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In contrast to Assad’s faltering military, the rebel forces benefited from years of rebuilding and restocking. The Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) the two primary rebel groups, were able to renew their ranks with motivated fighters. Turkey played a noteworthy role in providing support and resources to these factions, potentially bolstering their capabilities for the recent uprising.
By early December, as Assad's military faced intense pressure from organized rebel assaults, rebel factions began to exploit the weakened state of Assad's forces. Reports indicated that the SAA struggled to cope with the defenses against effective drone strategies employed by the rebels, marking a stark contrast to the resources and support they had enjoyed in previous years.