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.
Syria, pro-Iran militias “move house” due Israel’s strikes
Relocation of para-military groups, especially from Deir Ezzor, towards Palmyra and Damascus. It will create problems for the SAA against Isis, despite Liwa al-Quds' arrival in Abu Kamal.
Syria, Isis opens Wilayat al-Sham west of the Euphrates
Damascus has always underestimated the Daesh pockets resistance in the Badia al-Sham desert and now risks paying the consequences. Furthermore, the SAA is engaged in Hama and Idlib.
Syria, Damascus attacks hospitals in Idlib to reduce resistance from opponents
Many health facilities hit, in view of the imminent SAA offensive against HTS, Isis and the rebels. Deir Ezzor: SDF find other Daesh cells, which resume attacks at Badia al-Sham.
Syria, Isis has definitely lost the war against the SDF in Deir Ezzor
Jazeera Storm conquers the last area under control of the Islamic State in Baghouz. The Daesh Caliphate dream collapsed in five years.