Syria, pro-Turkey militias also target Russia in Ain Issa
Raid against Moscow troops on the M4. This confirms that Ankara aims to take control of it. Meanwhile, the SDF try to find the infiltrators.
Syria, Russia launches maxi air campaign against Isis in Badia
Moscow supports the SAA offensive to permanently eliminate IS jihadists in the area. Meanwhile, Turkey is increasingly aiming for the M4 from Idlib to Kurdistan.
Syria, the SAA recruits civilians in Deir Ezzor against Isis
The campaign, which will last 3 months, has in several cases turned into conscription. Objective: to counter IS attacks in the Badia desert.
Syria, Russia’s maxi intervention against Isis east of Deir Ezzor
Over 40 strikes by Moscow fighters on IS posts to stop the asmbushes on the SAA and militias in Badia. Meanwhile, Turkey continues to send forces south of Idlib.
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.