Moscow supports the SAA offensive to permanently eliminate IS jihadists in the area. Meanwhile, Turkey is increasingly aiming for the M4 from Idlib to Kurdistan.
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.
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.
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.
Over 40 strikes by Moscow fighters on IS posts to stop the asmbushes on the SAA and militias in Badia. Meanwhile, Turkey continues to send forces south of Idlib.
New observation point south of Idlib, where massive reinforcements will converge. Ankara is aiming for escalation to justify mass military intervention in the province.
Up to 10 million for information useful for its capture offered. The move increases the pressure on Iran and Turkey. Also, the group itself has to decide whether to discharge him.
Fears of a surprise offensive by the TAF with the excuse of fighting the militias are growing. The epicenter could be Zawiya, just heavily strengthened by Ankara.