List of battles in the 21st century

21st century

2001

BattleDateCombatant 1Combatant 2Outcome
Operation MH-2 8 March Macedonia National Liberation Army Macedonian indecisive victory
Battle of Tetovo 16 March – 13 August Macedonia National Liberation Army Ceasefire
Operation Vaksince 25 May Macedonia National Liberation Army Decisive Macedonian victory
Battle of Vedeno 13–26 August Russia Chechen insurgents Pyrrhic Russian victory
Operation Crescent Wind 7 October 2001 – ? December United States
United Kingdom
Taliban American and British victory
Operation Rhino 19–20 October United States Taliban American victory
Battle of Mazar-e-Sharif 9 November United States
Northern Alliance
Taliban
al-Qaeda
IMU
TNSM
ETIM
American and Northern Alliance victory
Siege of Kunduz 11–23 November United States
Northern Alliance
Taliban
al-Qaeda
IMU
American and Northern Alliance victory
Battle of Herat 12 November United States
Iran
Northern Alliance
Taliban American, Iranian and Northern Alliance victory
Battle of Kabul 13–14 November United States
Northern Alliance
Taliban American and Northern Alliance victory
Battle of Tarin Kowt 13–14 November United States
Eastern Alliance
Taliban American and Eastern Alliance victory
Operation Trent ?–? (mid to late November) United States
United Kingdom
Taliban
al-Qaeda
American and British victory
Battle of Kandahar 22 November – 7 December United States
Australia
Local Pashtun militia
Eastern Alliance
Taliban American victory
Battle of Qala-i-Jangi 25 November – 1 December United States
United Kingdom
Northern Alliance
Taliban
al-Qaeda
IMU
ETIM
American, British and Northern Alliance victory
Battle of Tora Bora 12–17 December United States-led coalition
Northern Alliance
al-Qaeda
ETIM
Taliban
Inconclusive
Battle of Shawali Kowt 3 December United States
Eastern Alliance
Taliban American and Eastern Alliance victory
Battle of Sayyd Alma Kalay 4 December United States
Eastern Alliance
Taliban American and Eastern Alliance victory
Battle of Amami-Ōshima 22 December Japan North Korea Japanese victory
Tsotsin-Yurt operation 30 December 2001 – 3 January 2002 Russia Chechen insurgents Stalemate

2002

BattleDateDescription
Operation Anaconda1–19 MarchThe largest land battle between US forces and Taliban militia ends in an unsuccessful US attempt to dislodge the Taliban from their mountain strongholds
Battle of Takur Ghar 4-5 march coalition victory
Operation Defensive Shield29 March – 3 MayIsraeli operation in the West Bank, aimed to halt Palestinian suicide bombings against civilians in Israel during the Second Intifada, which results in extensive damage to terrorist infrastructure and an important decrease of Palestinian attacks:
Battle of Jenin3–11 AprilIsrael defeats Palestinian militants in the city of Jenin.
Battle of Bethlehem2 April – 10 MayIsrael occupies Bethlehem and tries to capture wanted Palestinian militants who are hiding in the Church of the Nativity.
Battle of Nablus5–8 AprilIsrael defeats Palestinian militants in the city of Nablus.
Second Battle of Yeonpyeong29 JuneA naval confrontation between South Korea and North Korea

2003

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Al Faw20–24 MarchOne of the first battles of the Iraq War
Battle of Umm Qasr21–25 MarchOne of the first battles of the Iraq War
Battle of Nasiriyah23–29 MarchAmerican armored and mechanized units force a crossing over the Euphrates River, despite stiff resistance from the Iraqis.
Battle of Najaf26 March – 3 AprilThe American 327th Infantry Regiment defeats the Iraqis and takes the city, allowing them to protect vital supply lines for Coalition forces.
Battle of Karbala27 & 28 MarchThe American 3rd Infantry Division defeats Iraq's elite Republican Guard, resulting in 200 Iraqi casualties.
Battle of Baghdad3–12 AprilAmerican forces capture the Iraqi capital from Saddam Hussein's forces, causing the downfall of his government.
Battle of Basra6 AprilBritish forces manage to secure the city after a month of some of the fiercest fighting since the outbreak of the war.
Battle of Debecka Pass6 AprilThe US forces capture a major crossroad near the village of Debecka in Iraq.

2004

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Wana16–23 MarchPart of the Waziristan War, Pakistani army takes over Taliban positions.
First Battle of Fallujah4 April – 1 MayAlso called Operation Vigilant Resolve; US forces attempt to retake Fallujah from the control of Iraqi insurgency, resulting a ceasefire and American withdrawal.
Battle of Najaf5 April – AugustFighting breaks out in a cemetery near the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf between United States forces and the Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr.
Operation Rainbow18–23 MaySuccessful Israeli military operation against Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the PCR.
2004 Nazran raid21 – 22 June 2004
Operation Days of Penitence30 September – 16 OctoberIsraeli offensive launched into the northern Gaza Strip. Israel claims victory after stating its goal of preventing Palestinian militants from firing Qassam rockets into Israeli settlements in Gaza and at the town of Sderot.
Second Battle of Fallujah7 November – 23 DecemberAlso known as Operation Phantom Fury and Operation al-Fajr; Coalition forces recapture rebel-held Fallujah in the largest post-invasion clash so far in the war.

2005

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Al Qaim8–19 MayMilitary offensive conducted by the United States Marine Corps, against insurgent positions in Iraq's northwestern Anbar province, ending with US tactical victory.
Battle of Nalchik13 OctoberThe Yarmuk Jamaat take on Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria in Russia. They are defeated by Russian security forces.
Second Battle of Adre18 DecemberRally for Democracy and Liberty attack the government garrison at Adre, Chad. The garrison had been forewarned, and defeats their attackers, taking few casualties.

2006

BattleDateDescription
Battle of N'Djamena13 AprilThe Chadian rebel group United Front for Democratic Change attacks the capital city of Chad. The rebels are forced to retreat by the Military of Chad. Chad breaks off relations with Sudan as a result.
Second Battle of Mogadishu7 May – 11 JulyMilitia loyal to the Islamic court union defeats the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism and takes control of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
Battle of Point Pedro (2006)12 MaySri Lanka Navy victory
Operation Mountain Thrust15 May – 31 JulyThe largest offensive against the Taliban since 2001 is launched by Coalition forces.
Operation Together Forward14 June – 24 OctoberThe Coalition is unsuccessful in succoring Baghdad and reducing violence.
2006 Dutch/Australian Offensive late april - 16 july coalition victory
Operation Summer RainsSince 28 JuneIsrael enters the Gaza Strip searching for soldier Gilad Shalit, who was abducted in a raid.
Operation Perth july Australian special forces victory
Zar'it-Shtula incident12 JulyA cross-border Hezbollah raid captures two Israeli soldiers. Israeli troops enters Lebanon in an unsuccessful attempt to get them back. This ignites the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.
The Second Battle of Habbaniyah15 July – DecemberU.S. Marines of the Third Battalion, Second Marine Division, sweep through urban sprawl between Ramadi and Fallujah in a series of operations (i.e. Operations Rubicon and Sidewinder), disrupting flow of Al-Qaeda into both cities, and killing and capturing over 300 insurgents. Action centered around Kilo Company, nicknamed "Voodoo", in the town of Husaybah, on the outskirts of Ramadi, killing 20+ insurgents and capturing/wounding 137, while losing only 4 Marines KIA, 17 WIA. The battalion lost 14 Marines KIA, 50+ WIA.
Battle of Bint Jbail24 July – 11 AugustIsrael retreats after attempting to take the town of Bint Jbail in Lebanon, regarding it as a "Hezbollah stronghold".
Battle of Ayta ash-Shab31 July – 11 AugustIsrael engages in a firefight with Hezbollah members in the Lebanese town of Ayta ash-Shab.
Operation Sharp and Smooth1 & 2 AugustAn Israeli airborne operation captures five Lebanese civilians and kills what it claims to be Hezbollah members.
2006 Tyre raid4 AugustIsrael successfully raids Tyre to attack Hezbollah members based there.
2006 Litani offensive11–14 AugustIsrael launches the final offensive in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict to clear Southern Lebanon of as many Hezbolla militants as possible before the ceasefire takes effect. The battle and war end with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Battle of Jaffna (2006)11 August – 29 OctoberStalemate
Battle of Sampur28 August – 4 SeptemberSri Lankan Army victory over Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Operation Medusa2–17 SeptemberCoalition troops attacks the Taliban insurgency, securing a tactical victory.
Operation Mountain Fury16 September 2006 – 15 January 2007Coalition forces launch a successful follow up to Operation Medusa in an attempt to clear eastern Afghanistan of the Taliban.
Battle of Al Rumaythah 26 september Australian Tactical victory
Battle of Malakal27 November 2006 – 29 November 2006Ceasefire and mutual disengagement to pre-battle positions
SLA December 2006 offensive4–9 DecemberTamil Tigers victory
Battle of Baidoa20–26 DecemberICU militia battle the Somali Transitional Federal Government. Ethiopian and TFG troops successfully defend and counterattack against the ICU taking the ICU base cities of Dinsoor and Bur Hakaba.
Battle of Bandiradley23–25 DecemberEthiopian/Puntland offensive in Bandiradley, Somalia pushes the Islamic Courts out of the city and opens up a northern front in the Somali Civil War.
Battle of Beledweyne24–25 DecemberEthiopian offensive towards the city of Jowhar overruns the Islamic Courts stronghold of Beledweyne during the Somali Civil War.
Battle of Jowhar27 DecemberEthiopian/TFG armoured offensive hits the ICU stronghold of Jowhar, forcing the Islamists to pull back, and bringing the Ethiopians/Government troops within 90 km of Mogadishu. The battle also effectively flanked and threatened to cut off ICU forces still in the Bay region.
Fall of Mogadishu28 DecemberEthiopia captures Mogadishu.

2007

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Ras Kamboni5–12 JanuaryThe Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, in coalition with Ethiopia and the US, defeats the Islamic Courts Union.
Battle of Najaf (2007)28–29 JanuaryIraqi and Coalition forces defeat the Soldiers of Heaven cult.
Operation Imposing Law14 February – 24 NovemberUS troops successfully battle Iraqi insurgents to restore law and order in Baghdad.
Battle of Same 4 march inconclusive Australian minor victory
Battle of Mogadishu21 March – 26 AprilEthiopian, Somalian and Ugandan forces battle the Popular Resistance Movement indecisively.
Battle of Route Bismarck 23-24 april Australian victory in Iraq
Battle of Thoppigala25 April – 11 July 2007Sri Lankan Army victory
Operation Achilles6–30 MayTactically successful Coalition operation in Afghanistan to clear the Helmand Province of Taliban terrorists.
Battle of Nahr el-Bared20 May – 7 SeptemberArmed conflict after Fatah al-Islam, an Islamist militant organization, lays siege to the refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared for Palestinians in Lebanon.
Battle of Gaza (2007)7–15 JuneHamas defeats the Fatah, and takes over the Gaza Strip.
Battle of Chora15–19 JuneCoalition forces capture Chora District in Oruzgan Province from the Taliban.
Raid on Anuradhapura Air Force Base22 OctoberTamil Tigers victory
Battle of Musa Qala7–12 DecemberISAF and Afghan forces capture Musa Qala District in Helmand Province from the Taliban.
Battle of Delft25 DecemberDisputed

2008

BattleDateDescription
Battle of the Forward Defence Lines2 January – 24 NovemberVictorious 2008 SLA Northern Offensive in Sri Lanka
Battle of N'Djamena2–4 FebruaryForces loyal to the President of Chad defeat a rebellion.
Operation Hot Winter29 February – 3 MarchIsrael Defense Forces campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to Qassam rockets fired by Hamas.
2008 Mardakert skirmishes4 MarchSkirmishes between the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, victory undecided.
Battle of Basra25–31 MarchIraqi Army attempt to clear the city of Basra from Mahdi Army militiamen is successful and the Maliki government forces them to cease activities.
Battle of Kallarawa25 MarchSea Tigers patrol intercepted by a Sri Lankan Navy patrol
2008 attack on Omdurman and Khartoum10–12 MayThe Darfuri rebel group Justice and Equality Movement attack the Sudanese cities of Omdurman and Khartoum unsuccessfully.
2008 Djiboutian-Eritrean border conflict10–13 JuneMinor skirmishes between Djibouti and Eritrea, ending in victory of Djibouti forces.
Battle of Arghandab18 and 19 JuneNATO led forces launch a successful offensive to clear the Taliban out of Arghandab district and from nearby Kandahar.
Battle of Wanat13 JulySignificant American casualties among the defending paratroopers leads to American withdrawal following Taliban early morning attack.
Battle of Vidattaltivu16 JulySri Lankan Army fought Tamil Tigers
Battle of Tskhinvali8–10 AugustGeorgians attack the South Ossetian city of Tskhinvali ending in withdrawal by the Georgians.
Battle of the Kodori Gorge9–12 AugustGeorgian civilians flee their homes in Upper Abkhazia. Georgian military engages Abkhazian military forces unsuccessfully.
Battle of Khaz Oruzgan 2 september Taliban victory
Battle of Goma25 OctoberPart of the ongoing 2008 Nord-Kivu war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2008–09 Battle of Kilinochchi23 November – 2 JanuarySri Lankan Army victory
Operation Cast Lead27 December – 18 JanuaryIsrael launches an air and ground operation to stop Hamas from launching of Qassam and Grad rockets from the Gaza Strip.
Battle of Paranthan30 December – 1 JanuaryTamil Tigers fought Sri Lankan Army

2009

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Mullaitivu2–25 JanuaryThe Sri Lankan army defeats the Tamil Tigers in a battle over the town of Mullaitivu.
Battle of Chalai2–6 FebruarySri Lankan Army battles Tamil Tigers to capture one of the last Sea Tiger naval bases.
Battle of Alasay14–23 MarchCodename Operation Dinner Out – French and Afghan troops defeat Taliban insurgents in the Alasay Valley.
First and Second Battles of Kakarak16 March – 12 AprilTwo battles of Australian forces against Taliban insurgents, both victorious.
Battle of Aanandapuram29 March – 5 AprilDecisive victory of the Sri Lanka military against the Tamil Tigers.
Battle of Puthukkudiyirippu2–5 AprilGovernment victory
Battle of Am Dam7 and 8 MayThe Chadian Army defeats UFR rebels.
Second Battle of Swat16 May – 15 JulyThe Pakistani Army retakes the town of Mingora from the Taliban, killing many leaders.
Battle of Dahaneh12–15 AugustUS, UK and Afghan troops capture the city from Taliban insurgents.
Battle of Kamdesh3 OctoberTaliban insurgents attack a US Combat Outpost. They are repulsed, but the outpost is abandoned due to damage.
Battle off the coast of Jaffna1 NovemberNaval Battle
Battle of Daecheong10 NovemberClash between South and North Korean naval troops at the Northern Limit Line, ending in a victory for the South.
Operation Cobra's Anger4–7 DecemberSuccessful US-led offensive in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan.

2010

BattleDateDescription
Operation Moshtarak13 February – 7 DecemberISAF pacification offensive in the area that is described as the "poppy-growing belt" of Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan.
Battle of Mogadishu10 March – 18 AprilThe eighth recognised battle over Mogadishu since 1993.
Shah Wali Kot Offensive 10-14 june coalition victory
Battle of Derapet24 AugustA combined Australian Army and Afghan National Army patrol defeats Taliban forces.
Operation Bulldog Bite12 NovemberJoint U.S. and Afghan counter-insurgent mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, against Taliban forces.

2011

BattleDateDescription
Operation Dawn of Gulf of Aden16–21 JanuaryThe South Korean Navy rescues the crew of the hijacked Samho Jewelry, killing eight Somali pirates.
Battle of Bayda16–18 FebruaryProtestors seize control of the city after clashes with security forces – First battle of the Libyan Civil War.
First Battle of Benghazi17–20 FebruaryLibyan rebel forces free the city from Col. Gaddafi's rule.
Battle of Misrata18 February – 15 MayAfter Months of intense fighting, the rebels take full control of the city, supported by NATO aircraft.
First Battle of Zawiya24 February – 10 MarchThe city is retaken by Libyan elite soldiers, one of the rebels' commanders is killed.
First Battle of Brega2 MarchPro-Gaddafi troops fail to retake the city from rebel forces.
Battle of Ra's Lanuf4–12 MarchAfter initial success by the rebel forces, the city is retaken by government troops.
Battle of Bin Jawad6 MarchGaddafi forces retake the city – the initial Rebel offensive westwards is halted.
Second Battle of Brega13–15 MarchThe city is retaken by Gaddafi forces after the defeats at Ra's Lanuf and Bin Jawad.
Battle of Ajdabiya15–26 MarchInitial success by government troops is halted and they are pushed back by rebels, under fire from NATO aircraft.
Second Battle of Benghazi19–20 MarchLoyalist forces fail to recapture Benghazi from the now UN-backed rebels.
Third Battle of Brega31 March – 7 AprilA rebel advance on Brega is repelled with heavy artillery, Pro-Gaddafi forces march on Ajdabiya.
Battle of Brega-Ajdabiya road8 April – 13 JulyAdvances on Brega and Ajdabiya by the opposing forces lead to a stagnant frontline in-between the two cities.
Battle of Kandahar7–9 MayThe city is besieged by Taliban insurgents, Afghan Police Forces are able to fend them off.
Battle of Sana'a23 May – 7 JuneHashid tribal forces under Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar fight Army troops loyal to president Saleh, resulting in a cease-fire.
Siege of Rastan and Talbiseh28 May – 4 June 2011
Battle of Do Ab25 MayUS and Afghan government troops are ambushed by Taliban insurgents and kill most of the attackers.
Fourth Battle of Brega14 July – 22 AugustAfter initial victories of pro-Gaddafi forces, rebels take the city in late August.
Second Battle of Zawiya13–20 AugustRebel forces capture Zawiya and advance on Tripoli.
Battle of Tripoli (2011)20–28 AugustTripoli is captured by rebel forces, Gaddafi government collapses.
Battle of Bani Walid8 September – 17 OctoberInitially, pro-Gaddafi forces fend off anti-Gaddafi forces but on 9 October anti-Gaddafi forces launch a new offensive against the defenders, taking the city by 17 October.
Battle of Doan 9 september Australian/coalition victory
Battle of Rastan (2011)27 September – 1 October
Battle of Sirte (2011)15 September – 20 OctoberNational Liberation Army soldiers attack the last capital of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and take it on 20 October. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi also dies this day.

2012

BattleDateCombatant 1Combatant 2Outcome
Battle of Zabadani (2012) 7 – 18 January 2012 (First phase)
4 – 11 February 2012 (Second phase)
Syrian government
Hezbollah
FSA rebels victory
Attack on Spanish oiler Patiño 12 January 2012 Spain Somali Pirates Spanish victory
Battle of Aguelhok 17–25 January 2012 Malian government MNLA
AQIM
Ansar Dine
rebels victory
Battle of Tessalit 18 January – 11 March 2012 Malian government MNLA
AQIM
Ansar Dine
rebels victory
Battle of Douma 21–30 January 2012 Syrian government FSA and Other rebel militias Syrian government's victory
2012 Bani Walid uprising 23–25 January 2012 National Liberation Army (Libya) Brigade 93
Warfalla tribe
Rebel victory
Battle of Rastan (2012) 29 January – 5 February 2012 Syrian government FSA FSA victory
Battle of Tinzaouaten 7–8 February 2012 Malian government MNLA MNLA victory
Battle of al-Qusayr (2012) 10 February – 20 April 2012 Syrian government FSA Stalemate
2012 Nozhay-Yurtovsky District clashes 13–17 February 2012 Russia Caucasus Emirate Unclear
Sudan Air Campaign 1 March 2012 – ? September 2012 South Sudan Sudan Incumbent
Battle of Dofas 4–5 March 2012 Yemeni government Ansar al-Sharia (Yemen) Ansar al-Sharia victory
Battle of Azaz (2012) 6 March – 23 July 2012 Syrian government FSA FSA victory
Battle of Yurkud (2012) 10 March 2012 Ethiopia Al-Shabaab Ethiopian Victory
First Battle of Idlib 10–13 March 2012 Syrian government FSA
Ahrar al-Sham
Idlib Martyrs' Brigade
Syrian government's victory
Battle of Saraqeb 24–27 March 2012 Syrian government FSA
Idlib Martyrs' Brigade
Syrian government's victory
First Battle of Heglig 26–28 March 2012 Sudan South Sudan South Sudanese victory
Battle of Taftanaz 3–5 April 2012 Syrian government FSA Syrian government's victory
Scarborough Shoal standoff 8 April 2012 – present China Philippines De-escalation of tensions between claimant nations
Second Battle of Heglig 10–20 April 2012 Sudan South Sudan Sudan victory
Agok Skirmish 17 April 2012 Sudan South Sudanese Indecisive
2012 Armenian–Azerbaijani border clashes 25 April – 4 June 2012 Armenia
Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan Status quo ante bellum
2012 Abyan offensive 12 May – 15 June 2012 Yemeni government Ansar al-Sharia (Yemen) Decisive Yemeni government's victory
May 2012 battle of Rastan 14 May 2012 Syrian government FSA FSA victory
2012 Tripoli airport clashes 4 June 2012 Libyan government Al-Awfea Brigade Libyan Government's victory
Battle of al-Haffah 5–13 June 2012 Syrian government FSA Syrian government's victory
2012 Zintan clashes 11–18 June 2012 Libyan government Mashashya tribe
Zintan fighters
Guntrara tribe
NTC control reestablished
June–August 2012 Hakkari clashes 19 June 2012 – 11 August 2012 Turkish government PKK Turkish claim victory
Battles of Gao and Timbuktu 26–27 June 2012 MNLA MOJWA
AQIM
Ansar Dine
Decisive Islamist victory
Battle of Tremseh 12 July 2012 Syrian government FSA FSA victory
Battle of Damascus (2012) 15 July – 4 August 2012 Syrian government FSA Syrian government's victory
Battle of Aleppo (2012–2016) 19 July 2012 – 22 December 2016 Syrian government
Iran
Russia
Liwa al-Quds
Hezbollah

Liwa Fatemiyoun
Liwa Zainebiyoun
Ba'ath Brigades
SSNP
Syrian Resistance

Fatah Halab
Jaysh Halab
Army of Conquest
Ansar al-Sharia (Syria)
FSA
YPG
YPJ
Army of Revolutionaries
Decisive Syrian government's & allied victory
2012 Gorno-Badakhshan clashes 24–25 July 2012 Tajikistan government Tolib Ayombekov's militiamen (including Afghan fighters) Tajikistan government victory
Battle of Anadan 29–30 July 2012 Syrian government FSA FSA victory
Lopota incident 28 August – 30 October 2012 Georgian government Uncertain Georgian government's victory
September 2012 Beytüşşebap attack 2 September 2012 – present Turkish government PKK Turkish Victory, Attack repulsed
Siege of Bani Walid (2012) 9 September – 26 October 2012 Pro-government forces Warfalla tribe Brigade 93 pro Libyan Government's victory
Battle of Kismayo (2012) 28 September – 1 October 2012 Somalian government AMISOM
Kenya
Raskamboni movement
Al-Shabaab Somalian government's & allied victory
Battle of Khirbet Al-Joz 6 October 2012 Syrian government FSA FSA victory
Battle of Maarrat al-Nu'man 8–13 October 2012 Syrian government FSA
al-Nusra Front
rebels victory
Battle of Harem 17 October – 24 December 2012 Syrian government FSA and Other rebel militias rebels victory
Battle of Ras al-Ayn 8 November – 17 December 2012 (first phase)
17 January 2013 – 19 February 2013 (second phase)
16–17 July 2013 (third phase)
YPG Syrian government
al-Nusra Front
Ghuraba al-Sham
Ahfad al-Rasul Brigade
FSA
YPG victory
Operation Pillar of Defense 14–21 November 2012 Israel HamasIzz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades
PIJ
PFLP-GC
PFLP
PRC
al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades
Ceasefire, both sides claim victory
Battle of Darayya (November 2012–February 2013) 15 November 2012 – 14 February 2013 Syrian government FSA
Ahrar al-Sham
al-Nusra Front
Syrian army and Hezbulla victory
Battle of Menaka 16–20 November 2012 MNLA and Tuareg volunteers Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa
AQIM
Islamists Victory
MT Zafirah hijacking 18–22 November 2012 Vietnam Indonesian pirates Vietnamese victory

2013

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Konna10–18 January 2013
(1 week and 1 day)
Malian army retakes the town Konna with French air-strikes after losing the town by Islamists groups.
Battle of Diabaly14–21 January 2013
(1 week)
Malian and French troops retake Diabaly by the Islamists groups.
Second Battle of Gao25–27 January 2013
(2 days)
French forces attacked and successfully took Gao out of MOJWAs hands after they launched an offensive on the city.
Battle of Safira6–19 February 2013
(1 week and 6 days)

Al-Nusra Front's rebels attacked and captured the town of As-Safira from the government.

Third Battle of Gao9–11 February 2013
(2 days)
The raiders were defeated by Malian government forces with the support of troops from France.
Battle of Shadadeh12–14 February 2013
(2 days)
Fourth Battle of Gao20–22 February 2013
(2 days)
The Islamists group MOJWA tried to retake the city. The attempt was repelled by Malian government forces with the support of troops from France and Niger.
Battle of Khalil22–23 February 2013
(1 day)
Battle of Ifoghas22 February 2013
(0 days)
Battle of Iminenas27 February – 1 March 2013
(2 days)
Battle of Raqqa (2013)3–6 March 2013
(3 days)
Battle of Tin Keraten6 March 2013
(0 days)
Battle of Tigharghar12 March 2013
(0 days)
Battle of Djebok12–17 March 2013
(5 days)
Battle of Timbuktu20–21 March 2013
(1 day)
Second Battle of Timbuktu20 March 2013 – 1 April 2013
(1 week and 5 days)
Fifth Battle of Gao24 March 2013
(0 days)
Battle of In Arab29–30 March 2013
(1 day)
Battle of Jdaidet al-Fadl16–21 April 2013
(5 days)
Battle of Hamakouladji4 May 2013
(0 days)
Battle of al-Qusayr (2013)19 May – 5 June 2013
(2 weeks and 3 days)
Battle of Agadez and Arlit23 May 2013
(0 days)
Battle of Sidon (2013)23–25 June 2013
(2 days)
Battle of Ma'loula4–15 September 2013
(1 week and 4 days)
Battle of Sadad21–28 October 2013
(1 week)
Battle of Qalamoun15 November – 15 December 2013
(1 month)
Battle of Araouane10 December 2013
(0 days)

2014

BattleDateDescription
Battle of Kondaoui22–23 January 2014
(1 day)
Battle of Mork1 February – 23 October 2014
(8 months, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Battle of Asadabad23 February 2014
(0 days)
Battle of Hosn20 March 2014
(0 days)
Battle of Markada21–31 March 2014
(1 week and 3 days)
Battle of Al-Malihah3 April – 14 August 2014
(4 months, 1 week and 4 days)
2014 Battle of Basilan11–30 April 2014
(2 weeks and 5 days)
Battle of Kramatorsk12 April – 5 July 2014
(2 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)
Long March (South Sudan)25 April – 4 August 2014
(3 months, 1 week and 3 days)
Battle of Mariupol (May–June 2014)6 May – 14 June 2014
(1 month, 1 week and 1 day)
Chibok ambush13–14 May 2014
(1 day)
2nd Battle of Kidal16–21 May 2014
(5 days)
First Battle of Donetsk Airport26–27 May 2014
(1 month and 1 day)
First Battle of Tikrit26–30 June 2014
(4 days)
Battle of Tripoli Airport13 July – 23 August 2014
(1 month, 1 week and 3 days)
First Battle of the Shaer gas field16–26 July 2014
(1 week and 3 days)
Battle in Shakhtarsk Raion16 July – 26 August 2014
(1 month, 1 week and 3 days)
Battle of Shuja'iyya19–23 July 2014
(3 days)
Battle of Horlivka21 July – 6 September 2014
(1 month, 2 weeks and 2 days)
Battle of Zumar1–4 August 2014
(3 days)
Battle of Arsal2–7 August 2014
(5 days)
Battle of Ilovaisk7 August – 2 September 2014
(3 weeks and 5 days)
Battle of Al-Tabqa airbase10–28 August 2014
(2 weeks and 4 days)
Battle for Mosul Dam16–19 August 2014
(3 days)
Battle of Novoazovsk25–28 August 2014
(3 days)
Battle of Suq al Ghazi15 September 2014
(0 days)
Second Battle of Donetsk Airport28 September 2014 – 21 January 2015
(3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days)
Battle of Benghazi (2014–17)15 October 2014 – 28 December 2017
(3 years, 2 months, 1 week and 6 days)
Second Battle of the Shaer gas field28 October – 6 November 2014
(1 week and 2 days)
Battle of Baiji (October–December 2014)29 October–21 December 2014
(1 month, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Battle of Al-Shaykh Maskin1 November 2014 – 15 December 2014
(1 month and 2 weeks)
Battle of Ramadi (2014–15)21 November 2014 – 17 May 2015
(5 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
Battle of Baiji (2014–15)25 November 2014 – 9 February 2015
(2 months, 2 weeks and 1 day)

2015

BattleDateDescriptionConflict
Raid on Kolofata12 January 2015
(0 days)
Boko Haram insurgency
Battle of Debaltseve14 January – 20 February 2015
(1 month and 6 days)
War in Donbass
West African offensive23 January – 24 December 2015
(11 months and 1 day)
Boko Haram insurgency
Mariupol rocket attack24 January 2015
(0 days)
War in Donbass
Mamasapano clash25 January 2015
(1 day)
Moro conflict
Niger raid6 February 2015
(0 days)
Boko Haram insurgency
Kokang offensive9 February – June 2015
(3 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)
Kokang conflict
Shyrokyne standoff10 February – 3 July 2015
(4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days)
War in Donbass
Battle of Tikrit2 March – 17 April 2015
(1 month, 2 weeks and 1 day)
Iraqi Civil War
Battle of Sirte14 March – 31 May 2015
(2 months, 2 weeks and 3 days)
Libyan Civil War
Battle of Aden Airport19 March 2015
(0 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Dhale24 March – 26 May 2015
(2 months and 2 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Aden25 March – 22 July 2015
(3 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Abyan campaign26 March – 11 August 2015
(4 months, 2 weeks and 2 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Lahij insurgency27 March – 4 August 2015
(4 months, 1 week and 1 day)
Yemeni Civil War
Siege of al-Fu'ah and Kafriya28 March 2015 – 19 July 2018
(3 years, 3 months and 3 weeks)
Syrian Civil War
Shabwah campaign29 March – 15 August 2015
(4 months, 2 weeks and 3 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Mukalla2–16 April 2015
(2 weeks)
Yemeni Civil War
Al-Karmah offensive14 April – 3 May 2015
(2 weeks and 5 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Battle of Taiz15 April 2015 – present
(5 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and 4 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Kunduz24 April – 14 October 2015
(5 months, 2 weeks and 6 days)
War in Afghanistan
Kumanovo clashes9–10 May 2015
(5 months and 1 day)
Inter-ethnic clashes in the Republic of Macedonia
Battle of Marinka3 June 2015
(0 days)
War in Donbass
MT Orkim Harmony hijacking11–19 June 2015
(1 week and 1 day)
Piracy in the Strait of Malacca
Battle of Leego26 June 2015
(0 days)
War in Somalia War
Hakkari Assault? July 2015 – ? November 2015
(4 months)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Sinai clashes1–2 July 2015
(1 day)
Sinai insurgency
Operation Martyr Yalçın24–25 July 2015
(1 day)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Turkey–ISIL conflict
DHKP/C insurgency in Turkey
Police raids in Turkey24 July 2015
(0 days)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Turkey–ISIL conflict
DHKP/C insurgency in Turkey
Şırnak clashes? August 2015 – ? May 2016
(9 months)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Cizre operation4–11 September 2015
(9 months and 1 week)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Operation Martyr's Right7 September 2015 – present
(5 years, 5 months and 2 days)
Sinai insurgency
Camp Badaber attack18 September 2015
(0 days)
War in North-West Pakistan
Aden unrest6 October 2015 – present
(5 years, 4 months and 3 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Sinjar offensive12 – 15 November 2015
(3 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Cizre curfew? December 2015 – 11 February 2015
(2 months, 1 week and 3 days)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Fall of Zinjibar and Jaar2–3 December 2015
(1 day)
Yemeni Civil War
Siege of Sur3 December 2015 – 10 March 2016
(3 months and 1 week)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
Battle of Port MidiFirst phase
19 December 2015 – 23 January 2016
(1 month and 4 days)
Second phase
30 January 2016 – present
(5 years, 1 week and 3 days)
Yemeni Civil War

2016

BattleDateDescriptionConflict
Operation Black Swan8 January 2016
(0 days)
Mexican-American victory, the Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín Guzmán was recaptured.Mexican Drug War
Battle of El Adde15 January 2016
(0 days)
The town was captured by Al Shabaab after a military massacre.War in Somalia War
Siege of Fallujah2 February – 22 May 2016
(3 months, 2 weeks and 6 days)
The city Fallujah was fully besieged by Iraqi government forces and recaptured the town Al-Karmah.Iraqi Civil War
Nangarhar Offensive14 February – 6 March 2016
(3 weeks)
The Afghan National Army recaptured 22 villages from ISIL.War in Afghanistan
1st Butig clash20 February – 1 March 2016
(1 week and 3 days)
The Maute Group retreated after the attempted attack.Moro conflict
Battle of Ben Guerdane7–9 March 2016
(2 days)
The Tunisian forces defended the town.ISIL insurgency in Tunisia
Battle of Hit12 March – 14 April 2016
(1 month and 2 days)
The Iraqi Army recaptured the town.Iraqi Civil War
Mosul offensive24 March – 22 September 2016
(5 months, 4 weeks and 1 day)
Pro-Iraqi government forces capture Qayyarah Airfield West, Qayyarah, and Al-Shirqat.Iraqi Civil War
Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes1–5 April 2016
(4 days)
Azerbaijan takes 800–2,000 hectares (8–20 km2) of land in the conflict area. A creasfire was signed by both parties and both claim their victory.Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Battle of Tipo-Tipo9 – 14 April 2016
(5 days)
The Abu Sayyaf retreated after their attack and killing 18 soldiers and losing 31 fighters.Moro conflict
Operation Omari12 April 2016 – present
(4 years, 9 months and 4 weeks)
War in Afghanistan
West Iran clashes19 April 2016 – present
(4 years, 9 months and 3 weeks)
Kurdish separatism in Iran
Battle of Mukalla24–25 April 2016
(1 day)
Decisive Saudi-led Coalition victory by capturing the city.Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Sirte12 May – 6 December 2016
(6 months, 3 weeks and 3 days)
GNA recaptured 4 towns and villages and the city itself from ISIL.Libyan Civil War
Ar-Rutbah offensive16 – 18 May 2016
(2 days)
Iraqi Army recapture Ar-Rutbah District/Town.Iraqi Civil War
Third Battle of Fallujah22 May – 29 June 2016
(1 month and 1 week)
Iraqi forces recaptured the entire city of Fallujah and its suburbs.Iraqi Civil War
Battle of Tsorona12–13 June 2016
(1 day)
Status quo ante both sides claim victory.Eritrean–Ethiopian border conflict
Wau clashes23 June 2016 – present
(4 years, 7 months, 2 weeks and 3 days)
South Sudanese Civil War
Juba clashes7–11 July 2016
(4 days)
Ceasefire declared.South Sudanese Civil War
Nampala attack19 July 2016
(1 week and 3 days)
Ansar Dine and ANSIPRJ killed both 17 soldiers in their army base attack.Northern Mali conflict
Jani Khel offensive10 August – 5 September 2016
(3 weeks and 5 days)
War in Afghanistan
Battle of al-Rai15–20 August 2016
(5 days)
The FSA gains full control over al-Rai after a second offensive.Syrian Civil War
Battle of al-Hasakah16–23 August 2016
(1 week)
Ceasefire declared. The NDF leaves the city and is barred from reentering.Syrian Civil War
Siege of Derna August 2016 – 28 June 2018 The Libyan National Army captures Derna from the Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna Second Libyan Civil War
Battle of Kunduz3–4 October 2016
(1 day)
The Afghan Army captured the city Kunduz from the Taliban.War in Afghanistan
Battle of Mosul16 October 2016 – 20 July 2017
(9 months and 4 days)
The Iraqi Army recaptured the city of Mosul after a 9-month battle from ISIL.Iraqi Civil War
Muse offensive20 November – 4 December 2016
(2 weeks)
Rebels capture the town of Mong Ko, but are later forced to retreat by the Myanmar Army.Internal conflict in Myanmar
2nd Butig clash26–30 November 2016
(1 month and 4 days)
The Maute Group retreated for the second time the town after an attempted attack.Moro conflict
Battle of Svitlodarsk18–23 December 2016
(5 days)
Ceasefire declared. Both sides claim to have repelled the other's attacks.War in Donbass
Syrian Desert campaign29 December 2016 – 30 April 2017
(4 months and 1 day)
FSA-led rebels capture more than 1,800 square kilometres (~695 square miles) of territory from ISIL.Syrian Civil War

2017

BattleDateDescriptionConflict
Fall of Sangin? January 2017 – 23 March 2017
(2 months, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Taliban capture Sangin from the government.War in Afghanistan
Palmyra offensive13 January – 4 March 2017
(1 month, 2 weeks and 3 days)
Syrian Army captures 1,702 square kilometres and 52 settlements, including Palmyra.Syrian Civil War
1st Deir ez-Zor offensive14 January – 14 February 2017
(1 month)
ISIL cut the road to Deir ez-Zor Airport, splitting the government-held areas of Deir ez-Zor into two parts.Syrian Civil War
East Aleppo offensive17 January 2017 – 5 April 2017
(2 months, 2 weeks and 5 days)
The Syrian Army captures 250 villages, the city of Dayr Hafir and 2 towns. The FSA captures 6-7 villages and SDF captures 14 villages from ISIL.Syrian Civil War
1st Idlib Governorate clashes20 January – 9 March 2017
(1 month, 2 weeks and 3 days)
The Tahrir al-Sham captures multiple cities, towns and villages.Syrian Civil War
Battle of Kulbiyow27 January 2017
(0 days)
Al-Shabaab captures the city however the Kenyan army recapture the city within hours later.War in Somalia War
Raid on Yakla29 January 2017
(0 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Avdiivka29 January 2017 – 4 February 2017
(6 days)
War in Donbass
1st Daraa offensiveFirst phase
12 February – 8 March 2017
(3 weeks and 3 days)
Second phase
6 – 26 April 2017
(2 weeks and 6 days)
Third phase
24 May – 6 June 2017
(1 week and 6 days)
Syrian Civil War
Operation Ghazi13 February 2017 – present
(3 years, 11 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
War in North-West Pakistan
Qaboun offensive18 February – 29 May 2017
(3 months, 1 week and 4 days)
Rebels and pro-government forces made a deal for transporting rebels and their family members to the Idlib Governorate. The Syrian Army takes control of the neighborhoods.Syrian Civil War
2nd Daraa offensive20 – 27 February 2017
(1 week)
ISIL captured Tasil and two other towns from the rebels.Syrian Civil War
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad22 February 2017 – present
(3 years, 11 months, 2 weeks and 4 days)
War in North-West Pakistan
Sinjar clashes3 March 2017
(0 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Gulf of Sidra Offensive3 March 2017 – 14 March 2017
(1 week and 4 days)
Libyan Civil War
Eastern Homs offensive5 March – 12 May 2017
(2 months and 1 week)
The Syrian Army made a buffer zone around Palmyra by capturing more than 230 square miles of territory around the city.Syrian Civil War
Israel–Syria incident17 March 2017
(0 days)
Syrian Civil War
1st Hama offensive21 March – 28 April 2017
(1 month and 1 week)
The Syrian Army recaptured all lost territory as well as one captured in rebels previous offensive. Including the cities of Taybat al-Imam and Halfaya.Syrian Civil War
Battle of Tabqa22 March – 10 May 2017
(1 month, 2 weeks and 4 days)
Syrian Civil War
Battle of Darzab9–27 April 2017
(2 weeks and 4 days)
War in Afghanistan
Bohol clashes11 April 2017 – 15 May 2017
(1 month and 4 days)
Moro conflict
Western Nineveh offensive25 April 2017 – 27 June 2017
(2 months and 2 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Battle of Mohmand Valley26–27 April 2017
(3 hours)
Joint US/Afghan raid targeting ISIS compound in Nangarhar ProvinceWar in Afghanistan (2001–present)
East Ghouta inter-rebel conflict28 April – 31 May 2017
(1 month and 3 days)
Syrian Civil War
Kunduz Offensive? May 2017 – present
(3 years, 9 months, 1 week and 1 day)
War in Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Pakistan border skirmish5 May 2017
(0 days)
Afghanistan–Pakistan skirmishes
Raid on Barii5 May 2017
(0 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Syrian Desert campaign7 May – 13 July 2017
(2 months and 6 days)
Syrian Civil War
Maskanah Plains offensive9 May 2017 – 8 June 2017
(4 weeks and 2 days)
Syrian Civil War
Brak El-Shati airbase raid18 May 2017
(0 days)
Libyan Civil War
Raid on Al Hathla23 May 2017
(0 days)
Yemeni Civil War
Battle of Marawi23 May – 23 October 2017
(5 months)
Moro conflict
East Hama offensive31 May – 18 June 2017
(2 weeks and 4 days)
Syrian Civil War
Battle of Raqqa6 June – 17 October 2017
(4 months, 1 week and 4 days)
Syrian Civil War
Battle of Tora Bora6 – 25 June 2017
(2 weeks and 5 days)
War in Afghanistan
3rd Daraa offensive7 – 23 June 2017
(2 weeks and 2 days)
Syrian Civil War
Battle of Af Urur8 June 2017
(0 days)
War in Somalia War
Southern Raqqa offensive13 – 30 June 2017
(2 weeks and 3 days)
Syrian Civil War
Jobar offensive20 June – 14 August 2017
(1 month, 3 weeks and 4 days)
Syrian Civil War
Quneitra offensive24 June – 1 July 2017
(1 week)
Syrian Civil War
Pagak offensive1 July – 25 August 2017
(1 month, 3 weeks and 3 days)
South Sudanese Civil War
Central Syria campaign14 July – 21 October 2017
(3 months and 1 week)
Syrian Civil War
2nd Idlib Governorate clashes14 – 23 July 2017
(1 week and 2 days)
Syrian Civil War
Qalamoun offensive21 July 2017 – 28 August 2017
(1 month and 1 week)
Syrian Civil War
Golweyn ambush30 July 2017
(0 days)
War in Somalia War
Battle of Tal Afar20 August – 2 September 2017
(1 week and 6 days)
Iraqi Civil War
2nd Deir ez-Zor offensiveFirst phase
8 September 2017 – 5 March 2018
(5 months, 3 weeks and 4 days)
Second phase
1 May – 4 August 2018
(3 months and 3 days)
Third phase: Preparations ongoing
Syrian Civil War
Eastern Syria campaign14 September – 17 December 2017
(3 months and 3 days)
Syrian Civil War
Battle of Deir ez-Zor14 September – 17 November 2017
(2 months and 3 days)
Syrian Civil War
Western Anbar offensive16 – 21 September 2017
(5 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Euphrates Crossing offensive18 September – 21 October 2017
(1 month and 3 days)
Syrian Civil War
2nd Hama offensive19 – 29 September 2017
(1 week and 3 days)
Syrian Civil War
Hawija offensive20 September – 8 October 2017
(2 weeks and 4 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Tongo Tongo ambush4 October 2017
(0 days)
Insurgency in the Maghreb
Mayadin offensive4 – 17 October 2017
(1 week and 6 days)
Syrian Civil War
Abu Kamal offensive23 October – 6 December 2017
(1 month, 1 week and 6 days)
Syrian Civil War
Turkish military operation in Idlib Governorate7 October 2017 – present
(3 years, 4 months and 2 days)
Syrian Civil War
Northwestern Syria campaign9 October 2017 – 13 February 2018
(4 months and 4 days)
Syrian Civil War
Battle of Kirkuk15 – 20 October 2017
(5 days)
Iraqi–Kurdish conflict
Western Iraq campaign26 October 2017 – 9 December 2017
(1 month, 1 week and 6 days)
Iraqi Civil War
Battle of HarastaFirst phase
14[1] – 25 November 2017[2]
(1 week and 4 days)
Second phase
29 December 2017 – 17 January 2018
(2 weeks and 5 days)
First phase
All of the areas captured by the rebels in Harasta were reported by pro-government sources to have been retaken by government forces.[2]
Second phase
Government forces defended the military base.[3]
Syrian Civil War
Isani flat siege21[4] – 22 November 2017[4]
(1 day)
The ISIL leader Akhmed Chatayev died in the siege together with 2 others and 1 soldier.[4]None
Beit Jinn offensive28 November 2017[5] – 2 January 2018[6]
(1 month and 5 days)
Syrian military captures Tal Bardiyah, rebel forces surrender Beit Jinn and leave to Idlib.[7]Syrian Civil War
Battle of Sana'a28 November – 4 December 2017[8]
(6 days)
Ali Abdullah Saleh was killed by Houthi forces,[9] and the Houthis gain total control of Sana'a.[8]Yemeni Civil War
Al Hudaydah governorate offensive6 December 2017[10]Present
(3 years, 2 months and 3 days)
Yemeni Civil War

2018

BattleDateDescriptionConflictRef(s)
1st Southern Damascus offensive5 January – 20 February 2018
(1 month, 2 weeks and 1 day)
ISIL captures 90% of Yarmouk.Syrian Civil War[11][12]
Battle of In-Delimane12 January – 6 March 2018
(1 month, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Over 20 jihadists were killed or captured in an attempt attack.Northern Mali conflict[13][14]
El Junquito raid15 January 2018
(1 day)
Pro-Government's forces of Venezuela killed six rebels and one woman and lost 3 pro-Government's forces in a raid in the neighborhood El Junquito in the capital.Crisis in Bolivarian Venezuela[15]
Turkish military operation in AfrinFirst phase
20 January – 24 March 2018
(2 months and 4 days)
Second phase
25 March 2018 – Present
(2 years, 10 months, 2 weeks and 1 day)
First phase
Turkish Armed Forces and their allies capture most of the Afrin District[16] (282 towns and villages), including Afrin city.
Syrian Civil War[17][16][18][19][20]
Battle of Aden28 – 31 January 2018
(3 days)
STC gains control of most of Aden, on the reach of Al-Mashaiq Palace with support of UAE.Yemeni Civil War[21][22]
Battle of Khasham7 – 8 February 2018
(1 day)
SDF success defended the town.Syrian Civil War[23][24]
Comprehensive Operation – Sinai9 February 2018 – Present
(3 years)
Sinai insurgency[25]
1st Israel–Syria incident10 February 2018
(1 day)
Israeli fighter jets attack additional sites, after an Iranian drone was shot down after entering Israeli airspace, bringing the total to 12 being hit.Syrian Civil War[26]
Battle of Al Masini valley17 – 18 February 2018
(1 day)
70% of Al Masini valley cleared from AQAP.Yemeni Civil War[27][28]
Rif Dimashq offensive18 February – 12 April 2018
(1 month, 3 weeks and 4 days)
Syrian army captures the entirety of the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta pocket.Syrian Civil War[29][30]
Syrian Liberation Front–Tahrir al-Sham conflict19 February – 24 April 2018
(2 months and 5 days)
Ceasefire established.Syrian Civil War[31][32]
Battle of Batibo3 March 2018
(1 day)
Anglophone Crisis[33]
Operation Tigris Shield10 March 2018 – Present
(2 years, 10 months, 4 weeks and 2 days)
Kurdish–Turkish conflict[34]
2nd Southern Damascus offensive12 – 20 March 2018
(1 week and 1 day)
ISIL takes control of 90% of al-Qadam, SAA controls one neighborhood.Syrian Civil War[35][36]
Araouane clashes29 March – 6 April 2018
(1 week and 1 day)
French troops killed at least two militant commanders.[37][38]Northern Mali conflict[37][38]
Siirt raid29 March 2018
(1 day)
PKK attacked a Turkish military base in Eruh and killed 6 soldiers.Kurdish–Turkish conflict[39]
MINUSMA super camp attack14 April 2018
(1 day)
MINUSMA and French troops defend the camp.Northern Mali conflict[40][41]
Northern Homs offensive15 – 20 April 2018
(5 days)
A Ceasefire was declared and all rebels surrender and withdrawal.Syrian Civil War[42][43]
Eastern Qalamoun offensive17 – 25 April 2018
(1 week and 1 day)
Syrian Army captures the entirety of the rebel-held eastern Qalamoun pocket. And the rebels surrender and evacuate from eastern Qalamoun.Syrian Civil War[44][45]
3rd Southern Damascus offensive19 April – 21 May 2018
(1 month and 2 days)
The Syrian Army captured the entire rebel-held pocket in south Damascus after reaching an evacuation agreement.Syrian Civil War[46][47][48]
Deir ez-Zor Governorate clashes29 April 2018
(1 day)
SDF recaptures all four villages.Syrian Civil War[49][50]
United Arab Emirates takeover of Socotra30 April – 14 May 2018
(2 weeks)
Two weeks after the takeover on 14 May, Saudi troops were also deployed to the archipelago and a deal was brokered between the United Arab Emirates and Yemen for a joint military training exercise and the return of administrative control of Socotra's airport and seaport to Yemen.Yemeni Civil War[51][52][53]
Battle of Derna7 May 2018 – 28 June 2018
(1 month and 3 weeks)
Khalifa Haftar captures Derna from the Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna.Libyan Civil War[54][55]
2nd Israel–Iran incident10 May 2018
(1 day)
After Iranian forces reportedly fired around 20 projectiles towards Israeli army positions in the Golan Heights, Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.Syrian Civil War[56]
Battle of Farah14 – 16 May 2018
(2 days)
Afghan Government's victory and recapturing the city Farah.War in Afghanistan[57][58]
Deir ez-Zor offensive22 May – 11 June 2018
(2 weeks and 6 days)
Pro-Government's forces defend the town Abu Kamal from ISIL.Syrian Civil War[59][60]
Battle of Tabarde3 – 5 June 2018
(2 days)
GATIA/MSA killed 6 ISIL members one of them is commander and Amat Ag Assalate and lost both 3 soldiers.Northern Mali conflict[61][62]
1st As-Suwayda offensive6 – 22 June 2018
(2 weeks and 2 days)
Syrian Army captures a number of towns, villages and many hills.Syrian Civil War[63][64]
Battle of Al Hudaydah13 June – 13 November 2018
(5 months)
An offensive by the Hadi Government to attack the port city of Al Hudayah and cut off the Houthis from supply lines. Yemeni Civil War[65]
Southern Syria offensive18 June 2018 – 31 July 2018
(1 month, 1 week and 6 days)
Pro-Government forces capture all the rebels territory.Syrian Civil War[66][67]
Battle of Darzab12 July – 1 August 2018
(2 weeks and 6 days)
Battle between Taliban and the Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISIL-K), which resulted in a major Taliban victoryWar in Afghanistan
Ndop prison break28 July 2018
(1 day)
Ambazonian separatists burning down the prison, and liberate 163 inmates, the separatists sized also some weapons and ammunition from the prison.Anglophone Crisis[68]
2nd As-Suwayda offensive6 August – 19 November 2018
(3 months, 1 week and 6 days)
Syrian Civil War[69]
Ghazni offensive10 – 15 August 2018
(5 days)
Government's forces regain control of Ghazni city, but only three districts in Ghazni Province remain under full government control[70]War in Afghanistan[71][70]
Battle of Tripoli27 August 2018 – 25 September 2018
(4 weeks and 1 day)
A series of clashes in Tripoli end after a ceasefire. Libyan Civil War[72]
Syria missile strikes17 September 2018Syrian Civil War
Kerch Strait incident25 November 2018Russian Border Guard captures three Ukrainian naval vessels.Ukrainian crisis[73]

2019

Battle Date Description Conflict Ref(s)
National Front for Liberation - Tahrir al-Sham conflict January 1, 2019 - January 10, 2019 (1 week and 2 days) Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a Sunni militant group, launched attacks on rebel positions in Idlib; the conflict ended when the National Front for Liberation agreed to withdraw on January 10, allowing the militants to seize the area. Syrian Civil War [74]
Battle of Aden August 7, 2019 - August 29, 2019 (3 weeks and 1 day) The Southern Transitional Council took Aden and the Presidential Palace despite Saudi and Yemen Army missile strikes. Yemeni Civil War [75]
Battle of the Jabara Valley August 26, 2019 - August 29, 2019 (3 days) 1,100 soldiers from the Saudi Army's Al-Fateh Brigade launched an offensive into Yemen's Jabara Valley, but were surrounded by Houthi forces for four days; the Saudis launched airstrikes against Yemeni positions, but failed to break through, and, on August 29, 2019, 100 managed to escape across the border, with the remaining 1,000 killed in action or captured. Yemeni Civil War [76]
2019 Dhamar Airstrike September 1, 2019 The Saudi-led coalition launched an airstrike on a university being used as a Houthi detention center; according to the Red Cross, there were 100 fatalities and 40 injured, after which the Houthis were persuaded by the United Nations to release 290 detainees, 42 of whom had survived the airstrike. Yemeni Civil War [77]
2019 Abqaiq-Khurais attack September 14, 2019 Houthi officials announced 10 drones had been used to attack two Saudi Aramco oil processing facilities in Eastern Saudi Arabia; Saudi officials said they believed more drones and cruise missiles were used, and that they originated from Iran; the United States and Saudi Arabia have stated that Iran was behind the attack while France, Germany, and the United Kingdom jointly stated Iran bears responsibility for it, while Iran denies involvement. Yemeni Civil War [78]
Operation Kayla Mueller October 26, 2019 - October 27, 2019 (2 days) The U.S. Joint Special Operations Command's 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force) raided Idlib Province in northern Syria, culminating in the capture of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by canine Conan

2020

Battle Date Description Conflict Ref(s)
Battle of Sirte 6 January 2020 The Libyan National Army captured Sirte from forces loyal to the Government of National Accord. Second Libyan Civil War [79]
Battle of Chinagodrar 9 January 2020 A large group of Boko Haram militants assaulted a Nigerien military base in Chinagodrar. Insurgency in the Maghreb [80]
Operation Gideon 3 May 2020 – 4 May 2020 Venezuelan dissidents and American private military contractors unsuccessfully attempt to land in Venezuela and remove Nicolás Maduro from office. Crisis in Venezuela
Mocímboa da Praia offensive 5 August 2020 – 11 August 2020 Militants from Islamic State's Central Africa Province captured the city of Mocímboa da Praia from Mozambican security forces

and South African private military contractors.

Insurgency in Cabo Delgado [81]
Battle of Hadrut 7 October 2020 – 15 October 2020 Azerbaijani forces took control of Hadrut, and several villages and heights surrounding it. 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war [82]
Battle of Shusha 4 November 2020 – 7 November 2020 Azerbaijani forces seized Shusha, the second city of the Republic of Artsakh. 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war [83]

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