Palmyra offensive, Military campaign in Syria
The Palmyra offensive in March 2016 was a significant military conflict.
It marked the recapture of Palmyra from the Islamic State by Syrian government forces.
Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient ruins.
The offensive led to temporary stability in the region.
It involved various international parties and complex geopolitical implications.
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Syrian Civil War, Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war
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