Syria, the possible Turkey’s offensive brings Damascus and Kurdistan closer
At least 550 SAA soldiers deployed in full SDF territory: Ain Issa, al-Bab, Manbij and Kobani in a defensive key against the new Peace Spring operation.
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.
Syria, coalitions of pro-Turkey militias finance themselves on the population
In the area of Idlib and Aleppo, taxes on civilians are increasing. In the east, however, the thefts of livestock begin. Goal: survival.
Syria, the SDF are preparing for an invasion by pro-Turkey militias in Kurdistan
Kurdish forces send fighters and assets, even heavy ones, to Ain Issa. There is fear of a maxi infiltration attempt by TAF allied groups to take the M4.
Syria, Turkey attacks Kurdistan directly again
The targets are always the SDF posts in the Ain Issa area. This time it is the TAF artillery that hits. How will Russia react?
Syria, minor militias in Idlib raise the bar and target Turkey
Attacks against TAF by groups cut off from aid distributed by HTS are increasing. Ankara, however, also has the Kurdistan issue. Erdogan has two choices.
Syria, uneasy calm in Ain Issa after the Turkish air raids on Sayda
The tension, however, is skyrocketing. Russia intervenes with patrols on the M4 to prevent the SDF and pro-Ankara militias from coming into contact.
Syria, Turkey bombs Kurdistan for the first time in 17 months
TAF fighters attacked the SDF in Sayda (Ain Issa) on the Nowruz eve. It is no longer proxy war, Ankara is fueling an escalation with unpredictable outcomes.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias intensify pressure in Kurdistan
Third infiltration attempt in Sayda (Ain Issa) in as many days, stopped by the SDF. It is feared that Ankara, thanks also to the new bases, prepares a maxi offensive.
Syria: tension in Kurdistan between Turkey, Russia, SDF and SAA skyrockets
New infiltration attempt by pro-Ankara militias in Ain Issa. In the meantime, bases proliferate in the M4 area. The last is the Moscow one.