September 2016 - Syria Special Weapons News

Lavrov Accuses U.S. Of Trying To Protect Militant Extremists In Syria RFE/RL 30 Sep 2016 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States of trying to protect a militant extremist group in Syria in its effort to overthrow the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Fewer than 30 doctors left in war-torn Aleppo, UN health agency warns UN News 30 Sep 2016 -- There are now less than 30 doctors working in Aleppo city, down from 35 several days ago, a senior official of the United Nations health agency said today, highlighting the deteriorating healthcare capacity in the war-battered area.
Ban to set up probe into deadly attack on UN-Syrian Arab Red Crescent aid convoy in Western Aleppo UN News 30 Sep 2016 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will establish an internal United Nations Board of Inquiry to investigate the deadly 19 September incident involving a UN–Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) relief operation to Urum al-Kubra, a town in western Aleppo Governorate.
Russia's Syria Campaign Seen Purely as Bid to Prop Up Assad VOA 30 Sep 2016 -- The Russian air force's bombing campaign in Syria marked its first anniversary Friday, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying there was no "time frame" for the operation.
WHO Calls for Evacuation of Sick, Wounded From Aleppo VOA 30 Sep 2016 -- The World Health Organization called Friday for the immediate evacuation of hundreds of sick and wounded people from eastern Aleppo, Syria.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Sep 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.
Militant rocket attacks kill 13 in Syria's Aleppo Press TV 30 Sep 2016 -- At least 13 civilians have been killed in terrorist rocket attacks targeting several neighborhoods in Syria's northwestern city of Aleppo.
Syrian forces in fierce battles with militants in Aleppo Press TV 30 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government troops have engaged in fierce clashes with foreign-backed militants in Aleppo, as they continue their push to recapture the terrorist-held districts of the key town.
Syrian army troopers deal major blows to Takfiri militants Press TV 30 Sep 2016 -- Army forces in Syria have carried out mop-up operations against foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists across the violence-wracked Arab country, inflicting heavy losses on them.
Analysis: 'Barbarous' Syria Bombings, MH17 Blame: What Consequences Could Russia Face? RFE/RL 30 Sep 2016 -- In terms of its reputation, Russia has had one of its worst weeks ever. Incensed that Moscow is pushing ahead with the "barbarous" bombing of Aleppo and angry over an attack on an aid convoy that is widely blamed on Russian and Syrian forces, the United States is threatening to stop all cooperation with the Kremlin on Syria. And an international investigation concluded that it was a Russian missile system, smuggled into separatist-held territory in Ukraine and then spirited back across the border, that brought down a Malaysia Airlines jet in 2014 and killed all 298 people aboard.
Obama Condemns 'Barbarous Russian and Syrian Regime Airstrikes' in Aleppo VOA 30 Sep 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has strongly condemned the "barbarous Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes" on civilians in eastern Aleppo.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dorrian via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 29 Sep 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel John Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
US Picking Off Key IS Officials, 'Softening' Grip on Mosul VOA 29 Sep 2016 -- One by one, key Islamic State terror group leaders are getting caught in the crosshairs of U.S. and coalition aircraft, and they are being removed from the battlefield as Iraqi forces prepare for a final assault on the IS-held city of Mosul.
Amid political jockeying and grandstanding, 'Syria is bleeding,' UN aid chief tells Security Council UN News 29 Sep 2016 -- In an impassioned appeal to the Security Council, the top United Nations relief official today called on the global body's primary organ for maintenance of peace and security to act immediately to end the bloodshed in Syria so that humanitarian assistance is able to reach those who desperately need it.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Sep 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 Shapes Mosul Fight by Removing ISIL Leaders From Battlefield AFPS 29 Sep 2016 -- The coalition supporting the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is helping to shape the Iraqi security forces' upcoming battle for Mosul, Iraq, by targeting and removing ISIL leaders from the battlefield, the Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today.
Kerry: US 'On the Verge' of Suspending Talks with Russia Over Syria VOA 29 Sep 2016 -- Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. is "on the verge" of suspending talks with Russia over Syria because of Moscow's continued aerial bombardment of the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Russia Backs 2-day Aleppo Cease-fire VOA 29 Sep 2016 -- Russia said Thursday it supports a 48-hour cease-fire in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, but not a longer truce proposed by the United States.
Syria slams US-led coalition for destroying two bridges Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- Syria has slammed the US-led coalition purportedly fighting Daesh for destroying two bridges over Euphrates River in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, where the same alliance recently killed 83 Syrian soldiers.
US ending talks with Russia on Syrian crisis: Kerry Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington is on the verge of putting an end to Syria talks with Russia over the assault on Aleppo.
Russia vows to keep up support for Syria in defiance of US threat Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- Russia has pledged to continue its air campaign in Syria, defying a recent threat by the United States to halt its diplomacy with Moscow on the violence-hit country in the wake of heavy fighting in Aleppo.
Syria regains control of refugee camp north of Aleppo Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- Syrian soldiers, backed by pro-government fighters, have re-established control over a camp north of the embattled city of Aleppo after briefly losing it to foreign-backed militants following its liberation last week.
Turkey says ready for work with Iran, Russia on Syria Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- Turkey says it is "more than ready" to work with Russia and Iran on a Syrian ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn country.
Russia says US inviting terrorists to attack its cities Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- Russia has denounced US projection of possible attacks on Russian cities by terrorists fighting in Syria, saying the statement amounts to an invitation to terrorism.
Syria says many terrorists killed in new operations Press TV 29 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian military says it has inflicted heavy losses on foreign-backed terrorists in a series of operations across the country.
Kerry Says U.S. On Verge Of Suspending Cooperation With Moscow In Syria RFE/RL 29 Sep 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington was on the verge of suspending talks with Russia on a cease-fire agreement in Syria, as a devastating bombardment of the city of Aleppo by Russian and Syrian warplanes continued.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 28 Sep 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Sep 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.
Turkey to finish construction of wall along Syria border in 5 months Press TV 28 Sep 2016 -- Turkish officials say the construction of a wall along the Syrian border that Ankara plans to use against illegal crossing will be completed in five months.
US should meet obligation to separate Syria militants: Russia Press TV 28 Sep 2016 -- Russia has called on the United States to honor its commitment to make a distinction between terrorists operating in Syria and the so-called moderate opposition that is enjoying unwavering support from Washington.
Syrian army destroys militants' tunnel in Aleppo Press TV 28 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian army has detected and destroyed a tunnel used by the foreign-backed Takfiri militants in the northwestern city of Aleppo.
Syria militants get 'excellent' amount of foreign-supplied Grad rockets Press TV 28 Sep 2016 -- A militant commander in Syria says its group has received foreign-supplied surface-to-surface Grad rockets amid the escalation of fighting in the embattled northwestern city of Aleppo.
Syria jets pound militant bases in Aleppo Press TV 28 Sep 2016 -- Syrian aircraft have started launching "concentrated airstrikes" against militant-held areas inside and around the northwestern city of Aleppo.
U.S. Threatens To End Cooperation With Russia Over Aleppo Assault RFE/RL 28 Sep 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has threatened to cut off all cooperation with Russia over Syria unless Moscow and its Syrian allies end an ongoing air assault on the city of Aleppo.
Several Underground Tunnels Used by Militants Blown Up in Old Aleppo in Syria Sputnik 28 Sep 2016 -- Syrian special forces blew up several underground tunnels used by jihadists in the liberated al-Farafira district not far from Aleppo's historic Old City, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Wednesday from the scene.
Ban calls on UN Security Council for decisive steps to end attacks on hospitals, medical staff UN News 28 Sep 2016 -- Denouncing a surge in "horrific attacks" on hospitals, clinics and medical staff, most recently in the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the Security Council today to take decisive steps to end such obvious war crimes and hold the perpetrators accountable.
'No words left' to describe suffering of children in Aleppo - UNICEF UN News 28 Sep 2016 -- Children in Aleppo are trapped in a "living nightmare," a senior official of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said today, stressing yet again, the direness of the situation, particularly for the children, in Syria's war-ravaged Aleppo.
US Warns Russia over Aleppo as UN Condemns 'War Crimes' VOA 28 Sep 2016 -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the attacks on the two largest hospitals in rebel-held areas of the Syrian city of Aleppo as "war crimes." The comments came as the U.S. threatened to cut off contact with Russia over Syria unless it takes steps to halt the assault on Aleppo.
Syria Return Rhetoric Sparks Refugee Fears VOA 28 Sep 2016 -- As bombs tear apart the buildings and families within the decimated Syrian city of Aleppo following another broken cease-fire, a few hundred kilometers away in Lebanon, one refugee contemplated the idea of returning to Syria.
Syrian Electronic Army Hacker Pleads Guilty US Dept. of Justice 28 Sep 2016 -- Peter Romar, 37, a Syrian national affiliated with the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), pleaded guilty today to felony charges of conspiring to receive extortion proceeds and conspiring to unlawfully access computers. Romar was previously extradited from Germany on request of the U.S.
Briefing on Syria Humanitarian Assistance US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2016 -- Special Briefing by Anne C. Richard, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
Ankara Needs Damascus' Consent to Conduct Military Op in Syria - Russian Envoy Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Russia understands the reasons why Turkey has launched the Euphrates Shield military operation in Syria's north, but it should be carried out with Damascus' consent, Russian Ambassador to Ankara Andrey Karlov said Tuesday.
Syrian govt. forces take back control of Aleppo district Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government troops have managed to liberate a central neighborhood in the divided city of Aleppo in their latest push against foreign-backed militants who are wreaking havoc in the war-stricken country.
Americans are on our side: Nusra commander Press TV 27 Sep 2016 -- A commander of the Takfiri al-Nusra Front, which recently renamed itself, has reportedly said the United States is supporting the group.
Q&A: Amnesty Suspects Russian War Crimes In Syria, But Lacks Definitive Proof RFE/RL 27 Sep 2016 -- British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says Russia "may have" committed war crimes by deliberately targeting a civilian convoy on September 19 with air strikes in rebel-held parts of Aleppo. Russia denies involvement, claiming rebels fighting against Moscow's ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, or a U.S. drone strike were responsible.
Kurds' Participation in Raqqa Liberation to Put Syria's Future at Risk - Ankara Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Engaging Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in the liberation of the city of Raqqa from Daesh terrorists will put Syria's future in jeopardy, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday.
Moscow Makes Public Full Text of Russia-US Deal on Syria Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Moscow made public the full text of the Russia-US deal on Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Resolute Support: Russia to Continue Assisting Syria in Fight Against Terrorism Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Moscow is determined to continue helping Syria in fight against terrorism and facilitating peace process in the war-torn country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
Turkey Failed to Coordinate Syrian Operation With Russia, Iran Sputnik 27 Sep 2016 -- Turkey did not provide any assurances that its military operation in Syria would be coordinated with Russia and Iran, Syrian President Bashar Assad's adviser Bouthaina Shaaban said.
Reports: Syrian Troops Seize Rebel-held Aleppo Neighborhood VOA 27 Sep 2016 -- Syrian troops have seized a central neighborhood in the northern city of Aleppo from rebel forces, according to reports on state television and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group.
Aid Workers: Warplanes Bomb Syria's Aleppo for 4th Straight Day VOA 26 Sep 2016 -- Aid workers in the devastated Syrian city of Aleppo say Syria and its Russian allies stepped up their bombing campaign on rebel-held eastern parts of the city Monday, killing nearly 100 people on the fourth consecutive day of mayhem and death.
Syria: Joint UN-Red Crescent relief convoy reaches besieged cities for first time in five months UN News 26 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) have delivered life-saving food aid to 60,000 people under siege in four Syrian towns, their first supplies since April, but extreme concern persists for 250,000 people trapped in Aleppo, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) reported today.
Uptick in Violence in Syria; ISIL 'Knows No Boundaries,' DoD Spokesman Says AFPS 26 Sep 2016 -- The Defense Department has no reason to doubt reports that Russia and Syria are responsible for a deadly attack on an aid convoy near the Syrian city of Aleppo, the Pentagon's press operations chief said here today.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Sep 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.
FM: Turkey may send troops deeper into Syria Press TV 26 Sep 2016 -- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey is planning to send troops deeper into Syrian territory to establish what it calls a safe zone.
Syria ready to support formation of unity government: FM Press TV 26 Sep 2016 -- Syria says it is ready to engage in initiatives that could lead to the establishment of a unity government in the war-torn country.
Attack on Syrian forces proved US assisting terror groups: Larijani Press TV 26 Sep 2016 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has criticized the United States for bombing a Syrian military air base in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, stating that the attack provided ample proof that Washington is taking sides with the terrorist groups.
Ahrar al-Sham terrorists planning chemical attack in Syria: Ja'afari Press TV 26 Sep 2016 -- Syria has told the United Nations that Ahrar al-Sham militants plan a white phosphorus attack on civilians in order to blame it on Syrian government forces.
Russia Under Fire At UN After Deadly Aleppo Bombings RFE/RL 26 Sep 2016 -- Britain, France, and the United States have lashed out at Russia for its actions in Syria, amid an intensification of the bombing campaign over the northern city of Aleppo.
World Food Program Delivers Humanitarian Aid to 4 Besieged Towns in Syria Sputnik 26 Sep 2016 -- The World Food Program delivered food and humanitarian supplies to four besieged towns in Syria on September 25, UN Secretary-General deputy spokesman Farhan Haq announced at a press briefing on Monday.
Kurdish Forces Retreating East of Euphrates River in Syria - Turkish Deputy PM Sputnik 26 Sep 2016 -- A major part of Syrian Kurdish troops is moving to the east of the Euphrates River. Ankara considers this change important for security in the region.
Russia, Assad Using More Destructive Weaponry in Bid to Subdue Aleppo VOA 26 Sep 2016 -- The size of the bomb craters is becoming larger and the destructive power is growing of the missiles that Russian and Syrian government warplanes are launching at civilians and rebels in Aleppo.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 23 Sep 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Sep 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.
Return of peace to Syria 'almost impossible', Russia says Press TV 25 Sep 2016 -- Russia says the return of peace to war-torn Syria is almost "impossible," more than a week after US warplanes carried out several airstrikes against Syrian government forces, killing dozens.
Syria Violence Escalates As UN Security Council Meets RFE/RL 25 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations Security Council has met in New York to discuss the spiraling violence in Syria, where a recent cease-fire has collapsed.
UN Chief 'Appalled' By Aleppo Military Escalation RFE/RL 25 Sep 2016 -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is "appalled by the chilling military escalation" in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, his spokesman says.
Battle for Aleppo: US-Backed Rebels Shut Off Water for 1.5 Million Civilians Sputnik 25 Sep 2016 -- The so-called "moderate" rebels turned off the water to 1.5 million civilians living in West Aleppo in retaliation for a Syrian Army airstrike on East Aleppo that allegedly left 250,000 residents without water setting the stage for an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
Russia, Turkey Reach a 'Gentleman's Agreement' on Syrian Airspace Sputnik 25 Sep 2016 -- Turkey and Russia are currently in talks over a protocol to coordinate combat flights in the Syrian airspace to prevent incidents, a Turkish military source told Hurriyet Daily News.
UN Chief Calls Syrian Offensive on Rebel Held East Aleppo 'Chilling Escalation' Sputnik 25 Sep 2016 -- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sounded the alarm after the collapse of the ceasefire in Syria has given way to more violent fighting in recent days as the Assad regime looks to reclaim territory and tighten the siege of rebel dominated east Aleppo.
At Security Council, UN envoy appeals for Russia and US cooperation to 'pull Syria back from the brink' UN News 25 Sep 2016 -- Amid the unprecedented military assault on eastern Aleppo, where fireballs from incendiary bombs "light up the pitch darkness," the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria today strongly appealed to the Security Council – particularly permanent members Russia and the United States – to rescue a recently collapsed cessation of hostilities, end the bloodshed and speed aid into the iconic city where, overall, some two million people remain under a de facto siege.
UN Security Council Holds Urgent Talks on Aleppo, as Syrian, Russian Jets Pound Rebel-held Sector VOA 25 Sep 2016 -- The U.N. Security Council held urgent talks Sunday about the deadly surge of violence in Aleppo as Syrian and Russian jet fighters bombarded the rebel-controlled eastern sector of the Syrian city.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Sep 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.
At UN, Syrian Minister says 'well-known' countries to blame for spread of terrorism in region and beyond UN News 24 Sep 2016 -- Accusing the United Nations Security Council of "shameful indifference" and "failure" in stopping the mass atrocities committed in Syria, Liechtenstein's Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick mounted the podium of the General Assembly today to call on the 15-member body to face up to its responsibilities with a change of political culture.
Syria FM censures exploiting humanitarian sufferings of Syrians Press TV 24 Sep 2016 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem has censured certain governments in the Middle East and the West for taking advantage of the humanitarian sufferings of Syrians to reach their political objectives.
Syria truce revival depends on all sides involved: Lavrov Press TV 24 Sep 2016 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a revival of a collapsed ceasefire in war-torn Syria is possible only if all sides involved in the conflict contribute to the goal.
Syrian soldiers retake camp north of Aleppo Press TV 24 Sep 2016 -- Syrian soldiers are reported to have seized back the control of a refugee camp north of the beleaguered northwestern city of Aleppo from militants.
Syria militants to get heavy weapons from foreign supporters Press TV 24 Sep 2016 -- Militants in Syria say they are about to receive new types of heavy weapons from their foreign supporters as the Damascus government continues with a major offensive in the northern city of Aleppo.
New Wave Of Air Strikes On Aleppo As Damascus Prepares Offensive RFE/RL 24 Sep 2016 -- Warplanes have mounted a new wave of air strikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo as part of a planned major offensive by the Russian-backed Syrian military.
Ban laments 'dark day' for civilian protection as bombing of Aleppo intensifies UN News 24 Sep 2016 -- Amid reports of raging battles in and around war-torn Aleppo, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called this a "dark day" for the global commitment to protect civilians, and stressed that the use of 'bunker buster' bombs and other indiscriminate weapons in densely populated areas may amount to war crimes.
At UN, Syrian Minister says 'well-known' countries to blame for spread of terrorism in region and beyond UN News 24 Sep 2016 -- The blood of Syrians has not been enough to quench terrorism's thirst, Deputy Prime Minister Walid Al-Moualem told the United Nations today, stressing that the scourge has claimed lives in other countries, "including those that have supported and sponsored it," and further, these innocent people are now paying for the mistakes and short-sighted policies adopted by their governments.
UN: Rebel-held Parts of Aleppo Without Water After Syrian Bombing VOA 24 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations says that intense airstrikes against rebel-held areas of Aleppo have left 1.75 million people without running water, days into one of the heaviest sieges of the war.
Russia prevented Syria's disintegration, Lavrov says Press TV 23 Sep 2016 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says it is high time to learn the lessons of the previous crises and prevent the ongoing foreign-sponsored militancy in Syria from sliding down to a "catastrophe".
Setbacks for Free Syrian Army Rebels Rekindle Questions About Their Abilities VOA 23 Sep 2016 -- The U.S.-supported, Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) forces this week suffered a series of military setbacks to the Islamic State group in northern Syria, rekindling concerns over the effectiveness of the troops and whether that could force Ankara to deploy more of its own troops into Syria.
Coalition Continues Counter-ISIL Progress Across Iraq, Syria AFPS 23 Sep 2016 -- Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces continue their progress against the terror group throughout Iraq and Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Air Force Col. John Dorrian said today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 23 Sep 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel John Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman
Admiral Kuznetsov Carrier Steps In to Support Russia's Anti-Daesh Ops in Syria Sputnik 23 Sep 2016 -- Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will be heading to the Mediterranean Sea in order to support the ongoing anti-Daesh military operation in Syria while carrying a full complement of weaponry and military aircraft.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Sep 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 army starts offensive to recapture militant-held eastern Aleppo Press TV 23 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian army has announced the start of a new large-scale military operation in Aleppo aimed at flushing foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants from the eastern flanks of the strategic northwestern city.
Erdogan Accuses US of Delivering Plane Loads of Arms to Kurds in Syria's Kobani Sputnik 23 Sep 2016 -- The United States has delivered more armaments to Kurds in the northern Syrian city of Kobani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
'Few Indications' Russia, Syria Plan to Ease Crisis VOA 23 Sep 2016 -- U.S. military and intelligence officials are questioning whether Russia has the will or the capability to do anything about the growing crisis in Syria, accusing Moscow of perpetuating a humanitarian catastrophe.
Intense Bombing in Aleppo Kills 30, Syria Monitors Say VOA 23 Sep 2016 -- Residents of Syria's rebel-held city Aleppo have reported a surge of airstrikes, which local monitors say have killed at least 30 people. The Syrian government announced a renewed offensive against the city after U.S. and Russia failed to salvage a cease-fire that had diffused hostilities for nearly a week.
Background Briefing on the Meeting of the International Syria Support Group US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2016 -- Special Briefing by Senior Administration Officials
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on U.S.-Russia Video Conference DoD 22 Sep 2016
Diplomacy Falters as Syria Launches New Offensive VOA 22 Sep 2016 -- Syria announced a fresh, major offensive against besieged rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Thursday, as foreign ministers met and failed again in New York to agree on any diplomatic plan to try to stop the war.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Sep 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 Has Momentum to End ISIL's Hold in Iraq, Syria, Dunford Says AFPS 22 Sep 2016 -- The coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has the momentum to end the terror group's hold in Iraq and Syria, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
Turkish army targets Syria after rocket attack blamed on Daesh Press TV 22 Sep 2016 -- Turkey has targeted Syrian border areas allegedly in response to a rocket attack on the southern Turkish border town of Kilis, which was blamed on the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
Turkey Exerts New Influence in Syria VOA 22 Sep 2016 -- More than five years of relentless war have fragmented Syria like a jigsaw puzzle. The task of reassembling the pieces increasingly seems to rest not with Western policymakers, Gulf princes or Iranian ayatollahs but with Russia and now Turkey, some diplomatic observers say.
US bombed Syrian troops for an hour: Assad Press TV 22 Sep 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that US airstrikes on Syrian troops on Saturday were "intentional" and lasted for nearly one hour.
Syrian Army Announces Major Offensive Against Terrorists in Eastern Aleppo Sputnik 22 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government forces have launched a major operation against terrorists in the eastern outskirts of Aleppo.
Assad Rejects Claims Syrian, Russian Forces Struck Aid Convoy En Route to Aleppo Sputnik 22 Sep 2016 -- In an interview with Associated Press news Agency Syrian President Bashar Assad rejected claims that Syrian or Russian forces were behind the attack on the humanitarian convoy near Aleppo.
Daesh, Jabhat Fatah al Sham Shell Cities in Syria Sputnik 22 Sep 2016 -- Terrorists have shelled cities in the Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Damascus and Homs.
Assad: Syrian Conflict Will 'Drag On' With No End in Sight VOA 22 Sep 2016 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says that the deadly civil war in his country, now in its sixth year, is going to "drag on" with no end in sight.
US General: 'Russians Are Responsible' for Attack on Syria Aid Convoy VOA 22 Sep 2016 -- America's top military officer said Russia bears ultimate responsibility for an airstrike on a U.N. humanitarian convoy in Syria, and that he does not favor sharing military intelligence with Moscow in the Syrian conflict.
US Growing More Wary of Russia's Syria Strategy VOA 22 Sep 2016 -- Russia's ability to leverage its intervention in Syria into any sort of ongoing advantage on the world stage may be starting to wane with the current cease-fire deal still in shambles.
Russia, U.S. Trade Accusations Over Syria Convoy Strike; Kerry Pushes No-Fly Zone RFE/RL 21 Sep 2016 -- Russia and the United States have traded angry accusations over the attack of a Syrian humanitarian aid convoy, as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called for a no-fly zone in some parts of northern Syria.
Remarks at the Council Session on Syria US Dept. of State 21 Sep 2016 -- Remarks by John Kerry, US Secretary of State
Security Council now has 'no higher responsibility' than backing political path in Syria - Ban UN News 21 Sep 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the members of the Security Council to fully support his Special Envoy in working on convening formal talks seeking to resolve the Syria conflict and developing proposals for future talks, or risk destroying the international community's credibility in being able to uphold "our common humanity."
Will Upcoming Fight in Syria Usher in Armageddon? VOA 21 Sep 2016 -- There's a small town in Syria where ancient Islamic prophecies say a fierce battle will bring about the end of days, and Turkish troops, U.S. military advisers and vetted Syrian opposition fighters appear to be heading straight for it.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Sep 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.
John Kerry calls on Russia to ground Syrian fighter jets Press TV 21 Sep 2016 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Russia to force the Syrian government into halting its airstrikes against terrorist groups, saying no-fly zones in certain areas of the country are the only way to revive hopes for an end to the Syrian conflict.
Russians bear responsibility for UN aid convoy strike: US officials Press TV 21 Sep 2016 -- Two top US officials say Russians bear responsibility for an airstrike that destroyed a UN humanitarian aid convoy near Syria's Aleppo province on Monday.
Kerry Calls For No-Fly Zone Over Key Syria Areas RFE/RL 21 Sep 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said all aircraft in certain parts of northern Syria need to be grounded in order to establish a credible cease-fire in the area.
Syrian Jet Crashes North of Damascus, Cause Unknown Sputnik 21 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian Air Force aircraft crashed east of the capital city of Damascus, media reported Wednesday.
Syrian Jets Unable to Fly at Night, Not Behind Attack on Aid Convoy Near Aleppo Sputnik 21 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian Arab Air Force cannot carry out operations after daylight hours, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday.
Eyewitness Accounts Contradict Russian Denials About Syria Aid Convoy Attack VOA 21 Sep 2016 -- Russian and Syrian officials maintained Wednesday their chorus of denials of any involvement in an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy near Aleppo earlier this week that has prompted a suspension of all U.N. aid to Syria. But survivors and emergency responders insist the 31-truck convoy came under a 20-missile barrage and that shelling and missiles launched either from warplanes or helicopters continued for two hours.
Kerry Calls for Limiting Warplane Flights Over Syria VOA 21 Sep 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said if a cease-fire deal in Syria is to be salvaged, warplanes must stop flying over key parts of the country.
No signs of airstrike in Aleppo convoy incident: Russia Press TV 20 Sep 2016 -- Russia says there are no signs indicating that a United Nations (UN) convoy that was apparently attacked in the Syrian province of Aleppo on Monday was hit by an airstrike.
Meeting of the International Syria Support Group US Dept. of State 20 Sep 2016
UN officials condemn attacks against aid convoy and warehouse in rural Aleppo UN News 20 Sep 2016 -- Top United Nations officials have condemned attacks last night against a UN/Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) aid convoy, as well as a SARC warehouse and health clinic in Urum al-Kubra (Big Orem), northwest of Aleppo city in Syria, in which about 20 civilians and one SARC staff member were killed and vital food and medical assistance was destroyed.
Despite Errant US Strike, Syrian Regime Presses IS in Deir Ezzor VOA 20 Sep 2016 -- Despite Saturday's errant U.S. airstrike that Russia claims killed 62 Syrian troops, the Syrian government is upping the battle against Islamic State fighters in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.
White House Holds Russia Responsible for Deadly Attack on Syrian Aid Convoy VOA 20 Sep 2016 -- The United States is holding Russia responsible for an attack on a humanitarian convoy in northern Syria that killed 20 civilians and an official of the Syrian Red Crescent society.
In Controversial Syria Strike, Critical Minutes Lost Sorting 'Cryptic' Phone Calls VOA 20 Sep 2016 -- Three days after a U.S. airstrike hit a group of people who Russia and Syria say were Syrian troops, there is still little clarity on who they were, and why Russia did not warn the United States that there were Syrian soldiers in the target area.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Sep 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: Investigation of Coalition Strike on Syrian Forces to Begin Soon AFPS 20 Sep 2016 -- At the direction of Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, the command is moving quickly to appoint an investigating officer to look into the airstrike that took place Sept. 17 and reportedly hit Syrian regime forces, a Centcom spokesman said today.
Operation Inherent Resolve - Targeted Operations Against ISIL Terrorists
Dunford: U.S. Seeks to Coordinate with Russia, Mitigate Risk to Syrians AFPS 20 Sep 2016 -- Despite recent complications, the United States is still seeking to coordinate with Russia on strikes in Syria in an effort to protect the civilian population, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
Syria, Russia deny responsibility for aid convoy attack Press TV 20 Sep 2016 -- Both Moscow and Damascus have disclaimed responsibility for the recent deadly air raid targeting a humanitarian aid convoy near the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo amid Western media reports pointing finger at the pair.
Syrian, Russian forces repel militant attack after truce expires Press TV 20 Sep 2016 -- Backed by Russian air power, Syrian army forces have repelled a large-scale attack by militants on the countryside of the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Aid Convoy Bombed As Syrian Military Declares End To Truce RFE/RL 20 Sep 2016 -- Monitors say warplanes hit a Syrian convoy bringing desperately needed aid to a hard-to-reach town, as Syria's military declared an end to the already fraying a week-old cease-fire.
UN Chief Calls Syria Convoy Attackers 'Cowards' As Diplomats Seek To Salvage Cease-Fire RFE/RL 20 Sep 2016 -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned a deadly air strike on humanitarian aid trucks near Aleppo, calling those behind the attack "cowards" as diplomats scrambled to preserve a cease-fire in Syria.
US Sets up Coordination Center in Syria's Tell Abyad to Prepare for Raqqa Storm Sputnik 20 Sep 2016 -- According to the information received by Sputnik from sources in the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD), the United States as part of preparation for the operation to free Raqqa from Daesh militants has set up a coordination center in the Syrian town of Tell Abyad, which is controlled by the Kurdish forces.
Syrian Army Uninvolved in Attack on Aid Convoy Near Aleppo Sputnik 20 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian Arab Army was not involved in a deadly attack on a humanitarian aid convoy near the Syrian city of Aleppo, state media reported on Tuesday, citing a military source.
MSF Condemns Attack on Aid Convoy in Syria Sputnik 20 Sep 2016 -- Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF, or Doctors Without Borders) strongly condemns the latest attack on a humanitarian aid convoy in Syria's Aleppo and calls on all major powers involved in the conflict to take specific steps to stop all strikes against civilian infrastructure, an MSF spokesperson told Sputnik on Tuesday.
UN Suspends Aid Convoys in Syria After Attack Near Aleppo, Ready for Renewal Sputnik 20 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations suspended the movements of its aid convoys in the crisis-torn Syria, after one of them had been attacked on its way to the city of Aleppo, but ready to renew these activities when the situation becomes safer, a spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' (OCHA) said Tuesday.
Syrian Army Destroys Leading al-Nusra Unit in Aleppo Sputnik 20 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government troops supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces have destroyed a leading unit of the Jabhat Fatah Al-Sham group in Aleppo.
Syria Cease-fire Not Dead Yet, Diplomats Contend VOA 20 Sep 2016 -- Not dead – yet. That is the assertion of several key diplomats about the cease-fire in Syria following the attack Monday on an aid convoy.
US Officials: Controversial Strike Hit Battalion of Syrian Prisoners VOA 19 Sep 2016 -- The coalition strike that Syria and Russia claim hit Syrian government troops may have struck a battalion of Syrian prisoners who were aligned with Syrian government forces but were in a separate location from the Syrian army, U.S. officials tell VOA.
Attack on Aid Convoy in Syria May Have Destroyed Cease-fire Deal VOA 19 Sep 2016 -- A big blow was dealt to efforts to bring about peace in Syria when aid trucks trying to reach besieged Aleppo were hit in an airstrike Monday.
U.S., Coalition Continue Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Sep 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.
Turkey military pushing south after bombing northern Syria Press TV 19 Sep 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey-backed militants would seek to capture more areas in northern Syria by pushing further south.
Erdogan Reveals Why Turkish Forces Had to Save US Commandos From Syrian Rebels Sputnik 19 Sep 2016 -- The head of the Turkish state explained that US soldiers' attitude toward Syrian opposition triggered the rift.
Erdogan: Turkish Forces Continue Southerly Advance in N Syria Sputnik 19 Sep 2016 -- Turkish armed forces continue their advance in the southern direction in northern Syria as the military campaign to clear militants and Kurdish fighters from the area continues, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday.
US Allies Headed Syria Clash, Shaking Already Unstable Alliance VOA 19 Sep 2016 -- U.S.-backed allies in northern Syria appear set for a major clash even as they both race to liberate a strategic town from Islamic State (IS) terror group.
Australia Expresses Regret Over Botched Syrian Airstrikes VOA 19 Sep 2016 -- Australia has expressed deep regret for its part in a botched airstrike in Syria that killed scores of Syrian government soldiers and endangered the fragile ceasefire in the region. The attack was led by the U.S. military that said the coalition believed it was targeting positions of the so-called Islamic State.
UN expresses disappointment over stuck humanitarian aid for Aleppo Press TV 19 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations has expressed disappointment at the delay in delivering humanitarian aid to the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo, where civilians are suffering from the lack of food and emergency relief.
UK admits taking part in Syria airstrikes that killed scores of troops Press TV 19 Sep 2016 -- Britain is the latest country to acknowledge its participation in the airstrikes that reportedly killed 83 soldiers in the Syrian city of Dayr al-Zawr on Saturday.
Syrian, Russian jets pound Daesh positions in Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 19 Sep 2016 -- Syrian and Russian jets have attacked Daesh positions in Dayr al-Zawr following a US bombing which killed 62 government troops in the eastern town and allowed the Takfiri group to make gains.
Syria militants preparing for raid in Aleppo: Russia Press TV 19 Sep 2016 -- Russia says militants in Syria are exploiting a ceasefire currently underway in the Arab country to launch a wide-scale attack in the city of Aleppo.
Nusra Terrorists Launch Attack on Assad Forces Outside Aleppo Sputnik 19 Sep 2016 -- According to the Russian military, terrorists with Nusra Front have launched an offensive against the Syrian Army in the southwestern outskirts of Aleppo.
Syrian Military Declares US-Russian Negotiated Cease-Fire Over VOA 19 Sep 2016 -- Syria's military command has declared the U.S.-Russian negotiated cease-fire over, blaming the country's rebel groups for undermining the agreement.
Syria army announces end of US-Russia brokered truce Press TV 19 Sep 2016 -- Syria's army announces an end to the week-long ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia, blaming militants for the failure of the truce.
Syrian Army Declares End of Ceasefire Sputnik 19 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian Army has declared end of ceasefire claiming that militants did not adhere to any provision of the truce.
Russian General Staff Denies Accusations of Airstrikes in Syria Amid Ceasefire Sputnik 19 Sep 2016 -- Neither Russia's nor Syria's forces had any role in last week's alleged airstrikes in Syria, Russian Chief of the General Staff's Main Operational Directorate Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi said Monday.
Denmark Took Part in Strikes Near Deir ez-Zor Where Syrian Army Was Hit Sputnik 19 Sep 2016 -- The Royal Danish Air Force participated in the recent airstrikes of the US-led coalition conducted near the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, the Defense Command Denmark announced.
Syria: UN relief chief 'disappointed' that aid workers still unable to safely access eastern Aleppo UN News 19 Sep 2016 -- Expressing disappointment that humanitarian actors have not been able to reach eastern Aleppo in Syria, the United Nations humanitarian chief urged all parties to the conflict to facilitate regular and sustained access to the besieged and hard-to-reach areas across the country.
US airstrikes on Syrian forces no technical error: Syria UN envoy Press TV 18 Sep 2016 -- Syrian Ambassador to the UN Bashar al-Jaafari says the US is trying to cancel out a recent ceasefire in his country by attacking Syrian government troops.
US admits it wrongly targeted Syrian forces Press TV 18 Sep 2016 -- The Pentagon says it regrets the loss of lives resulting from airstrikes by US-led coalition jets on army positions near a military airport in Syria on Saturday.
Pentagon Claims It Targeted Daesh on Day Coalition Bombed Syrian Army Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- The US-led coalition said it targeted Daesh terrorists in Syria on Saturday. Some of the airstrikes were carried out in Deir ez-Zor, where the coalition's aircraft attacked the country's army on the same day.
Syrian War, Refugee Crisis to Dominate UN Meetings VOA 18 Sep 2016 -- World leaders will gather Monday in New York to tackle two of today's biggest global challenges: the war in Syria and the refugee crisis it has created.
What Now for Syria? VOA 18 Sep 2016 -- The U.S.-Russia negotiated cease-fire in Syria that was negotiated over the heads of militias battling to oust President Bashar al-Assad appears Sunday to be all but dead.
US spy plane hit over Syria's Dayr al-Zawr province Press TV 18 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government forces say they have targeted a US air force reconnaissance drone over the war-torn country's eastern regions.
US airstrikes on Syrian airbase intentional, says aide to Assad Press TV 18 Sep 2016 -- A senior adviser to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has accused US-led coalition forces of carrying out "intentional" airstrikes against a Syrian military airbase in Dayr al-Zawr province, where 62 soldiers were killed.
Daesh claims has shot down Syrian plane in Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 18 Sep 2016 -- The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group has claimed to have shot down a Syrian military aircraft, killing its pilot, in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr.
US airstrikes on Syrian army forces undermine ceasefire: Russia Press TV 18 Sep 2016 -- Russia has harshly criticized the United States for airstrikes on a Syrian military air base in the country's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, arguing that such attacks threaten the implementation of the ceasefire meant to end hostilities in the conflict-ridden Arab country.
Syria Militant Attacks Intensify Despite US-Russia Truce Deal - Defense Ministry Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- Militant attacks against Syrian government troops are on the rise, despite the new Russia-US brokered ceasefire, which only the Syrian government is strictly adhering to, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Sunday.
Russia's UN Ambassador Argues Bombing of Syrian Army Killing 80 Was Intentional Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- The Russian Ambassador to the United Nations found the timing of what the United States called an accidental and unintentional airstrike to be suspicious only minutes after the US representative to the international body effectively blamed Russia and the Assad regime calling the emergency meeting a "stunt."
US Ambassador to UN: Emergency Meeting a 'Stunt,' Blasts Russia and Assad 'Game' Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- The United States Ambassador to the United Nations took a truculent tone during the emergency meeting on Saturday accusing Russia of bombing civilians and blaming the Assad regime for the rise of ISIS calling the meeting "grandstanding," a "stunt," and a "game" after 80 Syrian Army forces were killed in a US-Led airstrike.
White House Regrets 'Unintentional Loss of Life' after Bombing Syrian Forces Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- An Obama administration official offered an official statement of regret for the loss of life caused by a US-led airstrike against Syrian Army positions in violation of a ceasefire -- an attack that led the Russian Foreign Ministry to wonder whether the White House is aiding Daesh.
Russia Deeply Concerned With US-Led Coalition Strike on Syrian Forces Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- Moscow is deeply concerned with the US-led coalition's strike against the Syrian army near Deir-ez-Zor, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
US-Led Coalition Used 4 Planes, 1 Drone in Deir ez-Zor Strike - Russian MoD Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- The US-led coalition in Syria used four aircraft and a combat drone to carry out Saturday's attack against Syrian government forces near Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria said Saturday.
Russian MoD Confirms US-Led Coalition's F-16, A-10 Jets Attacked Syrian Army Sputnik 18 Sep 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that Syrian army positions were attacked by two F-16 fighter jets and two A-10 ground attack aircraft of the US-led coalition.
Russia: Strikes On Syrian Troops Threaten Cease-Fire Plan RFE/RL 18 Sep 2016 -- if they, as we hope, were not taken on an order from Washington -- are on the boundary between criminal negligence and connivance with Islamic State terrorists," the ministry said.
Coalition halts airstrike in progress against possible Syrian military position CENTCOM 17 Sep 2016 -- Earlier today Coalition aircraft conducted an airstrike south of Dayr Az Zawr, Syria. Coalition forces believed they were striking a Da'esh fighting position that they had been tracking for a significant amount of time before the strike.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Coalition Airstrike in Syria DoD 17 Sep 2016 -- The Department of Defense continues to gather information on a coalition airstrike in Syria earlier today. While we are still trying to determine all the facts, if we mistakenly struck a Syrian military position we regret doing so, especially the loss of lives.
US Ambassador Rips Russia for Calling UN Session on Syria VOA 17 Sep 2016 -- The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations blasted Russia for calling the U.N. Security Council into emergency session late Saturday to review an apparently errant U.S. bombing run that may have killed dozens of Syrian government troops.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Sep 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, U.S. Tensions Spill Over At UN Security Council Meeting RFE/RL 18 Sep 2016 -- Tensions between Russian and U.S. diplomats have spilled over at the United Nations Security Council after Russian officials demanded to know whether the United States intentionally supported Islamic State militants with air strikes that hit Syrian government troops.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Sep 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.
U.S. Military Says Air Raid Near Syrian Forces Halted RFE/RL 17 Sep 2016 -- The U.S. military has said it stopped an air raid against Islamic State (IS) militants in eastern Syria after Russian officials said it may have bombed Syrian army troops.
Only Syrian troops observe truce: Russian Defense Ministry People's Daily 17 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian government troops alone are observing a ceasefire agreement in the war-torn country brokered by Russia and the United States, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
One killed in Israeli drone attack in Syria's Golan Heights Press TV 17 Sep 2016 -- Syrian military positions have been targeted in an Israeli drone attack in the southwestern Syrian province of Quneitra located in the Golan Heights.
Russia says 62 Syrian forces killed in US-led coalition raids on army positions Press TV 17 Sep 2016 -- Russia says 62 Syrian forces have been killed in airstrikes by US-led coalition jets on army positions near Dayr al-Zawr military airport.
US responsible for any collapse of Syria ceasefire, Russia warns Press TV 17 Sep 2016 -- A senior Russian military official has blasted the United States for failing to meet its obligations under a recently implemented ceasefire in Syria, saying Washington will be to blame if the truce deal falls apart.
Obama Warns U.S. May Walk Away From Syria Deal Unless Aid Flows RFE/RL 17 Sep 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama warned that the United States may walk away from a Syrian cease-fire deal reached with Russia last week unless Syria allows humanitarian aid to reach needy people.
Monitors: US-led Coalition Jets Kill Dozens of Syrian Troops VOA 17 Sep 2016 -- Syrian war monitors and Russian officials say U.S.-led coalition warplanes bombed Syrian army positions in the east of the country Saturday, killing as many as 80 government fighters who were battling Islamic State extremists for control of the area.
Israel Says 'Iron Dome' System Intercepted Projectiles Fired From Syria VOA 17 Sep 2016 -- Israel said Saturday that it had used its "Iron Dome" missile defense system to destroy two rockets fired from Syria, marking what officials said was the first time the short-range system had been activated to intercept projectiles fired by combatants in Syria's civil war.
75,000 Syrian Refugees Trapped, Dying Near Border, Amnesty Says VOA 16 Sep 2016 -- Around 75,000 refugees are stranded in a no-man's land on the Syria-Jordan border, and hundreds are dying because they are cut off from food and medical aid, Amnesty International said Friday.
US, Russia Disagree on Who's Thwarting Aid for Aleppo VOA 16 Sep 2016 -- Officials in Washington and Moscow on Friday expressed a desire to extend their week-old cease-fire pact for Syria and confirmed aid deliveries had not yet begun, but agreed on little else concerning the tenuous situation in the war-torn country.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Sep 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.
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Airstrike Against ISIL Senior Leader DoD 16 Sep 2016 -- On Sept. 7, coalition forces conducted a precision strike near Raqqah, Syria, that targeted and killed "Dr. Wa'il", also known as Wa'il Adil Hasan Salman al-Fayad, one of ISIL's most senior leaders.
Only one side implementing ceasefire in Syria: Russia Press TV 16 Sep 2016 -- The Russian Defense Ministry says only Moscow and Syrian government forces are standing committed to the terms of a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia in the conflict-ridden Arab country, criticizing foreign-backed Takfiri militants of violating the truce.
Syrian army fighting to repel militant offensive Press TV 16 Sep 2016 -- There are reports of fierce fighting and clashes after foreign-backed militants try to enter an eastern suburb of the Syrian capital in violation of a nationwide ceasefire.
Kerry Says No Deal With Russia Until Aid Flows To Aleppo RFE/RL 16 Sep 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Washington will not agree to begin the joint targeting of Islamic militants in Syria until aid begins to flow to the besieged residents in the war-torn country.
US Warns Russia Cease-fire Depends on Aleppo Aid VOA 16 Sep 2016 -- The Obama administration is warning Russia that their military cooperation in Syria will not go forward unless humanitarian aid begins to reach Aleppo and other besieged areas.
Syria and Refugee Crisis to Dominate World Leaders UN Meetings VOA 16 Sep 2016 -- Next week, world leaders gather in New York for their annual U.N. meetings. The war in Syria and the refugee crisis it has created are expected to dominate the agenda.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 15 Sep 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Syria: UN says aid convoys unable to reach besieged areas despite US-Russia deal on ceasefire UN News 15 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria today said the ceasefire following last Friday's Russian-American agreement is largely holding but that desperately-awaited humanitarian convoys are unable to move due to a delay in getting permits from the Syrian Government.
Druze Want Israeli Protection From Syrian Islamists VOA 15 Sep 2016 -- After recent attacks from Islamist militant rebels, Syria's Druze community is looking to clan leaders in nearby Israel for protection from attacks in Syria's civil war.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Sep 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.
U.S.-Russian Officials Hold Video Conference on Syrian Airspace Safety AFPS 15 Sep 2016 -- The Defense Department yesterday held a video conference co-chaired by Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Elissa Slotkin and Navy Rear Adm. Michael J. Dumont, deputy director, J-5, Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff, with Russian Ministry of Defense counterparts, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said in a statement.
US failed to fulfill obligations under Syria truce: Russia Press TV 15 Sep 2016 -- Russia has lashed out at Washington for failing to honor its commitments under a recently implemented ceasefire in Syria, complaining that the US-backed opposition groups are mounting their attacks on residential areas in the Arab country.
Syria aid trucks cross Turkish border, enter buffer zone: UN Press TV 15 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations has confirmed that trucks loaded with desperately needed aid for Syria's war-rattled city of Aleppo have crossed the Turkish border and entered a buffer zone between the two countries.
Syrian Army Withdraws Heavy Military Equipment to Create Demilitarized Zone Sputnik 15 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian Army has started withdrawal of heavy military equipment to create demilitarized zone, the Russian General Staff stated on Thursday.
Russia Adheres to Syria Ceasefire Accord Unlike US Sputnik 15 Sep 2016 -- Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said that Russia, unlike the US, "has fulfilled its obligation to enforce the ceasefire regime on Syrian territory" following the ceasefire announcement made by Russian and US diplomats in Geneva on September 9.
Syrian Rebels Say no Point to Cease-fire With Assad Blocking Humanitarian Aid VOA 15 Sep 2016 -- The fragile three-day-old Syrian cease-fire negotiated by the U.S. and Russia appeared increasingly troubled Thursday with Moscow accusing Washington of failing to rein in rebel militias, and insurgent commanders saying there's little point to the truce while Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, continues to block United Nations aid from reaching the besieged city of Aleppo.
With Syria Cease-fire Holding, Aid Deliveries Await Assad's OK VOA 14 Sep 2016 -- A Syrian cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia appeared to be generally holding across the war-torn country Wednesday, but aid distribution to besieged towns and areas - a key part of the deal - remains on hold. The Syrian government has insisted any humanitarian assistance to the city of Aleppo has to be coordinated with Damascus.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Sep 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 strikes may have killed Syrian civilians: Pentagon Press TV 14 Sep 2016 -- The US military has admitted its airstrikes in Syria over the past several days "may have resulted in civilian casualties."
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 14 Sep 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Russia strikes kill 250 Daesh militants in Syria's Palmyra: General Press TV 14 Sep 2016 -- A senior Russian army official says his country's aircraft have conducted air raids in the recently-recaptured Syrian city of Palmyra, leaving 250 Daesh terrorists dead.
Significant lull in Syria fighting after ceasefire deal, UN says Press TV 14 Sep 2016 -- UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura says there has been a "significant drop" in violence after a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the United States came into force in the crisis-hit Arab country.
US-Russian Deal: Syrian 'Moderate' Rebels Pose a Challenge to the Agreement Sputnik 14 Sep 2016 -- The so-called Syrian moderate rebels discredited by colluding with al-Nusra Front and other terrorist groups on the ground may pose a challenge to the US-Russian ceasefire deal.
Russian Jets Eliminate 250 Daesh Terrorists Preparing Attack on Palmyra Sputnik 14 Sep 2016 -- Russian Aerospace Forces targeted a group of terrorists preparing an offensive on the Syrian city of Palmyra. The airstrikes destroyed 250 militants and 15 vehicles.
As Syrian Cease-fire Holds, Focus Turns to Aid VOA 14 Sep 2016 -- A Syrian cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia appeared to be generally holding across the war-torn country but aid distribution to besieged towns and areas – a key part of the deal –remains on hold with the Syrian government insisting any humanitarian assistance to the city of Aleppo must be coordinated with Damascus.
Background Briefing on Syria US Dept. of State 13 Sep 2016 -- Special Briefing BY Senior Administration Officials
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Lt. Gen. Harrigian via teleconference from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar DoD 13 Sep 2016 -- Presenter: Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian, commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command
UN envoy: First full day of Syrian ceasefire sees "a significant drop in violence," but humanitarian access still needed UN News 13 Sep 2016 -- Some 24 hours after the latest cessation of hostilities in Syria began, a United Nations envoy today said that despite allegations of mortar shelling and airstrikes yesterday evening, violence in the country has declined substantially.
US, Russia Look at Creating Joint Integration Center on Syria VOA 13 Sep 2016 -- A widespread calm appears to be holding in Syria as a cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia continued into its second day.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Sep 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.
ISIL Tries to Challenge U.S.-led Coalition's Momentum, OIR Official Says AFPS 13 Sep 2016 -- With significant progress and momentum in the U.S.-led coalition's fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the enemy will try to challenge the coalition in Mosul, Iraq, and Raqqa, Syria, the commander of Operation Inherent Resolve's combined force air component told reporters today.
Syrian Army shoots down Zionists' fighter jet, drone IRNA 13 Sep 2016 -- Syrian Army announced Tuesday that it has shot down a fighter bomber and a spy drone belonging to the Zionist regime in Quneitra in southwest of Syria.
US-backed militants violating Aleppo ceasefire: Russia Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- Russia says US-backed militant groups in Syria have violated the new ceasefire 23 times since it entered into force in the northwestern city of Aleppo.
Syria condemns fresh Israel attack on Quneitra Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- Syria has denounced the Israeli regime's fresh airstrike on the southwestern Quneitra province, situated in the Golan Heights, calling on the United Nations to take measures against the Tel Aviv regime over its support for terrorists operating inside the Arab country.
Syria urges coordination for aid deliveries to Aleppo Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- Syria says the delivery of humanitarian aid to the divided northwestern city of Aleppo, especially those provided by Turkey, should be coordinated with the Damascus government and the UN.
US-led strikes should target Fateh al-Sham terrorists: Russia Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has criticized the US-led coalition's refusal to conduct air raids in Syria on positions held by the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham terrorist group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front, calling on Washington to reverse its course.
Syria truce mustn't allow terrorists to rearm: Iran Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has warned that supporters of terrorist groups in Syria may use the ceasefire agreement in the country to rearm the militants.
Syria 'shoots down Israeli jet, drone' Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian army says it has shot down an Israeli warplane and a drone inside Syria following an Israeli attack on Syrian army positions in the south, state media report.
Syria says militants violating truce Press TV 13 Sep 2016 -- The government in Syria has announced that militants hostile to Damascus have violated a ceasefire that took effect late Monday.
Syrian Army Fully Implements New Ceasefire Regime - Russian General Staff Sputnik 13 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian government troops fully halted fire, with exception of areas where the Daesh and Nusra Front terrorists are operating, according to the statement of the Russian General Staff.
Syrian Army Command Confirms Shooting Down Israeli Aircraft Over Quneitra Region Sputnik 13 Sep 2016 -- Syrian air defense troops shot down an Israeli warplane and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the southwestern province of Quneitra, the Syrian army command said in a statement Tuesday.
Tensions Flare Between Turkey, Kurds Over Syria's Manbij VOA 13 Sep 2016 -- Tensions are on the rise between Turkey and the YPG Syrian Kurdish militia, centering on the fate of the Syrian city of Manbij. Ankara is demanding the YPG withdraw from Manbij and allow Free Syrian Army forces to take control, a call that has so far been rejected.
Israel Denies Syrian Report of Downed Israeli Warplane, Drone VOA 13 Sep 2016 -- Syria and Israel issued conflicting claims Tuesday about the fate of Israeli military aircraft that conducted airstrikes on the Syrian side of the border in the Golan Heights area.
Eid Cease-fire in Syria Brings Widespread Calm but Some Fighting Continues VOA 13 Sep 2016 -- A cease-fire in Syria entered its first full day Tuesday with reports of widespread calm and a few instances of violence.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Sep 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.
Nationwide truce agreed by US, Russia takes effect in Syria Press TV 12 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian army says a nationwide ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia has taken effect across the war-ravaged Arab country.
Syrian Ceasefire Begins at 16:00 GMT on Monday - Russian Defense Ministry Sputnik 12 Sep 2016 -- The ceasefire in Syria agreed by Russia and the United States has begun at 16:00 GMT, the Russian General Staff announced Monday.
Syria Cease-Fire Takes Effect VOA 12 Sep 2016 -- A U.S.-Russia mediated ceasefire went into effect Monday in Syria, hours after government warplanes launched airstrikes around Aleppo and other Syrian provinces, prompting mounting skepticism and anger among rebel leaders who are already highly suspicious of the deal. They have said the ceasefire will only serve to boost President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Syrian Ceasefire: Washington Orders Rebels to Disband From al-Qaeda Linked Group Sputnik 12 Sep 2016 -- The armed Syrian opposition to President Bashar al-Assad were told that they have a right to defend themselves and retaliate should they come under fire in a letter from the US government.
Free Syrian Army Supports Fight Against al-Nusra Front Terrorist Group Sputnik 12 Sep 2016 -- The Free Syrian Army (FSA) supports the fight against Jabhat Fatah al Sham (previously known as al-Nusra Front) terrorist group in Syria, Osama Abu Zeid, an FSA legal adviser, said Sunday.
Free Syrian Army Ready for New Ceasefire if Syrian Government Complies Sputnik 12 Sep 2016 -- The Free Syrian Army (FSA) armed opposition group is ready to uphold the Syrian ceasefire if the country's government and Russia do likewise, Osama Abu Zeid, an FSA legal adviser, said Sunday.
Ahrar al-Sham terrorists say ceasefire reinforces Syrian government Press TV 11 Sep 2016 -- The Saudi-backed Ahrar al-Sham terrorist group has rejected a US, Russia brokered ceasefire just hours before its implementation.
Iran welcomes truce agreement in Syria: Spokesman Press TV 11 Sep 2016 -- Iran has welcomed a Russia-US mediated ceasefire agreement in Syria aimed at putting an end to more than five years of deadly conflict gripping the Arab country.
Syrian soldiers, allied forces repel militant assault on Quneitra Press TV 11 Sep 2016 -- Syrian army soldiers, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, have managed to thwart an offensive by terrorists on a region in the country's strategic southwestern province of Quneitra.
Hezbollah voices support for Syria ceasefire agreement Press TV 11 Sep 2016 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has voiced support for a ceasefire plan announced by Russia and the United States, which will put a week-long end to fighting in Syria's embattled city of Aleppo.
Syria Cease-Fire Agreement Gets Cautious Welcome VOA 11 Sep 2016 -- Syria says the Damascus government of embattled President Bashar al-Assad had accepted the cease-fire deal brokered by its Russian ally and the United States.
Israel launches new airstrikes on Syria's Golan Press TV 10 Sep 2016 -- Israeli military aircraft have launched yet more strikes on the Golan Heights in southwest Syria.
Syrian government approves US-Russia ceasefire deal: SANA Press TV 10 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian government has "approved" a truce deal announced by Russia and the United States as part of a plan to find a political solution to the crisis in the Arab country, the state news agency says.
Russia, US agree coordinated airstrikes in Syria Press TV 10 Sep 2016 -- Russia and the United States have reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Syria as part of a plan to find a political solution to the years-long crisis in the Arab country.
Syria Cease-fire Deal Greeted With Support, Skepticism VOA 10 Sep 2016 -- Syria's government has accepted the cease-fire deal brokered by its Russian ally and the United States, state news agency SANA reported Saturday.
Remarks With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura at a Press Availability US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2016
US, Russia Agree on Deal to Halt Syria Fighting VOA 09 Sep 2016 -- The United States and Russia announced a complex, ambitious plan early Saturday in Geneva to halt five years of war in Syria, and for the two countries to cooperate on the fight against terror groups within Syria.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Sep 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.
Syrian Army's Success in Aleppo Sparks New Round in 'Anti-Assad PR Campaign' Sputnik 09 Sep 2016 -- After long clashes and with massive support from the Russian Aerospace Forces the Syrian Army destroyed militants' positions in southern Aleppo. The military also delivered an ultimatum for terrorists in the eastern part of the city. Rivals of President Bashar Assad responded with a massive media campaign.
US-Russia conclusions on Syria could make a major difference, says Special Envoy UN News 09 Sep 2016 -- An agreement between Russia and the United States could make a major difference in ensuring cessation of hostilities and in moving forward the political process – both considered necessary to ease humanitarian suffering and to end the conflict in Syria – according to UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan De Mistura.
Takfiri militants pushed out of six villages in Syria's Latakia Press TV 09 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government soldiers, backed by fighters from allied popular defense groups, have managed to wrest control over six villages in the country's western coastal province of Latakia following heavy clashes with foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.
Senior militant commander slain in northwestern Syria Press TV 09 Sep 2016 -- A high-ranking commander of the Takfiri Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, al-Qaeda's Syrian branch formerly known as al-Nusra Front, has been killed in an airstrike on the outskirts of Syria's northwestern city of Aleppo.
US, Russia Resume High-level Face-to-Face Diplomacy on Syria War VOA 09 Sep 2016 -- An American official says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov "are making progress in Geneva Friday towards advancing proposals that would lead to a nationwide cessation of hostilities in Syria."
Air Raid Near Aleppo Kills Syrian Rebel Leader VOA 09 Sep 2016 -- A high-ranking member of the Fatah al-Sham rebel group in Syria is dead, rebel sources say, after fighter jets bombed a meeting of the group's leaders near Aleppo.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Dorrian via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 08 Sep 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel John Dorrian, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Shaping Operations Continue in Iraq, Syria as ISIL Leaders Targeted AFPS 08 Sep 2016 -- The past three weeks has seen continued shaping and clearing operations in Iraq, continued reduction of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's ability to move fighters in and out of northern Syria, and sustained pressure on ISIL's command and control, the Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today.
UN food relief agency and partner to roll out €348 million EU cash aid to refugees in Turkey UN News 08 Sep 2016 -- Following the European Union's (EU)announcement today of a cash-transfer programme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said the agency and the Turkish Red Crescent will use their combined expertise to deliver the cash directly to those who need it most.
Syrian Army Retakes Lost Ground in Aleppo Sputnik 08 Sep 2016 -- A key district in southern Aleppo has been reclaimed by the Syrian Army and its allies.
Kerry, Lavrov Will Again Confer on Syrian Cease-fire VOA 08 Sep 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Geneva for another try at arranging a cease-fire in Syria.
Kurdish Fighters Blame Turkey for Deadly Border Attack VOA 08 Sep 2016 -- Six Syrian Kurdish fighters were killed and a dozen were wounded as Turkish military artillery fired across the border Thursday into Syria, Kurdish officials and rights activists said.
CIA Chief: IS Likely to Remain in Iraq, Syria for Years VOA 08 Sep 2016 -- Despite the shrinking of Islamic State-held territory in Iraq and Syria, the head of the Central Intelligence Agency is stressing that the group's influence is not going away anytime soon.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Sep 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 army recaptures Ramousieh from terrorists IRNA 08 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian army and the resistance forces seized back Ramousieh town in the southern parts of Aleppo province on Thursday.
Syria forces, allies retake key district of Aleppo from militants Press TV 08 Sep 2016 -- Syrian army forces and allied fighters have regained control of a key district in Aleppo as efforts continue to purge the flashpoint northern city of Takfiri militants.
Turkey May Be Limited in Helping to Drive IS From Raqqa VOA 07 Sep 2016 -- While Turkey's president says Ankara and Washington are discussing joint military action in Raqqa, the Syrian headquarters of the Islamic State group, Turkey's options may be limited.
Over 100 Terrorists Killed During Ankara's Operation in Northern Syria Sputnik 07 Sep 2016 -- Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli said that more than 100 terrorists were killed since the beginning of the Euphrates Shield military operation in northern Syria, while five Turkish soldiers died and 19 more sustained injuries during the operation.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Sep 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.
Turkey Ready to Join US in Liberating Raqqa VOA 07 Sep 2016 -- Turkey would be ready to join any future operation proposed by the United States to liberate the Syrian city of Raqqa from Islamic State, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Syrian army denies chemical attack claims Press TV 07 Sep 2016 -- Syria's army has denied claims that its forces carried out a chemical attack on a militant-held area in Aleppo recently.
Turkey's actions could complicate situation in Syria: Russia Press TV 07 Sep 2016 -- Russia has voiced deep concerns over the advances made by Turkish troops in Syrian territory, warning that such actions could make the conflict gripping the Arab country more complicated.
Last-ditch Attempt Seen for Syria Cease-fire Pact VOA 07 Sep 2016 -- Intensive diplomatic efforts have resumed in what some observers see as a last-ditch effort to bring about a cease-fire in Syria.
Fighting Displaces About 100,000 People in Syria in 8 Days VOA 07 Sep 2016 -- Fighting between Syrian government army and insurgents in Syria's central Hama province forced about 100,000 people to leave their homes between August 28 and September 5, the U.N. humanitarian agency said Wednesday.
Rescue Workers Report Chlorine Attack on Aleppo VOA 06 Sep 2016 -- At least 70 people were treated for breathing problems Tuesday in the Syrian city of Aleppo after what rescue workers say was a chlorine gas attack by government forces.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Sep 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.
Turkish, Moderate Syrian Forces Close Major ISIL Route AFPS 06 Sep 2016 -- Turkish and moderate Syrian opposition forces last night closed northern Syria's Jarabulus gap in a significant development in the counter- Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant campaign by cutting off ISIL access to a route between Manbij and Jarabulus, Defense Department Press Operations Director Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters today.
Two Turkish soldiers killed in Daesh attack in N Syria Press TV 06 Sep 2016 -- The Turkish military says two of its troopers have been killed and five others injured in an attack by the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in northern Syria.
UN panel urges revival of shaky ceasefire in Syria Press TV 06 Sep 2016 -- A United Nations investigative panel has called on all parties involved in the deadly conflict in Syria to revitalize a faltering nationwide ceasefire in the violence-wracked Arab state.
Syrian army troops deal major blows to Takfiri militants Press TV 06 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government forces have carried out a string of military operations against foreign-backed militants across the conflict-ridden Arab country, inflicting heavy losses on them.
As peace talks stall, violence soars once again in Syria - new UN report warns UN News 06 Sep 2016 -- Although February's ceasefire agreement created an all-too-brief respite in fighting, there has been a tragic increase in violence targeting Syrian civilians, crushing hopes of peace in the war-torn country, a group of United Nations experts warned today.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Sep 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.
Over 60 Miles of Turkish-Syrian Border Retaken From Daesh Sputnik 05 Sep 2016 -- Daesh terrorist group had been forced out from territory along 98 kilometers (some 61 miles) of the Turkish-Syrian border.
Russia says US statements on Syria talks have no basis ISNA 05 Sep 2016 -- Moscow said there is no basis for "dramatic statements" after Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry failed to strike a deal on ending the years-long conflict in Syria.
Turkey pushes plan for establishing no-fly zone in Syria Press TV 05 Sep 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeated his previous call for establishing a no-fly zone in Syria, saying it would be needed to stop the flow of Syrian refugees into Turkey and other places.
Russia says US statements on Syria talks have no basis Press TV 05 Sep 2016 -- Russia says there is no basis for "dramatic statements" after its Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry failed to strike a deal on ending the conflict in Syria.
Bombings kill over four dozen people in Syria Press TV 05 Sep 2016 -- Over four dozen civilians have lost their lives and scores of others sustained injuries after a string of bomb explosions that targeted residential areas near Syria's capital, Damascus, and elsewhere in the conflict-plagued Arab country.
Battle for Aleppo: Syria Reimposes Siege, Chokes Off Rebels' Supply of Weapons Sputnik 05 Sep 2016 -- After a major offensive the Syrian Arab Army succeeded in driving out rebel fighters from an area just South of Aleppo and regime forces have once again encircled opposition forces to reestablish the siege.
US, Russia Yet to Reach Syria Cease-fire Deal VOA 05 Sep 2016 -- Secretary of State John Kerry is returning home empty handed, failing to have reached an accord with his Russian counterpart on a cease-fire in Syria after an intensive period of diplomacy.
Al-Qaida-Linked Syrian Groups Could Shape Their Own Islamic State VOA 05 Sep 2016 -- With the Islamic State's self-styled caliphate straddling Syria and Iraq shrinking thanks to land losses to the group's many foes, its jihadist rival – al-Qaida's rebranded affiliate in Syria – is marketing its own nation-building and doing so by imitating propaganda techniques employed by its competitor.
Israeli jets attack Syrian government positions in Golan Heights Press TV 04 Sep 2016 -- Israel says that it has targeted Syrian military positions after mortar fire landed in an open area in the occupied Golan Heights.
Israel military fires shells on Gaza Strip, wounding 3 people Press TV 04 Sep 2016 -- The Israeli military has fired a volley of shells on the northern Gaza Strip, wounding at least three people, in yet another act of aggression against the besieged Palestinian enclave.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Sep 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.
Turkish PM says Daesh purged from border with Syria Press TV 04 Sep 2016 -- Turkey says Daesh has been pushed out of their last positions on the Turkish-Syrian border.
Turkey will never allow artificial state in northern Syria: Yildirim Press TV 04 Sep 2016 -- Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says Turkey will never allow the formation of an "artificial state" of Kurdish militants near its border in northern Syria.
Obama: US, Russia deeply divided over Syria ISNA 04 Sep 2016 -- US President Barack Obama said the US and Russia remain deeply divided over the Syria crisis, adding it is difficult to "get to the next phase."
Syrian forces advance on southern Aleppo, retake armament academy Press TV 04 Sep 2016 -- Syrian government forces are advancing further on Aleppo amid an offensive to gain control over parts of the northwestern city that are held by Takfiri terrorists.
US says it has failed to reach deal with Russia over Syria truce Press TV 04 Sep 2016 -- The United States says it had not yet struck an agreement with Russia on ending the years-long conflict in Syria, blaming Moscow for reversing its position on issues it thought were settled.
Russia, U.S. Say Close To Reaching Cease-Fire Deal On Syria RFE/RL 04 Sep 2016 -- Both Moscow and Washington say they are close to reaching a cease-fire deal on Syria but still require more time.
Obama Tells Erdogan Important To Secure Border With Syria RFE/RL 04 Sep 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has told Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that it's critical to "finish the job" of securing Turkey's border with Syria.
Turkey Says Syrian Border Completely Cleared Of IS RFE/RL 04 Sep 2016 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says his country's forces and Syrian rebels have expelled the extremist group Islamic State (IS) from the last areas of the Syrian-Turkish border under its control.
Syrian Army Retakes Control Over Military Academies in Southwest Aleppo Sputnik 04 Sep 2016 -- Syrian forces and militias loyal to Damascus took military academies in the southwestern district of the Aleppo city under their full control on Sunday.
Russian Air Campaign Helped Syria Maintain Statehood - Putin Sputnik 04 Sep 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that the support of the Russian aviation helped Syria maintain statehood, as well as dealt a blow to terrorists in the war-torn country.
Syrian Army Liberates Strategic Areas of Military Academies in Aleppo Sputnik 04 Sep 2016 -- Syrian Army troops along with militias completely liberated from terrorists the territory of the Air Force school and logistics support college in the south of Aleppo, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from the scene.
US, Russia Have Great Differences Over Peace Process in Syria Sputnik 04 Sep 2016 -- The United States and Russia continue to support different sides in war torn Syria and have differences over the peace process in this country, US President Barack Obama said Sunday.
US-Russia Set to Complete a Major Military Alliance Agreement in Syria Sputnik 04 Sep 2016 -- The deal would call for full-coordination between US and Russian military and intelligence forces in Syria in exchange for Moscow forcing Assad to ground the Syrian Air Force.
Obstacles Remain as US, Russia Work to Finalize Syria Cease-Fire Deal VOA 04 Sep 2016 -- The United States and Russia are working to finalize a cease-fire deal for Syria that would allow more humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged country, as world leaders meet in Hangzhou China for the Group of 20 Nations Leaders Summit.
Turkey says Islamic State Cleared from Syrian Border Region VOA 04 Sep 2016 -- Turkey says Turkish-backed rebels battling Islamic State extremists on the Syrian border have driven IS fighters from their last remaining strongholds along a 100-kilometer stretch of borderland.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Sep 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 Fires HIMARS Rockets at Daesh Targets in Syria From Across Turkish Border Sputnik 03 Sep 2016 -- US forces hit Daesh targets near the Turkish border in northern Syria overnight using its newly deployed high-mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS), the special envoy of the US president for the anti-Daesh coalition said Saturday.
More Turkish tanks cross into northern Syria: Report Press TV 03 Sep 2016 -- Turkish tanks have crossed into northern Syria from Kilis province in a new phase of operation against Kurdish-led forces.
Turkish Forces Open New Front in Syria, Enter Aleppo Province Sputnik 03 Sep 2016 -- The Turkish military opened a new front in its Euphrates Shield operation in neighboring Syria.
More Turkish Tanks Roll Into Syria to Support Anti-IS Rebels VOA 03 Sep 2016 -- Turkey has sent more tanks into the northern Syrian village of al-Rai from Kilis province to support Syrian rebels fight Islamic State, Turkish media reported.
Militants Fighting in North of Hama Province Arrive From Damascus Suburb Sputnik 02 Sep 2016 -- Armed groups fighting in the north of Syrian Hama province are composed of militants who arrived from Darayya, southern suburb of Damascus, a source in the militia told RIA Novosti.
Syrian Army Makes Strategic Breakthrough in Western Aleppo Sputnik 02 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian Army took control over the ruins of the Air Force technical college in western Aleppo and now controls over 60 percent of the 1070 Apartments District and the district of al-Hamadaniah.
Syrian Army, Militia Launch Counteroffensive in Hama Province's North Sputnik 02 Sep 2016 -- The Syrian army and allied militia stopped terrorists' offensive and liberated a village in north of the Hama province.
UN humanitarian chief sees first-hand harrowing conditions of refugees at Syria-Jordan border's berm UN News 02 Sep 2016 -- On a visit to northern Jordan today, the top United Nations humanitarian official saw first-hand the conditions that more than 70,000 Syrian refugees, mostly women and children, are having to stay in along the border with Syria – in the middle of the desert, under a blazing sun and with no food or water – amid talks with Jordanian authorities aimed at resolving their plight.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Sep 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.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 02 Sep 2016 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh
Iran urges 'swift pullout' of Turkish forces from Syria Press TV 02 Sep 2016 -- Iran has once again expressed concern over the continuation of Turkey's military incursion into Syria, urging all countries to respect the Arab country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran's Great Game RFE/RL 02 Sep 2016 -- Like rivers, wars surge and recede; like oceans they move in tides. Early this month, the tide of Syria's civil war appeared to turn sharply in favor of the rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad when they managed to break the regime's siege of the strategically vital city of Aleppo.
After Turkey's Syria Incursions, Questions Grow Over Exit Strategy VOA 01 Sep 2016 -- A week after Turkey's military launched an incursion into northern Syria, observers at home and abroad are wondering when it will end. But the stated objective of operation "Euphrates Shield" – to remove "terrorists" from the Turkish border – is vague, prompting growing speculation over Ankara's long term intentions.
UN's top relief official: World body is impartial in its humanitarian work in Syria as it is elsewhere UN News 01 Sep 2016 -- The top United Nations relief official today outlined how the humanitarian work of the world body in war-torn Syria is guided by impartiality and the key imperative of saving lives.
UN envoy eyes new political initiative in Syria talks; his advisor says taskforce 'failed' people of Darayya UN News 01 Sep 2016 -- The United Nations envoy for Syria said today that he plans to present a "quite clear political initiative" during the week preceding the General Assembly so that the stalled peace talks could resume by the time the Security Council holds another meeting on Syria on 21 September.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Sep 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.
Report: Syria, Yemen Still Using Banned Cluster Munitions VOA 01 Sep 2016 -- Human Rights activists accuse Syria and Yemen of illegally using cluster munitions in violation of an international treaty. Documented evidence appears in the latest edition of the Cluster Munition Monitor 2016, which tracks the global use, production, stockpiling and trade of these banned weapons.
Turkey Destroys Total of 262 Targets During Syria Military Operation Sputnik 01 Sep 2016 -- The Turkish army has hit 262 targets since its Euphrates Shield military operation began in northern Syria nine days ago, the Turkish General Staff said Thursday.
Turkey's Ground Offensive in Syria Caught Washington 'Off Guard' Sputnik 01 Sep 2016 -- Turkish leadership said that the ground offensive in northern Syria was carried out in coordination with the US-led anti-Daesh coalition but Ankara appears to have launched the military campaign, dubbed Operation Euphrates Shield, without giving Washington a heads up.
Efforts to Resume Syrian Peace Talks, Humanitarian Access Falter VOA 01 Sep 2016 -- Senior United Nations officials acknowledge that efforts to resume deadlocked Syrian peace talks and gain humanitarian access to besieged areas in that war-torn country remain unsuccessful, as fighting continues to escalate with no let up in sight.
Turkey Denies Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Offensive in Northern Syria VOA 01 Sep 2016 -- Turkey on Wednesday denied U.S. claims that it agreed to a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters and says it will not stop its military offensive in northern Syria until all threats are removed.

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