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.
Groups linked to Tehran will vigilate the Deir Ezzor-Palmira highway, releasing forces against IS. The road is strategic for moving quickly to Damascus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.