Syria, Turkey wants control of M4 in Kurdistan
The bombing of Ain Issa and the military build up of the TAF continue. Meanwhile, the SAA still clashes with Isis in the Badia desert. The toll is 30 deaths among IS soldiers and jihadists.
Syria, not even Russia manages to defeat Isis in the Badia desert
New IS ambushes against the SAA between Homs-Raqqa. It confirms that the jihadists are moving from west of Deir Ezzor. TACs on the ground needed to eliminate them.
Syria, Russia intervenes against Isis west of Deir Ezzor
Damascus had asked Moscow for help to protect the SAA and counter the growing IS ambushes, which are also spreading to Homs.
Syria, the SDF capture another Isis commander in Deir Ezzor
The raid is part of the targeted maneuvers, along with Inherent Resolve, to neutralize the IS leadership. These are complementary to cell and logistic networks hunting.
Syria, Isis raises the bar against the SAA in Deir Ezzor with ambushes
Damascus, fearing that IS has launched a new offensive like The Saga of Exhaustion 2, asks for help from Russia and strengthens security west of the Euphrates.
Syria, Turkey strengthens its presence in Idlib with a new garrison
Objectives: to improve the M4’s security and control the SAA offensive on Barah, preventing it from going too far north. In the East, Inherent Resolve-SDF focuses on tribal leaders against Isis.
Syria, Turkey’s raids complicate the situation in Ain Issa
It’s feared that Ankara will launch an operation like Peace Spring to drive out Kurds from the area. SDF are preparing to defend the territory and freeze the war on Isis. Damascus sides with them.
Syria, after the Astana Process summit, is Turkey heading north east?
Fears of a new Ankara-Russia agreement, after the situation on the M4 in Idlib is normalizing. The SDF are on high alert, ready to stop the war in Isis again and move towards Ain Issa.
Syria, Damascus and SDF are closer: Aleppo-Raqqa highway reopens
Assad seeks to revitalize the economy despite war and sanctions, while the Kurds aim to defeat Isis at the root. In Idlib, however, the SAA increases the pressure on pro-Turkey militias.
Syria, SDF are preparing a maxi anti-Isis operation in Raqqa
The goal is to dismantle the Islamic State cells that raised their heads in Tabqa area. Meanwhile, in framework of SDF-Iraq cooperation, surveillance against Daesh in Deir Ezzor is strengthened.