Syria, maxi SDF operation against ISIS between Hasaka and Deir Ezzor
More than 70 Islamic State jihadists and spies who worked for Turkey captured so far. Meanwhile, the militias in Idlib counterattack SAA and Russia.
Syria, new seizure of Captagon destined for Isis
The SDF arrest a trafficker with 18,000 pills for IS militiamen from Badia to Deir Ezzor. Covid-19 has increased its use among jihadists, even with deception.
Syria, pro-Iran militias take advantage of the SAA-Isis war in Badia
Groups linked to Tehran will vigilate the Deir Ezzor-Palmira highway, releasing forces against IS. The road is strategic for moving quickly to Damascus.
Syria, Turkey continues to shift assets towards Kurdistan
Fourth observation point between Idlib, Aleppo, Hama closes: is the one in Kabtan al-Jabal. The TAF transferred to the East. Meanwhile, SDF dismantle an ISIS killers cell in Deir Ezzor.
Terrorism, a new blow to the Isis funding network in Iraq and Syria
Two other Islamic State facilitators on the US blacklist: Faruq Hamud and Adnan al-Rawi. This could be a relative of Fawaz: Daesh’s "Finance minister", killed by Inherent Resolve in Syria.
Syria, Turkey’s raids complicate the situation in Ain Issa
It’s feared that Ankara will launch an operation like Peace Spring to drive out Kurds from the area. SDF are preparing to defend the territory and freeze the war on Isis. Damascus sides with them.
Syria, the SDF hunt Isis in Deir Ezzor inside the refugee camps
Kurdish forces, along with Inherent Resolve, track down Daesh militiamen in various Shahil facilities. Meanwhile, there is a crisis between SAA and pro-Iran militia, which also have internal problems.
Syria, Isis intensifies attacks on SAA in Deir Ezzor
Damascus forced to send reinforcements to Abu Kamal, while in the east SDF-Inherent Resolve continue raids against Daesh. In Idlib, HTS strengthens the military wing by choosing a more "pragmatic" leader.
Syria, Isis exploits pro-Iranian militias departure from Deir Ezzor
Islamic State attacks SAA and Liwa al-Quds (just arrived in the province). There is a risk that Daesh will rise again. Meanwhile protests against Turkey in Idlib are worsening.
Syria, Isis intensifies the offensive against the SAA in Deir Ezzor
Daesh attacks military posts in Badia al-Ashara for hours. Rejected only thanks to pro-Iranian militias. In Idlib new joint patrol Russia-Turkey on the M4, but the contrasts with HTS are not solved.