Ukraine, why Russia wanted Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner
Moscow needs the former GRU operative to refurnish the weapons, components and technology blocked by the sanctions. He is the right man for his past.
Syria: Turkey raises the bar in Kurdistan, but in a counterproductive way
Operation Claw-Sword drones strike a joint SDF-Inherent Resolve base north of Hasaka and near a Russian military facility in Tel Tamr.
Syria, SOHR: No mercenaries are fighting with Russia in Ukraine today
Recruitments continue, but it does not appear that the volunteers are engaged in the operational sphere. On the other hand, at the moment, they would be of little use.
Syria, Russia trains local allied militias against Turkey
The objectives are to use them in case Ankara launches the new offensive in Kurdistan or to send them to Ukraine, where Moscow's forces are starting to run out.
Syria, Russia sends a signal to Turkey for the possible offensive
First Moscow air strikes in Idlib after two months. The target is the pro-Ankara militias. Meanwhile, the SAA attacks in the north of the province.
Middle East, Russia doesn’t want a new Peace Spring in Syria
Moscow, which cannot afford a war between partners, holds back Turkey: first by preventing the TAF from bombing and sending troops to Tel Rifaat and Manbij. Then, by saying it clearly.
Syria, Russia enters the field to reduce the Turkish air offensive on Aleppo
Federation troops repeatedly patrolled Kafr Naseh and Kafrnaya, near Tel Rifaat. Moscow cannot afford another hot front besides Ukraine.
Lebanon, Israel reports threat escalation along the Blue Line
The IDF at the three-party summit with UNIFIL and LAF: Hostile forces and arms trafficking increase. Hezbollah uses drones for reconnaissance missions in the Jewish state.
Syria, the Eight SAA Brigade flies to Ukraine to support Russia
The unit was based in Palmyra in the south. His departure will penalize the war against pro-ISIS militiamen. The increase in air strikes, in fact, will not close the resource gap.
Iraq, Turkey uses Psy-Ops against PKK in Kurdistan
Launch of leaflets written in Kurmanci in the mountains near the village of Hirure (Dohuk) to invite the guerrillas to lay down weapons and return to a normal life.