Strategy identical as in Deir Ezzor: to offer financial incentives and better living conditions. The SAA and Russia react with a base in Khan Al-Sha'r.
Clashes in al-Bab between al-Hamza Division and Jaysh al-Ahfad. Only a few hours ago there was a battle in Tel Sha'eer. Meanwhile, resources are still dwindling.
One is in Tel Mannakh and the other in Rashidiyah. For Ankara it is the same script as Zawiya in Idlib. Objectives: not to allow SDF-SAA to advance and create a platform for a possible offensive.
Battle between the jihadists of the Al-Hamza Division in Hasaka for the control of resources and checkpoints. It is only the latest episode of a growing trend.
Groups linked to Tehran will vigilate the Deir Ezzor-Palmira highway, releasing forces against IS. The road is strategic for moving quickly to Damascus.
The LNF lines up on the M4. The excuse is to increase security. In reality it is to prevent possible SAA offensives and prepare maneuvers against Kurdistan.