July 2015 - Syria Special Weapons News

Department of Defense Press Briefing with Brigadier General Kevin J. Killea, chief of staff, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve via DVIDS from Southwest Asia on Operation Inherent Resolve DoD 31 Jul 2015 -- Presenters: Marine Corps Brigadier General Kevin J. Killea, chief of staff, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR)
Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Al-Nusra raids rival US-trained militants in Syria, kills 11: Group Press TV 31 Jul 2015 -- The al-Qaeda-linked Takfiri al-Nusra Front terrorist group in Syria has reportedly waged an attack on the headquarters of a rival, US-trained militant group in the Arab country's northern Aleppo Province, killing at least 11 of the militants.
Syria army, Hezbollah make major advances in Zabadani Press TV 31 Jul 2015 -- The Syrian armed forces backed by fighters of Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah have gained more ground on the battlefield against Takfiri militants in the strategic border city of Zabadani.
Humanitarian situation in Syria's Idlib deteriorating Press TV 31 Jul 2015 -- The humanitarian situation is exacerbating in two Shia villages in Syria's northwestern Idlib Province, which remains under a siege by al-Nusra Front terrorists, Press TV reports.
Pentagon Unaware of Newly Trained Syrian Rebels Capture by Al-Qaeda Sputnik 31 Jul 2015 -- According to anti-Islamic State coalition official, al-Qaeda did not capture new Syrian fighters trained by the United States.
Monitor: US-trained Rebels in Syria Attacked VOA 31 Jul 2015 -- The al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front attacked the headquarters of a new U.S.-formed rebel group in northern Syria early Friday, rebel groups and an organization monitoring the war said.
US Struggles to Align Focus on Fight Against IS VOA 30 Jul 2015 -- Turkey's move to join in the campaign against the group known as the Islamic State, while simultaneously bombing Kurdish fighters associated with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), is again highlighting a critical obstacle to U.S. efforts in the region.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
18 killed in ISIL attack on Syria northern town Press TV 30 Jul 2015 -- Takfiri ISIL terrorists in Syria have reportedly killed at least 18 people in an attack on a northern town which was recently liberated by Kurdish forces.
Jihadists Seize US-trained Syrian Fighters VOA 30 Jul 2015 -- An al-Qaida affiliate abducted an American-trained rebel commander and seven of his fighters in northern Syria just days after they deployed in the war-torn country.
Four reasons Syrian 'safe zone' unlikely to work IRIN 29 Jul 2015 -- In the past week, Turkey has gone from an unhappy observer in the Syrian civil war to a full-blown combatant. Following two attacks by the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), the country has begun a bombing campaign targeting both the Islamist militants in Syria and Kurdish separatists in Iraq.
Anti-ISIL Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Continue AFPS 29 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
At Security Council, Ban and UN special envoy outline 'way forward' on political solution for war-torn Syria UN News 29 Jul 2015 -- Describing the more than four years of "slaughter" in Syria as a "shameful symbol of the international community's divisions and failure," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appealed to the Security Council to endorse his Special Envoy's recommendations on reaching the political solution that "all parties claim to support."
Syrian Refugees Mark Third Year at Jordan's Zaatari Camp VOA 29 Jul 2015 -- The U.N. refugee agency reports hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordan face an increasingly grim future as the Zaatari refugee camp marks its third anniversary.
Senior Administration Officials On Counter-ISIL Coalition Efforts US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2015
Syria's grim statistics 'speak for themselves,' reflect need for political settlement, Security Council told UN News 28 Jul 2015 -- A political solution is more urgent than ever to end the "futile, hopeless" cycle of brutality and violence in Syria, the top United Nations humanitarian official said today, urging the Security Council to consider its options through "the eyes of the beleaguered, now long-suffering" civilians.
Middle East's largest camp turns three as Syrian refugees in region top four million - UN agency UN News 28 Jul 2015 -- Living conditions for more than half a million refugees living in Jordan is becoming increasingly tough, the United Nations refugee agency warned today on the eve of the third anniversary of the establishment of Za'atari camp, which has grown into the largest refugee camp in the Middle East.
Statement by the North Atlantic Council following meeting under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty NATO 28 Jul 2015 -- The North Atlantic Council met today at Turkey's request to hold consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty, which states that "the parties will consult whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence, or security of any of the parties is threatened."
NATO Chief Backs Turkey's 'Anti-Terror' Campaign in Syria, Iraq VOA 28 Jul 2015 -- NATO held an unusual emergency meeting Tuesday to support Turkey, whose President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his forces are pressing their campaign against Islamic State militants and Kurdish rebels in Syria and Iraq.
Airstrikes Destroy ISIL Fighting Positions, Vehicles AFPS 28 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
NATO, Saudi Arabia back Turkey's Syria, Iraq military campaign Press TV 28 Jul 2015 -- NATO and Saudi Arabia say they support Turkey's military campaign in Syria and Iraq, as Ankara vows to continue airstrikes against targets in the two Arab countries.
Syria, Kurdish forces push ISIL out of Hasakah: Report Press TV 28 Jul 2015 -- Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters have pushed ISIL terrorists from the northeastern city of Hasakah, according to the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
What Can A Safe Zone In Northern Syria Accomplish? RFE/RL 28 Jul 2015 -- A reported Turkish-U.S. agreement to create an Islamic State-free zone in northern Syria offers both benefits and risks. Here are three to consider:
U.S., Turkey Agree To Create Border Zone Free Of Islamic State RFE/RL 28 Jul 2015 -- Turkey and the United States have been discussing plans to try to rout Islamic State militants from Syrian territory along the Turkish border, creating a safe haven for thousands of Syrian refugees and cutting off the militant group's main route for getting recruits and supplies.
Kurdish Militants Blow Up Two Bridges in Southeastern Turkey Sputnik 28 Jul 2015 -- Members from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) blew up two bridges on the highway linking the cities of Diyarbakir and Mus in Turkey.
Turkey May Send 5,000 Soldiers to Protect ISIL-Free Areas in Syria Sputnik 28 Jul 2015 -- Ankara could send up to 5,000 troops in order to defend liberated from the ISIL militants territories in Syria, according to media.
NATO Not Involved in Creating Buffer Zone in Northern Syria Sputnik 28 Jul 2015 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the organization does not take part in the creation of a buffer zone in Syria's northern regions.
US and Turkey to Provide Air Cover for 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels Sputnik 28 Jul 2015 -- Reversing a long standing decision by the two countries, the United States and Turkey have announced plans to provide air cover for 'moderate' Syrian rebels. While the Pentagon has admitted severe problems in identifying so-called moderates, the new strategy is meant to combat ISIL and to establish a safe zone along Turkey's Syrian border.
Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian Kurds: Turkey Continuing PKK Strikes VOA 27 Jul 2015 -- Syrian Kurdish forces of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) that are fighting Islamic State militants say Turkish tanks continued shelled villages under their control late Sunday, saying the attacks occurred west of the Syrian town of Kobani.
Turkey, US Try to Establish Buffer Despite Differences VOA 27 Jul 2015 -- Turkey says it has secured an agreement with the Obama administration to jointly secure a zone in a small part of northern Syria. But while U.S. officials are confirming the outlines of the deal, discrepancies in how Washington and Ankara view the buffer suggests the accord is not complete.
Turkey shells Kurdish village in Syria: Report Press TV 27 Jul 2015 -- At least four allied militants have been injured in shelling by Turkish tanks against a Kurdish-held village in northern Syria as Turkey pushes ahead with its campaign of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
US, Turkey Work to Clear Islamic State from Northern Syria VOA 27 Jul 2015 -- The U.S. said Monday it is working with Turkey on an attack plan to clear Islamic State insurgents from northern Syria, a campaign that would escalate Ankara's involvement in the fight against militants in the region.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Jul 2015 -- Coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian army, Kurdish fighters advance against ISIL in Hasakah Press TV 26 Jul 2015 -- Syrian government forces along with Kurdish fighters advance against ISIL in the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah, authorities say.
Syrian army repels militant attack in Dara'a Press TV 26 Jul 2015 -- Syrian army soldiers have repelled an offensive by foreign-backed militants against the southwestern city of Dara'a, Press TV reports.
Syria's Assad Says Army Faces Manpower Shortfall But Vows To Win War RFE/RL 26 Jul 2015 -- Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad has acknowledged that the Syrian Army faces a shortfall in manpower and had to give up some areas in the ongoing civil war.
Assad: 'Defeat Does Not Exist' for Syria VOA 26 Jul 2015 -- Syria's president, in a speech broadcast live on state television Sunday, acknowledged that the military has given up some regions of the country for strategic reasons as it battles insurgents, and offered justification as to why.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Jul 2015 -- Coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey Targets IS in Syria, PKK in Iraq VOA 25 Jul 2015 -- Turkish fighter jets hit Islamic State militant camps in Syria and Turkish ground forces struck the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) sites in northern Iraq overnight Saturday.
Pentagon: New militants start training to fight in Syria, Iraq Press TV 25 Jul 2015 -- The Pentagon has begun training a new group of the so-called moderate militants to fight ISIL Takfiri terrorists in Syria and Iraq, a US military official says.
Syria army, Hezbollah fighters advancing in Zabadani Press TV 25 Jul 2015 -- Syrian armed forces backed by fighters of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have made fresh advances in their fight against Takfiri militants to take back control of the strategic border town of Zabadani.
Syrian president grants amnesty to deserters, draft-dodgers Press TV 25 Jul 2015 -- The Syrian government has granted a general amnesty to thousands of soldiers who have defected from the army as well as draft-dodgers.
ISIL Carries Out Attacks in Syrian Kurdish Town Bordering Turkey Sputnik 25 Jul 2015 -- The Islamic State (ISIL) militants attacked the checkpoints of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party's armed wing, located in two mostly Arab inhabited villages of the Tel Abyad town in Syria.
Syrian President Assad Amnesties Army Deserters Sputnik 25 Jul 2015 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree that grants amnesty on the full penalty for those who have deserted.
Turkey Proposes Buffer Zone in ISIL-Free Areas in Northern Syria Sputnik 25 Jul 2015 -- Ankara suggested creating a security zone for refugees in northern Syria. But first of all, that area must be cleared from ISIL militants.
Turkey Hits IS in Syria, Allows US to Use Base VOA 24 Jul 2015 -- Turkey launched cross-border airstrikes against Islamic State targets Friday and opened its air bases to U.S. warplanes attacking extremist forces in Syria.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Jul 2015 -- Coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Yarmouk camp no longer besieged, UN rules IRIN 24 Jul 2015 -- The United Nations has quietly removed a major Palestinian camp from its list of besieged areas in Syria, despite not being able to deliver aid there for four months, and to the shock of residents.
35 killed as Turkish warplanes bomb IS targets in Syria People's Daily 24 Jul 2015 -- A total of 35 militants of the Islamic States (IS) were killed as Turkish F-16 fighters bombed the IS targets on the side of Syria near the southern Turkish province of Kilis early Friday morning, local media reported.
Turkey, US agree on no-fly zone over Syria: Turkish Hurriyet daily Press TV 24 Jul 2015 -- An agreement reached between Turkey and the United States on what they call cooperation against the ISIL terrorist group also includes establishing a no-fly zone over the Arab country, a Turkish newspaper says.
Turkish warplanes carry out airstrikes in Syria Press TV 24 Jul 2015 -- The Turkish government has confirmed that its warplanes have launched attacks on targets inside neighboring Syria said to be the positions of ISIL Takfiri terrorists.
Turkey Opens Bases to US Aircraft, Joins Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Sputnik 24 Jul 2015 -- Ankara allowed Washington to use its air bases for airstrikes against ISIL, the foreign ministry said.
Regional Forces Step Up in Syria as US-Led Campaign Falters VOA 24 Jul 2015 -- The U.S. government revealed earlier this month that its plan to train and equip thousands of "moderate rebels" to fight the Islamic State in Syria has not materialized. But with Turkey joining the fight and Syria's government advancing on ISIS-controlled areas, officials say they hope more localized efforts will yield better results.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Reports Say Turkey to Permit US Attacks from Incirlik Base VOA 23 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and Turkish media reported Thursday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to let U.S. fighter planes use Incirlik Air Base in Turkey to launch attacks on Islamic State militants inside Syria, although Washington declined to publicly discuss details of new cooperation between the two countries.
Syria: bread prices up nearly 90 per cent, pushing more people into hunger, UN report warns UN News 23 Jul 2015 -- Syria's food production in 2015 remains at 40 per cent below its pre-crisis levels, impacting the price of bread, which has spiralled by 87 per cent, and shrinking poultry production by half, according to a United Nations agency report released today that warns that "the risk of irreversible damage to the children is real, with tragic future consequences."
Ankara Grants US Military Go-Ahead for Strikes Against ISIL From Turkey Sputnik 23 Jul 2015 -- In the fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State terrorist group, the Turkish government has reportedly given the US permission to conduct air strikes from its soil, according to the Wall Street Journal and Turkish media.
Syria, Hezbollah close to retaking Zabadani as ISIL Takfiris surrender Press TV 23 Jul 2015 -- Syrian troops and fighters of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have made new gains in their battle to retake the strategic border town of Zabadani as more ISIL militants choose to surrender.
Turkey sends fighter jets to Syria border after soldier death in gunfire Press TV 23 Jul 2015 -- Turkey has scrambled fighter jets to the Syrian border after a soldier was killed and a number of others injured in the Kilis region by gunfire which came from the Syrian side of the frontier, Turkish media say.
US, Turkey to 'stem flow' of ISIL militants on Turkish-Syrian border Press TV 23 Jul 2015 -- Washington and Ankara have agreed to work jointly in a declared attempt to tighten security along Turkey's border with Syria, aimed at controlling the movement of ISIL militants in the region.
Turkey Calls on Fighter Jets as Officer Is Killed in ISIL Gunfight Sputnik 23 Jul 2015 -- Turkey has scrambled fighter jets to its border with Syria after earlier clashes with five ISIL militants claimed the life of a Turkish officer and left others wounded.
In Damascus, UN special envoy meets senior Syrian officials on political solution to crisis UN News 23 Jul 2015 -- Wrapping up his tour of the region, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura visited Damascus today, where he met with senior Government officials on ways to maintain momentum towards a political solution to the crisis in the country, which is entering its fifth year.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria: UN special envoy deeply concerned over 'unprecedented' assault on Zabadani UN News 22 Jul 2015 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has expressed deep concern at the plight of civilians in Zabadani, in the wake of credible reports that overnight, a large number of barrel bombs were dropped on the north-western city.
US Lawmaker Calls for Multinational Ground Force in Syria VOA 22 Jul 2015 -- The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives' Homeland Security Committee has urged President Barack Obama to form a multinational coalition to build a ground force that can destroy the Islamic State "terrorist sanctuary" in Syria.
U.S. Air Strike Kills Top Al-Qaeda Operative In Syria RFE/RL 22 Jul 2015 -- A longtime Al-Qaeda operative who plotted terrorists attacks against the West from a base in Syria was killed in a U.S. air strike two weeks ago, the Pentagon said July 21.
Syria, Hezbollah tighten noose on Takfiris in Zabadani Press TV 22 Jul 2015 -- Syrian troops and Hezbollah resistance fighters have tightened their siege on terrorists holed up in the southwestern town of Zabadani, purging the Takfiri elements from their last positions in the area.
Syria army fighting to liberate Jisr al-Shughour Press TV 22 Jul 2015 -- Syrian government forces are engaged in heavy exchanges of gunfire with foreign-sponsored militants in Jisr al-Shughour as they are set to liberate the strategic northwestern city from Takfiri terrorists, Press TV reports.
Pentagon Official Confirms Death of Khorasan Group Leader AFPS 21 Jul 2015 -- Muhsin al-Fadhli, a longtime al-Qaida operative, was killed 'in a kinetic strike' July 8 while traveling in a vehicle near Sarmada, Syria, Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, the Defense Department's press operations chief, said today.
Syria, Hezbollah seize full control over Zabadani plains Press TV 21 Jul 2015 -- Syrian troops and fighters of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have established full control over some strategic areas on the outskirts of the Syrian border town of Zabadani.
Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria AFPS 20 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
28 Dead in Blast Near Turkey's Border With Syria VOA 20 Jul 2015 -- Student activists from towns across Turkey who had traveled to the border town of Suruc were waving banners and chanting their support for Syria's Kurds when a blast struck Monday, killing at least 28 and wounding more than 100.
Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Hit ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Cameron Says Britain Needs Greater Role Against IS VOA 19 Jul 2015 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron says his country needs to take a greater role in destroying the Islamic State group in Syria.
Syrian army kills scores of militants in new ops across country Press TV 19 Jul 2015 -- Syria's army units backed by fighters of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have carried out pervasive operations across the war-stricken country, killing dozens of Takfiri militants, making fresh gains against terror groups, and foiling several infiltration attempts.
Roadside bomb kills six policemen in western Afghanistan Press TV 18 Jul 2015 -- At least six police officers have been killed in a bomb explosion that destroyed their vehicle in Afghanistan's western province of Herat.
Government troops, allied forces kill scores of militants across Syria Press TV 18 Jul 2015 -- Army units in Syria have carried out widespread operations across the country, killing scores of militants.
ISIL uses chemical arms against Syrian Kurdish people Press TV 18 Jul 2015 -- ISIL Takfiri terrorist group has used chemical weapons against Syrian Kurdish forces during a late June attack.
Islamic State Used Poison Gas Against Kurds In Iraq, Syria RFE/RL 18 Jul 2015 -- The Islamic State group used poison gas in attacks against Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria and Iraq in late June, Kurdish militia and monitoring groups said July 18.
Report: IS May Have Used Chemical Agents on Kurds VOA 18 Jul 2015 -- Kurdish fighters and weapons experts say the Islamic State militant group has fired chemical weapons on Kurdish forces in Syria and Iraq.
Syria downs Turkish spy drone over Idlib Province: Report Press TV 17 Jul 2015 -- Syrian air defense forces have reportedly shot down a Turkish reconnaissance drone after it violated the crisis-hit Arab country's airspace and flew over parts of the northwestern province of Idlib.
U.S., Coalition Aircraft Continue Airstrikes Against ISIL AFPS 16 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria army retakes two villages from militants Press TV 16 Jul 2015 -- Syrian government forces have managed to liberate two villages near the west-central city of Hamah, dealing a blow to the Takfiri terrorists operating in the area.
Coalition Airstrikes Destroy Vehicle Bomb Factory in Iraq AFPS 15 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian army troopers deal major blows to Takfiri militants Press TV 15 Jul 2015 -- Army forces in Syria have carried out mop-up operations against foreign-backed militants across the conflict-ridden Arab country, inflicting heavy losses on them.
Kurdish Militia Accused of Using Child Soldiers in Syria VOA 15 Jul 2015 -- An international rights group Wednesday accused Syria's main Kurdish militia of continuing to use child soldiers, despite pledging to stop sending minors to war.
Syria, Hezbollah retake key neighborhood in Zabadani Press TV 14 Jul 2015 -- Syrian armed forces and fighters of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have retaken a key residential area in the southwestern town of Zabadani.
Two top ISIL leaders killed in airstrikes in Syria: Monitor Press TV 14 Jul 2015 -- Two senior leaders of the ISIL Takfiri group have been killed in the eastern and northeastern parts of Syria, a monitoring group says.
Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria AFPS 13 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Wormuth Stresses Whole-of-Government Approach to ISIL AFPS 13 Jul 2015 -- The campaign in Syria and Iraq against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is a whole-of-government approach, the undersecretary of defense for policy stressed today during a Center for International Studies military strategy forum here.
Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria AFPS 12 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian forces kill 63 Takfiri terrorists in Idlib Press TV 12 Jul 2015 -- Syrian troops have killed at least 63 Takfiri terrorists during clashes in Jisr al-Shughour city in the northern Idlib Province.
Syria, Hezbollah forces clear areas in Zabadani of terrorists Press TV 12 Jul 2015 -- Syrian government forces and the fighters belonging to Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, have cleared new areas in the city of Zabadani in the border region of Qalamoun of Takfiri terrorists.
Coalition Airstrikes Target ISIL Units in Iraq, Syria AFPS 11 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Airstrikes Destroy ISIL Positions in Iraq, Syria AFPS 11 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Advancing Syrian troops kill 30 ISIL militants near Palmyra Press TV 11 Jul 2015 -- Syrian troopers have reportedly killed at least 30 Takfiri ISIL terrorists during battles in the area surrounding Syria's ancient city of Palmyra.
Bloody Fighting For Palmyra Continues Between Syrian Army, Islamic State Sputnik 11 Jul 2015 -- The Syrian army is fighting with ISIL in the west of Palmyra city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
UN experts report uptick in flow of Tunisian militants to conflict zones, call for urgent response UN News 10 Jul 2015 -- The number of Tunisian militants flocking to join the hostilities in Syria and Iraq is one of the highest among those traveling to fight alongside extremists in the Middle East's two most dogged conflicts, the United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries confirmed today.
UNHCR Spokesman: 'No End in Sight' to Syrian Refugee Problem VOA 10 Jul 2015 -- A spokesman for the U.N. refugee agency warns that the number of refugees fleeing Syria is 'likely to continue to grow' beyond the 4 million who have so far left their country.
Syrian, Lebanese Fighters Surround 1,500 Nusra Rebels Near Damascus Sputnik 10 Jul 2015 -- Approximately 1,500 al-Nusra Front rebels were surrounded by Syrian troops and fighters from the Lebanese Hezbollah movement in the Zahra region to the west of Zabadani outside Damascus.
Turkey Says Refugee Burden Unsustainable VOA 10 Jul 2015 -- Turkish officials said they will be unable to cope with any new influx of refugees from the civil war in Syria, warning that Europe could be faced with growing numbers of Syrians trying to reach its shores aboard people-smugglers' boats.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Over 4mn refugees fled Syria: UN Press TV 09 Jul 2015 -- The United Nations says the number of Syrian refugees fleeing violence in their country has surpassed four million as the crisis there intensifies.
Syrian army kills 35 ISIL terrorists near Palmyra Press TV 09 Jul 2015 -- At least 35 Takfiri ISIL terrorists have been killed and 90 others injured in an operation conducted by the Syrian army near the ancient city of Palmyra in the central province of Homs.
Syrian refugee numbers pass four million as war rages on - UN UN News 09 Jul 2015 -- The exodus spawned by the four-year long Syrian conflict has now become the United Nations refugee agency's largest crisis in almost a quarter of a century and risks deteriorating even further as fighting in the country shows no sign of abating.
UN: 4 Million Refugees Have Left Syria VOA 09 Jul 2015 -- The U.N. refugee agency says the number of refugees fleeing conflict in Syria, for the first time, has topped 4 million, making Syria the world's biggest refugee crisis in a generation. With no solution to the conflict in sight, the UNHCR says it expects the number of refugees to exceed 4.25 million by the end of the year. The U.N. refugee agency says this milestone comes barely 10 months after the 3 million mark was reached.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Targets in Iraq, Syria AFPS 08 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria army takes control of areas near Palmyra Press TV 08 Jul 2015 -- The Syrian army has reportedly pushed militants with the ISIL Takfiri terrorist group from three areas near the ancient city of Palmyra in the country's central province of Homs.
WikiLeaks' Saudi Cables Reveal Kingdom's Aim to 'Bring Down' Syrian Regime Sputnik 08 Jul 2015 -- As Saudi-led coalition forces continue airstrikes on Yemen, new WikiLeaks documents reveal that Riyadh has also plotted against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, fearing the leader would enact 'revenge' against all countries opposed to his administration.
Dempsey: Risk Will be Part of Any Strategy Against ISIL AFPS 07 Jul 2015 -- In the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, there are risks if exercising patience, or in taking action, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate Armed Services Committee, and it is his job to assess those risks and provide the best military advice to U.S. civilian leaders.
Dempsey Describes ISIL Strategy, 'Uncertain' Global Security AFPS 07 Jul 2015 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers today that embedding joint tactical air controllers with Iraqi forces would not be the silver bullet in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Carter: DoD, Global Coalition Seek ISIL's Lasting Defeat AFPS 07 Jul 2015 -- The Defense Department and a global coalition share the intent to deal the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant a lasting defeat, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.
Senate Panel Grills US Military Leaders Over IS Strategy VOA 07 Jul 2015 -- Republican senators vented frustrations over U.S. efforts to fight Islamic State radicals, and grilled Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey at an Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday.
Syria Kurds liberate ten northern villages Press TV 07 Jul 2015 -- Kurdish fighters in Syria have managed to retake some key villages in northern areas under the control of the Takfiri ISIL militants.
Russia policy on Syria president unchanged: Kremlin Press TV 07 Jul 2015 -- Russia says it has not changed its position regarding the necessity of contribution of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the resolution of the crisis in his country.
25 Syrian troopers killed in militant bomb attack in Aleppo Press TV 07 Jul 2015 -- Over two dozen Syrian soldiers have been killed in a bomb attack carried out by the militants of the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front at an army base in Syria's western Aleppo Province, reports say.
ISIL recaptures Syria's Ayn Issa town from Kurdish forces Press TV 07 Jul 2015 -- A monitoring group has said that ISIL Takfiri terrorists have recaptured a Syrian town from Kurdish forces near the city of Raqqa, but the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) say the battle for the city is still on.
For Syrian Rebels, Kurds, Suspicions Grow VOA 07 Jul 2015 -- President Barack Obama told reporters Monday at the Pentagon his strategy for defeating Islamic State (IS) militants will take time to work, and there is no substitute for working through indigenous forces in the region.
Remarks by the President on Progress in the Fight Against ISIL The White House 06 Jul 2015
Obama Discusses Anti-ISIL Strategy With National Security Team at Pentagon AFPS 06 Jul 2015 -- President Barack Obama discussed the strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant with civilian and military leaders of his national security team at the Pentagon today.
Obama: Fight Against Islamic State 'Will Not Be Quick' VOA 06 Jul 2015 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says the fight against Islamic State radicals will be long, hard-fought and require more than American military might to win.
Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US-Led Coalition Airstrikes Target IS in Syria, Iraq VOA 06 Jul 2015 -- The U.S.-led coalition carried out 38 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq over a 24-hour period Saturday into Sunday with nearly half of the sorties conducted around the self-proclaimed IS capital of Raqqa. Fighting in northern Syria has alarmed neighboring Turkey, which has vowed retaliation if it feels threatened.
Syrian Kurdish forces clash with Turkish soldiers Press TV 06 Jul 2015 -- Syrian Kurdish forces have clashed with Turkish soldiers close to a border crossing between Syria and Turkey, a report says.
Syrian forces, Hezbollah advance into heart of Zabadani Press TV 06 Jul 2015 -- Syrian troops and fighters of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have made fresh advances in their offensive into the border town of Zabadani, encircling the militants deep into the city.
Turkey mulling direct military intervention in Syria Press TV 06 Jul 2015 -- The Turkish military has called on all troop commanders stationed along its border with Syria to be present at a meeting aimed at discussing a possible intervention in the crisis-hit country.
22 dead, including 6 civilians in US airstrikes in Syria Press TV 05 Jul 2015 -- US airstrikes in Syria have killed sixteen ISIL terrorists as well as six civilians, including one child, a monitor says.
Coalition Airstrikes Target IS Militants in Raqqa VOA 05 Jul 2015 -- U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in eastern Syria Saturday and Sunday have killed at least 23 Islamic State militants and wounded others.
Airstrikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria, Hezbollah forces make advances in Zabadani city in Qalamoun Press TV 05 Jul 2015 -- Syrian government forces and the fighters belonging to Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, have gained the upper hand in the fight against the militants operating in and around the city of Zabadani in the border region of Qalamoun.
Terrorists Hit by Continued Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria, Hezbollah tighten siege on militants in Zabadani Press TV 04 Jul 2015 -- Syrian armed forces and the fighters of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have made new gains in the border region of Qalamoun, tightening their siege on the militants operating in and around the town of Zabadani.
US drone strike kills senior ISIL leader: Pentagon Press TV 03 Jul 2015 -- The US military says it has taken out a senior ISIL leader, who has been in charge of moving militants and weapons from Libya to Syria.
Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria air raids kill over 100 ISIL terrorists in Aleppo Press TV 04 Jul 2015 -- Syrian fighter jets have pounded militant positions in the northwestern city of Aleppo, killing more than 100 ISIL militants, local media reports say.
Turkey threatens to launch military intervention in Syria Press TV 03 Jul 2015 -- Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says his country would not hesitate to launch a military intervention in Syria in case of what he referred to as a potential threat to Turkey's "security."
US to send first group of trained militants into Syria: Officials Press TV 03 Jul 2015 -- The US military is preparing to send its first batch of trained militants into Syria in the next several weeks as a ground force against the ISIL terrorist group, according to a report.
US Drone Strike Kills Senior IS Militant VOA 02 Jul 2015 -- A senior Islamic State fighter from Tunisia has been killed in a U.S. drone strike in Syria, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US faces challenges over training 'moderate' rebels in Syria Press TV 02 Jul 2015 -- The US military has new problems over recruiting and training the so-called "moderate" rebels in Syria because people want to be with their families in the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Syria's 'disastrous' conflict fuelling child labour and exploitation across region, warns new UN report UN News 02 Jul 2015 -- Much more needs to be done to reverse the trend of an ever increasing number of children forced to work as a result of the conflict in Syria often "carrying heavy loads, being exposed to pesticides and toxic chemicals, and working long hours," according to a joint report released today by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Save the Children.
U.S., Coalition Continue to Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Jul 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
WFP to cut food aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan Press TV 01 Jul 2015 -- The World Food Programme (WFP) says it will halve the value of food vouchers for Syrian refugees in Lebanon in July and may halt such aid for those in Jordan the following month due to a funding crisis.
Syrian Kurds warn Turkey against military intervention Press TV 01 Jul 2015 -- The main Kurdish party in Syria has warned Turkey against any military intervention, saying the Kurds are prepared to repel any aggression.
Syria Kurds regain control of Tal Abyad in Syria's Raqqa Press TV 01 Jul 2015 -- Syrian Kurdish fighters have regained full control of the northern Syrian border town of Tal Abyad in Raqqa Province from ISIL Takfiri militants.
Amid funding shortfalls, UN agency to make food aid cuts to Syrian refugees UN News 01 Jul 2015 -- A severe lack of funding is forcing the United Nations to implement deeper cuts in food assistance to vulnerable Syrian refugees across Lebanon and Jordan, the Organization has confirmed.

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