Syria, the first Russia-Turkey joint patrol arrives in Latakia from Idlib
Putin-Erdogan agreement fulfilled thanks to TAF and HTS. The convoys are likely to move on the M4 east to Ain Issa. Meanwhile, Damascus still tries to take Barah.
Syria, Turkey tightens security in Idlib after the attack on the M4
Ankara continues to send assets to reduce the risk of HTS aggression on joint patrols with Russia, as well as to be ready in case the truce with Damascus fails.
Syria, Turkey continues to amass forces in Idlib
Ankara tries to strengthen security on the M4 to allow the passage of joint patrols with Russia, but the HTS militias do not give up. Meanwhile, Damascus remains "in the window".
Syria, Turkey continues to establish fixed TAF garrisons on M4 in Idlib
Objective: to allow joint patrols with Russia and to remove wiggle room for Damascus, which is about to launch a maxi SAA offensive against militias in the province.
Syria, the third Russia-Turkey joint patrol on the M4 has failed
The convoy, escorted by drones, enters Idlib and arrives in Naryab. But then is forced to go back. Moscow, exhausted patience with Ankara, supports the Damascus maxi operation in the province.
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: 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 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.