Syria, the Islamic State is one step ahead of the SAA west of Deir Ezzor
Double attack by pro-ISIS jihadists against soldiers and workers of an oil field. Damascus launches yet another roundup, but to no avail.
Syria, pro-Iran militias in Deir Ezzor are now also recruiting young women
They are required for non-military activities, primarily in hospitals. Tehran aims to expand its influence in the country thanks to 3 pillars: recruitment, new bases and economic growth.
Syria, someone is eliminating the Sultan Murad Division leadership
The targets are the commanders of the pro-Turkey faction in Aleppo. The murder campaign is part of the war between militias.
Syria, pro-Turkey militias try to finance themselves with kidnappings of civilians
They are formally arrested for supporting the Kurdish administration, but the only goal is to raise cash thanks to false bails. Boom of the phenomenon in Aleppo.
Syria, Russia and the SAA fail to defeat the Islamic State in the East
Moscow strikes and army combings are not enough against the former ISIS. The jihadists counterattack and kill at least 20 enemies in a month in the desert.
Syria, Russia’s concern about escalation in the North is growing
New military exercises of Moscow troops in Qamishli. Objective: to maintain deterrence towards a possible TAF-militia offensive against SDF-SAA.
Syria, internal clashes between pro-Turkey militias in the North intensify
Afrin and Sere Kanye are the epicenter. The military build-up in the area and the few resources increase the nervousness of the factions, even towards their allies.
Syria, SDF and Inherent Resolve eliminate a former ISIS killer cell
Joint raid by special forces leads to the capture of three important commanders of the Islamic State and their men. It is the answer to IS attempts to raise its head.
Syria, maxi SDF raid against the Islamic State in al-Hol
Kurdish forces, together with Inherent Resolve, after establishing a curfew, stormed the first 3 sections of the camp in Hasaka: 14 pro-ISIS Iraqis arrested.
Syria, Turkey strengthens the eastern borders of Idlib against the SAA
East of Saraqeb the eighth post of the TAF was born. It will be equipped with jammers. Ankara fears that Damascus could exploit the escalation in Sere Kanye to launch a surprise offensive.