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Following the success in Aleppo, the rebel factions swiftly turned their focus southward towards critical cities like Hama and Homs on the M5 highway. In a feat of sheer tactical maneuvering, rebel forces effectively outflanked Syrian troops and seized control of areas that were previously thought secure. Throughout these encounters, advanced military technology and strategic surprise continued to favor the rebels.
In Hama, the rebels proceeded with similar aggressive tactics, capitalizing on the regime's withdrawal to secure critical victories that further undermined the Assad government. These swift advances cultivated a sense of invincibility among rebel fighters, who now possessed enhanced military hardware captured from the retreating Syrian Army.