Terrorism, the Bay’ah’ to the new caliph confirms the Islamic State strategy
Pro-ISIS jihadists target Africa, especially the Sahel and the Central Quadrant, which are supplanting traditional areas in the Middle East and Asia.
Syria, a resurgence of the Turkey-Kurd conflict is coming
The SDF will increase attacks on border areas and Ankara will respond with new air raids on Kurdistan. Meanwhile, the TAF receives ammunition and equipment.
Syria, SDF-Inherent Resolve operation against the Islamic State in Hasaka-Deir Ezzor
Objective: to neutralize the pro-ISIS cells before Turkey launches the ground offensive in Kurdistan. Focus on Al-Hawl, Tel Amis and Al-Hanouk.
Syria, the US military will return to Raqqa
Local Sources: Will be deployed in the city and at the 17th Division base. Objective: to protect the area from the probable invasion of Turkey in Kurdistan.
Iraq, new operation against the Islamic State on the border with Iran
Epicenter of the maneuvers: the province of Diyala along the Narin River. Objective: to neutralize the pro-ISIS cells operating between the two countries, based in Hamrin.
Syria, new mysterious stop of the TAF attacks in Kurdistan
It is feared it is the prelude to the ground offensive in the quadrant, announced by Turkey. All actors involved stockpile supplies and practice combat readiness.
Ukraine, why Russia wanted Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner
Moscow needs the former GRU operative to refurnish the weapons, components and technology blocked by the sanctions. He is the right man for his past.
Syria, everyone is preparing for Turkey’s ground offensive in Kurdistan
The TAF, after a logistical stop, resumed the bombing on Aleppo and Hasaka. SDF train with Inherent Resolve. Damascus sends reinforcements, but awaits Russia.
US-Iran, war at sea over illegal arms supplies to the Houthis
Between November and December, the Fifth Fleet intercepted in the Gulf of Oman at least 2 fishing boats loaded with ammunition and explosives, bound for Yemen. The IRGCs "disturb" the enemies.
Middle East, Iraq seals borders with Turkey and Iran
Baghdad sends reinforcements and equipment to counter growing violations of its national sovereignty. Kurdistan, on the other hand, receives international aid for security.