Syria, Iran opens an intelligence center in Palmyra
Formal objective: to monitor the pro-ISIS jihadists activities. In reality, Tehran wants to protect its militias and interests in the area from US and Israeli strikes.
Syria, the maxi Russian offensive against the former ISIS in the East doesn’t stop
New raids against warehouses and shelters of the Islamic State in the quadrant. After the Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa triangle, fighters target Homs.
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.