Syria, pro-Iran militias begin to buy real estate also in Raqqa
Tehran's objective is twofold: on the one hand to hide deposits from Israeli raids and on the other to increase the presence of Shiites in the province.
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: Russia’s maxi air campaign against the former ISIS in Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa
For the first time in over a year, it seems the Islamic State is beginning to suffer the effects of the strikes.
Syria, the SDF dismantle an Islamic State logistic network in Raqqa
Three IS commanders, already known during the rule of the former ISIS, have been captured. They managed the flows of jihadists and planned targeted killings in the region.
Syria, coalitions of pro-Turkey militias finance themselves on the population
In the area of Idlib and Aleppo, taxes on civilians are increasing. In the east, however, the thefts of livestock begin. Goal: survival.
Syria, the SDF stop a commando of 20 pro-Turkey agitators in Tabqa
The group attacked the population trying to put the blame on the Kurdish forces. Ankara wants Kurdistan oil fields at all costs.
Syria, new Islamic State ambush to the SAA between Deir Ezzor and Raqqa
The ex ISIS jihadists were trying to take control of the al-Kharatah refinery and were only stopped thanks to the intervention of Russia.
Syria, pro-Iran militias recruit middlemen to silently expand their presence
Men from Deir Ezzor are sent to other areas of the country to buy real estate. 78 are already acquired in Madaan and Raqqa.
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.