Syria, new mysterious stop of the TAF attacks in Kurdistan
It is feared it is the prelude to the ground offensive in the quadrant, announced by Turkey. All actors involved stockpile supplies and practice combat readiness.
Syria, everyone is preparing for Turkey’s ground offensive in Kurdistan
The TAF, after a logistical stop, resumed the bombing on Aleppo and Hasaka. SDF train with Inherent Resolve. Damascus sends reinforcements, but awaits Russia.
Syria, HTS tries to protect itself in Afrin by weakening rival militias
The pro al-Qaeda group, struggling over Turkey’s ultimatum that forced it to withdraw most of its men, has launched a campaign of arrests among rival factions.
Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham increasingly in crisis in the North
HTS today faces a request for general mobilization of the population in Aleppo, in addition to the Russian raids on Idlib and the clashes between pro-Turkey militias.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias continue to loot archaeological sites to raise cash
The epicenter of the excavations, disguised as road works, is Aleppo and the devastation could increase in the event of an invasion of Kurdistan.
Syria, nervousness is growing among pro-Turkey militias
The cause is the uncertainty linked to the new Ankara offensive in Kurdistan. The factions fear being squeezed between the TAF and the SDF, who also have the SAA on their side.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias are making cash with archaeological finds
Mass destruction of sites in Aleppo is underway, from Afrin to Al-Jouz. Pro-Ankara groups use bulldozers and jackhammers to find treasures to sell on the black market.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias try to finance themselves with kidnappings of civilians
They are formally arrested for supporting the Kurdish administration, but the only goal is to raise cash thanks to false bails. Boom of the phenomenon in Aleppo.
Syria, internal clashes between pro-Turkey militias in the North intensify
Afrin and Sere Kanye are the epicenter. The military build-up in the area and the few resources increase the nervousness of the factions, even towards their allies.
Syria, the risks of a new violent conflict in Afrin are growing
Turkey and allied militias send reinforcements to Tel Abyad. The SAA and SDF do likewise east of Ain Issa. Ankara must drive the enemy away from Idlib, but the price could be very high.