Syria, pro-Iran militias hide their arsenal in the East
Weapons, ammunition and missiles transferred from Iraq to Deir Ezzor, Ayyash and Raqqa, near Russian and SAA bases. Objective: not to be subjected to Israel air strikes.
Syria, the Islamic State declares war on “geniuses” in Deir Ezzor
Jinns are figures, mentioned in the Koran, related to each of us. According to the jihadists, the “bad” ones are behind the SDF-Inherent Resolve raids against IS.
Syria, the Islamic State hunts for “witches” in Deir Ezzor
A person accused of sorcery was killed in al-Hussan. IS jihadists do not hesitate to take risks, operating in SDF territory, in order to eliminate those "threats".
Syria, the SDF launch the hunt for the Islamic State north of Deir Ezzor
Maneuvers underway with Inherent Resolve in Wadi al-Ajij. Objective: to neutralize the IS operative cells and their logistic network with Turkey.
Syria, Iran’s new strategy: from recruiting to medicines, passing through real estate
Pro-Tehran militias are expanding rapidly in Deir Ezzor, Aleppo, Hasaka, Homs and Ghouta. Different levers are used in each area.
Syria, pro-Iran militias start recruiting also east of Aleppo
Strategy identical as in Deir Ezzor: to offer financial incentives and better living conditions. The SAA and Russia react with a base in Khan Al-Sha'r.
Syria, pro-Iran militias try to expand towards Kurdistan
Groups close to Tehran open a base east of Aleppo. Formally against the Islamic State. Basically, to extend Shiite influence to the east.
Syria, pro-Iran militias launch a campaign to recruit civilians in Deir Ezzor
The offer is a salary of $ 40 for 15 days of work per month, as well as free access to treatment at the group's clinics and hospitals.
Syria, the SAA-Russia strategy against the Islamic State in Badia does not work
IS jihadists continue to counterattack despite continued air operations and campaigns. Damascus pays for the humint shortage in the area.
Syria, the SDF capture the Islamic State “gunsmith” in Deir Ezzor
Also seized a large amount of equipment to repair weapons. In parallel, three IS logisticians were arrested in Al Ozba and Al Sabha.