Syria, Inherent Resolve and SDF hunt down Munaf Ali al-A’al in Deir Ezzor
Leaflets inviting the local population to collaborate in the capture of the former ISIS commander launched. This is part of the Safe Euphrates anti-terrorism program.
Syria, Russia intervenes to stop the escalation in the north of the country
Moscow organizes surprise military exercises along the front line that divides Turkey and the allied militias on the one hand, the SAA and the SDF on the other.
Syria, the SDF capture a pro-Turkey spy in Deir Ezzor
The man was trying to find out the coordinates of the Kurdish forces posts and any transfer of reinforcements to Aleppo, due to the escalation in the area.
Syria, Turkish drones begin to fly intensively over Tel Rifaat
These are the first signs of the imminent escalation in Aleppo. On the one hand there are the TAF and the allied militias; on the other, the SAA and the Kurdish SDF.
Syria, other SAA reinforcements in Aleppo in view of a new war with Turkey
Damascus deploys armored vehicles, tanks and special forces in Tel Rifaat. Ankara and allied militias amass forces on the other side of the front line.
Syria, double blow to the Islamic State and al Qaeda with drones
Abu Hamza al-Shuhail, leader of the former ISIS and commander of a pro-Turkey militia, was killed in Sere Kanye. Abdulhamid al-Matarn, on the other hand, died in Suluk.
Syria, the risks of a new violent conflict in Afrin are growing
Turkey and allied militias send reinforcements to Tel Abyad. The SAA and SDF do likewise east of Ain Issa. Ankara must drive the enemy away from Idlib, but the price could be very high.
Terrorism, the Islamic State between Iraq and Syria suffers a severe blow
Ex ISIS commander, who managed the jihadists' escapes from Al-Hol in Hasaka and their transfer to the neighboring country, arrested. Fourth IS leader captured in 2 weeks.
Terrorism, Iraq will build an anti-Islamic State wall on the border with Syria
Goal: to prevent the former ISIS jihadists movements between the 2 countries, from Kurdistan to Anbar. It will be three meters high with thermal cameras interconnected.
Syria, first failed Islamic State ambush against pro-Iran militias
Local groups adopt a new strategy to counter ex-ISIS attacks against their bases: a rapid reaction force and better information channels.