Syria, Damascus concentrates its forces against Isis in Badia
Several units moved from Idlib to the east of Hama. Defeating IS has become more of a priority than getting Barah back from the local militias.
Syria, the war between SAA and Isis in Badia gets to the heart
IS jihadists counterattack despite the Russian raids. Damascus, meanwhile, increases pressure between Hama-Idlib. But always at a distance.
Syria, militias are flowing in Turkish posts south of Idlib
The LNF lines up on the M4. The excuse is to increase security. In reality it is to prevent possible SAA offensives and prepare maneuvers against Kurdistan.
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 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, Turkey directs all its forces to Zawiya
Ankara closes 12 other observation posts and sends men south of Idlib to block the SAA advance towards Barah and M4. Meanwhile, the army bombs as far as Latakia.
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.
Syria, Turkey establishes a new observation point in Zawiya
As expected, Ankara strengthens the "wall" in front of the SAA south of Idlib. Objectives: not to lose freedom of movement and protect allied militias.