Rebel victory in Damascus may take months
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- Closing in on the capital
- Battling on multiple fronts
- North-east
- South-east
- South
- South-west
- North
- Drawn-out end game
- Obstacles to rebel victory
- Capturing a city
- Securing supply lines
- Acquiring anti-aircraft defences
- Outlook
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