Armed groups launched a major assault on Aleppo in late November 2024, marking one of the fiercest battles in years. Despite reports of troop withdrawals, the Syrian military confirmed its presence in Homs and surrounding areas, with reinforcements and heavy weaponry deployed to counter the offensive.
The Syrian Army reported inflicting heavy losses on armed groups, including hundreds of casualties, destroyed vehicles, and 17 downed drones. Russia has pledged additional military support, expected to arrive within 72 hours, to bolster defenses.
Military operations have resulted in 255 fatalities, primarily combatants from both sides, according to AFP.

Developments in Syria

On September 22, 2024, the Israeli Occupation army began a wide-scale offensive in southern Lebanon, targeting civilians and Hezbollah's military front supporting Palestinian resistance in Gaza since October 8, 2023.

Updates on the 'Israel'-Lebanon standoff

Israeli Occupation launches largest aerial invasion of Lebanon since 2006 war

The General Commander of Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif, announced that the Palestinian resistance has decided to put an end to all the crimes of the Israeli Occupation and that the time when it could act without accountability is over. Deif announced the launch of Operation Aqsa Typhoon by land, sea, and air in response to the Israeli Occupation's violations against Palestinians in Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West Bank.