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.
Syria, the SDF declare war on smugglers along the Euphrates
Kurdish forces carried out at least 4 operations in January against men linked to pro-Iran militias and in Damascus, who illegally sold fuel west of Deir Ezzor.
Nigeria, the emergency of killings linked to organ trafficking breaks out
Two episodes in a few days. All eyes on ISWAP. The modus operandi follows that of ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Syria, SDF dismantle pro-ISIS smugglers cell in Deir Ezzor
Raid with Inherent Resolve in Busayrah. 3 facilitators of the Islamic State arrested, while a fifth is on the run. They managed the transport of men and goods on the Euphrates.
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.