Russian Diplomat Cites Reports Turkish Military Advisers Command Militants Near Aleppo

June 11, 2016

According to mass media reports, up to 2,000 Jihadists are taking part in the fighting © EPA/OKAN OZER/ANADOLU AGENCY, archive MOSCOW, June 10. /TASS/. Turkey’s military advisers are reportedly ruling…

Syrian Army just 20 kilometers from Tabqa Airbase – Raqqa map update

June 11, 2016

Middle East

Earlier today, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the Sfaiyeh crossroad after clashing with ISIS in western Raqqa province; the Sfaiyeh intersection leads directly north to Tabqa Airbase. The advance…

Syrian Forces Sever Main Daesh Route Into Turkey

June 11, 2016

Middle East

In the fight against Daesh, also known as IS/Islamic State, Syrian forces have cut off a major road that the terrorists group used to access Turkey.The Syrian city of Manbij has been a stronghold for…

What is Behind the Deployment of French Special Forces in Syria

June 10, 2016

Europe

French defense ministry officials confirmed the deployment of French special forces in northern Syria with the announced purpose of advising Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the recapturing the city …

UPDATE 2-Assad vows to fight on, says Aleppo to be Erdogan’s graveyard

June 7, 2016

Middle East

Source: reuters.com* Assad vows to fight on, win back all Syria* Says Aleppo will be graveyard for Erdogan's "dreams"* Russia has vowed strong support for government near Aleppo (Adds Assad remarks on…

‘Fierce Fighting’: Militants Clashing in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsood District

June 6, 2016

Middle East

Over 2,000 militants from Syrian terror groups, "moderate rebels" forces gathered in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood, as al-Nusra Front militants kept shelling the district overnight, the Russian…

Syrian army ‘crosses into Raqqa province’

June 6, 2016

Middle East

Source: aljazeera.comGovernment troops backed by Russian air strikes cross into Raqqa province for the first time since August 2014.The Syrian army has crossed the boundary of Raqqa province after adv…

Washington Is Using Russia’s Reliance on Diplomacy To Revive ISIS And To Involve Russia In Long-Term War In Syria

June 6, 2016

Opinion

Source: paulcraigroberts.orgWashington Is Using Russia’s Reliance on Diplomacy To Revive ISIS And To Involve Russia In Long-Term War In Syria Russia’s Use Of Force Was Highly Successful, but is being …