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https://youtu.be/oCGUKDzvVJg?si=8Eb_Z6pItOk-ritR

Four primary factions dominate different areas of the country, each backed by varying external powers and ideologies. Syrian govt forces, marked in red on many conflict maps, represent Assad regime's primary military apparatus.These forces are supported by the National Defense Forces, a pro-government paramilitary group.Assad regime also benefits significant backing by Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, its control over large swathes of territory, particularly in central and western Syria.

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), played a critical role in fight against ISIS, continues to manage regions under support of U.S. allies. HTS & other allied rebel factions, shown in green, op primarily in northwest. HTS, an evolution of the al-Nusra Front, previously aligned with al-Qaeda until severing ties in 2016, remains a dominant force in this region. Despite internal divisions, H T S maintains significant influence over the territories it controls.

In north, Turkish-backed rebel forces, including the Syrian National Army, hold ground along the Turkish border.
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