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, the Islamic State continues to attack the SAA in the Badia desert
Attacks by former ISIS militiamen against soldiers in Raqqa, Homs and Deir Ezzor increase. Russia's strikes don't stop IS.
Syria, pro-Iran militias seize houses in Palmyra to turn them into HQ
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, the SAA is preparing for a maxi operation against the Islamic State in Badia
Huge reinforcements on the way to Raqqa, Homs and Deir Ezzor. They will operate simultaneously to avoid isolated units, easy targets for IS.
Syria, new rounds of Russian strikes against the Islamic State in the East
Air raids in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Homs. The attempts made so far, however, have only served to keep the former Isis militiamen away from the big cities.
Syria, Iran seeks to expand its influence to Hasaka and Qamishli
Pro-Tehran militias launch campaigns of recruitment and house purchases in the two cities in Kurdistan. The plan is part of a three-pillar strategy.
Syria, has the Islamic State launched an offensive against the SAA in the desert?
IS ambushes against soldiers and militias increase, even as Russia responds with air strikes. The surge in attacks by the former Isis is worrying.
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, 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, new SAA offensive against the Islamic State between Deir Ezzor and Homs
The soldiers, supported by Russian advisers, began combing the desert. The maneuvers were anticipated by intense raids by Moscow fighters on IS targets.