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.
Cybercrime, here it comes Mēris: a new and powerful botnet
Qrator cybersecurity experts: It has been used to a huge DDoS attack on Yandex (21.8 rps). Bots are devices connected through Ethernet connection – network.
Syria, pro-Turkish militias in the north create two rival maxi alliances
The first is the SLF and is made up of anti-HTS factons. The second is the AZM, loyal to the Qaedist group. There is a risk of large-scale conflict in the area.
Syria, Russia and the SAA resume bombing HTS in Zawiya
The strikes are all concentrated on Kansafra, where there could be a large militia command center or important leaders.
Syria, new SAA-Russia operation against the Islamic State in the desert to the east
The maneuvers are the response to the former ISIS attacks in al-Soukhna. This strategy, however, has so far not brought the desired results.
Syria, escalation of the Russian air campaign against HTS in Idlib
Strikes increase, but officially there are no casualties. Moscow fighters are targeting leading figures from the Qaedist group, which does not want publicity.
Syria, pro-Turkish militias in the north begin to lose control
After the HTS purges in Idlib, internal clashes arrive in the al-Hamza Division. Everyone is fighting for Ankara’s aid, increasingly scarce.
Syria, HTS launches internal purges in Idlib against rival militias
A former member of Hurras al-Din and the Hananu Brigade of the al-Sham Corps arrested. The pro-Turkey group fears coups with increased SAA-Russia pressure.
Syria, HTS responds to raids by the SAA and Russia. Is a ground operation in sight?
Pro-Turkey militias attack population centers west of Hama and south of Idlib. Meanwhile, the Moscow fighters continue to bomb Zawiya.
Syria, Russia and SAA hunt for HTS leadership in Idlib
The army maintains pressure on the militiamen, keeping them busy, while the Moscow fighters hit specific targets.