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, Russia and SAA ready for an operation against militias in Idlib
Moscow, in response to jihadist attack on the M4, supports the Damascus offensive in al Barah. Meanwhile, the SDF in Deir Ezzor silently carry out Phase 2 of Deterrence of Terrorism against Isis
Syria, Isis intensifies the offensive against the SAA in Deir Ezzor
Daesh attacks military posts in Badia al-Ashara for hours. Rejected only thanks to pro-Iranian militias. In Idlib new joint patrol Russia-Turkey on the M4, but the contrasts with HTS are not solved.
Syria, new problems for Turkey: war between militias in Idlib
HTS arrests Faylaq Al-Sham leader (who does the same) and increases blocks on M4. Ankara risks losing control of the area of influence, especially if the Wahhabis win the Muslim Brotherhood.
Syria, UN to Turkey: Stop using water as a weapon against the Kurds
The constant interruptions from Alouk station boost the risks related to the coronavirus, especially in Hasaka. Meanwhile, Russia is increasingly nervous with Ankara on Idlib.
Syria, Turkey points to the north east and uses water as a weapon
TAF control the water stations and, despite the coronavirus, continue to stop the flows. Especially in Hasaka. Goal: to drive out the Kurds. Meanwhile, COVID-19 situation in the country is worsening.
Syria, the coronavirus doesn’t stop Turkey’s raids in the north
The TAF bomb, despite the UN request for a truce, Aleppo, Ain Issa and Tal Abyad. Ankara fears back attacks if it resumes Spring Shield. Meanwhile, Damascus confirms first death from COVID-19.
Syria-Turkey, the epicenter of the war becomes Saraqeb
The city is strategic for both Ankara and Damascus: it is the gateway to Aleppo and Idlib. Great expectations for the Putin-Erdogan meeting, which probably points on a truce agreement.
Syria: thanks to the Turkish invasion, ISIS attacks increased by 48%
Before the Ankara maneuvers, the SDF and Inherent Resolve had brought them down by 46%. Now, however, Daesh prepares the "month of anger" to avenge al-Baghdadi.
Syria: Turkey is massing forces at the border, but for now it does not cross it
The Iran position could have a weight. Moreover, if Damascus-SDF found an agreement, the campaign would have uncertain results. Meanwhile, Jazeera Storm continues the hunt for Isis.