area around Dayr Makir and Kanaker. So, according to this source with images from the region, rebels control Jubata al Khassab, Turnajah and Beit Jinn areas in Quneitra/Western Damascus.

It also says: "Hamidiyah is important because it opens a corridor to the northern countryside already under rebel control". It says rebels also took control of the towns:
 * Jubata
 * Ufaniyah

Another source claiming the Israeli border is now under near total rebel control: http://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-rebels-said-to-control-most-of-israel-border/

So: Jubata al Khassab, Turnajah and Beit Jinn to green. I don't know about Mazraat Beit Jen, because they speak of the "Beit Jinn area" in the video. Maybe contested? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.24.43.183 (talk) 08:24, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Firstly your sources do not say that about the villages Turnajah and Beit Jinn. And SOHR clear said that rebel fighters have pulled back from the western countryside of Damascus into the northern countryside of Daraa, after Jabhat al-Nusra and Islamic battalions have taken over Kafar Nasej, al-Taiha, Aqraba, and Tal al-Mal, between Reef Dimashq and Quneitra.here Also opposition activist said that rebels retreated from three villages Himrit, Maas, Sabsaba) after controlling them for 1 day only.here So stop inventing and distorting the facts. Hanibal911 (talk) 09:39, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also here pro opposition map clear show that village Jubata al Khassab under control by army. Hanibal911 (talk) 09:43, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

I think that changing Beit Jinn to red was a rushed decision. It wasn't clear from where the rebels have retreated from. Why not to wait with Beit Jinn area as green until the situation becomes more clear? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.204.42.21 (talk) 10:06, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I noted the villages Turnajah and Jubata al-Khashab ubder control by rebels according data from Al Jazeera here but source not said about city Beit Jinn from which previously rebels retreated. Hanibal911 (talk) 10:24, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

Well that's the question, you know. Western Damascus is large. This is a neutral source claiming the Beit Jinn area under rebel control. As I said, Himrit and Maas are not even near Beit Jinn. So, how would rebels have been able to retreat from there of areas like Sasa and Kanaker were still SAA held? I think we have made a mistake in Beit Jinn ... this video report certainly says so. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.24.43.183 (talk) 15:11, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * But the problem is that this source not said about the city Beit Jinn. Hanibal911 (talk) 15:28, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Here is a report posted a day after SOHR reported rebels' retreated - it states that Beit Jinn is rebel held and besieged by the SAA Boredwhytekid (talk) 15:44, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done I noted the city Beit Jinn under control by rebels but in besiege Syrian troops. Hanibal911 (talk) 16:07, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

If you did, someone vandalised it back to red. So change it to green(besieged) again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.204.42.21 (talk) 17:12, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

Tell Malh And Jalama
Saa recapture tell malh and jalama :https://www.facebook.com/documents.sy/posts/802732783122813Hwinsp (talk) 10:53, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

pro opp confirmed too: https://twitter.com/markito0171/status/511839471818792964Hwinsp (talk) 12:35, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Hanibal911 (talk) 12:57, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

So a SANA source + random "pro-opp" guy on twitter was enough for this change. Let's keep what happened in this section (one among many that goes ignored) fresh in our minds the next time a pro-rebel change is being challenged for not enough sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.112.86.39 (talk) 13:23, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

First document sy is not a sana source and document sy more trustable than sohr and document sy is not pro saa source.Second, i gave this pro opp twitter source because some editors say' we need to wait pro opp source to confirmed it'.So please stfu and stop crying.ThanksHwinsp (talk) 13:33, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Yea, user "Mark" is obviously an authoritative twitter source (sic) lol. I agree with the edit - in all probability the SAA overran this area. But, I agree with user .86.39 too - using "Mark" as the rebel source is really reaching. Also, please refrain from profane phrase like "stfu" as it violates wiki policy. Boredwhytekid (talk) 13:58, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

I say stfu because he says document sy is a sana source.Document sy. is pro opp source and shares tow videos and makes rebel propaganda.Look at this document sy videos: https://www.facebook.com/documents.sy/videosHwinsp (talk) 14:09, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * I get that, but Wikipedia says, don't say "stfu" - so, please keep disagree civilly and avoid cursing. Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:22, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Anonymous editor using IP 85.112.86.39 address if you look at the history of editing, you will see that that village Tall Malah was previously marked under the control of the army. Hanibal911 (talk) 14:18, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I Agree with Boredwhytekid! Hanibal911 (talk) 14:25, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also I agree with Hwinsp that Document.sy it is biased pro opposition source. Hanibal911 (talk) 14:29, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also here another confirmation from pro opposition source that rebels lost villages Jalma and TallMelh.Archicivilians Hanibal911 (talk) 14:35, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

I am sorry to say stfu but 85.112.86.39 should stop lyingHwinsp (talk) 16:07, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * SOHR also confirmed that Syrian troops recaptured the villages Tell Malh and Jalama.SOHR Hanibal911 (talk) 19:57, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

Syrian army captures several areas in Hama province - 16/09/2014
SANA (in arabic), opposition websites and other media outlets confirm that Syrian army captured Al-Jedideh, Jalma, Tell Malh, Kafr Hood and Tremseh today. YasminSham88 (talk) 14:23, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Provide/link pro-op or neutral sources to validate SAA advances and the appropriate edits will be made. Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:27, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Pro opposition map clear show that the city Tremseh under control by army.here Hanibal911 (talk) 14:30, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Tremseh is already on our map and red Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:37, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I know just stating a fact. Hanibal911 (talk) 14:43, 16 September 2014 (UTC)


 * gotcha :) Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:46, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also army recaptured the towns Jadidah and Zallaqiyat and now the Syrian troops are at the outskirts of the town of Al Lataminah.Global Post Hanibal911 (talk) 16:36, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

SANA is very a credible source. --Pototo1 (talk) 00:56, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

Tell Malh And Al Zalaqiat
Nusra recapture tell malh and al zalaqiat according to sohr : https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/584006361707706Hwinsp (talk) 08:30, 17 September 2014 (UTC)
 * : Yes check.svg Done Hanibal911 (talk) 08:50, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

SOHR is not a reliable source for rebel advances, please find other pro-gov sources or neutral sources, otherwise put those villages in red again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lessi94 (talk • contribs) 10:15, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

Actually SOHR is the only opposition source we acknowledge when it comes to rebel advances because they have been shown to be 95 percent correct and are considered an authoritative sources by neutral sources that also use SOHR such as AFP, Reuters etc.

This is completely wrong !!! SOHR is just the rebel equivalent of SANA. If we follow this logic, all the SANA reports about SAA advances and rebel losses are true. lol. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.233.227.191 (talk) 18:56, 17 September 2014 (UTC)


 * The rebel equivalent of SANA? lol. SANA has not reported a single rebel advance in 3+ years. Not a single one. SOHR is pro-op, but reports both advances and loses for the SAA, FSA, IF, IS, YPG, etc.. Though I don't know why I typed this. It's self-evident. Boredwhytekid (talk) 19:22, 17 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Despite the fact that SOHR is blatantly pro-opp., we are willing to ignore that because of an old consensus established that somehow determined that SOHR was reliable anyway and no one is willing to revise or remove this consensus. Interestingly enough, SOHR Facebook posts are prohibited by that consensus, so technically, SOHR website is "reliable" while their Facebook page is "unreliable".2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 19:54, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

Hama Map Mistakes - Northern Hama province
The opposition controls: Al-Arbaeen, Hamamiyat and Al-Buwayda. YasminSham88 (talk) 14:49, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Source? Hanibal911 (talk) 14:52, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * SOHR reports that the regular forces raided houses in al-Arba'en and al-Hseinat, reports of detaining many civilians. This confirms the fact that the village al-Arba'en under army control.SOHR Also pro opposition map show that area to west from city Kfar Zita where located the village Hamamiyat now under control by troops.here Also  remember that in the future before you post information on the talk page you need find a source that can confirm all your data.  Hanibal911 (talk) 15:07, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

LOL yasmin that is where SAA is attacking Kfar zita from. Don't be silly. snackbar. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.132.127.250 (talk) 19:16, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

Hello, can you create a map showing the situation in Hama province ? 78.214.63.247 (talk) 21:28, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

Hasakah province
For the third time, Tell Brak is considered by this pro-rebel source to be local tribe held, which is consistence with the reports on the time of it's fall, where YPG handed it over to a local tribe.

Also, according to this pro-YPG source: https://twitter.com/r3sho/status/511178350589509632 the IS control the village of Al-Rawiyah west of Serêkaniye(Ras Al-Ayn) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.204.42.21 (talk) 20:44, 14 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Anyone know which villages are being referred to here: https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/583303985111277 ? Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:26, 15 September 2014 (UTC)

Rawiyah being left as disputed as well as Til Xenzir is good, they might not be fighting there right now but clashes emerge every week or so as that place is quite an active a frontline between YPG & IS forces.

190.67.248.154 (talk) 15:24, 15 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also pro opposition source reported that Kurdish fighters from People's Protection Units, the official armed wing of the Kurdish Supreme Committee captured the villages Tall Khalil and Hadeyate.World Bulletin But I only found on the map the village Tall Khalil but I not found on the map the village Hadeyate maybe someone from the editors know where located this village. Hanibal911 (talk) 20:09, 15 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Many reliable sources confirmed that Kurdish militias capture 14 villages from IS in northern Syria but not said what kind of village.Vancouver DesiFox NewsYahoo NewsIrish Sun abd pro Kurdish sources also did not specify exactly which villages were captured.Firat NewsHawar NewsRudawa Hanibal911 (talk) 11:32, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Islamic State fighters seized 16 Kurdish villages west of the predominantly Kurdish city of Ayn al-Arab(Kobani), in a rapid advance in areas near the Turkish border. HaaretzSOHR Hanibal911 (talk) 09:36, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Raqqa province
Here new pro opposition map which show IS advance in Tall Abyad countryside in the north eastern part of the Raqqa province. Hanibal911 (talk) 17:38, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

I think we need pro YPG sources to clarify the situation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lessi94 (talk • contribs) 19:02, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

This pro-YPG source lists a number of villages that have been taken over by ISIS in the last few days. http://www.alkurdiya.net/2014/09/blog-post_231.html Dulldul (talk) — Preceding undated comment added 20:07, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

IS have taken over 21 villages inhabited by Kurdish civilians, in the western and eastern countrysides of Ein al-Arab "Kobane". But they do not specify which ones. https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/584403375001338 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.240.103.2 (talk) 10:52, 18 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here are maps that show how advances the IS insurgents offensive in the area city Ayn Al Arab (Kobani). herehere Hanibal911 (talk) 11:24, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Saa recapture Tell Malh area
saa recapture tell malh source : http://www.syriahr.com/index.php?option=com_news&nid=23669&Itemid=2&task=displaynewsHwinsp (talk) 10:43, 18 September 2014 (UTC)
 * This also confirmed pro opposition source.archicivilians Hanibal911 (talk) 11:31, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Kobane
Many of the edits from this reference have already been made - thanks Hanibal - but let's keep an eye open for any other specific towns being named. Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:15, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

daily star the guardian Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:39, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Qlib al Thour, Hama
SOHR reports airstrikes on this front-line town in eastern Hama. Please change from red, to black (or at least contested) Boredwhytekid (talk) 15:48, 18 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done I noted this village as contested because the source does not specify who controls it. Hanibal911 (talk) 16:08, 18 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Thank you! Boredwhytekid (talk) 16:18, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Xerabnas
Clashes are taking place in this town near Ayn al Arab. https://twitter.com/isabelhunter/status/512932750178136064 Dulldul (talk) 14:22, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

A Green dot in Deir Ez-Zor and a SAA base in Hasakah
Sources for both? The Subaykhan village in Deir Ez-Zor, while the area is unfortunetly all Islamic State held according to basically all sources. And that Hajanah Batallion deep inside Kurdish territory in Hasakah province? Either give a good source or exclude both of them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.26.154.7 (talk) 17:43, 18 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Hajanah Batallion located on area in the territory Rumeilan oil field which still under control of the YPG and pro-regime forces. This data confirm pro opposition Kurdish source. here
 * Subaikhan it is the rebel-held town in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour.Shanghai Daily Hanibal911 (talk) 18:26, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

I think Shangai Daily is misquoting. The SOHR report from that date says the airstrikes were made "under the pretext of targeting IS posts" - pretty much saying that the air force ended up killing some civilians when they were bombing an IS held town Boredwhytekid (talk) 18:52, 18 September 2014 (UTC)

Agree with Bored, its a misquote. Whole area is ISIS-held. EkoGraf (talk) 10:40, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

The aranews source doesn't really warrant putting a whole battalion under SAA control in the middle of a territory where their presence was previously unknown, specially since they don't even confirm the base to be held by them but only say "an pro-regime forces in the area", it's too unspecific to make such a change without further sources.

190.67.144.104 (talk) 17:17, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Regime battalion near al Madaabah
What was the source used to put a regime controlled battalion so deep into kurdish controlled territories? Regime only has presence in/south of Qamishlo and in/south/east of Hasakah.

190.67.144.104 (talk) 16:26, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * You need carefully closely looked because all clearly described in this section A Green dot in Deir Ez-Zor and a SAA base in Hasakah So before you write messages with questions  need a close look at the talk page can someone already post here all the information on the subject. Regards! Hanibal911 (talk) 17:04, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

I had ctrl-f'd the page with some keywords but didn't figure that a simple Hasakah would do, many thanks :)

190.67.144.104 (talk) 17:18, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Hasaka
From http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-captures-strategic-area-isis-militants-al-hasakah/ a lot of infos about the situation in Hasaka. We could try to turn into useful information for the map.Paolowalter (talk) 19:34, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

ISIS terrorists captured more than 20 villages in Kobane - Names of Villages and their location
East of Kobane: Korek, Shawek, Menjuk, Bir Arab, Juran, Zurzuri, Kultib, Bir Hish, Khan, Zer, Qartal, Qarfel, Kublek, Qazali, Sarunj, Darb Hassan.

West of Kobane: Talik, Zarik, Turman, Ziyaret, Ashma, Jibnah.

South of Kobane: Belek, Qalhida, Qararishek. source YasminSham88 (talk) 02:26, 19 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Additional Sources:
 * Todays Zaman (18.09.2014, ENG): "ISIL fighters ... after seizing 21 villages..."
 * Todays Zaman (18.09.2014, ENG): ISIL seizes 16 Kurdish villages in Syria, prompting new refugee inflow Civil population of these 16 villages is in Turkey's border.
 * Veooz (18.09.2014, ENG): ISIS seizes 21 Syrian villages in just 24 hours as terrified Kurds flee homes to avoid ‘massacres’
 * CNN (19.09.2014, ENG): Isis killed hundreds of Kurdish civilians in Til Hemis village in Syria "..activists reported a mass exodus of civilians from the neighboring villages of Kaalak, Zark Qumshi, Zalkhek, and Turaman.."
 * CNN (19.09.2014, ENG) ISIS advanced its grip on portions of Syria and Iraq, seizing 16 predominantly Kurdish villages near the Turkish border.

Alexyflemming (talk) 09:47, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Some tweets indicate, that Kurds lost completely the access to Euphrates river. Of cause, it is not reliable source, but keep an eye on that area.11:31, 19 September 2014 (UTC)82.100.1.6 (talk)


 * Alexyflemming Where did you find the names of the towns? And do you know the locations of those that are not on the map already? Boredwhytekid (talk) 15:48, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Syrian Kurd forces withdraw from around 60 villages.The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 17:41, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

English SOHR post Boredwhytekid (talk) 20:03, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Hama and Lataminah
From http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/fierce-clashes-west-hama-result-heavy-losses-2-nusra-emirs-killed/ news about SAA presence in the outskirt of Kafr Zita and Morek. SAA should also be present on the outskirt of Al-Lataminah. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paolowalter (talk • contribs) 19:38, 19 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Al Masdar news is rather pro-government and I would be very careful about any changes, but it can be true, SAA gained a village today, which is just 5 km distant from Kafr Zita and Al-Lataminah. Maybe you could add red ring around these cities or just partly from western side. Or let's wait for some other confirmation...77.240.103.2 (talk) 20:43, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I agree, we should add red rings around both cities and wait for further conformation before making them contested. 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:44BE:6E96:8239:5004 (talk) 01:55, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

See also http://the-levant.com/fierce-clashes-west-hama-result-heavy-losses-2-nusra-emirs-killed/ Paolowalter (talk) 21:21, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Daraa Map
Map is from Around 1-7 to September situation is basically the same http://files.abovetopsecret.com/files/img/td540b68c5.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pototo1 (talk • contribs) 05:24, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

New updadted on Jobar on front of damascus
September 19 https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/513035203799818241/photo/1

There is September 3 (Similar Who we are using now) https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/507207133772128256/photo/1 --Pototo1 (talk) 05:37, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Pro-regime source. We used it only to change an area that was all contested to a green area, but we cannot use it to show a regime advances(specially since neither SOHR nor any other sources claim any regime advances in Jobar area) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 179.177.193.133 (talk) 10:22, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Peto Lucem Maps are a very credible. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.203.137.14 (talk) 16:36, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

A part of the northeastern section of Jobar known as the Taiba area has been confirmed by both sides to be SAA-held. Government source and for the opposition source google FALL OF JOBAR 'WOULD SET US BACK TWO YEARS' (can not link it here because syria direct is black-listed by Wikipedia). So that sliver needs to be red. Also, pro-opposition source confirmed Abadeh is SAA-held, frontline is just west of the town. EkoGraf (talk) 18:44, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

sohr arabic confirmed flita tower(biggest tower in jobar) under saa control 2-3 days ago(source: http://www.syriahr.com/index.php?option=com_news&nid=23666&Itemid=2&task=displaynews ).But i didnt see this news in sohr eng.Sohr eng doesnt translate about jobar.Hwinsp (talk) 19:18, 20 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Confirmed by Al-Masdar: http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-makes-strategic-gain-jobar-fighting-around-east-ghouta/ 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:44BE:6E96:8239:5004 (talk) 19:26, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Hama province
SAA capture abu raidi and hasara according to sohr: http://www.syriahr.com/index.php?option=com_news&nid=23718&Itemid=2&task=displaynews location abu raidi:http://wikimapia.org/#lang=tr&lat=35.331302&lon=36.571941&z=14&m=b&gz=0;365391540;353191171;0;214272;139045;0;314140;78433;121879;261531;12016;178214 location hasara : http://wikimapia.org/#lang=tr&lat=35.349593&lon=36.526279&z=15&m=b&gz=0;365208721;353398093;0;76312;117588;0;232601;81213;8583;73512 And i think jubbayn should redHwinsp (talk) 14:41, 19 September 2014 (UTC)Hwinsp (talk) 14:17, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here this report from SOHR in english.SOHR Hanibal911 (talk) 14:58, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Maybe you're right and we should note the village Jubbayn under army control. Hanibal911 (talk) 15:15, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * So I think that after army captured villages Abu Raidh and Hasariyah and now troops located on outskirt of city Kafr Zita no sense put the village Jubbayn as a contested because rebels left this area. Hanibal911 (talk) 07:52, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

I agree with hannibal. + saa inside jubbayn : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgp_No-ljcM&feature=youtu.beHwinsp (talk) 13:22, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Actually it is only today that Jubbayn was taken by SAA: https://twitter.com/SyrianLion_/status/513401169063190529/photo/1. Paolowalter (talk) 20:41, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Maps of the big cities
The map of the cities are more and more obsolete, e.g. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Hasakah.svg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rif_Damashq.svg are obviously wrong contradicting some recent news on which there is consensus. It looks like their editors have no interested in keeping them up to date. Is somebody willing to take care of them (I am unable to change the maps)? On their talk page there are some comments for improving them. Paolowalter (talk) 20:33, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

I think We should fix hasakah map. sohr says saa capture gweran neighborhood (Hasakah) https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/583889075052768 Hwinsp (talk) 20:47, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

-I've updated the Hasakah map, but I understand editors ain't interested in updating it, moreover when some other editors decided to scrap it from this template without a proper justification. Are we going to add it again to this template (as the Damascus, Aleppo, Daraa & Deir Ezzor maps) or what?.-- HC PUNX  KID 01:17, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I would hope so. This all started when a user vandalized the map and listed Hasakah as completely Kurdish held. The exchange of reverts keep going back and forth until it was decided simply to used the symbol for shared control. Even though it is true that SAA and the Kurds share the city together, bringing back the old map would show more detail and show the ISIS presence in the town.2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 01:49, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * But Syrian army with the support of the Kurds pushed back IS insurgents from the city Hasakah. After the Syrian troops seized the Ghuweiran neighborhood in city Hasakah in city Hasakah and it was the only area in which there were  present IS fighters.SOHR Hanibal911 (talk) 08:49, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Reinstate the map on this template. EkoGraf (talk) 11:48, 21 September 2014 (UTC)

IS control in eastern Hama?
What's the sources for all the black Islamic State dots in eastern Hama province and the neighboring part of Homs province? IS having an enclave of control here seems like it should be a big deal, but I haven't heard anything about it. GeoEvan (talk) 16:37, 13 September 2014 (UTC)
 * ISIS has an isolated pocket of control in eastern Hama and that has been recognized by multiple maps of the region. They do not advance from there because they are isolated. ISIS also has isolated pockets in Hajar Al-Aswad [Black rock(s)] neighborhood in Damascus, and they do not try to advance from there either. Their lack of advancement is the reason why they get such little reporting. 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:69C3:C978:EC5B:8449 (talk) 17:32, 13 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Where are the sources on what specific areas are controlled? GeoEvan (talk) 18:14, 13 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Sources were put in the edit history and there was a discussion on the talk page here. SOHR (even though pro-opp considered neutral when reporting battlefield events) reported that district, which encompases all those towns, to be ISIS-held. We overlapped that over a map of a slightly pro-opp source and per that made the edit. EkoGraf (talk) 19:27, 13 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks. It's sometimes very difficult to track down the sources from the edit history, not knowing exact keywords used in the edit summaries or around what time period it was edited. It would be nice if there was a more easily-accessible record of sources (perhaps arranged by city and governorate), but I understand that you guys are already putting in a lot of hard work. GeoEvan (talk) 07:42, 14 September 2014 (UTC)

no,the ISIS-held area in Eastern Hama is connected to Raqqa Province and to the Homs Badiyah. Alhanuty (talk) 22:42, 13 September 2014 (UTC)
 * No it is not, it is isolated. In order to be linked with Raqqa, ISIS has to control Al-ithryah, which lies on the Hama-Raqqa road, and they do not. 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:69C3:C978:EC5B:8449 (talk) 04:47, 14 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Just throwing this on here b/c it's another map showing IS presence stretching into Hama province http://www.businessinsider.com/the-syrian-civil-war-is-on-the-verge-of-getting-even-worse-2014-9 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Boredwhytekid (talk • contribs) 13:52, 15 September 2014 (UTC)
 * IP 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:69C3:C978:EC5B:8449 is wrong. An officer on pro-gov TV clearly says @2:25 that ISIS in Hama is “open up to the Iraqi border”. So they are not isolated. Tradedia talk 00:16, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

SAA capture Gweran neighborhood (Hasakah)
sohr says saa capture gweran neighborhood (Hasakah) https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/583889075052768 Hwinsp (talk) 07:02, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

another source: https://www.facebook.com/documents.sy/posts/803185179744240 please fix hasakah map https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Hasakah.svg Hwinsp (talk) 10:34, 17 September 2014 (UTC)


 * ✅ Tradedia talk 00:16, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

Abu Qusey - Abu Qasayib
According to this source, the town is now controlled by YPG.

http://en.firatajans.com/news/news/ypg-4-village-and-3-hamlets-cleansed-of-isis-gangs.htm — Preceding unsigned comment added by 8fra0 (talk • contribs) 18:02, 21 September 2014 (UTC)

Abu Qasayib should be changed to yellow. http://en.firatajans.com/news/news/ypg-4-village-and-3-hamlets-cleansed-of-isis-gangs.htm  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Proletarii (talk • contribs) 16:55, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * But we cant use pro Kurdish source to display Kurdish advance. Hanibal911 (talk) 18:11, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also confirmed by this source: http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-air-force-destroys-isis-supply-bridge-saa-advances-al-hasaka/ 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 23:11, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Hanibal911 (talk) 07:35, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

Al-Waer
Pro opposition source Syria Direct reported that the Syrian regime and the rebels agreed a truce in the Al-Waer neighbourhood the similar truce which to previously were agreed in the Old city area of the city Homs. The source in the negotiations told pro opposition Smart News, that the agreement, stipulates a ceasefire from all sides, the opening of roads into Al-Waer and the release of prisoners by the regime. In turn, rebel fighters would be escorted out of the city, in a similar fashion to an agreement that ended the regime siege on Old Homs this past spring. www.syriadirect.org/rss/1574-syria-direct-news-update-9-22-2014 Hanibal911 (talk) 17:32, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

Nasib
Nasib City and its border crossing need to be changed to contested based on the following source; http://jordantimes.com/article/jordanian-injured-as-syria-border-battle-escalates ALarabiya says rebels captured the remainder of the Syria/Jordan border this afternoon but need a reliable source to confirm. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.50.254.173 (talk) 15:37, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Source said that Nasib border crossing under control of army and rebels try advances towards to this border crossing. And not said about clashes in tha city Nasib. But source clear said that as of late Monday, Syrian government forces remained in control of the border crossing.Jordan Times Hanibal911 (talk) 16:03, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also your source said that two major crossing points between the Syrian and Jordanian under control by Syrian troops and FSA has failed to capture their. So maybe Daraa Al Qadim border crossing still under control by army. Hanibal911 (talk) 16:24, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

You are right on the Daraa border crossing per the same source different article which strongly suggests it's not clear who controls the Nasib Border crossing, so it makes sense to change it to contested - http://jordantimes.com/article/jordan-denies-syrian-border-closures-as-rebels-claim-crossing-seizure — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.50.254.173 (talk) 17:27, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Read carefully your source he clear said that as of late Monday, Syrian government forces remained in control of the Nasib border crossing. So do not distort the data. So according your source now two major border crossing points between the Syrian and Jordanian under control by Syrian troops. Hanibal911 (talk) 17:54, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * But I think that we should not use this source because it contains a lot of mistake. Firstly the rebels maybe control 80% of the border area between Syria and Jordan in the Dara province but the rest of the border area in the Suwayda and Rif Dimashq provinces  completely under the control of the army. This is confirm the pro-opposition  sources here and here And perhaps the source wanted said that the rebels control 80% of the border area is in the Dara province. Hanibal911 (talk) 18:06, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also this article which said about clashes near Nasib border crossing dated on 4 February 2013 and is outdated here confirmation: Here is the original of this article from Jordan Times here  and this article wich said that according to Free Syrian Army (FSA) sources, rebel forces had secured “90 per cent” of the Syrian border complex as of late Monday, with light clashes with “remnants of regime elements” posted at the crossing was dated on 25 March 2013 and is outdated here confirmation: Here is the original of this article  from Jordan Times Jordan Times And there was no more evidence of this information. But pro two opposition sources on 8 September here and on 15 September here clear show that city Nasib and Nasib border crossing uncer control by Syrian troops. Hanibal911 (talk) 21:25, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

West Hama
Some info about west Hama in http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-gains-ground-west-hama-another-village-liberated/ Apparently Hamamyat is contested or red with green ring. The check point Zileen is green (with red ring). It should be north of Halfaya. Lataminah is contested. Paolowalter (talk) 21:47, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Pro opposition source clear said that rebels retreated from Hamamiyat village in N-Hamah.archicivilians Hanibal911 (talk) 06:55, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Morek (again)
As I said some time ago Morek is contested: https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/586375511470791. Please return it to contested.Paolowalter (talk) 22:24, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * But to be precise then the SOHR likely wanted to say that clashes on east from the city Morek. Also SOHR said that Al Nusra Front and the Islamic battalions targeted Abo Shafiq checkpoint which located on the west from the town of Morek.here So maybe clashes still going outside the city. Hanibal911 (talk) 08:02, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

To the Editors
Unfortunately there is resistance for government advances change in this map and most editors are strongly Pro Opposition.It's very wrong idea that Every reports of pro government sources is non credible and needs for confirmation of Pro Opposition sources but report of SOHR or some western medias are completely true(!) and no need for confirmation However any aware person knows Western country and some Arabic countries and SOHR organization are Pro Opposition. I should add this, I have read the discussions about SOHR and I agree with some of ideas .insisting on completely true news of SOHR and ignoring the Non pro SOHR person reasons seems to be abnoraml.151.238.169.106 (talk) 10:54, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Damascus map
I see 4 green dots on Damascus map. That is against the rule. I am not questioning that these town are controlled by rebels, but such a change should be done on the Damascus map not adding dots. For one of those town a twitter pro-regime posting a TV report claims that it is going to be attacked soon https://twitter.com/2Rook14/status/514161196690206721 so it is likely to be green. As I mentioned in a previous comment, the Damascus map is not kept up to date. I (and others) suggested several changes both pro-gov and pro-rebels ans they were consistently ignored. Could somebody do something?Paolowalter (talk) 21:56, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done-- HC PUNX  KID 22:35, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

First,Read the Kafr Shams section,and you will see that there is a consensus to add those towns.Alhanuty (talk) 22:19, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * First, the previous consensus was to not add dots to the city maps, so I dont consider logic or fair to break that agreement only in this particular case. That was done because if we add dots to the city maps, some of them (mostly Damascus & Aleppo) would be unreadable. And second, I find calling an agreement between only two users (when there are several more users editing this map) "consensus" at least a bit exaggerated...-- HC PUNX  KID 22:35, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

then i recommend kami88 to add the 4 towns into the reef dimashq map.Alhanuty (talk) 23:22, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

Remove immediately these dots. Wait for the Damascus map to be updated. Paolowalter (talk) 07:09, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Then update it. That area is green as agreed in the Kafr Shams section. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.204.44.51 (talk) 16:57, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Adra Town
It's reported by Pro opposition and Pro government sources a lot of clashes happened in this city here are the sources: SOHR sample report "Rif Dimashq Province: The regime forces re- shelled areas in the town of al Teba, the city of Doma and the outskirts of al Mqelbeyyi with no information about casualties. Several shells launched by the regime forces fell onto the road of al Derkhbayyi. The regime forces launched surface-to-surface missiles on areas in the town of Ayn Terma.

The violent clashes between al Nusra Front and the islamic battalions against the regime forces have still occurred on the outskirts of al Dokhaneyyi area and in Adra area leading to kill 2 fighters at least in Adra." http://www.syrianperspective.com/2014/09/terrorist-surrounded-in-adraa-as-saa-storms-areas-of-jawbar.html151.238.169.106 (talk) 11:22, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

The latest map of Adra from pro-gov source https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/514453108999876608/photo/1. This map matches approximately the known status and should be used to edit the Damascus map, on the basis of the author's record of reliability.Paolowalter (talk) 19:48, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

al-Mayadeen (Deir er zoor)
From http://www.documents.sy/news.php?id=11531&lang=en IS evacuated from al-Mayadeen. What does it mean? Should we change color? Paolowalter (talk) 20:12, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

We're going to see a lot of reports of the IS "going underground" now that coalition airstrikes have begun on both sides of the border. But, seeing as there is no other ground force assuming control, I suggest waiting until we have reports of local militias, SAA, FSA, or somebody else actually overrunning the towns/villages. I mean, the IS is still there, they're just keeping their heads down now and not being as public. Boredwhytekid (talk) 20:32, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Updated Jobar
September 19 Trush me these peto lucem maps are alaways 99% right https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/513035203799818241/photo/1 --Pototo1 (talk) 21:07, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

Kobane
What in the name of fuck have you done with that? You do realize that you just gave area which includes several hundred villages to ISIS because SOHR said "60"? Goddamn, who was editing it? Fricking Chewbacca on ecstasy? EllsworthSK (talk) 09:57, 21 September 2014 (UTC)


 * I'm guessing they made the edit based partially on this report where yesterday a Kurdish activist said the frontline is 20 kilometers to the east and south of the town, and 25 kilometers to the west. Also, a number of sources have been put forth for the names at least 30-40 captured villages. And don't pick on Chewie, he sacrificed himself for Han's children. :( EkoGraf (talk) 11:47, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Kurdish forces have evacuated at least 100 villages on the Syrian side after the IS militants started onslaught against the Kurdish villages.Al-Akhbar Hanibal911 (talk) 12:14, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Fighting 13 kilometers from the city now . EkoGraf (talk) 14:37, 21 September 2014 (UTC)

to he honest IS advance has been very shocking, and how tens of villages fell is shocking. Alhanuty (talk) 14:56, 21 September 2014 (UTC)


 * This entire war is shocking. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lessi94 (talk • contribs) 17:59, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * But to answer the question, all this Kurdish villages are hamlets who should not be on the map, if we were to put all the hamlets and localities, the map would be full of little dots, there has watch wikimapia.
 * And IS took all these hamlets after the frontline sold because of YPG fighters are under-equipped and under-trained, and YPG activists and kurd population wants to save their lives and they fled, what the terrorists rebels takfiris do not care. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lessi94 (talk • contribs) 18:20, 21 September 2014 (UTC)


 * 64 villages, 15mi report Boredwhytekid (talk) 23:41, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Clashes continued between IS militant fighters and the Kurdish forces of the Popular Protection Units (YPG) in the vicinity of the village Mojik (about 6 km west of Kobane) and the village of Alishar (7 km east of the city).Ara News Hanibal911 (talk) 10:10, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Find those two villages, mark them on the map, add black rings around them, and that's our frontline! EkoGraf (talk) 13:15, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

Redur Xelil says that "The town of Mabrouka is now under our control". Mabrouka is in Hassaka on the way to Ayn Al Arab. The source is the Washington Post. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 31.4.240.216 (talk) 14:19, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

Alishar Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:40, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also today one of pro-opposition activist reported that IS capture Tal Shair hill top overlooking on the city Kobane.here But not one reliable sources still is not confirmed  this information. Hanibal911 (talk) 15:14, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I think that we need search more information on this subject. Since it is some sources indicate that the IS insurgents are already very close to town Ayn al Arab. Because the Redur Xelil, spokesman for the main armed Kurdish group said that Syrian Kurdish fighters have halted an advance by ISIS fighters to the east of a town Ayn al Arab.  And now we have conflicting accounts of how far ISIS fighters were from Kobani. Because today Redur Xelil said IS were located on distance 20-30 km (12-19 miles) away, while Abdulrahman from SOHR said they were around half that distance from the town.The Daily Star but pro opposition Kurdish source today reported that clashes continued between IS militant fighters and the Kurdish forces of the Popular Protection Units (YPG) in the vicinity of the village Mojik (about 6 km west of Kobane) and the village of Alishar (7 km east of the city).Ara News So at the moment we have a lot of conflicting data but yet we need to get to the truth. Hanibal911 (talk) 17:15, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Well, most of us have accepted SOHR as something similar to a "neutral" source, while obviusly an YPG spokesman aint a neutral source, but a partisan one, no matter in what type of media speaks. So, (according to the rules agreed here) the SOHR source is more credible than the other.-- HC PUNX  KID 22:08, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here new pro opposition map which show situation in Ayn al Arab(Kobani) countryside on the 22 September. Hanibal911 (talk) 07:50, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
 * IS fighters had advanced to within 8 km (5 miles) from the southern periphery of Kobani - closer than they have been at any stage in the latest offensive.The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 13:22, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Turnajah, Quneitra red why?
Can somebody provide a source for Turnajah in Quneitra being red al of the sudden? It was green only a day ago, without a new source given here. Source please, or else: back to green! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.24.43.183 (talk) 07:54, 24 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Anyone have an answer to this? Per the latest source this town should be green with a red concentric ring to the north and east - unless someone can provide a more recent/valid report to justify the change to red? Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:17, 24 September 2014 (UTC)
 * SOHR clear said that the village Turnajah still under control by troop of the 3rd battalion in the 90th brigade.source Hanibal911 (talk) 12:25, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

No, it says Turanjah hill/batallion. Not the town itself. Earlier SOHR reports clearly said that the town was under rebel control. Al-Jazeera video footage of the Quneitra front also. So: back to green with a red half circle. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.24.43.183 (talk) 12:49, 24 September 2014 (UTC)


 * So in the last 24hrs SOHR reports that rebels want to take some area of Turanjah, per the link Hanibal911 posted, and that there is fighting around Turanjah per the link I put up - how about we just go contested until the situation is clarified? It's a compromise, and it's not a misrepresentation of the ground situation, since fighting is ongoing RIGHT there Boredwhytekid (talk) 13:09, 24 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I dont agree because according to the data from SOHR we just need put a green circle around the red from the side of village Jubata al-Khashab. So for now moment this will be the best solution. Hanibal911 (talk) 13:17, 24 September 2014 (UTC)


 * I'm on board with that too Boredwhytekid (talk) 13:22, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Western Ghariyyat / Western Gharya
Ok, so we have 2 relatively sizeable towns, not on our map: Western and Eastern Ghariyyat, located here just to the southeast of SAA controlled Kherbet Ghazalah. Today, SOHR reports clashes between SAA controlled Kherbet Ghazalah and ?-controlled Western Ghariyyat. There is no specific claim of who controls the Ghariyyats. But, they're large and relatively strategically important - we should reach some sort of consensus on how exactly to add them. Contested until further reports? Rebel held (like most everything below Kherbet Ghazalah) but with a red ring to the north? Most maps show these locations as rebel held.. Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:38, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

I agree with green with a red half circle. Fighting there is close range: Ghariyyat is only a few hundred meters away from Khirbet Ghazallah. But it seems both towns are rebel held, since there has been a lot of bombing going on there. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.24.43.183 (talk) 12:52, 24 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Not so simple in this situation, and we need more data. Hanibal911 (talk) 13:04, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Literally every other maps shows them rebel held.. we seem to be a bit late to the game on this one. /https://pietervanostaeyen.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/2000px-syria7.png, even Syrian persective from last December shows the Eastern town rebel held http://www.syrianperspective.com/2013/12/updated-map-of-daraa.html, desyracuse shows the same.. Boredwhytekid (talk) 13:24, 24 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Maybe! But at the moment we need the fresh data from a reliable source. Because we cant use this map because she is taken from the pro opposition source. But this pro government map also cant be used because its data are outdated. But I will also try find the latest information that can clarify the situation. Hanibal911 (talk) 13:40, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Kurdish source, Another SOHR post from July. Plenty of youtube evidence too - seems these 2 have been rebel held for a long time - I cannot find recent mentions Boredwhytekid (talk) 14:21, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

IS offensive in Ayn al Arab(Kobane) countryside
Here new version the pro opposition map which show progress the IS offensive from the south in toward the city Ayn al Arab(Kobane). Hanibal911 (talk) 15:02, 24 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Daily Star from today contradicts that map - puts western front line at Siftek Boredwhytekid (talk) 15:53, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Wadi barada
The valley Wadi Barada shows still a rebel's presence https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/587834314658244 http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.605756&lon=36.197720&z=15&m=b It should be on the Damascus map NW corner that should be green as I remarked already some time ago.Paolowalter (talk) 19:36, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

The SOHR facebook page is not considered as reliable, need more sources.Lessi94 (talk) 06:36, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Syrian army captured Adra al-Ummaliyah (Adra industrial zone) town in eastern Ghouta
Pro-opposition source confirmed the SAA has captured the Adra industrial zone. Change on Damascus map needed. EkoGraf (talk) 22:45, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

I'm not sure yet abaut Adra but Jobar need be updated https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/513035203799818241/photo/1 you are using old map https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/507207133772128256/photo/1 --Pototo1 (talk) 23:31, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Adra probably in SAA hands - https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/515039005910773760. I am not sure if Adra al-ummaliyah is part of Adra or just the whole name of Adra. 109.123.211.49 (talk) 07:46, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

SOHR confirms that the Syrian army took full control of the town. http://syriahr.com/index.php?option=com_news&nid=24000&Itemid=2&task=displaynews#.VCPtnmd_uSo YasminSham88 (talk) 10:26, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here another conrirmation that army captured Adra al-Ummaliyah.AL Jazeera Hanibal911 (talk) 10:38, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

While changing Adra to red, change the rebel pocket in Western Ghouta, as agreed before it the Kafr Shams section, to green. You added those towns like dots, but it was excluded as no dots in maps, so add it like a green pocket like agreed before — Preceding unsigned comment added by 177.204.43.137 (talk) 10:50, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Syrian government troops recaptured the key rebel-held town of Adra northeast of the capital Damascus. But however, Adra's small Old City remained under rebel control.The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 11:26, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

SOHR "the regular forces have taken over Adra al-Omalia completely" Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:18, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

Hanibal sourfce Daily Star has been updated Army forces have taken the whole area.Daki122 (talk) 13:24, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

al-Monitor report on Damascus suburbs Boredwhytekid (talk) 13:34, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

It's not the Syrian Army are the NDF Inside Adraa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WyFTtLue9o --Pototo1 (talk) 17:00, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

Syrian News channel with Army in Adraa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ms16Kg8Ew --Pototo1 (talk) 17:05, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here another photos from Reuters inside city Adra after Syrian troops taking take control the city.herehereherehereherehere Hanibal911 (talk) 18:08, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

Gov't source says Adra's Old City is still rebel-held Boredwhytekid (talk) 18:01, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Syrian government troops recaptured the key town of Adra northeast of the capital Damascus.The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 11:53, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Remenber Jobar it should be updated also https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/513035203799818241/photo/1 --Pototo1 (talk) 20:13, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

Kobane region
IS now controls 75% of the Kobane region and located on distance of 2 kilometers from city Ayn alArab(Kobane) and Kurdish forces only controls the towns Kobane and Shera and around 15 villages.Al Jazeera Hanibal911 (talk) 10:46, 25 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Just posting the latest SOHR post about Kobane Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:17, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here map from pro opposition source Syria Direct which show IS position near the kurdish city Ayn al Arab.here Hanibal911 (talk) 11:02, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * The Reuters correspondent said that IS insurgents appeared to have taken control of a hill from where fighters of the YPG, had been attacking them in recent days, 10 km (6 miles) west of Kobani.The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 12:16, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

ISIS advances in Kobane countryside - 26/09/2014
According to SOHR ISIS captured Alishar village which lies to the east of Kobane city. http://syriahr.com/index.php?option=com_news&nid=24089&Itemid=2&task=displaynews#.VCVOVGd_uSq YasminSham88 (talk) 12:27, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Hanibal911 (talk) 12:32, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Taldou
Pro opposition source Syria Direct reported that the city Taldou and the other rebel towns in the Houla valley now besieged the Syrian troops. www.syriadirect.org/main/30-reports/1521-north-homs-rebels-struggle-to-hold-gains Hanibal911 (talk) 11:19, 26 September 2014 (UTC)


 * On board with the red concentric circles. But, why did you change Ghur Gharbiyah to red? Your source does not mention that town or justify that edit.. Boredwhytekid (talk) 12:21, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Maybe you are right! Hanibal911 (talk) 12:41, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

What do u think about getting infos from NDF FB pages - change map
I think we can use NDF (National Defence Force) FB pages to make changes. I mean they are on the ground and they know who controls what. According to them (pro gov), ISIS controls for example the villages of Abu Haniya and Qleib al-Thour (eastern Hama province) while on our wiki map it is marked that their are still clashes in that area. YasminSham88 (talk) 10:36, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
 * You can provide a link? And if you're right I'll change these villages on the map. Hanibal911 (talk) 10:49, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

This is the official page of the NDF forces in Syria: https://www.facebook.com/National.Defence.Forces.NDF However, there are a lot of other pages which includes for example just regions for example Salamiya in Hama' eastern countryside: https://www.facebook.com/national.defence.salmiyah which tells u who is in control of which village. YasminSham88 (talk) 12:53, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * You simply provide a link to the pro-government groups in Facebook  but I asked you to provide a link to a message which said that ISIS controls the villages of Abu Haniya and Qleib al-Thour (eastern Hama province) Hanibal911 (talk) 13:00, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

I didn't found the post i think it was some weeks ago but here is a pro oppo. page which confirms that the Syrian airforce is bombarding this two villages. http://hama-r-u.net/2014/09/10/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AB%D8%A7%D8%A1-09092014-%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85/ • قليب الثور || الريف الشرقي : قصف بالطيران الحربي • ابو حنايا || الريف الشرقي : قصف بالطيران الحربي ,قصف مدفعي YasminSham88 (talk) 13:24, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * We have noted these villages as contested on the basis of reports from SOHR. And we not use pro opposition source to display advances for all anti government forces. You initially claimed that the pro government sources confirmed that the IS controls the villages of Abu Haniya and Qleib al-Thour. But did not provide any evidence and is now you provided the  pro opposition source who only speaks about the bombing of villages but does not say that they are under the control of IS. And for the future, remember that before you publish the information you need to provide a source that can confirm it. Hanibal911 (talk) 13:43, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Kobane / Ayn al-Arab
Seeking community opinion on proposal:
 * Let's add some more of the known-to-be-Kurdish/YPG-held towns. #1, right now it looks like the Kurds have nada but Kobane proper and a dozen scattered towns. #2, we'll get a step ahead of the game, because more towns in this area are bound to be in the news soon. #3, adding a handful more yellow towns would clarify the front line and true areas of control in this region.


 * Offhand, I propose adding the following - Dikmatash Salib Ayn al-Batt Kabbajq small Kabbajq large Qurmza

Other editors - what say you? Boredwhytekid (talk) 19:52, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Agreed. Alhanuty (talk) 20:34, 19 September 2014 (UTC)


 * I agree too, and some villages which we are not sure, who control them, could be shown as contested in this area.77.240.103.2 (talk) 20:45, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

Hanibal911? EkoGraf? Boredwhytekid (talk) 20:48, 19 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Contested mean "fighting" ongoing in the town. It does not mean "We don't know".
 * For the towns quoted no sources are mentioned. If there are sources, fine, otherwise no.Paolowalter (talk) 21:01, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

An hour ago I would agree with you Bored. However, I think we shouldn't rush it because I just read a source where SOHR confirmed ISIS captured another 39 villages today, making a total of 60 now in the last three days. So in essence, we have no idea where the frontline is at the moment other than a report by the Kobane Kurdish commander saying ISIS is within 20 km from the city. P.S. I would ask all editors to try and find out the names of these 39 new villages. Thank you! EkoGraf (talk) 22:03, 19 September 2014 (UTC)

that looks to be impossible EkoGrak,too much,but looks the Battle for Ain Al-Arab(Kobani) isn't far away,unless the US Airforce strikes sooner,France 24 reported that IS fighters reached the Western Neighborhood of the city.Alhanuty (talk) 22:15, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
 * I also agree with the EkoGraf and Boredwhytekid. Hanibal911 (talk) 07:38, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

New map (not proposing any changes here, just found this and thought you would like to have it): https://twitter.com/abuaminah_/status/513243576667353088/photo/1--Andylee Sato (talk) 08:47, 20 September 2014 (UTC)
 * SOHR reported that violent clashes have erupted between IS and YPG in the village of Qarah Mog.SOHR Who knows where located this village? Hanibal911 (talk) 09:16, 20 September 2014 (UTC)
 * ISIS fighters armed with rockets, artillery, tanks and armored vehicles seized from the Iraqi army in Mosul had advanced to within 20 km of Kobani.The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 09:49, 20 September 2014 (UTC)


 * New map of Kobane area. I don't think we get anything better now. What do you think? https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByQl9HGZDeRXUXZJdkxfMDhTNTg/edit 77.240.103.2 (talk) 10:56, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Between the report that IS is within 20mi of Kobane, and the desyracuse map, we should be able to roughly approximate which towns are still Kurdish held no? The ones within 10mi of Kobane can be added with confidence

Ain al-Hand Mahmoud KolmdQurmza Kurabi Bani Saba

It's just that the map at present isn't an accurate representation - we pretty much show the Kurds pushed all the way back to Kobane already, when all reports indicate they have a 15-20mi buffer still I'm on board with using https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByQl9HGZDeRXUXZJdkxfMDhTNTg/edit in this instance tooBoredwhytekid (talk) 15:12, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

Reuters report - They are not within 15 kilometers from the city. EkoGraf (talk) 15:34, 20 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also IS took control of the village of Qara Moog, Bobby Hill and the village Ghareeb (20 km east of Kobane).Ara News I add the village Gharib but I dont know where located village Qara Moog(Qarah Mog) Hanibal911 (talk) 16:55, 20 September 2014 (UTC)

IS shelling areas 10mi from Kobane SOHR Boredwhytekid (talk) 18:47, 20 September 2014 (UTC)
 * ISIS fighters located on distance just in 10 kilometers of the strategic border town known as Ain al-Arab(Kobane).The Daily Star Hanibal911 (talk) 11:10, 21 September 2014 (UTC)

Can someone locate the link of Kobane above the Kobane dot, its making it impossible to read some of the village names under it. 24.12.202.163 (talk) 16:17, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Tall Ghazal has fallen- https://news.vice.com/article/kobane-residents-remain-defiant-as-islamic-state-closes-in In addition many twitter activists are placing IS a kilometer outside of Kobane from both YPG and IS twitter feeds, so I think we should list Kurdish Villages not yet fallen as encircled and besieged/captured as more info comes in. 173.209.212.195 (talk) 11:02, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

http://s04.justpaste.it/pdf/EanArab1-justpaste-it.pdf Official IS proclamation of captures. Tal Ghazal is captured.Tgoll774 (talk) 12:00, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Can someone confirm Sheran's status. I am seeing multiple conflicting sources on who has it. Tgoll774 (talk) 16:03, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

Updated Adra and Jobar in Damascus map dude
Tons of news media are reporting now that Adra (in Damascus) is under government control. Why is this not being changed? http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Sep-26/272033-syrian-army-takes-key-rebel-held-town.ashx http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/09/syrian-army-overruns-town-near-damascus-2014925141059985563.html http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2014/09/25/Source-Syria-takes-key-rebel-held-town-near-capital.html http://news.yahoo.com/syrian-army-retakes-area-northeast-damascus-al-manar-080139985.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 169.231.25.98 (talk) 16:46, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * SOHR today reported that the regime army took control over wide areas in Adra al Balad Area after two days of its control over the Labor City of Adra.source So now the whole town of Adra under army control. Hanibal911 (talk) 11:37, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Also pro opposition source claimed that all rebels retreated from all area of city Adta in E-Ghouta.Archicivilians Hanibal911 (talk) 11:39, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

Common more than 72 hours and no updated................................ http://news.yahoo.com/syria-army-takes-key-rebel-held-town-near-173042630.html http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2014/09/syrian-army-overruns-town-near-damascus-2014925141059985563.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.211.164.252 (talk) 17:41, 26 September 2014 (UTC)


 * Please, look at the table of contents before opening a new section. This is now the fourth section on this topic and the answer you look for can be found above. Not sure who is making the edit, but I believe it's in progress. Boredwhytekid (talk) 17:56, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Also, do the rebel pocket in Western Ghouta as agreed before. Having Adra changed to rebel hands without the Western Ghouta pocket(agreed in Kafr Shams section) would be a huge shame. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.58.117.109 (talk) 17:58, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Why would Adra be changed to rebel hands? 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 19:38, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

Regime hands, sorry. But anyway, rebel pocket in Western Ghouta. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.58.117.109 (talk) 22:39, 26 September 2014 (UTC)

yes, it looks like western pocket has been expanded but adra still has not been fixed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 169.231.25.98 (talk) 02:53, 27 September 2014 (UTC)


 * All Adraa Industrial City
 * All Adraa al-Omalia
 * All Adra al-Balad
 * The Army controlled around the 30% of Jobar there is the most recent map https://twitter.com/PetoLucem/status/513035203799818241/photo/1 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.203.193.18 (talk) 12:03, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

but still nobody would like to change map. if rebel capture adra this will be done in 4 hours. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.161.90.110 (talk) 12:38, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

They should fix the map. Hwinsp (talk) 13:03, 27 September 2014 (UTC)


 * I think Adraa Industrial city is still rebel held SAA took control over Adraa al-Omalia and Adraa al-balad — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.60.184.15 (talk) 13:31, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Industrial City Adra and was previously has been under the control of the army and now rebels retreated from all area in the city Adra to area Eastern Ghouta. So dont need publish nonsense. Hanibal911 (talk) 13:44, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Here pro opposition map dated on 20 September which clear show that Industrial City Adra which located on east from city Adra under control by army. Hanibal911 (talk) 13:57, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

Rebels have been crushed in Adra and the Army took over the area. SOHR:. Daki122 (talk) 15:24, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

And also fix Qaysa and Abadeh on the Damascus map.That area was never captured(it was rather just a speculation) by the rebels and yet our map is still not changed.Many users pointed out on this mistake(even me) and I also posted a reliable source from the Daily Star(it is somewhere in the archives)that the front line is the railway that passes in eastern Ghouta but nobody changed it.And now we have opposition maps showing both towns in Army hands(the map above map ) as well as pro-gov map that shows the towns in Army hands.Daki122 (talk) 15:54, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

I agree with daki122. Abadeh jarba qaysa and qasimiyah under saa control.source:source: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Feb-25/248401-un-resolution-brings-little-change.ashx#axzz2sk38sDRI .Source say '...railway marking the front line between Islamist fighters and Assad’s forces backed by Hezbollah...' railway frontline: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=tr&lat=33.529304&lon=36.534863&z=13&m=b&gz=0;364713478;334605896;0;0;762176;838810195.155.235.226 (talk) 16:32, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Jarba is probably still in rebel's hand from the map. No news about it changing hands. But the front line should be closer. The statement about the railway as frontline must be taken apprimately, even for Petolucem rebels control some (small) area east of the railway like Jarba.Paolowalter (talk) 19:17, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

+ pro opp orient tv confirmed rebels retreat from adra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57vqisLjy18&feature=youtu.beHwinsp (talk) 17:12, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

If I'm not wrong these are Official TV Reports from Adra al-Balad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYcoaa573XQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2pOdWkD2lo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AE2XgI2hw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5I2Xokz-TA

Extensive visual evidence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON8zN3Owp5k

This is inside Jobar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx0K9xDkrE4 the Army controlled it partiality. Adraa al-Omalia was captured before and you guys updated nothing yet......... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.203.192.159 (talk) 18:55, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

I honestly cannot believe that some would call this map a pro-regime map. The western Ghota pocket was added, but Adra was ignored?! 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 19:28, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

This discussion is out of place here, it should be done in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_talk:Rif_Damashq.svg where there is a long list of requests lining up waiting to be satisfied. The editor of this page looks extremely reluctant to perform any change.Paolowalter (talk) 20:01, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

Adra was added. The other points are still open.Paolowalter (talk) 22:43, 27 September 2014 (UTC)

Changes in Damascus Map = Seems you exaggerated too much the green Insurgent presence under right corner
I think you exaggerated too much the green Insurgent presence under right corner compared with previously maps.

Insurgents are too weak in this place and are no able to make these gains in South West of Damascus who you are drawing  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.203.192.159 (talk) 00:17, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

They always been there. That rebel pocket is there since like, 2012, and a pro-regime source confirmed it maybe a week ago. Yes, the rebels are weak there, that's why they do even try to push towards Damascus from there, but they are standing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.115.90.112 (talk) 14:07, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

Dukhaniyya
Pro-opposition source said that the Syrian army retake Dukhaniya district.archicivilians Hanibal911 (talk) 06:37, 28 September 2014 (UTC) https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/516004333620834304/photo/1 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.161.90.110 (talk) 07:51, 28 September 2014 (UTC) Syrian army restore security at Dukhaniya : http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-al-dakhaniyya-liberated-ayn-tarma-jobar-next/    please change to red. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.161.90.110 (talk) 08:36, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

sohr says saa retake dukhaniya source: https://www.facebook.com/syriahroe/posts/589119587863050Hwinsp (talk) 08:42, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

Confirmed by Elijah J Magnier: https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/516149682431860736 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 15:01, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

Hasaka
Some info from Hasaka countryside http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-air-force-destroys-isis-supply-bridge-saa-advances-al-hasaka/ Several villages reported to be taken by YPG and SAA. Not sure where they are, close to Tal Hamis. Paolowalter (talk) 22:07, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Pro-Syrian gov. source unreliable for SAA-NDF advances.-- HC PUNX  KID 23:09, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * The source has proven reliable in its coverage and is not a pro-government source [any more than SOHR is a pro-opp source]. Since we make an exception for SOHR, we must also make on here since this source has proven its reliability repeatedly. 2602:30A:C01B:89F0:4C1F:A767:8E14:8CED (talk) 23:52, 22 September 2014 (UTC)
 * ISW-Syria has also confirmed the cooperation. ISW Malik Danno (talk) 03:07, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
 * In this case we have information from the pro government source which said that YPG and SAA  taken several villages.Almasdar News and this data confirm the pro opposition source.ISW so that we can use this data as they have been confirmed by both parties. Hanibal911 (talk) 07:15, 23 September 2014 (UTC)

http://aranews.net/2014/09/syria-isil-islamists-attack-kurdish-border-city/ no clue where these are,or if the Arab or Kurdish name so could someone update the map. Tgoll774 (talk) 17:00, 28 September 2014 (UTC)