Fighting in Syria… an “intertwined map” between the army and armed organizations

Military and strategic expert Major General Muhammad Abbas believes extremist organizations rely on “scattering attacks to disrupt efforts Syrian army“, warning of the danger of the outbreak of an urban war that could threaten the lives of thousands of civilians.

Abbas added that the Syrian army, which has been waging a war for 14 years, is facing deteriorating levels of training and discipline, which has led to failures in some military operations.

Abbas pointed out that “the withdrawal of military forces from northern Hama to its south reflects the difficulty of defense due to the presence of the Orontes River,” calling for the development of effective defense strategies in the northern and eastern regions of Homs.

He also pointed to the role of regional and international powers, given that Israel presents itself as a neutral party, but “launches continuous attacks on the positions of Syrian forces under the pretext of targeting Iranian forces”, noting that there are “American and Israeli intentions to reshape the region so to serve their interests”.

Homs…strategic importance

In turn, the director of the Sakr Center for Strategic Studies, Muhannad Azzavi, emphasized the strategic importance of the governorates hummussaying it is “a vital region that cannot be abandoned, especially because of its proximity to Tartus, which is considered a focal point for naval dominance.”

Azavi explained it Syrian forces In the conflicts, she encountered surprises, as a result of the “advanced level of training and organization of the enemy forces”, which affected the conduct of operations.

He added: “Multiple military formations, including US, Russian and Iranian forces, have contributed to the distraction of the Syrian leadership,” calling for the transformation of political indicators into clear military objectives.

He also called for the need to study the characteristics of the adversary, including “capability and speed of movement, as well as monitoring changes in the methods used”, stressing the importance of strengthening the will of the Syrian army to fight to achieve its goals.

The fall of Hama and growing threats

For his part, Aliya Alani, an expert on extremist groups, believes that the fall of the Hama governorate is a “dangerous warning that can bring the situation closer to Damascus.”

He added that military failures and delays in the political process contributed to the loss of control over this vital region.

Alani pointed to the impact of the wars in Gaza and elsewhere on the readiness of the Syrian military, stressing that the Syrian government needs to review its military strategies, as “current plans may not be effective in countering fighters motivated by strong convictions.”

A complex map of the military landscape

The analysis shows that the Syrian battles are not limited to a purely military conflict, but extend to complex political and strategic dimensions.

The interaction of international and regional forces, as well as the continuation of the destructive tactics of extremist organizations, pose great challenges for the Syrian leadership, which needs flexible and sustainable strategies to protect vital areas and achieve stability.