Syria, the SDF are preparing for an invasion by pro-Turkey militias in Kurdistan
Kurdish forces send fighters and assets, even heavy ones, to Ain Issa. There is fear of a maxi infiltration attempt by TAF allied groups to take the M4.
Syria, clashes between SDF and pro-Turkey militias intensify in Kurdistan
The internal war for Ankara's aid between TAF allied groups in Idlib and Aleppo is also escalating. The money for the fighters’ wages ran out.
Syria, Turkey bombs Kurdistan for the first time in 17 months
TAF fighters attacked the SDF in Sayda (Ain Issa) on the Nowruz eve. It is no longer proxy war, Ankara is fueling an escalation with unpredictable outcomes.
Syria, Russia intervenes in the East to stop the clashes between pro-Turkey militias and SDF
Moscow soldiers begin building long trenches in Kurdistan along the M4. Objective: to limit the infiltration of jihadists to maintain the truce.
Iraq, the Erbil attack changes the paradigm in the fight against pro-Iran militias
Manhunt in Kurdistan and the rest of the country begins. Groups close to Tehran will either discharge the aggressors or become targets of Inherent Resolve-Peshmerga.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias also target Russia in Ain Issa
Raid against Moscow troops on the M4. This confirms that Ankara aims to take control of it. Meanwhile, the SDF try to find the infiltrators.
Syria, Turkey still uses the “water” weapon against the Kurdistan
The Alouk station, which supplies Hasaka and is controlled by Ankara and allied militias, remains closed. Attacks on tankers also increase.
Syria, the Kurds could hand over Ain Issa to Damascus
The operation, managed by Russia, would stop Turkey’s expansion towards Kurdistan. The city, in fact, would be protected by the SAA and Moscow.
Syria, Turkey continues to strengthen its military presence in Idlib
New TAF convoy, Zawiya is among the destinations. Objectives: to disrupt the SAA offensive in Barah and move closer to Kurdistan, where allied militias increased their raids.
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.