Syria, Russia’s new maxi air campaign against the Islamic State
In 2022 there have been over 100 raids in Al-Rasafah desert and between Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Homs. The ex-ISIS jihadists, however, so far not suffered significant damage.
Syria, pro-Iran militias arrive south of Damascus
Sayeda Zainab is now a Shiite majority. The guerrillas want to continue expansion in the country and ensure the safety of families from ISIS-Israel attacks.
Syria, new offensive by the Islamic State west of Deir Ezzor
The targets of the pro-ISIS jihadists are the soldiers of Damascus (SAA) and the allied militias. The attacks, despite the Russian raids, have intensified in the last month.
Syria, the Islamic State is winning on the SAA west of Deir Ezzor
Yet another ambush by pro-ISIS jihadists causes 17 deaths among the Damascus troops. Since March 2019, 1,607 soldiers have died in the face of 1.096 terrorists.
Syria, the Islamic State is one step ahead of the SAA west of Deir Ezzor
Double attack by pro-ISIS jihadists against soldiers and workers of an oil field. Damascus launches yet another roundup, but to no avail.
Syria, someone is eliminating the Sultan Murad Division leadership
The targets are the commanders of the pro-Turkey faction in Aleppo. The murder campaign is part of the war between militias.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias try to finance themselves with kidnappings of civilians
They are formally arrested for supporting the Kurdish administration, but the only goal is to raise cash thanks to false bails. Boom of the phenomenon in Aleppo.
Syria, Russia and the SAA fail to defeat the Islamic State in the East
Moscow strikes and army combings are not enough against the former ISIS. The jihadists counterattack and kill at least 20 enemies in a month in the desert.
Syria, Russia’s concern about escalation in the North is growing
New military exercises of Moscow troops in Qamishli. Objective: to maintain deterrence towards a possible TAF-militia offensive against SDF-SAA.
Syria, internal clashes between pro-Turkey militias in the North intensify
Afrin and Sere Kanye are the epicenter. The military build-up in the area and the few resources increase the nervousness of the factions, even towards their allies.