Ankara amasses forces on the borders of Raqqa and Hasaka. In addition, it holds exercises with allied militias and increases the pressure of artillery against the Kurds.
American soldiers patrol the contact line between SDF, TAF and allied militias. Objective: to prevent attacks on the population. Meanwhile, the hunt for ex ISIS continues.
At the moment it is a “war of position” and at a distance, but it could evolve. US and Russia work to stop the TAF and allied militias before it's too late.
Massive maneuvers are underway in the area, starting with air raids and bombings, then developing with a land invasion in Kurdistan. Ongoing battle in Tel Tamar.
Afrin and Sere Kanye are the epicenter. The military build-up in the area and the few resources increase the nervousness of the factions, even towards their allies.
East of Saraqeb the eighth post of the TAF was born. It will be equipped with jammers. Ankara fears that Damascus could exploit the escalation in Sere Kanye to launch a surprise offensive.
New exercise by Moscow troops to prevent pro-Turkey militias-TAF on the one hand and the SDF-SAA on the other from coming into contact. Meanwhile, it comes.
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.