Isis, double Heroes of Iraq offensive in Mosul and Diyala
22 Islamic State militiamen captured only in July. The ISF are preparing for new raids, based on some lessons learned, while attacking Daesh also in Kirkuk.
Syria, new joint Russia-Turkey patrol. This time in Aleppo
The convoy passed through Ain al-Arab, but was stopped by a local youth protest. It is confirmed that Ankara, accomplished its mission in Idlib, points east towards Ain Issa and Kurdistan.
Syria, Isis launches a surprise counter-offensive against the SAA in Rusafa
Daesh jihadists aim to cross the Euphrates or to reach Aleppo. Meanwhile, Damascus intensifies the campaign in Idlib and targets the militia supply routes for the first time.
ISIS, dozens of militiamen arrested by the ISF in Abi Saida
It’s the result of a raid in the fourth phase of the Heroes of Iraq operation in Diyala framework, just begun and in which also the Kurds are participating. Meanwhile, Daesh tries not to lose space online.
Syria, SDF meet Russia to understand what will happen to Ain Issa
Kurdish forces try to understand how Moscow will take sides if Turkey decides to attack. Meanwhile, the SAA continues the offensive on Idlib and Iran will help Damascus improve its anti-air defenses.
Syria, new signs that Turkey has targeted Ain Issa
Ankara reduces further the water flow from the Euphrates to Kurdistan and builds bases in the area. Damascus, meanwhile, tightens the offensive against militias in Idlib. Objective: to take Barah.
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, Damascus sends reinforcements to Ain Issa against a possible Turkish offensive
SAA convoys reach the Kurdistan city for fear of Ankara raid. What will Russia's position be? Meanwhile, the killings of the leaders of Horas al-Din continue in Idlib.
Syria, after the Astana Process summit, is Turkey heading north east?
Fears of a new Ankara-Russia agreement, after the situation on the M4 in Idlib is normalizing. The SDF are on high alert, ready to stop the war in Isis again and move towards Ain Issa.
Iraq, Inherent Resolve kills 20 Isis militiamen in Makhmour
Several raids against the Islamic State on Mount Qarachukh and west of the Kwshaf village, while the Peshmerga move on the ground. The Kurds, however, in addition to Daesh must also fight Iran.