Syria, Iran seeks to extend its influence in Hasaka
A recruitment center, aimed primarily at young people, opened in the city. Tehran is trying to adopt the same tactic in Kurdistan used in Deir Ezzor to hide weapons depots.
Syria, the head of the Islamic State killed in the eastern quadrant
Hamza al-Homsi died in an SDF-Inherent Resolve raid. The same fate suffered by Ibrahim al-Qahtani, an expert in attacks on prisons. Pro-ISIS jihadists are in crisis.
Syria, the Islamic State loses the planner of the attacks on prisons
Ibrahim Al Qahtani was killed in an SDF-Inherent Resolve raid. For the pro-ISIS jihadists it is a hard blow, as they have long been trying to free their imprisoned comrades.
Syria, the Islamic State in Palmyra kidnaps over 70 civilians
Objective: to "make cash" after the blows suffered in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Hasaka by SDF and Inherent Resolve. The pro-ISIS jihadists, in fact, fled into the desert.
Syria, a resurgence of the Turkey-Kurd conflict is coming
The SDF will increase attacks on border areas and Ankara will respond with new air raids on Kurdistan. Meanwhile, the TAF receives ammunition and equipment.
Syria, SDF-Inherent Resolve operation against the Islamic State in Hasaka-Deir Ezzor
Objective: to neutralize the pro-ISIS cells before Turkey launches the ground offensive in Kurdistan. Focus on Al-Hawl, Tel Amis and Al-Hanouk.
Syria, the US military will return to Raqqa
Local Sources: Will be deployed in the city and at the 17th Division base. Objective: to protect the area from the probable invasion of Turkey in Kurdistan.
Syria, new mysterious stop of the TAF attacks in Kurdistan
It is feared it is the prelude to the ground offensive in the quadrant, announced by Turkey. All actors involved stockpile supplies and practice combat readiness.
Syria, everyone is preparing for Turkey’s ground offensive in Kurdistan
The TAF, after a logistical stop, resumed the bombing on Aleppo and Hasaka. SDF train with Inherent Resolve. Damascus sends reinforcements, but awaits Russia.
Syria, anomalous pause in Turkish attacks in Kurdistan
The most accredited hypothesis is that it is due to logistical needs (supplying the front line with ammunition). This suggests that Ankara lacks advanced Combat Service Support.