Syria: Turkey raises the bar in Kurdistan, but in a counterproductive way
Operation Claw-Sword drones strike a joint SDF-Inherent Resolve base north of Hasaka and near a Russian military facility in Tel Tamr.
Syria, SOHR: No mercenaries are fighting with Russia in Ukraine today
Recruitments continue, but it does not appear that the volunteers are engaged in the operational sphere. On the other hand, at the moment, they would be of little use.
Syria, Russia trains local allied militias against Turkey
The objectives are to use them in case Ankara launches the new offensive in Kurdistan or to send them to Ukraine, where Moscow's forces are starting to run out.
Syria, Russia sends a signal to Turkey for the possible offensive
First Moscow air strikes in Idlib after two months. The target is the pro-Ankara militias. Meanwhile, the SAA attacks in the north of the province.
Middle East, Russia doesn’t want a new Peace Spring in Syria
Moscow, which cannot afford a war between partners, holds back Turkey: first by preventing the TAF from bombing and sending troops to Tel Rifaat and Manbij. Then, by saying it clearly.
Syria, Russia enters the field to reduce the Turkish air offensive on Aleppo
Federation troops repeatedly patrolled Kafr Naseh and Kafrnaya, near Tel Rifaat. Moscow cannot afford another hot front besides Ukraine.
Syria, clashes between pro-Turkey militias continue in Idlib
HTS arrests the deputy emir of Ansar al-Islam in Harim. The internal war for Ankara's resources intensifies.
Syria, the SDF arrest an Islamic State commander in Al-Hol
The man headed a network that planned attacks and kidnappings to finance former ISIS jihadists in Hasaka and support IS prisoners in the camp.
Iran, the US will help Iraq and Kurdistan develop anti-missile defenses
The decision after the latest IRGC attack, officially in revenge against Israeli raids in Syria. The Pasdaran, in fact, fear losing weight with the nuclear deal.
Syria, Russia accelerates the recruitment of militiamen to be sent to Ukraine
The technique is the same as in Turkey for Libya: high wages and benefits at home. Moscow emissaries offer aid to the villages, from Damascus to Deir Ezzor, and leverage local leaders.