Syria, Isis raises the bar against the SAA by increasing attacks in Badia
IS changes strategy: from lightning raids to complex ones with kidnapping of soldiers. To the north, pro-Turkish militias continue to infiltrate Kurdistan.
Syria, pro-Turkey militiamen target Russia in Kurdistan
The Guardians of Religion (Horas al-Din) attack a Moscow base north of Raqqa. Does the group now act as HTS's armed wing?
Iraq, pro-Iran militias plan an attack in the Green Zone on New Year’s Eve
The Intelligence: The target is probably the US embassy. Alert at the highest levels. Meanwhile, an internal war breaks out between Shiite groups.
Syria, the SAA in Idlib adopts the Ain Issa militia technique: infiltrate
In the last few hours, the jihadists have foiled various attempts. To take Barah, Damascus must speed up the pace and get ahead of Turkey.
Syria, Turkey tries to close the SAA’s access routes to Barah
New observation point south of Idlib, as pro-Ankara militias try to cut the M4 between Hasaka-Aleppo. The SDF defend themselves and press Isis in Deir Ezzor.
Syria, Turkey sends yet another reinforcements convoy to Zawiya
The militia attacks in Ain Issa also continue, while the SAA presses in Idlib. It is confirmed that Ankara is aiming for Kurdistan via the M4.
Syria, the clashes between the SAA and Isis in Badia get to the heart
Violent battles between soldiers, supported by Russia, and jihadists in the Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa triangle. In cities, security is strengthened for fear of IS reprisals.
Syria, Turkey continues to target Ain Issa despite Russia’s doubts
A few hours after the Moscow-Ankara military meeting in the Kurdistan city, the bombings resume. At Deir Ezzor Isis resumes targeted killings.
Syria, the SDF arrest a “mine of information” on Isis
Abdulrahman Hamid Khayer captured with the Inherent Resolve support. The man was in charge of the IS IED-VBIED factories in Deir Ezzor.
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.