Syria, Turkey tightens security in Idlib after the attack on the M4
Ankara continues to send assets to reduce the risk of HTS aggression on joint patrols with Russia, as well as to be ready in case the truce with Damascus fails.
Syria, Russia intervenes in Idlib to prevent militia attacks on the M4
Raid in Jisr Shoghur on a jihadist weapons depot. Turkey could not act to avoid jeopardizing the truce with Damascus. Meanwhile, the population is a victim of HTS.
Syria, first problems for the HTS’ takeover in Idlib
Al Qaeda leaders criticize provocations against Allied militias. The former al-Nusra Front, however, wants to become the leader. Meanwhile, the SDF in Deir Ezzor-Hasaka increase pressure on Isis.
Syria, Turkey gets into trouble on its own with the population in Idlib
The TAF, after shooting on the demonstrators in Nayrab, were forced to deal with HTS to restore calm. The crisis on joint patrols with Russia on the M4 is worsening for Ankara.
Syria, Turkey continues to amass forces in Idlib
Ankara tries to strengthen security on the M4 to allow the passage of joint patrols with Russia, but the HTS militias do not give up. Meanwhile, Damascus remains "in the window".
Syria: the SAA bombs the rebels in Idlib, but it is only a “local” pressing
Damascus today has no interest in hitting militias as the war between HTS and the FSA is weakening Turkey. As a result, no attack on the M4.
Syria, discontent grows among Turkey’s allied militias
Ankara increasingly in difficulty: from Idlib to Tal Abyad, nervousness increases in the FSA, afraid of being crushed by HTS. The M4 is still blocked and the war on the Kurds is not bearing fruit.
Syria, Turkey continues to establish fixed TAF garrisons on M4 in Idlib
Objective: to allow joint patrols with Russia and to remove wiggle room for Damascus, which is about to launch a maxi SAA offensive against militias in the province.
Syria, the third Russia-Turkey joint patrol on the M4 has failed
The convoy, escorted by drones, enters Idlib and arrives in Naryab. But then is forced to go back. Moscow, exhausted patience with Ankara, supports the Damascus maxi operation in the province.
Syria, Damascus puts Turkey under pressure on Idlib
Surprisingly, SAA receives many reinforcements in Saraqeb. Is a maxi operation against militias starting? Ankara forced to decide whether to respect agreement with Russia or to support jihadists.