Syria, Damascus puts Turkey under pressure on Idlib
Surprisingly, SAA receives many reinforcements in Saraqeb. Is a maxi operation against militias starting? Ankara forced to decide whether to respect agreement with Russia or to support jihadists.
Syria, UN to Turkey: Stop using water as a weapon against the Kurds
The constant interruptions from Alouk station boost the risks related to the coronavirus, especially in Hasaka. Meanwhile, Russia is increasingly nervous with Ankara on Idlib.
Syria: after water, Turkey uses again Isis as a weapon in the east
The TAF, blocked in Idlib, are still bombing the border of the buffer zone in Tal Abyad and Ain Issa. Ankara also releases a Daesh Emir. Objective: to increase the pressure on the SDF.
Syria, nervousness on Idlib truce grows. Turkey sends more reinforcements
Ankara deployed over 2,100 vehicles and 10,000 TAF soldiers to the province, in case of Spring Shield reactivating against Damascus. Erdogan, however, also continues to negotiate with Russia.
Syria, the Turkey-Damascus truce in Idlib begins to wobble
TAF and SAA exchange artillery shots between Saraqeb and inside of the province. Nervousness about coronavirus and situation on M4 is growing. Meanwhile, Russia is moving alone in the east.
Syria, Isis militants in SDF prisons fear the coronavirus
Daesh jihadists try to escape from a Hasaka camp to avoid infections. Meanwhile, Turkey is "testing" the ground in Idlib for new joint patrols with Russia on the M4.
Syria, the coronavirus doesn’t stop Turkey’s raids in the north
The TAF bomb, despite the UN request for a truce, Aleppo, Ain Issa and Tal Abyad. Ankara fears back attacks if it resumes Spring Shield. Meanwhile, Damascus confirms first death from COVID-19.
Syria, Turkey in Idlib strengthens military presence on the M4
Ankara tries to react to the nervousness of the militias and Russia, increasing security along the road. Deans of the TAF arrive north and south, while parallel diplomacy proceeds.
Syria, rebels in Idlib raise their shot on Turkey: a bridge on M4 destroyed
Objective: to prevent joint TAF-Russian patrols from passing. Jihadists need immediate support against SAA pressure and coronavirus. UN and ICRC call for total truce.
Syria, Turkey in Idlib has 2 problems: coronavirus and allied militias
The formal arrival of COVID-19 forces Ankara to review the strategy in the province. In addition, local jihadists are increasingly nervous: the TAF risk attacks on the M4 even without Russia.