July 2017 - Syria Special Weapons News

Officials Release Latest Details of Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 27 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Begins Support of Operation Inherent Resolve NNS 31 Jul 2017 -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is carrying out strike sorties from the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 31 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
People in Syria's Raqqah hardly get adequate food: NGOs warn Press TV 31 Jul 2017 -- A network of humanitarian organizations, known as REACH, has raised alarm over the dire living conditions in the battle-torn Syrian city of Raqqah, warning that food accessibility there is now at "a critical turning point."
Will of Syrian people, army defeated terrorists: President Assad Press TV 31 Jul 2017 -- President Bashar al-Assad has praised the Syrian people and army, saying their will has defeated terrorism in the country.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 28 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Some 9,000 Relatives of Nusra Front Terrorists to Leave Lebanon on Monday Sputnik 31 Jul 2017 -- Around 9,000 relatives of the terrorists of Jabhat Fatah al Sham (formerly known as Nusra Front, outlawed in Russia) will leave Lebanese Aarsal region on Monday alongside the militants, according to a source in Hezbollah.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 26 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Will IS Losses in Iraq, Syria Boost al-Qaida? VOA 29 Jul 2017 -- As Islamic State militants continue to lose territory in their declared caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria, officials and analysts are expressing concern that al-Qaida is making efforts to turn those losses into gains for itself.
Officials: 19,000 Daesh militants, supporters in Iraq, Syria Press TV 29 Jul 2017 -- High-ranking Iraqi security officials say there are about 7,000 Daesh terrorists and supporters remaining in the Arab country.
Officials Release Latest Details of Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 25 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Putin signs deal allowing air forces to stay in Syria for 49 years Press TV 28 Jul 2017 -- Russia's president signs a law enabling the country's air forces to remain in Syria for 49 years as part of a protocol to a 2015 agreement with the Damascus government.
Syrian army reaches Daesh-held Sukhna town: Monitor Press TV 28 Jul 2017 -- A monitoring group says Syrian government forces have reached the last town held by the Daesh Takfiri terrorists on the road to the Arab country's beleaguered eastern city of Dayr al-Zawr.
Syrian army advances against Daesh in Raqqah: Report Press TV 28 Jul 2017 -- Syrian government forces and their allies have advanced against Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the countryside east of Raqqah City, a monitoring group says.
'None of us should stand silent' while civilians suffer in Syria, Security Council told UN News 27 Jul 2017 -- Despite the remarkable hope and strength shown by most Syrians, daily life remains dangerous for millions of people across the country, a senior United Nations aid official warned today, calling for the parties to the six year conflict to stop targeting of civilians, to allow humanitarian access, and to end the "horrific" practice of besiegement.
US Cuts Ties With Local Syrian Group Trained to Fight IS VOA 27 Jul 2017 -- The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State is cutting ties with a local Syrian partner force who "engaged in activities not focused on fighting ISIS," a coalition spokesman said Thursday.
Nasrollah: Arsal operation going on till total purge IRNA 27 Jul 2017 -- Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrollah said live on Almenar TV on Wednesday that the Asral operation will continue until total purge of the area from Takfiri terrorists and added that he won't respond US President Donald Trump's remarks so that the Lebanese mission in the States doesn't face any trouble.
Hezbollah discovers Nusra Front mass grave on border with Syria Press TV 27 Jul 2017 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says its fighters have found a mass grave containing the bodies of slain members of the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham – previously known as the Nusra Front – militant group.
Ceasefire takes effect on Lebanese-Syrian border: Reports Press TV 27 Jul 2017 -- A ceasefire has reportedly taken effect on the Lebanese side of the border with Syria near the town of Arsal, where Hezbollah resistance fighters have been combating Takfiri militants over the past week.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 27 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Major Adrian Rankine-Galloway, Pentagon Spokesman
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 35 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Coalition Announces Death of ISIS Leaders AFPS 27 Jul 2017 -- Coalition airstrikes killed several senior Islamic State of Iraq and Syria propagandists and facilitators in Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced today.
Syrian Democratic Forces Make Gains in Raqqa Against ISIS AFPS 27 Jul 2017 -- In its 53rd day of coalition operations to liberate Raqqa, Syria, from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria control, the Syrian Democratic Forces have about 45 percent of the city under its control, Army Col. Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, told Pentagon reporters today.
UN should act on inhumane militant siege of al-Foua, Kefraya: Syria Press TV 27 Jul 2017 -- Damascus has written to the United Nations, calling for an immediate action to end the plight of thousands of people holed up in the militant-besieged Shia-majority towns of Kefraya and al-Foua.
US-backed forces capture half of Syria's Raqqah Press TV 27 Jul 2017 -- The so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-backed group of mostly Kurdish forces, says it has wrested control over half of the Syrian city of Raqqah, the de facto capital of the Daesh terrorist group in the Arab country.
Syrian Army Recaptures Terrain on Lebanese Border From al-Nusra Terrorists Sputnik 27 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Army, together with Hezbollah, won the battle against al-Nusra Front and freed the mountainous area around the town of Fleita near Jurud Arsal on the eastern slopes of the Calamun mountain near the Syrian-Lebanon border.
UN: As Many as 50,000 Civilians Still Trapped in Syria's Raqqa VOA 27 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations estimated Thursday that 20,000 to 50,000 civilians remained trapped in the Syrian city of Raqqa, the site of heavy fighting as U.S.-backed local forces seek to defeat Islamic State militants in their self-declared capital.
Nasrallah says Arsal operation decided solely by Hezbollah Press TV 26 Jul 2017 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says a recent military operation by the group against terrorists in the Syria-Lebanon border region, which resulted in significant victories for the Lebanese forces, was solely an internal issue and no other party outside Lebanon was involved in the case.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 32 engagements , Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Trump Blames Iran, Hizballah For 'Humanitarian Catastrophe' In Syria RFE/RL 26 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Iran and the Hizballah militia that it backs in Syria and Lebanon, blaming them for creating a "humanitarian catastrophe" and threatening peace throughout the region.
Faction Leader Claims 30,000 Afghans Fighting in Iraq, Syria VOA 25 Jul 2017 -- A prominent former Afghan insurgent leader Tuesday said 30,000 of his countrymen are fighting in Syria and Iraq.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 29 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Battle with Nusra Front at Syria-Lebanon border 85% done: Hezbollah Press TV 25 Jul 2017 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says its battle to eliminate members of the foreign-sponsored and Takfiri Jabhat Fatah al-Sham – previously known as the Nusra Front – militant group from the Syria-Lebanon border is 85 percent complete as it is continuing its campaign to take their last remaining footholds on the frontier.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 25 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Trump appears to back ending covert CIA program in Syria Press TV 25 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has seemingly backed a decision to halt support for foreign-backed militants in Syria, inadvertently confirming the existence of a covert CIA program to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump: Secret U.S. Program To Support Syrian Rebels 'Dangerous, Wasteful' RFE/RL 25 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he has ended a secret program to support rebels fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because it was "massive, dangerous, and wasteful."
Syrian Army 18 Miles From Daesh-Held Raqqa, Could Liberate City Within Hours Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- The city of Raqqa, which is considered to be Daesh militants' major stronghold in Syria, could be liberated within five hours by the Syrian army that is stationed 30 kilometers away from the city, a Syrian army brigadier general told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Syrian Government Warplanes Breach Truce for 2nd Day VOA 25 Jul 2017 -- Syrian government warplanes broke a cease-fire agreement Monday for the second consecutive day with airstrikes on districts in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta near the country's capital, Damascus, say political activists.
US-led Coalition Supports Raqqa Civilian Council Efforts to Rule After IS VOA 24 Jul 2017 -- As the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces continue their advance against the Islamic State (IS) in its stronghold Raqqa, the U.S.-led coalition is increasing assistance for a civilian council established to govern the city after its recapture from IS.
Fight against militant groups along border with Syria nearing end: Hezbollah Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says its military operations against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants along the eastern border with war-ravaged Syria is "nearing its end" after its fighters regained control over the last stronghold of Jabhat Fatah al-Sham extremists there.
Hezbollah fighters liberate key Arsal valley from terrorists' grip Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement says its fighters have wrested control over a strategic valley in the highlands of Arsal in their latest push against militants on the Syrian border.
Russia creates military posts to monitor ceasefire in safe zone in Syria Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- The Russian army says it has established military posts in order to monitor the ceasefire in a safe zone in the eastern suburbs of Syrian capital Damascus.
British General Says Victory In Raqqa Would Not Be End Of Fight Against Islamic State RFE/RL 24 Jul 2017 -- A top British general in the U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State (IS) extremists in Syria says a defeat of the militant group in Raqqa would not be the end of the fight.
Syrian Forces Advancing on Key Town En Route to Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 24 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian troops are successfully executing an offensive on a key town on a way to the city of Deir ez-Zor that is held by the government forces, the Russian military said.
Syrian Army Restore Control Over 150km of Border With Iraq Sputnik 24 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Arab Army has restored control over 150km of border with Iraq, lowering Daesh capabilities in movement of militants and arms, the chief of the Russian General Staff said on Monday.
Russian Military Police Deployed to Monitor Syria Safe Zones VOA 24 Jul 2017 -- Russia has started to deploy military police to Syria to monitor a cease-fire in two newly established safe zones, Russian authorities said Monday.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 17 strikes consisting of 29 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Explosion kills 11 in Syria's militant-held city of Idlib Press TV 23 Jul 2017 -- Nearly a dozen people have been killed in a massive explosion that rocked the militant-held city of Idlib in northwestern Syria, purportedly targeting a gathering of members of the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham Takfiri terrorist group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front.
Syrian army soldiers, allies gain more ground in battle against Daesh Press TV 23 Jul 2017 -- Syrian government forces, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, have made fresh advances against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group across the war-ravaged Arab country.
Israel Opposes Iranian Presence in De-Escalation Zone in Southern Syria Sputnik 23 Jul 2017 -- The Israeli army rejects any Iranian presence on the Syrian border with Israel and will work on this issue according to the decisions made by the political leadership, according to a spokesman for Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The End is Near: Syrian Army Intensifies Its Grip of Steel on Daesh Sputnik 23 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Army has regained control over the settlement of al-Dakhilah and the As-Sabhavi gas field located about 18 miles south of Raqqa, the self-proclaimed capital of the Daesh terrorist group, a Syrian military source told Sputnik.
Syrian army declares cessation of operations east of Damascus Press TV 22 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian military has announced the cessation of hostilities between foreign-sponsored terrorist groups and government forces in parts of Eastern Ghouta near the capital Damascus, after Russia reached an agreement with the militants on the boundaries for a de-escalation zone there.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 28 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
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Trump Blames New York Times for Ruining Plans to Kill IS Leader VOA 22 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized The New York Times on Saturday on Twitter for allegedly ruining a U.S. attempt to assassinate Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
U.S. Didn't Shut Down Anti-Assad Arms Program To Please Russia: U.S. General RFE/RL 22 Jul 2017 -- A top U.S. general confirmed on July 21 that the CIA is shutting down its program to equip and train rebels fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's army, but denied it is doing so to please Russia.
Syria, Russia Announce Truce For Area Near Damascus RFE/RL 22 Jul 2017 -- Syria and Russia have announced agreement on a cease-fire in an area that is a stronghold of opposition forces near the capital, Damascus.
Al-Rahman Legion Armed Opposition Not Part of De-Escalation Deal on E. Ghouta Sputnik 22 Jul 2017 -- Al-Rahman Legion (Faylaq Al-Rahman) armed opposition group in Syria's Eastern Ghouta did not sign the new de-escalation agreement, according to a source.
Syrian Army Declares Ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta From Saturday's Noon - Reports Sputnik 22 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian armed forces announced the ceasefire regime in Eastern Ghouta starting Saturday noon, the local media reported.
Jaysh al-Islam Leader Confirms Agreement on De-Escalation in Eastern Ghouta Sputnik 22 Jul 2017 -- Mohammed Alloush, political leader of Syrian armed opposition group Jaysh al-Islam stated that the agreement on de-escalation zone in Eastern Ghouta on the outskirts of Syria's capital of Damascus was reached and now it came into force.
Hezbollah Carries Out Rocket Strike on Terrorists Near Syrian-Lebanese Border Sputnik 22 Jul 2017 -- Hezbollah launched a rocket strike on the supply lines and locations of the Jabhat Fatah al Sham terrorist group (formerly known as the Nusra Front, banned in Russia) on the Syrian-Lebanese border, according to a source.
Agreements on Functioning of Eastern Ghouta Safe Zone in Syria Signed - MoD Sputnik 22 Jul 2017 -- The agreements on functioning of Eastern Ghouta de-escalation zone in Syria have been signed, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.
Syrian Army Announces Safe Zone for Eastern Ghouta VOA 22 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian army announced Saturday the end of fighting in parts of Eastern Ghouta after an agreement was struck between rebels and Russia, an ally of the Syrian regime.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Work Via Teleconference from Iraq DoD 21 Jul 2017-- Presenter: Colonel Pat Work, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and Task Force Falcon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 54 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Infighting hits ranks of Takfiri militants in Syria's Idlib Press TV 21 Jul 2017 -- Heavy infighting has erupted between two major Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria's northwestern Idlib Province, with the clashes spreading to a border crossing with Turkey.
US says Syria crisis needs political solution, Assad doesn't have to go first Press TV 21 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser says the US is seeking a political resolution to the conflict in Syria and won't insist on Syrian President Bashar Assad's immediate ouster.
Syria army, Hezbollah attack terrorist positions in border areas Press TV 21 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian army and resistance fighters with Lebanon's resistance movement have launched a joint operation against Takfiri militant groups in border areas between the two countries.
White House Aide Says U.S. Not Seeking Immediate Ouster Of Syria's Assad RFE/RL 21 Jul 2017 -- The United States won't insist on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's immediate ouster as it seeks a political settlement of the country's six-year civil war, President Donald Trump's counterterrorism adviser said on July 20.
Totally Wasn't Us: Turkey Denies Role in Map Outlining US Presence in Syria Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- A spokesman from the offices of the Turkish president has stated that Ankara was not involved in the publication of a map that showed, among other things, the location of US military positions in Syria. The map was published by a Turkish state-run news agency.
US Counterterror Director Says No Info Indicates Daesh Leader Baghdadi Dead Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- US National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen said on Friday that has seen not seen any evidence that would indicate Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of Daesh terrorist group, has been killed.
Hezbollah, Syrian Army Push Terrorists From Tal Burkan at Lebanon-Syria Border Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- The fighters of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah together with the Syrian army drove the terrorists from the the height of Tal Burkan on the Syrian-Lebanese border, a source in the Shiite movement told Sputnik on Friday.
Top US Counterterror Official Says No Evidence IS Leader Dead VOA 21 Jul 2017 -- A top U.S. counterterrorism official says despite claims and rumors, there is nothing to indicate the leader of the Islamic State terror group is dead.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 26 strikes consisting of 36 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Trump to end CIA program to arm and train anti-Assad militants Press TV 20 Jul 2017 -- The Trump administration has decided to end the CIA's years-long covert program to arm and train what they call Syrian moderate opposition, militants fighting the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Free Syrian Army Sees No Changes So Far After Reported End of US Support Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- Syrian opposition has seen no changes on the ground so far after reports of the United States ending its arms and training support, spokesman for the Southern Front of the Free Syrian Army Issam Rais told Sputnik on Thursday.
Syrian Air Force Destroys al-Nusra Front Targets in Lebanon - Reports Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Air Force struck and destroyed the positions of Jabhat Fatah al Sham terror group (formerly known as al-Nusra Front) in Lebanon on the border with Syria, local media reported Thursday.
Syrian Rebels Say Jihadists Likely Beneficiaries of US Halt to Arms Supply VOA 20 Jul 2017 -- The Trump administration's decision to end the CIA's semi-covert arming of Syria's rebel militias came as no surprise to the insurgent commanders, who've been battling the government of President Bashar al-Assad for half a decade.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 19 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 38 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Israel to build new field hospital in Syria to treat militants Press TV 19 Jul 2017 -- Israel's military says the Tel Aviv regime plans to build a new field hospital in Syria to treat what it generally named patients amid international concerns over the regime's support for the Takfiri militants fighting in the Arab country.
Syrian forces advance near Daesh-held Raqqah Press TV 19 Jul 2017 -- Syrian military forces and allies have made advances near the city of Raqqah as they close in on the Daesh-held territories east of the country.
Turkey's State-Run News Agency Leaks U.S. Base Locations In Syria RFE/RL 19 Jul 2017 -- The Pentagon has voiced concerns to Turkey after the NATO ally's state-run news agency published U.S. base locations in northern Syria, in a move that could deepen distrust between the two NATO allies and endanger U.S. forces in the area.
Turkish Media Reveals 'Sensitive' Info on US Forces in Syria, Pentagon Outraged Sputnik 19 Jul 2017 -- The United States now has as many as 10 military posts in Syria on the territory controlled by the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) and Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), the Anadolu news agency reported.
Arab-Kurdish Feud Deepens as Fears Mount Over Battle for Raqqa VOA 19 Jul 2017 -- Syrian rebel militias and Turkey appear to be preparing to intensify their military operations north of Aleppo aimed at taking back mainly Arab towns and villages the Kurdish People's Protection Units, or YPG, seized in 2015.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 36 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Fresh US-led airstrikes kill several Syrian civilians in Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 18 Jul 2017 -- Several civilians have lost their lives when the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group carried out a number of aerial attacks in Syria's troubled eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr.
Lebanon to launch operation against militants on Syrian border: Premier Press TV 18 Jul 2017 -- Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri says the army would launch an operation against Takfiri militants in an area along the Syrian border.
Despite some improvements, food security remains dire in Syria - UN agencies UN News 18 Jul 2017 -- In spite of improvements in wheat production in war-torn Syria – about 12 per cent more than last year's record low – the overall food security situation remains far worse than before the conflict, the United Nations food security and emergency food relief agencies have said.
Syrian forces continue their gains against Daesh in Raqqah Press TV 17 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian army has regained control of an oilfield in Raqqah after killing all of its occupying Daesh terrorists as part of their operations to fully liberate the country from extremism.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 17 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 16 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 46 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russia's embassy compound in Syria hit by mortar shells Press TV 16 Jul 2017 -- The Russian embassy in Syria has been targeted by shelling from foreign-backed militants operating in the capital Damascus.
Takfiris fight each other as Assad ouster fades away Press TV 16 Jul 2017 -- Raging clashes between Takfiri terrorists in Idlib are raising fears of widespread violence in the northwestern Syrian province which is held by militant groups.
Iran Aims To Boost Prestige Of Beleaguered Afghan Proxy Force In Syria RFE/RL 16 Jul 2017 -- Iran has sent thousands of Afghan Shi'a to the battlefields of Syria, catapulting them to the front lines of President Bashar al-Assad and his allies' brutal six-year war against armed rebels, some of them foreign-backed, and Islamist extremists.
Iraqi Interior Ministry Says Daesh Leader Baghdadi Likely Still Alive Sputnik 16 Jul 2017 -- Abu Ali Basri, the head of the intelligence and counterterrorism department of the Iraqi Interior Ministry, stated that Abu Bakr Baghdadi, the leader of the Daesh terror group (outlawed in Russia), is likely to be alive and he is hiding nearly Syria's Raqqa.
Syrian government forces regain control of four oil fields in Raqqah, Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 15 Jul 2017 -- Syrian government forces have managed to seize back oil fields in the militant-held northern province of Raqqah and in the eastern province of Day al-Zawr from Daesh Takfiri terrorists as they continue to score more territorial gains against the extremists across the war-ravaged Arab country.
Syria talks end with 'incremental progress' but 'no breakthrough' - UN envoy UN News 15 Jul 2017 -- Speaking to reporters in the early hours of Saturday in Geneva, United Nations Special Envoy said that the latest round of the intra-Syrian talks ended with "incremental progress."
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 45 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Latest Round of Syrian Peace Talks End With 'Incremental Progress' VOA 15 Jul 2017 -- The United Nation's envoy to Syria has ended the latest round of peace talks, saying there have been no major breakthroughs but that "incremental progress" was made.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 48 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian defense minister hails Iran, Russia support in fighting terrorism Press TV 14 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian defense minister has lauded the support provided by Iran, Russia and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement in battling terrorism inside Syria.
On-the-Record Briefing US Dept. of State 13 Jul 2017 -- Special Briefing by Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS, Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon and Iraqi Spokesmen in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room DoD 13 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Brigadier General Yahya Rasool, Spokesperson for Joint Operations Command; Brigadier General Halgwrd Hikman Ali, Spokesperson for the Peshmerga Forces; Brigadier General Saad Maan, Iraqi Ministry Of Interior Spokesman
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 24 strikes consisting of 62 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 13 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Direct talks possible between Syria's warring sides: UN Envoy Press TV 13 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations special envoy for Syria has raised the possibility of direct talks between Damascus and opposition negotiators before the next round of peace talks in the Swiss city of Geneva.
US-Equipped Forces Penetrate Daesh Defenses in Raqqa - Special Envoy Sputnik 13 Jul 2017 -- The US-equipped Syrian Democratic Forces have advanced to the center of Raqqa, US Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk said in a meeting of US-led coalition members on Thursday.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Militant mortar attack kills Russian soldier in central Syria Press TV 12 Jul 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry says one of its servicemen has lost his life after foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants launched a mortar attack in Syria's western-central province of Hama.
US Has Evidence of Chemical Weapons Use by Damascus on April 4 - CIA Chief Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- The US intelligence community possesses strong evidence that the Syrian army used chemical weapons in the Idlib province on April 4, Mike Pompeo, the director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), said.
Kurdish Fighters Rescue Dozens of Civilians in Raqqa, Thousands Trapped VOA 12 Jul 2017 -- Kurdish fighters with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces rescued dozens of civilians trapped in the besieged city of Raqqa as clashes intensified with Islamic State militants.
Remarks by General Townsend in a media availability in Baghdad, Iraq DoD 11 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey Deploys Military Vehicles Convoys Near Syria's Northwestern Border Sputnik 11 Jul 2017 -- Turkey has deployed six military transport convoys to the Musabeyli area, which is located in the Kilis province that borders Syria's de facto self-governing Kurdish regions, local media reported Tuesday.
Syrian army soldiers inflict heavy losses on Daesh militants Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- Syrian government forces have carried out fresh operations against Takfiri Daesh militants in the war-raved Arab country's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, inflicting substantial losses on them.
Syrian Kurds must be given role in drafting new constitution: UN envoy Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations special envoy for Syria says Syrian Kurds should be allowed to take part in drafting a new constitution for the Arab country.
Syrian Monitoring Group Says IS Leader Baghdadi Is Dead RFE/RL 11 Jul 2017 -- The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says it has received "confirmed information" from sources within the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group that IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.
Opening of land route to Syria's battle-affected areas 'making difference' for aid delivery - UN agency UN News 11 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations refugee agency said today that the opening of the road to Syria's north-eastern Hassakeh governorate is already making a difference for humanitarian aid delivery on the ground.
Deficit of Trust Between Arabs, Kurds Complicates Raqqa Battle VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- Kurdish-led fighters made further advances Tuesday in the fight to oust the Islamic State terror group from its de facto capital of Raqqa in northern Syria. They have been consolidating their foothold in the old city, while amassing soldiers in the eastern suburbs, ready for a deeper strike, say commanders with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
IS confirms death of top leader al-Baghdadi People's Daily 11 Jul 2017 -- The Islamic State (IS) militant group has confirmed the death of its top leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a local news website reported on Tuesday.
Daesh declares its ringleader dead: Source Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- After its collapse in Mosul, Daesh has announced that the Takfiri terror group's leader Ibrahim al-Samarrai, aka Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, "has been killed," a local source in Iraq's Nineveh province says.
Daesh Confirms Death of Group Leader al-Baghdadi Sputnik 11 Jul 2017 -- Daesh terrorists confirmed the group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead, Al Sumaria TV channel reports citing a source in the Iraqi province of Nineveh.
Anti-IS Coalition Aims to Turn Up Heat on Terror Group VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- From stemming the flow of foreign fighters to cracking down on terrorism financing, global coalition leaders are meeting in Washington this week to explore ways to further intensify pressure on the Islamic State militant group.
Pentagon Officials: No Confirmation of Reports Islamic State Leader Is Dead VOA 11 Jul 2017 -- Pentagon officials say they have no information to confirm reports that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS AFPS 10 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 59 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria war has cost $226 billion in GDP losses: World Bank Press TV 10 Jul 2017 -- The World Bank has estimated that the devastating war in Syria has cost the country a whopping $226 billion in cumulative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) losses.
Israel not bound by US-Russian ceasefire deal in Syria: Liberman Press TV 10 Jul 2017 -- Israel has refused to abide by a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia which went into force in southwestern Syria on Sunday, saying it would act to protect its interests.
UN Envoy Launches New Round Of Syria Talks Amid Cease-Fire RFE/RL 10 Jul 2017 -- The UN's envoy for Syria has opened a new round of indirect peace talks in Geneva between Syrian government representatives and opposition leaders.
Cease-Fire Brokered By U.S., Russia Appears To Hold After First Day In Southwest Syria RFE/RL 10 Jul 2017 -- A cease-fire brokered by the United States and Russia in southwest Syria has held through the first day, a monitor group and rebel fighters say.
Syrian Conflict Causing More Damage to Economy Than Infrastructure - World Bank Sputnik 10 Jul 2017 -- Syrian conflict has damaged social and economic systems more than the devastated infrastructure, the World Bank said in a report on Monday.
Syrian Army Liberates 15 Villages in Southern Province of As-Suwayda From Daesh Sputnik 10 Jul 2017 -- Syrian government army, supported by the allied forces, have dislodged Daesh terrorists (outlawed in numerous countries) from 15 settlements in the eastern part of the As-Suwayda province in southern Syria, a Syrian military source told Sputnik on Monday.
Higher Potential for Progress in Syria Peace Talks VOA 10 Jul 2017 -- The current, seventh round of U.N.-mediated peace talks aimed at ending the long-running conflict in Syria has opened with a sense of cautious optimism that things might be moving in the right direction.
Battle to Retake Raqqa a Desperate House-to-House Fight VOA 10 Jul 2017 -- The battle to retake the Syrian city of Raqqa from the Islamic State terror group is a fight increasingly without front lines. The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have breached the old city and control about a quarter of the terror group's de facto capital, say American officials, but holding what has already been seized is proving a struggle.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 25 strikes consisting of 75 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Newly-brokered truce comes into force in southwestern Syria Press TV 09 Jul 2017 -- A ceasefire recently brokered by Russia, the US and Jordan has taken effect in southwestern Syria in a bid to curb violence in the Arab country.
Ceasefire in Syria 'important step' in fighting terrorism Press TV 09 Jul 2017 -- The ceasefire deal between the United States and Russia is an "important step" in fighting terrorism, says US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster.
U.S. Security Chief Says Syria Cease-Fire 'Important Step' As Area Residents Await Start RFE/RL 09 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's security adviser says a cease-fire about to take effect in southwest Syria is an "important step" toward eventual peace throughout the country.
Partial ceasefire in south-western Syria goes into effect SPA 09 Jul 2017 -- A partial ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia took effect in south-western Syria on Sunday, a monitoring group reported, according to dpa.
US Fulfills Syrian Democratic Forces' Wish List: Weapons and Armed Vehicles Sputnik 09 Jul 2017 -- A representative of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) told Sputnik Turkiye on condition of anonymity that the US has supplied them with yet another batch of weapons and armed vehicles in accordance with the list of demands they drew up. Their demands have increased, the source said, as Daesh have strengthened their resistance near Raqqa.
Syrian Cease-fire Intact Ahead of Fresh Peace Talks VOA 09 Jul 2017 -- A cease-fire in Syria brokered by the United States and Russia held through Sunday, ahead of a new round of U.N.-sponsored peace talks to finally bring an end to the six-year civil war.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 76 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Ensuring Syria's territorial integrity extremely important: Russian president Press TV 08 Jul 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his optimism about the prospects of a solution to the years-long crisis in Syria, saying what is of utmost importance is the Arab country's "territorial integrity", which is to be ensured.
UN official welcomes partial truce in southwestern Syria Press TV 08 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations deputy special envoy for Syria has appreciated an agreement for ending fighting in southwestern Syria as positive, saying it could help efforts to reach permanent peace in the Arab country.
U.S.-Russian Cease-Fire Deal Touted As Start Of Syrian Peace Efforts RFE/RL 08 Jul 2017 -- The United States and Russia have announced a cease-fire deal in southwestern Syria in their first attempt at peacemaking in the war-torn country since President Donald Trump took office.
Putin: Assad's Future Should Be Decided by Syrian People Regardless of US Wishes Sputnik 08 Jul 2017 -- It's up to the Syrian people to decide their future, Vladimir Putin said.
Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 40 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US, Russia reach agreement on truce in southwestern Syria: Lavrov Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- The United States and Russia have reached a deal on a truce in southwestern Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Russia wants US to clarify Syria 'no-fly zones' proposal Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- Russia says it has asked the US to provide more details about its proposal to work together with Moscow to set up "no-fly zones" in Syria.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Brigadier General Anderson via Teleconference From Iraq DoD 06 Jul 2017 -- Presenter: Canadian Armed Forces Brigadier General D.J. Anderson, Director of Partner Force Development and Ministerial Liaison Team, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 93 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Collaboration Fuels Fight Against ISIS, Official Says AFPS 06 Jul 2017 -- Close collaboration among coalition forces, the Iraqi government and international partners have helped to transform Iraqi security forces and partner forces in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve's director of partner force development said today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 06 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Syrian letters to UN blast Turkey's 'expansionist delusions' Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- Damascus has written to the United Nations, denouncing Turkish forces' recent incursions into the Syrian territory as a proof of Ankara's partnership in terrorism plaguing the Arab country.
Clashes with Turkey likely in days: Syrian Kurdish militants Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- The head of a US-backed Kurdish militant group fighting in Syria says a confrontation is likely "within days" between his fighters and the Turkish forces recently deployed to Syria's Aleppo Province.
Syrian peace talks to resume in Kazakh capital late August Press TV 06 Jul 2017 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to resume the next round of Syrian peace talks in Astana in late August following their decision to continue discussions on creating four de-escalation zones in Syria.
Tillerson Says U.S. Prepared To Cooperate With Russia In Syria RFE/RL 06 Jul 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States is prepared to cooperate with Russia in Syria, including on military matters, in a renewed gesture at reconciliation ahead of a meeting this week between the two nations' leaders.
At UN, panel probing chemical weapons use in Syria urges independence UN News 06 Jul 2017 -- Noting that its members are working in a highly politicized environment, the panel investigating the use of chemical weapons in Syria today appealed to the international community to allow it to complete its work in an independent, impartial and professional manner.
Kurdish Officials: Turkish Movements in N. Syria Threaten Raqqa Operation VOA 06 Jul 2017 -- Syrian Kurdish officials say Turkey's shelling of Kurdish militias in northwestern Syria and its troops' mobilization in the border region are preparation for a full-fledged military assault on northern Syria, which could impede U.S.-backed operations to rout Islamic State from its de facto capital, Raqqa.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 37 strikes consisting of 107 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Russian Tu-95 Bombers Strike Daesh in Syria With Newest Kh-101 Cruise Missiles Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russian Tu-95MS long-range bombers struck Daesh targets in Syria with brand new Kh-101 (X-101) cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Russia may deploy troops to police Syria's de-escalation zones Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- Russia has announced that it may deploy troops to de-escalation zones in Syria after agreement from Turkey and Iran.
Russia, Turkey, Iran Fail To Agree On Details Of Syria De-Escalation Zones RFE/RL 05 Jul 2017 -- Diplomats from Russia, Iran, and Turkey have failed to reach agreement on final details regarding so-called "de-escalation zones" in parts of war-torn Syria.
Syria National Coalition Views Astana Talks as Real Basis for Truce Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- The National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces sees Astana peace process creating real ground for ceasefire and political solution, Coalition's Vice-President Abdul Hakim Bashar told Sputnik, commenting on the results of the fifth international meeting on Syria in Astana.
Russian Military Police in Syrian Safe Zones to Carry Light Weapons Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- Russia's military police in the de-escalation zones in Syria will carry only light weapons, the head of the Russian delegation at the talks on Syria in Astana, Alexander Lavrentyev, said Wednesday.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 25 strikes consisting of 85 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Fifth Round Of Syria Peace Talks Under Way In Astana RFE/RL 04 Jul 2017 -- Diplomats from Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the United States have begun a fifth round of Syria peace talks in Astana with the Syrian government and representatives of some Syrian opposition groups.
US Strengthens Presence in Northern Syria Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- A senior representative of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on condition of anonymity told Sputnik Turkey that the United States continues to actively strengthen its military presence in northern Syria.
Turkey Shells Kurdish Settlements Near Syria's Afrin Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- Syrian Kurdish settlements located near Afrin in the country's northwest came under artillery fire from Turkish troops, Rezan Hedo, a member of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Council, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
US-Backed Syrian Rebels Break Through Daesh's Defenses in Raqqa Old City Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) supported by the US-led international coalition have reached the old city in Raqqa, advancing into its most heavily fortified enclave and overcoming the defenses of Daesh terrorist group, the coalition press service said Tuesday.
Coalition: US-Backed Forces Breach Raqqa Old City Wall VOA 04 Jul 2017 -- U.S.-backed forces have breached the wall around the Old City section of Raqqa, Syria, as they advance a month-old offensive to oust the Islamic State group from its de facto capital.
UN chief appoints head of panel laying groundwork for possible war crimes probe in Syria UN News 03 Jul 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Catherine Marchi-Uhel of France as the head of the independent panel to assist in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for most serious violations of international law in Syria.
Coalition Strikes Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 03 Jul 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Tillerson says Assad's fate in hands of Russia: Report Press TV 03 Jul 2017 -- The United States reportedly wants Russia to influence the future leadership of Syria as Damascus regains full control of the Middle Eastern Arab state.
Syrian army declares combat cessation in south of country Press TV 03 Jul 2017 -- Syria says it has suspended military operations in the south of the Arab country, including in Quneitra Province, where the Israeli regime has targeted army outposts in recent days.
Syrian Army Declares Cease-Fire In South RFE/RL 03 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Army has declared a unilateral cease-fire in the south of the country, citing a bid to support "reconciliation efforts."
Turkish Military Op Against Kurds in Syria's Afrin Could Begin 'Any Time Soon' Sputnik 03 Jul 2017 -- A joint military operation between the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and the Turkish Armed Forces against Kurdish military units in the Syrian city of Afrin could take place any time soon, a FSA commander told Sputnik Turkey.
Israeli forces targets Syrian artillery position Press TV 02 Jul 2017 -- Israel has attacked Syrian military positions for the sixth time in over 10 days in response to alleged errant mortar fire from Syria's Golan Heights.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 02 Jul 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 66 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US-backed SDF enters new area in northern Syria Press TV 02 Jul 2017 -- The so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have entered a new area in the city of Raqqah, the last stronghold of the Daesh Takfiri terrorists in Syria, retaking territory on the southern bank of the Euphrates River.
Multiple blasts, mortar rounds hit Damascus Press TV 02 Jul 2017 -- A car bomb and two booby-trap explosions have hit Syria's capital Damascus, killing at least 20 people and injuring a number of others.
At Least 20 Killed In Three Car-Bomb Attacks In Damascus RFE/RL 02 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Foreign Ministry said at least 20 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a rare suicide car bombing in the capital.
Turkish Troops, Syrian Rebels Allegedly Mulling New Op in Syria Against Kurds Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- Around 20,000 members of opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA) and Turkish troops will participate in a new military operation in the northwestern Syrian Afrin region, which is under control of the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), Turkish Sabah newspaper reported on Sunday.
Syrian Kurds Vow to Stop Turkish Troops' Advance on Afrin Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- Nuri Mehmud, an official representative of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), said in an interview with Sputnik Turkey that the group will defend its territories if there is an attack on Afrin from Turkey.
UNHCR: 500,000 Syrians back home IRNA 01 Jul 2017 -- The United Nations refugee agency announced on Friday that some half a million of Syrian refugees have returned to their homes in the first six months of the current year.
Syria harshly criticizes OPCW report on Khan Sheikhun gas attack Press TV 01 Jul 2017 -- Damascus has censured the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for issuing a "false" report on a chemical weapons attack in the province of Idlib two months ago, saying it has been based on testimonies provided by terrorists.
No Room for Maneuver: Daesh Kicked Out of Aleppo Province by Syrian Arab Army Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- The Syrian Arab Army has finally managed to liberate the province of Aleppo from Daesh, according to the Syrian Ministry of Defense. Meanwhile, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that nearly half a million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since the beginning of this year.

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