Syria, anomalous pause in Turkish attacks in Kurdistan
The most accredited hypothesis is that it is due to logistical needs (supplying the front line with ammunition). This suggests that Ankara lacks advanced Combat Service Support.
Syria, the Islamic State tries in vain to attack the Al-Hawl camp
Pro-ISIS jihadists want to raise their heads by taking advantage of the Turkish Claw-Sword operation in northern Kurdistan, but SDF and Inherent Resolve had foreseen this.
Syria, Russia freezes joint patrols with Turkey in Kurdistan
Moscow doesn’t want to get involved Ankara-Kurds conflict. Meanwhile, the TAF intensifies raids against the SDF command and control centers and sources of supply.
Syria, Turkey prepares the ground for the invasion of Kurdistan
TAF attacks continue north of Aleppo and Hasaka. Objective: to weaken the first line of defense of the SDF. Ankara rejects the Russian call for prudence.
Syria, Turkey intensifies raids on Kurdistan
Ankara is trying to neutralize the SDF command and control centers and local supply sources, in view of an imminent ground invasion in the quadrant.
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, pro-Iran militias have unexpected new enemies
The former ISIS jihadists raise their heads in Deir Ezzor and the local population is increasingly hostile to the groups close to Tehran, who retreat inland by strengthening the defences.
Syria, in the Islamic State there is an internal war for the funds management
Several pro-ISIS jihadist commanders were executed by comrades. Meanwhile, the Sand Hippos reappear in Deir Ezzor.
Syria, Turkey is preparing the ground for the imminent operation in Kurdistan
Ankara's intelligence makes several arrests in Aleppo, while the TAF and allied militias increase the attacks. The Kurds are preparing to defend themselves, even with the help of Damascus.
Syria, pro-ISIS jihadists try to impose zakat in the Raqqa area
Militiamen extort money from truck drivers in rural and remote areas. In cities they would not be able to defend themselves. It is a sign that the SDF-Inherent Resolve operations work.