Syria, new strategy for the SAA and allies against the Islamic State in Badia
Pro-Iran militias and soldiers reopen old desert bases to approach IS safely. The latest is in Palmyra. Meanwhile, Russia keeps enemies busy with raids.
Syria, what is Russia doing in northern Aleppo?
Moscow soldiers leave the Tal Rifat, Til Ajjar and Minnegh bases. But they had to reoccupy them immediately, after the pro-Turkish militias bomb the SAA by surprise.
Syria, new round of Russian raids against the Islamic State in Badia
The strategy, however, has so far proved ineffective. In 2021 there were 455 strikes on IS, but only 34 jihadists killed. In addition, ambushes against the SAA continue.
Syria, Russian air raids on the Islamic State in Badia are ineffective
It’s confirmed by the IS attacks on the SAA after more than 200 strikes by Moscow fighters. The war between pro-Turkish militias in Idlib-Aleppo is also deepening.
Syria, clashes between SDF and pro-Turkey militias intensify in Kurdistan
The internal war for Ankara's aid between TAF allied groups in Idlib and Aleppo is also escalating. The money for the fighters’ wages ran out.
Syria, Russia attacks the Islamic State in Badia for 72 hours straight
Maxi campaign of over 200 air raids caused at least 29 dead and numerous wounded in the ranks of IS between Hama, Aleppo, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor.
Syria, tension still skyrocketing between pro-Turkey militias in Idlib and Aleppo
Discontent over unpaid wages and further cuts in Ankara's aid is growing. Also, Ramadan is on the way. It could aggravate the situation.
Syria, something seems to be moving in Idlib between Russian raids and reinforcements
A Moscow-SAA maxi-offensive against pro-Ankara militias is hypothesized. It would exploit the Turkey difficulties after the violations of the truce on Kurdistan.
Syria, Russia attacks the Islamic State in the middle of the Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa triangle
Targeted raids on Mount Al-Bashri, whose caves are used by IS jihadists to hide from strikes.
Syria, open war in Idlib and Aleppo between HTS and rival pro-Turkey militias
The Qaedists arrest several members of the other groups, sparking family protests and subsequent repressions. The situation is hot.