Syria, pro-Iran militias start recruiting also east of Aleppo
Strategy identical as in Deir Ezzor: to offer financial incentives and better living conditions. The SAA and Russia react with a base in Khan Al-Sha'r.
Syria, pro-Iran militias try to expand towards Kurdistan
Groups close to Tehran open a base east of Aleppo. Formally against the Islamic State. Basically, to extend Shiite influence to the east.
Syria, the SAA-Russia strategy against the Islamic State in Badia does not work
IS jihadists continue to counterattack despite continued air operations and campaigns. Damascus pays for the humint shortage in the area.
Syria, Russia begins to mark Turkey tightly in Aleppo
Third joint patrol in less than a month. Objective: to prevent the TAF and allies from attacking the SAA and SDF. But these go on to counterattack in Kurdistan.
Syria, new SAA offensive against the Islamic State between Deir Ezzor and Homs
The soldiers, supported by Russian advisers, began combing the desert. The maneuvers were anticipated by intense raids by Moscow fighters on IS targets.
Syria, new strategy for the SAA and allies against the Islamic State in Badia
Pro-Iran militias and soldiers reopen old desert bases to approach IS safely. The latest is in Palmyra. Meanwhile, Russia keeps enemies busy with raids.
Syria, what is Russia doing in northern Aleppo?
Moscow soldiers leave the Tal Rifat, Til Ajjar and Minnegh bases. But they had to reoccupy them immediately, after the pro-Turkish militias bomb the SAA by surprise.
Syria, new round of Russian raids against the Islamic State in Badia
The strategy, however, has so far proved ineffective. In 2021 there were 455 strikes on IS, but only 34 jihadists killed. In addition, ambushes against the SAA continue.
Syria, Russian air raids on the Islamic State in Badia are ineffective
It’s confirmed by the IS attacks on the SAA after more than 200 strikes by Moscow fighters. The war between pro-Turkish militias in Idlib-Aleppo is also deepening.
Syria, Russia attacks the Islamic State in Badia for 72 hours straight
Maxi campaign of over 200 air raids caused at least 29 dead and numerous wounded in the ranks of IS between Hama, Aleppo, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor.