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.
Syria, the SAA is preparing for a maxi operation against the Islamic State in Badia
Huge reinforcements on the way to Raqqa, Homs and Deir Ezzor. They will operate simultaneously to avoid isolated units, easy targets for IS.
Syria, new rounds of Russian strikes against the Islamic State in the East
Air raids in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Homs. The attempts made so far, however, have only served to keep the former Isis militiamen away from the big cities.
Syria, Iran seeks to expand its influence to Hasaka and Qamishli
Pro-Tehran militias launch campaigns of recruitment and house purchases in the two cities in Kurdistan. The plan is part of a three-pillar strategy.
Syria, has the Islamic State launched an offensive against the SAA in the desert?
IS ambushes against soldiers and militias increase, even as Russia responds with air strikes. The surge in attacks by the former Isis is worrying.
Syria, pro-Iran militias hide their arsenal in the East
Weapons, ammunition and missiles transferred from Iraq to Deir Ezzor, Ayyash and Raqqa, near Russian and SAA bases. Objective: not to be subjected to Israel air strikes.
Syria, the SDF launch the hunt for the Islamic State north of Deir Ezzor
Maneuvers underway with Inherent Resolve in Wadi al-Ajij. Objective: to neutralize the IS operative cells and their logistic network with Turkey.