The map below provides a look at the possible Syrian Army advance in northern Hama, southern Idlib in the event of resumption of military hostilities in the southern part of the Idlib de-escalation zone.
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Map Update: Possible Scenario Of Syrian Army Advance In Southern Idlib, Northern Hama
Looking at the map it is obvious what has to be done at this stage. SAA and its ardent allies need to secure the 90Km line between Kafr Nabudah and Khuwayn Kabir and then grind the FUKUS proxies into the sand. This would without doubt be their toughest operation to date as they would have to secure this 90/100 km front while exterminating the hts vermin within a 90 square Km pocket. These headchoppers will as we all know be screaming GAS attack and FUKUS will have their chance to start a world war. Tough Call but one that has to be made eventually.
Once there is close to an encirclement, history shows the rats will be leaving the sinking ship. It might also prevent, partially, a mass flight of civilians.
Contrary to previous experiences SAA must, this time, guard its flanks, otherwise their advance units can be cut off.
Idlib terror enclave is around 800 sq kms and should be pulverized with artillery and air power to save the SAA and its allies casualties. The terrorists are already screaming like bitches and if the SyAAF and Russian Federation Aerospace forces intensify the air campaign, these headchopping scum will run back to Turkey, and that will leave the Turkeys with a dilemma, either escalate or call it a day!
It is sort of an obvious strategy, which means the rebels will likely continue to redeploy from murak, and al lataminah, kafr zayta and other positions in North Hama. To make the strategy more effective, the SAA should first engage the FSA from Murak, Al Lataminah axis, and then begin the assault on the flanks towards Khan Shaykhoun.
The red arrow map above is a bit simplistic, but no doubt in the minds of the SAA and the FSA as likely goals.
There is a simultaneous assault near Aleppo on the M5 highway.
There is a likely effort to attack rebel held M5 highway, however, there are realistic limitation on SAA to deploy large numbers of troops.
Also it is unclear how turkey would react in the face of above referenced operation.