The "Retaliation For Raqqa Martyrs" operation is leading to the death and capture of numerous pro-ISIS leaders. IS logistics-support networks are also under attack.
Hamza al-Homsi died in an SDF-Inherent Resolve raid. The same fate suffered by Ibrahim al-Qahtani, an expert in attacks on prisons. Pro-ISIS jihadists are in crisis.
Objective: to "make cash" after the blows suffered in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Hasaka by SDF and Inherent Resolve. The pro-ISIS jihadists, in fact, fled into the desert.
The "Retaliation For Raqqa Martyrs" operation allows the capture of 127 jihadists and leaders. IS logistics, recruitment and communication capabilities affected.
The man, Atallah al-Maythan, headed pro-ISIS jihadists across the quadrant. He was arrested along with 68 militiamen in the "Revenge for Al-Raqqah deaths" operation.
Boom of Recruitments in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, while the checkpoints in the South-East of Aleppo reach 30. Objectives: Counter pro-ISIS jihadists and carry out false flag attacks on Inherent Resolve.
The SDF will increase attacks on border areas and Ankara will respond with new air raids on Kurdistan. Meanwhile, the TAF receives ammunition and equipment.
Local Sources: Will be deployed in the city and at the 17th Division base. Objective: to protect the area from the probable invasion of Turkey in Kurdistan.
The most accredited hypothesis is that it is due to logistical needs (supplying the front line with ammunition). This suggests that Ankara lacks advanced Combat Service Support.