Syria, the Islamic State tries in vain to attack the Al-Hawl camp
Pro-ISIS jihadists want to raise their heads by taking advantage of the Turkish Claw-Sword operation in northern Kurdistan, but SDF and Inherent Resolve had foreseen this.
Syria, Russia freezes joint patrols with Turkey in Kurdistan
Moscow doesn’t want to get involved Ankara-Kurds conflict. Meanwhile, the TAF intensifies raids against the SDF command and control centers and sources of supply.
Syria, Turkey prepares the ground for the invasion of Kurdistan
TAF attacks continue north of Aleppo and Hasaka. Objective: to weaken the first line of defense of the SDF. Ankara rejects the Russian call for prudence.
Syria, Turkey intensifies raids on Kurdistan
Ankara is trying to neutralize the SDF command and control centers and local supply sources, in view of an imminent ground invasion in the quadrant.
Terrorism, AQAP calls on Muslims to boycott the World Cup in Qatar
The pro-al Qaeda group condemns the country for bringing "sin" to the Arabian Peninsula, but does not advocate attacks against the event. However, the risk of “lone wolves” remains.
Syria, pro-Iran militias have unexpected new enemies
The former ISIS jihadists raise their heads in Deir Ezzor and the local population is increasingly hostile to the groups close to Tehran, who retreat inland by strengthening the defences.
Iran, the US Fifth Fleet intercepts a maxi shipment of explosives headed to Yemen
One dhow was carrying 70 tons of ammonium perchlorate and over 100 of a urea fertilizer. Who were they supposed to reach? The Houthis or others?
DRC, Kenyan military operation against M23 in North Kivu kicks off
Parallel to the Nairobi troops, who are already fighting with local soldiers in Kibumba (Goma), Uhuru Kenyatta flies to Kinshasa to broker a truce.
Syria, what are Hezbollah’s upcoming plans?
The Shiite militiamen wear SAA uniforms and hoist the Damascus flag at Rif Dimashq posts. Are weapons arriving from Lebanon that must be protected by Israel?
Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) creates its own private army
The Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib Brigade should include all the allied militias in Idlib and Aleppo. Objective: to have more control over the sub-groups to avoid surprises.