Syria, Isis raises the bar against the SAA by increasing attacks in Badia
IS changes strategy: from lightning raids to complex ones with kidnapping of soldiers. To the north, pro-Turkish militias continue to infiltrate Kurdistan.
Syria, the SAA in Idlib adopts the Ain Issa militia technique: infiltrate
In the last few hours, the jihadists have foiled various attempts. To take Barah, Damascus must speed up the pace and get ahead of Turkey.
Syria, Turkey tries to close the SAA’s access routes to Barah
New observation point south of Idlib, as pro-Ankara militias try to cut the M4 between Hasaka-Aleppo. The SDF defend themselves and press Isis in Deir Ezzor.
Syria, Turkey sends yet another reinforcements convoy to Zawiya
The militia attacks in Ain Issa also continue, while the SAA presses in Idlib. It is confirmed that Ankara is aiming for Kurdistan via the M4.
Syria, the clashes between the SAA and Isis in Badia get to the heart
Violent battles between soldiers, supported by Russia, and jihadists in the Aleppo-Hama-Raqqa triangle. In cities, security is strengthened for fear of IS reprisals.
Syria, Turkey plans M4 operation from Idlib to Kurdistan
Ankara wants to take it up to Ain Issa. To do this, however, it must be fast and forcefully. This is why the TAF are concentrating in Zawiya.
Syria, Russia launches maxi air campaign against Isis in Badia
Moscow supports the SAA offensive to permanently eliminate IS jihadists in the area. Meanwhile, Turkey is increasingly aiming for the M4 from Idlib to Kurdistan.
Syria, Turkey directs all its forces to Zawiya
Ankara closes 12 other observation posts and sends men south of Idlib to block the SAA advance towards Barah and M4. Meanwhile, the army bombs as far as Latakia.
Syria, is Turkey preparing to attack Kurdistan?
Meeting between the TAF and allied militias in Azaz. Objective: to plan an offensive in Manbij, Ain Issa and Tel Tamr. Meanwhile, Ankara is still strengthening in Idlib.
Syria, the SAA recruits civilians in Deir Ezzor against Isis
The campaign, which will last 3 months, has in several cases turned into conscription. Objective: to counter IS attacks in the Badia desert.