Syria, mystery on Russia’s abandonment of the bases in Ain Issa and Hasaka
Moscow troops would have left them to increase pressure on the SDF to hand over the villages on the M4 to the pro-Turkey militias. But suddenly they came back.
Syria, pro-Turkey militiamen target Russia in Kurdistan
The Guardians of Religion (Horas al-Din) attack a Moscow base north of Raqqa. Does the group now act as HTS's armed wing?
Syria, the SAA in Idlib adopts the Ain Issa militia technique: infiltrate
In the last few hours, the jihadists have foiled various attempts. To take Barah, Damascus must speed up the pace and get ahead of Turkey.
Syria, Turkey tries to close the SAA’s access routes to Barah
New observation point south of Idlib, as pro-Ankara militias try to cut the M4 between Hasaka-Aleppo. The SDF defend themselves and press Isis in Deir Ezzor.
Syria, Turkey sends yet another reinforcements convoy to Zawiya
The militia attacks in Ain Issa also continue, while the SAA presses in Idlib. It is confirmed that Ankara is aiming for Kurdistan via the M4.
Syria, Turkey continues to target Ain Issa despite Russia’s doubts
A few hours after the Moscow-Ankara military meeting in the Kurdistan city, the bombings resume. At Deir Ezzor Isis resumes targeted killings.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias also target Russia in Ain Issa
Raid against Moscow troops on the M4. This confirms that Ankara aims to take control of it. Meanwhile, the SDF try to find the infiltrators.
Syria, Turkey plans M4 operation from Idlib to Kurdistan
Ankara wants to take it up to Ain Issa. To do this, however, it must be fast and forcefully. This is why the TAF are concentrating in Zawiya.
Syria, Russia launches maxi air campaign against Isis in Badia
Moscow supports the SAA offensive to permanently eliminate IS jihadists in the area. Meanwhile, Turkey is increasingly aiming for the M4 from Idlib to Kurdistan.
Syria, is Turkey preparing to attack Kurdistan?
Meeting between the TAF and allied militias in Azaz. Objective: to plan an offensive in Manbij, Ain Issa and Tel Tamr. Meanwhile, Ankara is still strengthening in Idlib.