The SDF arrest a trafficker with 18,000 pills for IS militiamen from Badia to Deir Ezzor. Covid-19 has increased its use among jihadists, even with deception.
The Coalition provided the ISF with observation towers and thermal cameras. West of Deir Ezzor IS changes strategy after the arrival of Russian soldiers.
The soldiers failed to counter IS ambushes between Deir Ezzor-Homs. For Turkey 2 new problems in the north: the US and the Ansar Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Brigade.
The Qaedist group must recover funds to maintain defenses and pay wages to the fighters. Especially after Turkey cut aid, while Russia and SAA increased pressure.
Groups linked to Tehran will vigilate the Deir Ezzor-Palmira highway, releasing forces against IS. The road is strategic for moving quickly to Damascus.
IS, increasingly in difficulty in Iraq-Syria, must counter the accusations by other jihadist groups of having abandoned women and children to not lose weight and men.