Syria, new seizure of Captagon destined for Isis
The SDF arrest a trafficker with 18,000 pills for IS militiamen from Badia to Deir Ezzor. Covid-19 has increased its use among jihadists, even with deception.
Syria, Isis raises the bar against the SAA by increasing attacks in Badia
IS changes strategy: from lightning raids to complex ones with kidnapping of soldiers. To the north, pro-Turkish militias continue to infiltrate Kurdistan.
Syria, the clashes between the SAA and Isis in Badia get to the heart
Violent battles between soldiers, supported by Russia, and jihadists in the Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa triangle. In cities, security is strengthened for fear of IS reprisals.
Syria, the SAA increasingly pressed by Isis west of Deir Ezzor
New IS attack against a military convoy. Damascus asks Russia for concrete help and meanwhile sends reinforcements. These, however, don’t know the territory unlike the enemies.
Syria, new SAA operation against Isis in the Badia al-Sham desert
Russian fighters and pro-Iran militias also participate in the anti-IS maneuvers. Meanwhile, SDF fortify eastern quadrant of Deir Ezzor and the surveillance along the Euphrates.
Syria, Inherent Resolve closes ranks: is a maxi anti-Isis offensive in sight?
M2A2 Bradley tanks and mechanized infantry units arrive in Deir Ezzor, while the SDF tighten the vigilance along the Euphrates. Meanwhile, the hunt for IS leaders continues.
Iraq, hard blow to the Isis leadership by ISF-Inherent Resolve
Many IS commanders captured or killed across the country, from Anbar to Kirkuk. Baghdad also strengthens surveillance on the border with Syria to stop infiltrations.
Syria, Isis raises the bar against the SAA in Deir Ezzor with ambushes
Damascus, fearing that IS has launched a new offensive like The Saga of Exhaustion 2, asks for help from Russia and strengthens security west of the Euphrates.
Syria, Isis adopts the IED strategy against the SAA in Deir Ezzor
The IS militiamen, to save men and prevent the enemy from entering too deep into the Badia al-Sham desert, plant bombs in the area from Abu Kamal to Mayadeen.
Syria, the SAA prepares the ground invasion south of Idlib
In past few hours an aerial reconnaissance campaign and first attacks with artillery. Objective: to conquer Barah. Damascus, however, fails to defeat Isis between Homs and Deir Ezzor.