Syria, the Kurds could hand over Ain Issa to Damascus
The operation, managed by Russia, would stop Turkey’s expansion towards Kurdistan. The city, in fact, would be protected by the SAA and Moscow.
Syria, Turkey continues to strengthen its military presence in Idlib
New TAF convoy, Zawiya is among the destinations. Objectives: to disrupt the SAA offensive in Barah and move closer to Kurdistan, where allied militias increased their raids.
Syria, Turkey is preparing to leave another observation point: Jabal Anadan
Ankara is reducing its presence in the West to target Kurdistan with troops, bases and assets. Meanwhile, Russia increases the pressure in support of the SAA south of Idlib.
Syria, Turkey massively transfers forces to Kurdistan
Ankara also demobilizes Sher Magher’s observation point, diverting part of the resources to the East. Meanwhile, the SAA has resumed bombing south of Idlib.
Syria, Turkey continues to push on the M4 in Kurdistan
New military garrisons west of Tal Tamr, and drones arrive. From Hasaka to Deir Ezzor, however, infections from Covid-19 are growing. From Ankara to Isis, concern increases.
Syria, Turkey wants control of M4 in Kurdistan
The bombing of Ain Issa and the military build up of the TAF continue. Meanwhile, the SAA still clashes with Isis in the Badia desert. The toll is 30 deaths among IS soldiers and jihadists.
Syria, Turkey strengthens its military presence in Kurdistan
Ankara builds barracks and checkpoints along the M4 east of the country. There is a fear of an escalation. In Idlib, Russia hits Failaq Al-Sham (the Sham Legion)’s heart.
Syria, Turkey leaves the south of Idlib. It is feared that it points to the east
The progress of the SAA offensive towards Barah led to the abandonment by the TAF of the observation points in the area. In parallel, Ankara suddenly bombs Ain Issa.
Syria, new joint Russia-Turkey patrol. This time in Aleppo
The convoy passed through Ain al-Arab, but was stopped by a local youth protest. It is confirmed that Ankara, accomplished its mission in Idlib, points east towards Ain Issa and Kurdistan.
Syria, the first Russia-Turkey joint patrol arrives in Latakia from Idlib
Putin-Erdogan agreement fulfilled thanks to TAF and HTS. The convoys are likely to move on the M4 east to Ain Issa. Meanwhile, Damascus still tries to take Barah.