Syria, has the Islamic State launched an offensive against the SAA in the desert?
IS ambushes against soldiers and militias increase, even as Russia responds with air strikes. The surge in attacks by the former Isis is worrying.
Syria, Iran now focuses on children to strengthen the influence
Farsi courses for young students started in Deir Ezzor. The most deserving will receive a substantial prize. Same strategy for local recruiting in pro-Tehran militias.
Syria, Assad deploys the army to win the elections
The soldiers sent en masse to Damascus and all the major cities of the country. They will formally guarantee security. They will actually check if the civilians have voted.
Syria, pro-Iran militias in Deir Ezzor turn mosques into headquarters
The tactic adds to that of transferring weapons from Iraq and hiding them in bases close to Russian or SAA ones. The goal is to escape Israeli air strikes.
Syria, Turkey strengthens defenses south of Idlib
TAF movements in Zawiya, targeted by the SAA with a remote offensive. Ankara fears that the allied militias will be put in difficulty and a surprise offensive.
Syria, the Islamic State resumes attacks on SAA and militias in Badia
Ambush of a pro-Iran group in al-Mateyah, east of Aleppo. IS, Ramadan finished, try to raise it’s head. Against the SDF, however, it is obliged to use only IEDs.
Syria, pro-Iran militias hide their arsenal in the East
Weapons, ammunition and missiles transferred from Iraq to Deir Ezzor, Ayyash and Raqqa, near Russian and SAA bases. Objective: not to be subjected to Israel air strikes.
Syria, Russia holds first military exercises in Qamishli
Moscow flexes its muscles with live ammunition to maintain the truce in Kurdistan and avoid new clashes between the SAA and the SDF.
Syria, the SDF launch the hunt for the Islamic State north of Deir Ezzor
Maneuvers underway with Inherent Resolve in Wadi al-Ajij. Objective: to neutralize the IS operative cells and their logistic network with Turkey.
Syria, pro-Iran militias start recruiting also east of Aleppo
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.