Syria, HTS responds to raids by the SAA and Russia. Is a ground operation in sight?Pro-Turkey militias attack population centers west of Hama and south of Idlib. Meanwhile, the Moscow… Syria, HTS responds to raids by the SAA and Russia. Is a ground operation in sight?2 September 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security Pro-Turkey militias attack population centers west of Hama and south of Idlib. Meanwhile, the Moscow fighters continue to bomb Zawiya.
Syria, Russia and SAA hunt for HTS leadership in IdlibThe army maintains pressure on the militiamen, keeping them busy, while the Moscow fighters hit… Syria, Russia and SAA hunt for HTS leadership in Idlib1 September 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security The army maintains pressure on the militiamen, keeping them busy, while the Moscow fighters hit specific targets.
Syria, Russia attacks HTS and allied militias in IdlibNew targeted air strikes on al-Bara (Zawiya). Meanwhile, the SAA responds to rebel bombings on… Syria, Russia attacks HTS and allied militias in Idlib30 August 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security New targeted air strikes on al-Bara (Zawiya). Meanwhile, the SAA responds to rebel bombings on its posts. The conflict in the region intensifies.
Syria, HTS in Idlib celebrates the victory of the Taliban in AfghanistanClashes with the population, who are targeting convoys announcing the Islamic Emirate’s entry into Kabul. Syria, HTS in Idlib celebrates the victory of the Taliban in Afghanistan23 August 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security Clashes with the population, who are targeting convoys announcing the Islamic Emirate’s entry into Kabul.
Syria, HTS decrees an amnesty to gain consensus among the populationThe measure, however, doesn’t cover political prisoners and opponents, alleged ex “ISIS terrorists". Local inhabitants… Syria, HTS decrees an amnesty to gain consensus among the population23 July 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security The measure, however, doesn’t cover political prisoners and opponents, alleged ex “ISIS terrorists". Local inhabitants protest in the streets of Idlib.
Syria, the Al-Hamza Division imposes protection money on Aleppo populationThe pro-Turkey militia introduces the "tax" to compensate for the stop of aid by Ankara.… Syria, the Al-Hamza Division imposes protection money on Aleppo population13 July 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security The pro-Turkey militia introduces the "tax" to compensate for the stop of aid by Ankara. Who do not pay is subject to theft and attacks.
Syria, boom in weapons sales on social networks for the militias and the population in IdlibThe most active markets are mainly on Facebook. Objective: to bypass the controls of HTS… Syria, boom in weapons sales on social networks for the militias and the population in Idlib5 July 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security The most active markets are mainly on Facebook. Objective: to bypass the controls of HTS and the surcharges imposed by the Qaedist group.
Syria, HTS is raising money on the population to recover the cut in aid from TurkeyFifth increase in fuel prices in Idlib in two weeks. Objective: to pay the wages… Syria, HTS is raising money on the population to recover the cut in aid from Turkey2 July 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security Fifth increase in fuel prices in Idlib in two weeks. Objective: to pay the wages to the fighters, before they rebel.
Syria, pro-Iran militias seize houses in Palmyra to turn them into HQObjective: to have FOBs from which to manage the SAA periodic offensives against the former… Syria, pro-Iran militias seize houses in Palmyra to turn them into HQ28 June 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security Objective: to have FOBs from which to manage the SAA periodic offensives against the former ISIS in the desert, reducing the risk of ambushes.
Syria, new clashes between pro-Turkey militias in AleppoBattle between “Jaish al-Nokhba” and “Soqour al-Sham” northwest of Afrin. Smaller groups wage war with… Syria, new clashes between pro-Turkey militias in Aleppo21 June 2021Francesco BussolettiDefence, Defence and Security Battle between “Jaish al-Nokhba” and “Soqour al-Sham” northwest of Afrin. Smaller groups wage war with each other over the few resources left by HTS.