Syria, Iran opens an intelligence center in Palmyra
Formal objective: to monitor the pro-ISIS jihadists activities. In reality, Tehran wants to protect its militias and interests in the area from US and Israeli strikes.
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.
Syria, Russia is at war with Iran over recruiting in the East
The Eighth Brigade opens an office in Palmyra and its emissaries meet with tribal leaders to persuade them to enlist their young men. In Hasaka, the focus is on NDF.
Syria, Russia carried out 350 strikes against the Islamic State in November
The raids are used to cover the combing activities of the SAA against the former ISIS jihadists in the Badia desert from Deir Ezzor to Raqqa, passing through Homs.
Syria, the maxi Russian offensive against the former ISIS in the East doesn’t stop
New raids against warehouses and shelters of the Islamic State in the quadrant. After the Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa triangle, fighters target Homs.
Syria, the Islamic State continues to attack the SAA in the Badia desert
Attacks by former ISIS militiamen against soldiers in Raqqa, Homs and Deir Ezzor increase. Russia's strikes don't stop IS.
Syria, pro-Iran militias seize houses in Palmyra to turn them into HQ
Objective: to have FOBs from which to manage the SAA periodic offensives against the former ISIS in the desert, reducing the risk of ambushes.
Syria, new strategy for the SAA and allies against the Islamic State in Badia
Pro-Iran militias and soldiers reopen old desert bases to approach IS safely. The latest is in Palmyra. Meanwhile, Russia keeps enemies busy with raids.
Iraq, Isis infiltration attempt from Syria thwarted thanks to Inherent Resolve
The Coalition provided the ISF with observation towers and thermal cameras. West of Deir Ezzor IS changes strategy after the arrival of Russian soldiers.
Syria, pro-Iran militias take advantage of the SAA-Isis war in Badia
Groups linked to Tehran will vigilate the Deir Ezzor-Palmira highway, releasing forces against IS. The road is strategic for moving quickly to Damascus.