July 2016 - Syria Special Weapons News

Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Calm Before Storm as Counter-ISIL Coalition Plans Mosul Offensive AFPS 31 Jul 2016 -- Right now there is a tactical pause in Iraq, but not an operational pause, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said on background today.
Civilians leaving eastern Aleppo via corridors set up by army Press TV 31 Jul 2016 -- Dozens of Syrian families have left the besieged militant-controlled eastern parts of Aleppo through humanitarian passages set up by the Syrian army.
Syrian State Media Says 169 Aleppo Civilians Used 'Safe Corridor' RFE/RL 31 Jul 2016 -- Syria state media says a total of 169 civilians, mostly women over the age of 40, have left besieged eastern parts of Aleppo through a "safe corridor" that Moscow and Damascus say they have set up to evacuate people from opposition-held parts of the city.
Russian Military: Four More Humanitarian Corridors Will be Opened in Aleppo Sputnik 31 Jul 2016 -- Russian and Syrian military are going to establish four more humanitarian corridors in the besieged city of Aleppo, in addition to three existing corridors that already helped hundreds to reach safety.
Diplomat: Syria Ready to Resume Peace Talks Without 'Preconditions' VOA 31 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian government says it is ready to resume United Nations-sponsored peace talks with the opposition in Geneva at the end of August, "without preconditions without any external interference."
Russia to open 4 more humanitarian corridors out of Syria' Aleppo Press TV 30 Jul 2016 -- Russia has announced that four additional "humanitarian corridors" will be opened for Syrian civilians to leave the besieged city of Aleppo.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Several militants surrender in E Aleppo, turn in arms Press TV 30 Jul 2016 -- A number of militants operating in the eastern areas of the Syrian city of Aleppo have laid down their weapons and surrendered themselves to government troops, who are making more gains in the embattled province.
Russia Denies Plan To Seize Syria's Aleppo After Civilian Evacuation RFE/RL 30 Jul 2016 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov denied allegations that Russia and Syria are preparing to storm Syria's Aleppo after clearing civilians out of the city under the guise of a humanitarian operation.
Civilians Flee Syria's Aleppo as Battle for Manbij Continues VOA 30 Jul 2016 -- Syrian state media report dozens of families have been fleeing the besieged city Aleppo after government forces opened a humanitarian corridor. The city had been sealed off for weeks as Syrian forces bombarded the city. U.N. officials and aid groups have demanded the Syrian government open routes to the city for aid deliveries, warning the estimated 300,000 people there are facing dire food shortages.
Remarks at the Washington Conference on Threats to Religious and Ethnic Minorities Under ISIL US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2016 -- Remarks by Antony J. Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State
Counter-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Centcom Assessing If Airstrike in Syria Accidently Claimed Civilian Lives AFPS 29 Jul 2016 -- U.S. Central Command has begun an assessment to determine if a U.S. airstrike yesterday near Manbij, Syria, resulted in unintentional civilian deaths, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters today.
Militants prevent civilians from fleeing Aleppo: Monitor Press TV 29 Jul 2016 -- Foreign-sponsored Takfiri militant groups fighting to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are preventing civilians from fleeing Syria's northwestern city of Aleppo through humanitarian corridors set up by the government, a UK-based monitoring group says.
'Daesh executes 24 civilians in Syrian village' Press TV 29 Jul 2016 -- Daesh terrorists have executed at least 24 civilians after seizing a village in northern Syria from a US-backed alliance, a monitor says.
US-led air raids leave 15 civilians dead in northern Syria: Monitor Press TV 29 Jul 2016 -- More than a dozen civilians have lost their lives and many more sustained injuries when fighter jets from the US-led military coalition launched airstrikes against purported positions of the Takfiri Daesh militant group in Syria's strategic northern province of Aleppo.
Aleppo's Liberation is Close, But It'll Be a Tough Slog Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Army has surrounded the jihadist-held portions of the city of Aleppo. Offering fighters a chance to lay down their weapons and leave the city, the government is hoping to liberate the area and help put an end to Syria's long war. However, analysts are warning against too much optimism. Encirclement, they note, does not mean victory.
Aleppo Relief Operation 'Purely Humanitarian' - Russian Military Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said that corridors for humanitarian convoys in Syria will be open not only from Aleppo but also to the besieged city.
Russian Cabinet Approves Gov't Agreement to Deploy Air Grouping in Syria Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- Russia will deploy the its air grouping in Syria, a document published on the official portal for legal information Friday said.
UNICEF deplores 'shocking' attacks in northern Syria towns that leave scores of civilians dead UN News 29 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has deplored recent shocking attacks in northern Syrian cities of Qamishli and Idlib, which killed more than 60 people including many children; reiterating that all parties to the conflict should respect international humanitarian law and protect children and civilians.
UN envoy stresses imperative of establishing 48 hour pause for humanitarian access to Aleppo UN News 29 Jul 2016 -- As the humanitarian crisis reaches distressing levels in Syria particularly in and around battle-torn Aleppo, the United Nations envoy for the country welcomed today initiatives aimed at assisting the civilian population trapped amid the fighting and, "under the right circumstances," the implementation of humanitarian corridors.
U.S., UN Concerned About Russian 'Humanitarian Operation' In Aleppo RFE/RL 28 Jul 2016 -- The U.S. State Department has expressed concerns about what Russia is calling a "large-scale humanitarian operation" in Syria, saying Moscow's announcement appears to be a demand for the surrender of militant groups and the forced evacuation of civilians from the besieged city of Aleppo.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russia: Corridors to be Set Up to Evacuate Civilians, Unarmed Fighters from Aleppo VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says four corridors will be set up to permit civilians and unarmed fighters to leave the now-besieged rebel-held eastern districts of Aleppo. The Syrian government is promising amnesty to fighters who surrender within three months.
UN Syria Envoy: 'Devil Is in the Details' of Russian Aleppo Proposal VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- U.N. officials are studying a new Russian military proposal to establish four corridors to allow civilians and rebels to leave the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Syrian Rebel Realignment Likely as al-Qaida Leader Blesses Split VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- Showing his face for the first time since his jihadist group was formed in 2012, the head of Syria's Jabhat al-Nusra, Abu Mohamad al-Jolani, announced that he was breaking ties with al-Qaida in remarks broadcast Thursday by Al-Jazeera news channel.
Nusra Front in Syria breaks ties with parent organization al-Qaeda Press TV 28 Jul 2016 -- The al-Qaeda branch in Syria, al-Nusra Front, has announced its break from the parent terror organization in an apparent bid to gain more support from foreign powers.
Al-Qaeda militant group allows Syrian branch to disintegrate Press TV 28 Jul 2016 -- Al-Qaeda has permitted its branch in Syria, al-Nusra Front, to break relations with the terror group, in a move that could pave the way for greater foreign support for the Takfiri Nusra terrorists who are wreaking havoc in the country.
Russia, Syria Forces Accused Of Extensive Use Of Cluster Bombs RFE/RL 28 Jul 2016 -- Russian and Syrian forces have renewed their use of widely banned cluster bombs against civilians and rebels in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on July 28.
Paris, London Stress Need to Boost Efforts to Combat Terrorist Groups in Syria Sputnik 28 Jul 2016 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and his UK counterpart pointed out in a joint communique on Thursday the need to increase counterterrorism efforts in Syria.
Russia, Syria Launch Mass Humanitarian Operation in Aleppo Sputnik 28 Jul 2016 -- Russia and the Syrian government have launched a joint humanitarian relief operation in Aleppo.
Proposed humanitarian corridors in Aleppo must be guaranteed by all sides, says UN relief chief UN News 28 Jul 2016 -- Amid reports that Aleppo is 'de facto besieged,' as the war-battered city is now almost completely encircled by Syrian troops, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today reiterated his demand for safe, regular and sustained access to the quarter of a million people trapped behind the front lines, and stressed that "all options must be considered."
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Garver via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 27 Jul 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Christopher Garver, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
Syrian Civilian Casualty Claims Found Credible VOA 27 Jul 2016 -- The United States military has started a formal investigation into what officials are calling credible claims of civilian casualties from a U.S.-led coalition airstrike in Manbij, Syria.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Carter Tells Deploying Troops to Build on Momentum in Iraq, Syria AFPS 27 Jul 2016 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter today told troops readying to deploy to Iraq that they must build on the momentum to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
OIR Official: Captured Info Describes ISIL Operations in Manbij AFPS 27 Jul 2016 -- As the U.S.-led coalition and Syrian fighters continue the battle to retake the city of Manbij in Syria, captured information reveals the Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant's thought processes and plans, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Christopher Garver told Pentagon reporters today.
Syria grants amnesty to terrorists who lay down arms: Assad Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the government will pardon militants, who turn in their weapons, stressing that the policy has been exercised by Damascus since the beginning of the crisis in the Middle Eastern country.
Syria army cuts off supply lines to militant-held eastern Aleppo Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army says it has cut off all supply routes to the militant-held eastern parts of the embattled city of Aleppo.
West can't stand independent Syria: Assad Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Syria's president says Western countries started supporting anti-Damascus militants because they could not bear to see the Arab country leading an independent existence.
Moscow Says Imposing External Solutions on Syrians Unacceptable Sputnik 27 Jul 2016 -- The Russian side stressed the importance of the expedient resumption of intra-Syrian talks without any preconditions, according to official statement the Russian Foreign Ministry.
What Lies Behind Al-Nusra Front's Decision to Break Ties With Al-Qaeda Sputnik 27 Jul 2016 -- Al-Nusra Front has reportedly signaled its willingness to sever ties with al-Qaeda and change its name. What lies behind the terrorist group's re-branding?
Syrian Army Kills Senior Nusra Front Commander During Clashes Sputnik 27 Jul 2016 -- Syrian army forces killed a field commander of the Nusra Front militant group in al-Rastan in Northern Homs, according to local media.
More than 40 Killed in IS Truck Bomb Attack in Syria VOA 27 Jul 2016 -- More than 40 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli after a massive suicide truck bombing claimed by Islamic State.
Syria: UN envoy aims for peace talks to resume in late August UN News 26 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations envoy mediating a resolution to the five-year crisis in Syria said today he aims to convene a new round of intra-Syrian peace talks towards the end of August, and expressed hope that the United States and Russia would make "concrete progress" in order to improve the atmosphere for the resumption of the discussions.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on U.S.-Russia Video Conference DoD 26 Jul 2016
Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian forces take control of key road in Aleppo Press TV 26 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army and its allied fighters have managed to wrest control of Castello Road, the only path into the militant-controlled eastern areas of the embattled city of Aleppo.
Syria army continues gains countrywide Press TV 26 Jul 2016 -- Syrian military forces continue to reclaim areas throughout the country from Takfiri and foreign-backed terrorists.
Kerry, Lavrov Meet To Explore Cooperation In Syria RFE/RL 26 Jul 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes to announce in early August details of a U.S. plan for closer military cooperation and intelligence sharing with Russia on Syria.
US-backed Forces Close to Pushing Back IS from Syria's Manbij VOA 25 Jul 2016 -- U.S.-backed Syrian forces are closing in on Islamic State (IS) militants inside the town of Manbij in Syria's northern province of Aleppo.
US Aid Chief Asks Security Council to Support Pauses in Syrian Fighting VOA 25 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations aid chief has called on the Security Council to support establishing a weekly, 48-hour pause in fighting for the Syrian city of Aleppo, so that life-saving aid can reach 250,000 Syrians trapped behind the front lines.
Press Briefing by Secretary Carter and Gen. Dunford in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 25 Jul 2016 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter; Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph F. Dunford
Counter-ISIL Meetings Came At Critical Time, Carter Says AFPS 25 Jul 2016 -- Important initiatives to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant that evolved from last week's counter-ISIL coalition meetings came at a critical time in light of recent events, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters today.
Dunford Lists Ways to Measure Counter-ISIL Success AFPS 25 Jul 2016 -- Territory, resources and foreign fighters are the measurements the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will use to measure progress against the "physical caliphate" that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has declared in Iraq and Syria.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL in Iraq, Syria AFPS 25 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 25 Jul 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Russia calls plans for regime change in Syria 'villainy' Press TV 25 Jul 2016 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly rejected any rhetoric on regime change in Syria, saying that the calls for toppling the government of President Bashar al-Assad come from narrow-minded or villainous people.
Syrian Army Regains Control of Strategic Pipeline From Daesh Sputnik 25 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Army has taken control of strategic points along the line of an oil pipeline in al-Badia.
Syria: UN aid chief calls for weekly, 48-hour humanitarian truce in Aleppo UN News 25 Jul 2016 -- Citing the alarming humanitarian conditions across Syria, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today urged fresh momentum and action to protect civilians and ensure sustained aid access "before it's too late," including through the establishment of a weekly, 48-hour pause of fighting in eastern Aleppo, where food supplies are expected to run out next month.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria govt. ready to resume peace talks: Official Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- A Syrian government official say Damascus is prepared to restart United Nations-brokered negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis in the Middle Eastern country.
US must disclose location of Syria moderates to avoid hits, Russia says Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- Russia has called on the US to disclose the location of what Washington calls "moderate" militants in Syria after their bases were allegedly bombed by Russian jets near the Jordanian border.
Kurds, Daesh clash in Syria's Manbij after terrorists ignore ultimatum Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- Clashes have erupted between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Daesh in the northern city of Manbij after the terrorists ignore an ultimatum to leave.
US-Backed Forces in 'Fight Like We Haven't Seen' Against Daesh in Manbij Sputnik 24 Jul 2016 -- The Daesh terrorists ignored an 48-hour ultimatum to leave the city of Manbij, a key pipeline for the terrorist organization with the rest of the world and what some are now calling the jihadists headquarters.
Syrian Government Airstrikes Hit 5 Clinics in Rebel-held Areas VOA 24 Jul 2016 -- Syrian government airstrikes struck five makeshift hospitals Saturday in rebel-held areas, killing one infant and jeopardizing medical care for more than 200,000 civilians in rebel-held areas, according to a British-based human rights group.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US airstrikes leave over a dozen civilian casualties in Syria Press TV 23 Jul 2016 -- More than a dozen civilians are dead or injured after US warplanes launch fresh airstrikes in Syria's northern province of Aleppo.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Garver via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 22 Jul 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Christopher Garver, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman
Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition Continues Strikes to Defeat ISIL, OIR Spokesman Says AFPS 22 Jul 2016 -- Coalition forces continue strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, to support local forces fighting to reclaim areas including Mosul in Iraq, and Manbij in Syria, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Syrian forces take control of key town near Damascus Press TV 22 Jul 2016 -- Syrian forces on Friday took control of a strategic town in the Wadi Barada region near the capital Damascus amid ongoing battles against Takfiri terrorists in the country.
Russia Able to Ramp Up Military Presence in Syria at Short-Notice if Needed Sputnik 22 Jul 2016 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia could expand its military presence in Syria very quickly if necessary.
Syrian Fighters Seize Half of Manbij From Islamic State VOA 22 Jul 2016 -- Syrians battling Islamic State fighters in Manbij now have control of about half of the city, a spokesman for the anti-IS coalition said Friday.
Russia Appoints New Commander of Syrian Operation Sputnik 22 Jul 2016 -- Lt. Gen. Alexander Zhuravlev replaced Col. Gen. Alexander Dvornikov as the commander of the Russian operation in Syria, according to a source.
France to Send Aircraft Carrier to Aid Coalition Fight Against Daesh Sputnik 22 Jul 2016 -- France will send artillery to Iraq and its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to assist the US-led coalition's efforts in Syria and Iraq in the coming months, but will not deploy its troops in these countries, French President Francois Hollande said Friday.
Joint Statement by Foreign and Defense Ministers of the Expanded Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL / Daesh US Dept. of State 21 Jul 2016 -- The Foreign and Defense Ministers of the Counter-ISIL (Da'esh) Coalition Small Group, Military Coalition and members that have made major non-military contributions met today in Washington at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to build momentum and accelerate the multi-front campaign to defeat Da'esh in Iraq and Syria.
Press Availability after the Counter-ISIL Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 21 Jul 2016 -- Remarks by John Kerry, US Secretary of State
UN officials alarmed by closure of access route in eastern Aleppo; call for 'humanitarian truce' UN News 21 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations humanitarian chief today expressed grave alarm over developments in the eastern part of Aleppo city in Syria, where civilian, humanitarian and commercial movements have been effectively cut off following the closure of the last remaining access route in and out of the area.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Carter Praises Momentum in the Counter-ISIL Fight, Results on the Ground AFPS 21 Jul 2016 -- Defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is more than a one-country, one-military or one-ministry job, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in remarks this morning just before the first meeting of diplomatic, defense and civilian leaders whose nations are involved in the counter-ISIL coalition.
Al-Qaeda arm in Syria executes 14 'pro-government forces' Press TV 21 Jul 2016 -- The al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front has executed 14 captives it accused of fighting for the Syrian government in retaliation against army gains near the capital, Damascus.
Syria Kurdish forces give Daesh 48 hrs to pull out of Manbij Press TV 21 Jul 2016 -- Syrian forces have given the Takfiri Daesh terrorists 48 hours to abandon the embattled northern city of Manbij near the Turkish border.
Syrian Fighters Give IS 48-Hour Deadline to Leave Syria's Manbij VOA 21 Jul 2016 -- U.S.-backed fighters in Syria Thursday gave Islamic State jihadists 48 hours to evacuate their stronghold in the northern city of Manbij. The forces surrounded the city last month and have been slowly closing in on it.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 20 Jul 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
US-backed Kurdish Forces Benefiting From Oil in Syria VOA 20 Jul 2016 -- When Kurdish-led forces took control of Shaddadi in northeastern Syria in February, they not only pushed back Islamic State militants who had been there for nearly one year, but they also got hold of the sprawling oil fields that stretch into the desert.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Hosts 30 Nation Coalition Against Islamic State VOA 20 Jul 2016 -- Defense ministers from more than 30 countries have reviewed and agreed upon the next steps for taking on the Islamic State terror group in its final strongholds.
Carter: Defense Ministers Agree on Next Steps in Counter-ISIL Fight AFPS 20 Jul 2016 -- Defense ministers and other senior leaders of the counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant coalition have agreed on next steps in the accelerated fight against the terrorist army in Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.
Joint Press Conference by Secretary Carter and Gen. Votel on the Counter-ISIL Coalition, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland DoD 20 Jul 2016 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and General Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command
Dunford: Military Pressure, Intelligence Sharing Key to ISIL's Defeat AFPS 20 Jul 2016 -- Military pressure and intelligence sharing are two key elements in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a recent interview.
Carter Convenes Counter-ISIL Coalition Meeting at Andrews AFPS 20 Jul 2016 -- Coalition partners are looking for ways to build on the momentum of the counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant campaign as they meet at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, today.
US Hosts 30 Nation Coalition Against Islamic State VOA 20 Jul 2016 -- Defense ministers from more than 30 countries are joining Defense Secretary Ash Carter outside Washington to plan the next steps in the war against the Islamic State.
Syria airstrikes kill over 100 Daesh terrorists in Hama Press TV 20 Jul 2016 -- More than 100 members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group have been killed in airstrikes by Syrian warplanes on their positions in the western province of Hama.
US, French raids kill 140 civilians in Syria Press TV 20 Jul 2016 -- Airstrikes by the United States and France inside Syria have killed as many as 140 civilians in a northwestern city and on its outskirts over the past two days, the Syrian government says.
Syrian Airstrikes Kill Over 100 Daesh Fighters in Hama Province Sputnik 20 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Arab Air Force destroyed a convoy of vehicles armed with machine guns near the city of Salamiyah and killed about a hundred of militants, according to local media.
Briefing on the Counter-ISIL Ministerial US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2016 -- Special Briefing by Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIL, Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL
Ministerial Meeting of the Expanded Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will host foreign and defense ministers of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL in Washington D.C., on July 21, 2016, for the first joint ministerial of the Counter ISIL Coalition.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian Arab Coalition Captures ISIL Headquarters in Manbij AFPS 19 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Arab Coalition captured an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant headquarters July 17 in the western part of the city of Manbij in Syria, according to a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve news release issued today.
US-led air raids leave 56 civilians dead in N Syria: Monitor Press TV 19 Jul 2016 -- At least 56 civilians have lost their lives in northern Syria due to air strikes by the US-led coalition purportedly targeting Daesh terrorists operating in the violence-wracked Middle Eastern country, says a UK-based monitoring group.
US-Backed Forces Capture Daesh Syria Headquarters at Hospital in Manbji Sputnik 19 Jul 2016 -- Syrian Arab Coalition forces captured the Daesh's headquarters in the Syrian city of Manbij and seized a significant amount of the city during the operation, which provided civilians the opportunity to escape, according to US Central Command's Combined Joint Task Force.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria fully cuts militant route to Aleppo Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- Syrian government forces have completely cut off the only main road used by foreign-backed militants into Aleppo.
Total of 188 Settlements Have Joined Syria Ceasefire - Russian Military Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- The number of settlements which agreed to join the Syrian ceasefire has increased to 188, Russian Center for reconciliation of opposing sides in Syria said on Sunday.
Syrian Army, Militia Groups Liberate Town of Kinsabba From al-Nusra Front Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Army and militia groups have liberated the town of Kinsabba in the northwest of the country near the border with Turkey, a source told RIA Novosti on Sunday.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russian airstrikes kill 18 Daesh militants in central Syria: Group Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- At least 18 members of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group have been killed in Russian airstrikes in central Syria, including near the ancient Semitic city of Palmyra, a monitoring group says.
Coalition Forces Uncover Vital ISIL Intelligence in Key Syrian City AFPS 15 Jul 2016 -- As Syrian Arab forces entered western Manbij, Syria, and pushed toward the heart of the city to dismantle the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's hold there, Syrian Democratic Forces unveiled key ISIL intelligence, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said today.
Syrian Arab Coalition Troops Move Toward Center of Manbij in Syria AFPS 15 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Arab Coalition, supported by coalition strikes, maneuvered toward the center of the city of Manbij in Syria, denying Da'esh, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, access to critical supply routes, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russia airstrikes in Syria cut off terrorists' supply routes: Defense minister Press TV 15 Jul 2016 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says his country's aerial campaign against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militant groups operating inside Syria has changed the course of the developments on the ground in favor of the Damascus government.
Russia Urges US to Join Ceasefire Efforts Around Syria's Aleppo - Shoigu Sputnik 15 Jul 2016 -- The Russian defense minister called on the US-led coalition to join ceasefire efforts near Syria's city of Aleppo.
UN rights chief warns at least 200,000 civilians surrounded; calls Syria 'gigantic, devastated graveyard' UN News 15 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations human rights chief today urged the forces advancing on Aleppo and two other cities in Syria to not harm the hundreds of thousands of civilians surrounded by fighting between the Government forces and the opposition.
UN: Deliberate Starvation of Syrian Civilians May Be War Crime VOA 15 Jul 2016 -- The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein, warns the deliberate starvation of hundreds of thousands of Syrian civilians by government and opposition forces may constitute a war crime.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 14 Jul 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
White House: US Not Currently Cooperating With Russia on Syria VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- A spokesman for the White House says the United States is not conducting or coordinating with Russia on military operations in Syria, ahead of a visit to Russia by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 14 Jul 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russia conducts 50 anti-Daesh sorties near Palmyra Press TV 14 Jul 2016 -- Russian fighter jets have carried out 50 air strikes in three days on positions of the Daesh Takfiri group near Syria's recently-liberated city of Palmyra.
First aid convoy since June enters Syria's Homs: ICRC Press TV 14 Jul 2016 -- The first aid convoy since mid-June has reached a besieged suburb of Syria's Western city of Homs, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says.
Assad hopes history will remember him as savior Press TV 14 Jul 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he will be remembered in history as a ruler who defended the territorial integrity of his country in the face of foreign-sponsored militancy.
UN Says Syrian Government Denies Medical Aid to Civilians in Besieged Areas VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- United Nations officials accuse the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad of denying medical aid to hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped in besieged areas. The officials say people are dying for lack of medicines and treatment.
Syrian President says Russia Never Asked Him to Leave Office VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Russia has never asked him to relinquish power as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Moscow where he is expected to push for a revised cease-fire and roadmap to peace.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
28 Daesh terrorists killed in battle for Syria's Manbij Press TV 13 Jul 2016 -- Nearly 30 Takfiri terrorists have been killed in clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Daesh terrorists in Syria's strategic northern city of Manbij.
Russian destroys major Daesh base with long-range bombers Press TV 13 Jul 2016 -- Daesh has been dealt a major blow in Syria by Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers launched from an airbase located in Russian's southern regions.
Syrian Army Completely Surrounds Aleppo Sputnik 13 Jul 2016 -- After several days of heavy fighting, the Syrian army managed to establish control over a vital route in the vicinity of Aleppo, effectively cutting off the last supply line for the rebels still entrenched within the city.
Syria: deploring hostilities spreading across Aleppo, UN urges end to indiscriminate attacks UN News 13 Jul 2016 -- Deploring the spread of hostilities throughout the Syrian city of Aleppo, senior United Nations officials today called on all parties to the conflict to end indiscriminate attacks on civilians and fully respect international humanitarian law.
U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Syrian Crisis US Dept. of State 12 Jul 2016 -- Secretary Kerry announced today that the United States is providing nearly $439 million in additional lifesaving humanitarian assistance for those affected by the war in Syria. This new funding brings U.S. humanitarian assistance in response to this conflict to nearly $5.6 billion since the start of the crisis.
Lebanon's Hezbollah Train Afghan Snipers to Fight for Assad VOA 12 Jul 2016 -- Lebanon's militant Hezbollah movement has been providing advanced sniper training to Afghans fighting for the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, reports an Iranian news service.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
300k cut off from aid in Syria's Aleppo: UN official Press TV 12 Jul 2016 -- A United Nations spokeswoman has expressed concerns about intensified fighting between Syria's warring sides in the northwestern city of Aleppo, saying the clashes have cut off an estimated 300,000 people from humanitarian supplies.
Germany Unlikely to Agree AWACS Syria Flights From Turkey Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- Berlin is unlikely to give a green light to more reconnaissance flights over Syria from the Turkish territory in light of Ankara's resistance to allow a German Bundestag delegation to visit German soldiers at the Incirlik airbase in southern Turkey, Rainer Arnold, a German lawmaker from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Destroy Daesh Camp, Tanks & Militants in Syria Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- Russian Tu-22M3 strategic long-range bombers have destroyed a number of militants, large Daesh camp, ammunition depots and tanks in Syrian on July 12, the Russian Defense Minsitry stated.
Thousands of civilians in Aleppo city at risk, says UN humanitarian wing UN News 12 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned today that the lives of thousands of civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo are at risk following spread of hostilities and reports of continued aerial bombardment and shelling on civilian locations in both western and eastern parts of the city.
Syrian army extends nationwide ceasefire for another three days Press TV 12 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army has announced another three-day extension of a nationwide ceasefire which was initially declared to mark Eid al-Fitr.
Carter Salutes Iraqi Forces, Announces 560 U.S. Troops to Deploy to Iraq AFPS 11 Jul 2016 -- DDuring his visit to Baghdad today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Iraqi leaders, coalition commanders and U.S. troops and also announced that the United States, in close consultation with the Iraqi government, will deploy an additional 560 troops to Iraq to assist in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according to a DoD news release.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 11 Jul 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
New Syrian government takes oath of office before Assad Press TV 11 Jul 2016 -- The members of the new Syrian government have taken the constitutional oath of office before the country's President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria: UN airlifts bring humanitarian lifeline to northeast governorate of Al Hassakeh UN News 11 Jul 2016 -- The first United Nations World Food Programme-chartered flight carrying relief aid reached Al Hassakeh Governorate in Syria's northeast over the weekend, an area cut off from food and humanitarian supplies for more than six months.
Fight for Control of Largest Syrian City Intensifies VOA 11 Jul 2016 -- Clashes between Syrian government forces and rebel groups have escalated in the northern city of Aleppo, with pro-Assad troops determined to impose a siege on rebel-held areas of the largest city in the country.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria: UN relief wing sounds alarm on behalf of some 300,000 people trapped in war-torn Aleppo UN News 08 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed serious concern for the estimated 300,000 people trapped in eastern Aleppo City, due to heavy clashes along the Castello road, the only road in and out of that part of the city.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 07 Jul 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria AFPS 07 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inhe
Syria army, Hezbollah kill two Nusra Front commanders in Qalamoun Press TV 07 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army, backed by Hezbollah resistance fighters, has thwarted an attack by terrorists in Syria's Qalamoun region, killing two commanders of the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front terrorist group.
Syria cuts only road for militants to Aleppo Press TV 07 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army has cut the only way into militant-held parts of Aleppo, severing the militants' only lifeline from the city to the outside world.
IS Introduces Gold Currency in Iraqi, Syrian Areas It Controls VOA 07 Jul 2016 -- The Islamic State group has issued its own currency that would be its standard for trade transactions in areas it controls in Syria and Iraq, experts and locals in both countries reported.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Garver via Teleconference From Baghdad, Iraq DoD 06 Jul 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Christopher Garver, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Centcom Counters ISIL Propaganda AFPS 06 Jul 2016 -- While Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve's air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant notched more than 26,000 ISIL targets damaged or destroyed as of the end of May, the war against ISIL also proceeds on other fronts.
OIR Spokesman: Local Forces Continue Push to Mosul in Iraq, Manbij Isolation in Syria AFPS 06 Jul 2016 -- U.S.- and coalition-backed local forces continue the fight against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters in the push toward Mosul in Iraq and the isolation of Manbij in Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Christopher Garver said today.
Syrian Arab Coalition Builds Advantage South of Manbij AFPS 06 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian Arab Coalition has made substantial gains in the southern area of Manbij in Syria in an ongoing effort to liberate the city from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's control, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russia, US to intensify Syria coordination: Kremlin Press TV 06 Jul 2016 -- The Kremlin has announced that Russia and the US are prepared for better coordination efforts on dealing with Takfiri terrorism in Syria.
Syrian army declares 72-hours nationwide truce Press TV 06 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army has declared a unilateral 72-hour truce across conflict-stricken Syria on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
UN humanitarian coordinator alarmed at deteriorating conditions in besieged Syrian towns UN News 05 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Syria has expressed alarm over reports of deteriorating humanitarian conditions and urgent medical evacuation needs in the towns of Madaya, Foah, Zabadani and Kefraya, where more than 62,000 people are besieged.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 05 Jul 2016-- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
MQ-9 crashes in northern Syria AFNS 05 Jul 2016 -- An MQ-9 Reaper crashed in northern Syria July 5.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 05 Jul 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Syrian Army Repels Attacks by Extremists in Aleppo Sputnik 05 Jul 2016 -- According to a source in the militia, an attack by extremists in Syria's Aleppo city was repelled by the Syrian army with the support of armed militia.
UN and partners warn of growing poverty for Syrian refugees UN News 05 Jul 2016 -- While significant progress has been made in providing assistance, the number of Syrian refugees living in poverty continues to rise in host countries in the region and access to basic services remains a critical challenge, a new United Nations report warned today.
30k foreign militants active in Syria, Iraq: UN official Press TV 05 Jul 2016 -- A United Nations official says approximately 30,000 foreign terrorists are operating in Syria and Iraq, warning that the militants, who have suffered heavy losses on the battlefield, pose threats to their home countries upon their return.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US-backed group claims Nusra has abducted its commander Press TV 04 Jul 2016 -- Militants trained by the US military to fight the Syrian government have accused al-Qaeda's Syrian branch, al-Nusra Front, of having kidnapped their commander, even as the two groups have extensive collaboration in the foreign-backed militancy in Syria.
Total of 173 Settlements Have Joined Syria Ceasefire - Russian Military Sputnik 04 Jul 2016 -- The number of settlements that have joined the ceasefire regime in Syria has increased to 173, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.
Syrian Army Cuts Key Jaysh al-Islam Supply Route North of Aleppo Sputnik 03 Jul 2016 -- The Syrian army regained control over the Mallah farms and has cut off the terrorists' supply route running along the Castello road in the north of Aleppo, according to a military source.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria forms new government to boost economy Press TV 03 Jul 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has issued a decree to reshuffle certain cabinet posts amid efforts made to improve the economy of the war-torn Arab country.
Syrian army makes important advance in Aleppo Press TV 03 Jul 2016 -- Syrian government forces have made important advances in their bid to capture Aleppo from foreign-backed militants, state media and a monitor say.
Russian navy sending flagship aircraft carrier to Syria Press TV 02 Jul 2016 -- Russia is sending the flagship of its navy, the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, to join the battle against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in Syria.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russian Military Delivers Over 5 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Syria's Hama Sputnik 02 Jul 2016 -- The Russian military has delivered over five tonnes of humanitarian aid to the town Suqaylabiyah in Syria's Hama province, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation at the Hmeymim airbase said Saturday.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria AFPS 01 Jul 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition leader talks airpower effects AFNS 01 Jul 2016 -- The head of U.S. Air Forces Central Command took time June 28 to discuss the impact airpower has had in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and throughout the region during a visit with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on confirmation of two ISIL senior military commanders DoD 01 Jul 2016 -- Coalition forces conducted an airstrike against two ISIL senior military commanders on June 25 near Mosul, Iraq, resulting in their deaths. The precision strike killed Basim Muhammad Ahmad Sultan al-Bajari, ISIL's deputy minister of war, and Hatim Talib al-Hamduni, an ISIL military commander in Mosul.
Assad: West attacks us politically, deals with us secretly Press TV 01 Jul 2016 -- President Bashar al-Assad says Western countries follow a policy of double standards toward Syria, dealing secretly with his government while aiding militants to topple him at the same time.
Loose Interpretation: Russian Military Criticizes Pentagon Remarks on Syria Sputnik 01 Jul 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday strongly criticized recent remarks by US Defense Secretary Ash Carter about Russia's role in the anti-terrorism fight in Syria.
Syrian Militants Whom US Refused to Add to Terror List Shell UN Convoy Sputnik 01 Jul 2016 -- Jaysh al-Islam, a group that is trying to overthrow Bashar al-Assad and establish a caliphate in Syria, has shelled a UN humanitarian convoy in the province of Damascus, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. Moscow urged the UN to designate the group as a terrorist organization, but the US blocked this initiative.

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