August 2017 - Syria Special Weapons News

Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 22 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 66 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 22 Aug 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Turkey to thwart attempts to set up Kurdish state in Syria: Erdogan Press TV 22 Aug 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has underlined Turkey's resolve to prevent any attempt by Syrian Kurdish fighters to establish a Kurdish state in northern Syria.
Syrian army soldiers, allies gain more ground in battles against Daesh Press TV 22 Aug 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.
Syria peace talks in Astana postponed to mid-September: Kazakhstan Press TV 22 Aug 2017 -- The next round of Syria peace talks in Kazakhstan's capital city of Astana may be held in mid-September, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry says.
Russia Claims Progress In Ousting IS From Syrian Strongholds RFE/RL 22 Aug 2017 -- A top Russian commander has said that Moscow and Syrian government forces have made swift progress in the last month driving Islamic State (IS) militants from central Syria and a last major stronghold in the east.
US Sends 60 Trucks With Heavy Weapons, Armored Vehicles to Raqqa - SDF Sputnik 22 Aug 2017 -- The US regularly supplies the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) with heavy weapons and armored vehicles, a SDF representative told Sputnik on the condition of anonymity.
'Victory in Sight' as Syrian Army, Russian Planes 'Chasing' Daesh to Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 22 Aug 2017 -- The fight against Daesh in Syria has entered its final stage and the complete defeat of the odious terrorist group will now depend on a number of certain factors, a Russian expert in Middle East studies told Radio Sputnik.
More Than 100 Civilians Reported Killed by Coalition Airstrikes on Raqqa VOA 22 Aug 2017 -- Top U.S. defense officials are pushing back against allegations of a significant spike in the number of civilian casualties in the Syrian city of Raqqa.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 35 strikes consisting of 114 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Lebanese Army Launches Counterterrorist Operation on Border With Syria Sputnik 21 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese Army has launched the 'Fajr al-Joroud' (Dawn of the Outskirts) offensive to drive Daesh militants out of the Lebanese-Syrian border region.
Lebanese Army Captures Senior Daesh Member During Offensive at Syrian Border Sputnik 21 Aug 2017 -- A military source said that Lebanese military intelligence units have detained a Daesh senior member.
Hezbollah using combat drones against Daesh terrorists in Syria Press TV 21 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says it has used weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles to strike the positions of the Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the strategic and mountainous region of Qalamoun close to the border with Lebanon.
Turkish Troops 'Neutralize' About 4,600 Daesh Militants in Syria, Iraq - PM Sputnik 21 Aug 2017 -- According to the Turkish prime minister, the country's forces has "neutralized" 4,600 Daesh terrorists in Syria and Iraq.
3 Lebanese soldiers killed in Syria border operation Press TV 20 Aug 2017 -- Three soldiers of the Lebanese army have been killed in an ongoing operation near the Syrian border against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Lebanese soldiers continue battle against Daesh near Syrian border Press TV 20 Aug 2017 -- Lebanese army troops have been attacking positions held Daesh terrorists near the Syrian border for a second day after liberating a third of the militant-held territory.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 24 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian army forces crushing terrorists, clearing areas: President Assad Press TV 20 Aug 2017 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says government forces, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, are crushing foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists across the country, and clearing areas of militants.
Syrian Opposition Yet to Discuss Assad's Role at Peace Talks in Riyadh Sputnik 20 Aug 2017 -- Syrian opposition groups are yet to discuss Syrian President Bashar Assad's role in the Syrian settlement during peace talks in Riyadh.
Syria's Homs Receives 200 Tonnes of UN Humanitarian Aid - Russian MoD Sputnik 20 Aug 2017 -- The United Nations held one humanitarian mission in the Syrian province of Homs over the past 24 hours, delivering 200 tonnes of humanitarian cargo to the area, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily bulletin Sunday.
Daesh Encircled in Hama: Syrian Army 'Improves Combat Skills' With Russian Aid Sputnik 20 Aug 2017 -- The Russian Aerospace Forces helped the Syrian Army encircle a large terrorist force near a town in Hama province. According to military expert Andrei Koshkin, Syrian forces have been improving their skills with Russian military assistance.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 38 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Lebanese army launches anti-terror operation near Syrian border Press TV 19 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese military has launched an offensive against Daesh terrorists in eastern Lebanese territory along the border with Syria.
Officials Release Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 40 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials report
Civilian Deaths Surge in Raqqa as IS Tactics Slow US-backed Advances VOA 17 Aug 2017 -- As U.S.-backed forces continue to make slow progress in their offensive to oust Islamic State (IS) from its self-proclaimed capital of Raqqa, thousands of civilians who are trapped in the city face an increasing danger of getting caught in crossfire, rights organizations and local activists warn.
Syrian conflict nearing its end: Adviser to President Assad Press TV 18 Aug 2017 -- The political and media adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the six-year militancy in her country is nearly over as foreign states cut their backing for Takfiri terrorist groups, vowing that government troops would fight against any "illegitimate" forces, whether Turkish or American.
US plans decades-long military presence in northern Syria: Militia group Press TV 18 Aug 2017 -- A US-backed militia group in northern Syria says American forces plan to remain in the Arab state "for decades to come" after the fall of Daesh, adding that Washington is not providing support to anti-Damascus militants "for free."
Syria calls on UN Security Council to stop US-led crimes against civilians Press TV 18 Aug 2017 -- Damascus has urged the United Nations to take on its responsibilities concerning the establishment of international peace and security to put an end to the crimes against Syrians by the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Syrian Hmeymim Group Ready to Partake in Local Reconciliation Committees Sputnik 18 Aug 2017 -- Official representative of the Hmeymim group, which unites Syria's internal opposition forces, Mais Krydee called proposition of Russia to establish local reconciliation committees in Syria "new step toward reconciliation in Syria."
More than 350,000 children vaccinated against polio in hard to reach areas of Syria - UN UN News 18 Aug 2017 -- A United Nations polio vaccination campaign in Syria has provided protection to more than 355,000 children under age five in two governorates, where violence has made access especially difficult.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 38 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
UN Syria envoy hopes for 'serious' negotiation between Damascus govt., opposition Press TV 17 Aug 2017 -- The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura has hoped for a "serious negotiation" between the Damascus government and the opposition as the world body expects to convene a next round of talks on the crisis in the Arab country in October or November.
Daesh-held Raqqah worst place in Syria, United Nations says Press TV 17 Aug 2017 -- The United Nations has expressed serious concerns over the humanitarian condition in Syria's northern city of Raqqah, describing the territory still controlled by the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group as "the worst place" in the conflict-plagued Arab country.
Syrian HNC Rejects Local Reconciliation as Substitute for Political Settlement Sputnik 17 Aug 2017 -- The Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC) opposes local reconciliation deals in the country as a substitute for a political settlement in the country, HNC spokesman Riyad Naasan Agha told Sputnik on Thursday commenting on a Russian proposal on local reconciliation committees.
Syrian Envoy to UN Calls for 'Prompt' Dissolution of US-Led Coalition Sputnik 17 Aug 2017 -- The US-led coalition in Syria must be dissolved because forces backed by Washington have killed innocent people and destroyed vital civilian infrastructure in violation of numerous UN resolutions, Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Bashar Jaafari said in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council president on Thursday.
Over 70 Terrorists Reportedly Killed in Militia's Push Against Daesh in Raqqa Sputnik 17 Aug 2017 -- Seventy-eight members of the terrorist group Daesh (banned in Russia) were killed in an operation to free the city of Raqqa carried out by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Kurdish media reported on Thursday.
Security Risk Seen in Foreign Recruits Fighting for Kurds in Syria VOA 17 Aug 2017 -- An influential London think tank is urging the British government to stop Britons from enlisting with a Western-backed Kurdish militia in Syria that's battling the Islamic State terror group on the ground that it, too, is a terrorist organization.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via Teleconference From Baghdad, Iraq DoD 16 Aug 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Adam Stump, Department of Defense Spokesman
Lebanese army makes gains against Daesh on Syrian border Press TV 16 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese military has managed to wrest control of several areas near the Syrian border in its latest push against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group operating in the region.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 41 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
OIR Official Outlines Gains, Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers AFPS 16 Aug 2017 -- Coalition and partnered forces in Iraq and Syria are making progress against an increasingly desperate, fanatical enemy, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Refutes Reports on Independent Operations in Syria Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) dismissed media claims, that IRGC conducted an independent ground military operation in Syria, according to spokesman Brig. Gen. Ramazan Sharif.
Russia Notes Regrouping of Nusra Front Forces in Syria - Source Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- An active regrouping of Nusra Front forces in Syria was noted, as well as the flow of radical members of the armed opposition to this terrorist organization, according to a military-diplomatic source in the International Syria Support Group task forces.
Syrian Foreign Ministry Accuses US, UK of Supplying Toxic Agents to Terrorists Sputnik 16 Aug 2017 -- On Wednesday, the Syrian Foreign Ministry has accused the US and the UK of supplying CS, CN toxic agents to terrorists.
Iran Building Weapons Factories In Syria, Lebanon, Israeli Media Reports RFE/RL 16 Aug 2017 -- Israeli media are reporting that Iran is building a factory in northwest Syria to manufacture long-range rockets.
OIR Officials Announce Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 57 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Lebanese army tightens noose around Daesh by advancing along Syrian border Press TV 15 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese army says its forces have advanced along the Syrian border, tightening the noose on the areas controlled by Daesh Takfiri militants.
Syrian civilians evade Daesh conscription in eastern Dayr al-Zawr prov. Press TV 15 Aug 2017 -- Hundreds of residents of villages and towns in Syria's conflict-ridden eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr have decided not to comply with the conscription policies of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, and have escaped their areas as the extremists lose territory across the war-ravaged country.
50,000 stranded on Jordan-Syria border: UN Press TV 15 Aug 2017 -- The United Nations (UN) says roughly 50,000 Syrians are stranded on Syria's border with Jordan, expressing concern about their situation.
Syrian Military Jet Crashes in Suwayda Province - Source Sputnik 15 Aug 2017 -- A Syrian military aircraft has crashed in the country's southern Suwayda province, a Syrian military source told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 25 strikes consisting of 31 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Militants begin evacuating from Lebanon's Arsal to Syria Press TV 14 Aug 2017 -- Hundreds of Syrian militants have started evacuating from an enclave in Lebanon on the border with Syria after the defeat of Takfiri terrorists during a Hezbollah offensive.
More than 600,000 displaced Syrians return home, says IOM Press TV 14 Aug 2017 -- More than 600,000 displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since the beginning of the year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says.
Syrian Paratroopers Free Area in Daesh's Rear for First Time in Unique Operation Sputnik 14 Aug 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry praised Syrian paratroopers' first ever operation to free a populated area in Daesh's rear.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 13 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 26 strikes consisting of 32 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria has increased government-held areas by 2.5 times in 2 months: Russia Press TV 13 Aug 2017 -- Russia says Syria has managed to increase the size of the government-held areas across the Arab country by two and half times in just two months, calling the achievement a "great success."
Syrians return home in droves, mostly to Aleppo Press TV 13 Aug 2017 -- More than 600,000 Syrians have returned to their homes in the seven months from January, mostly to the northwestern province of Aleppo which the government liberated at the end of 2016.
How This Syria's Neighbor Plans to Eliminate Daesh in Border Areas Sputnik 13 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese Armed Forces continue their military operation against Daesh in border areas with Syria. On Thursday, the military shelled Daesh positions with heavy artillery and rockets.
Deir ez-Zor Liberation Means Victory Over Daesh – Russia Defense Minister Sputnik 13 Aug 2017 -- The liberation of Syria's northwestern city of Deir ez-Zor, controlled by the Daesh terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia), would largely mean the successful end of the fight against Daesh, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Sunday.
Russian Warplanes Help Syrian Army Liberate Daesh Hotbed in Homs Sputnik 13 Aug 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that Russian military aviation helped the Syrian army liberate Daesh's hotbed in the Homs province, the town of As-Sukhnah.
Syrian Opposition Should Fight Terrorists Within Safe Zones – Shoigu Sputnik 13 Aug 2017 -- According to the Russian defense minister, Syrian armed opposition forces should fight terrorists within the boundaries of the de-escalation zones on their own.
Size of Terrorist-Free Areas in Syria Increased 2.5 Times With Russia's Support Sputnik 13 Aug 2017 -- Russia Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the size of areas in Syria liberated from the terrorists by the country's army supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces more than doubled over the past two months.
Russian Aerospace Forces Learnt 'New Methods of Striking Targets' in Syria Sputnik 13 Aug 2017 -- The combat training of Russian pilots and the system designed to train cadets has been adjusted taking into account the experience gained by the Russian military in Syria, the commander in chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Viktor Bondarev, said.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 12 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 42 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria liberates last Daesh stronghold in Homs Press TV 12 Aug 2017 -- The Syrian army and its allied forces have flushed out Takfiri Daesh terrorists from their last stronghold in Syria's sprawling central province of Homs.
Kurdish-led SDF Unite 2 Fronts in Raqqa Destroying Link Between Daesh Positions Sputnik 12 Aug 2017 -- Mustafa Balli a media relations representative of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), spoke to Sputnik Turkey in an interview about the latest developments in Raqqa.
Syrian Army Secures Largest Daesh Hotbed in Homs Province - Source Sputnik 12 Aug 2017 -- Syrian armed forces managed to secure the largest Daesh hotbed in Homs and the last significant citadel of terrorists on the way to the besieged city of Deir ez-Zor, a local source told Sputnik on Saturday.
US-backed Syrian Rebels Seek to Reposition for Deir ez-Zor Battle VOA 12 Aug 2017 -- In a race with the Russia-backed Syrian government forces and Shiite militia groups to capture the eastern city of Deir ez-Zor from Islamic State militants, a Syrian rebel group supported by the U.S. claims it is in talks with the U.S.-led coalition to relocate its fighters to northern Syria.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 38 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US alliance with Syria Kurds strengthens other terror groups: Turkey Press TV 11 Aug 2017 -- The Turkish foreign minister has warned that the US partnership with Kurdish militants in Syria's northern province of Raqqah will pave the way for "other terror organizations" in the region to strengthen their positions.
Syrian Airstrikes Destroy Daesh Supply Lines Near Lebanese Border - Reports Sputnik 11 Aug 2017 -- Syria's air force has inflicted significant damage to the Daesh supply lines in a series of raids carried out in the Qalamoun mountain range near the Lebanese border, Iranian media reported Friday.
Syrian Army Gains Control Over Checkpoint on Border With Jordan Sputnik 11 Aug 2017 -- According to the Al Mayadeen broadcaster, the Syrian army established control over the checkpoint of Abu Sharshouh on the border with Jordan.
Over 600,000 displaced Syrians returned home so far this year - UN agency UN News 11 Aug 2017 -- More than 600,000 displaced Syrians returned home in the first seven months of 2017, the United Nations migration agency and partners have found.
Aid Agencies Warn Displaced Against Premature Returns to Syria VOA 11 Aug 2017 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is warning people against returning prematurely to war-torn Syria as the number of displaced going back to their homes reaches a record high.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 29 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
OIR Spokesman: No Safe Havens Left for ISIS in Syria or Iraq AFPS 10 Aug 2017 -- With 50 percent of Raqqa, Syria, now under the control of Syrian Defense Forces and holding forces in place in Mosul, Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has no safe haven left in either country, the Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 10 Aug 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Colonel Rob Manning, Director, Defense Press Office
Turkey Restricts Border Crossing With Syria Due to Terrorist Threat - Minister Sputnik 10 Aug 2017 -- Turkey's Customs Minister Bulent Tufenkci said that Ankara put restrictions on the Turkish border crossing at Cilvegozu checkpoint due to seizure of Bab Al-Hawa checkpoint on the Syrian territory by a terrorist group.
Syrian govt. forces, allies recapture more areas near Jordan border Press TV 10 Aug 2017 -- Syrian government forces, backed by fighters from allied popular defense groups, have continued their counter-terrorism operations in the country's southernmost province of Suwayda, and gained more ground in their fight against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.
Syrian Army Retakes Some 500 Square Miles From Daesh in As Suwayda Sputnik 10 Aug 2017 -- Syrian government forces liberated 1,300 square kilometers (500 square miles) of the country's territory from terrorists in the country's southern As Suwayda province and a 30-kilometer (18.6 mile) stretch of the Jordanian border, according to local media.
Syrian Army Repels Daesh Attack in Homs, 80 Terrorists Killed Sputnik 10 Aug 2017 -- The Syrian army has repelled a powerful attack by militants of the Daesh terrorist group (banned in Russia) in the east of Homs province, the Syrian national agency SANA reported Thursday.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 31 strikes consisting of 41 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian Gov't, Opposition Unsure When to Meet After Faction Refuses to Take Part Sputnik 09 Aug 2017 -- The date of the forthcoming meeting of the Syrian opposition groups has not been agreed on yet, because Qadri Jamil, the leader of the Moscow platform of the opposition, refused to attend the event, High Negotiations Committee (HNC) spokesman Riyad Naasan Agha told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Syria: UN relief wing voices concern about civilians caught in crossfire in Raqqa city UN News 09 Aug 2017 -- The United Nations humanitarian wing is deeply concerned about the safety and protection of the thousands of civilians inside Raqqa city, many of them women and children, who are caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict, a UN spokesperson said today.
Lebanese army gearing up for operation against Daesh: Reports Press TV 08 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese military is reportedly making preparations to launch a long-awaited operation against hundreds of Daesh terrorists operating along the Syrian border with the help of the country's Hezbollah resistance movement.
Lebanese Army Preparing for Operation Against Daesh on Border With Syria Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese army launched firearms proficiency drills as it prepares for the upcoming military operation against the Daesh terrorist group on the border with Syria, according to a source, familiar with the situation.
Lebanese Army Prepares to Launch Major Push to Squeeze Daesh From Country Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- The Lebanese army is preparing to take decisive steps to clear the area near the border with Syria from Daesh terrorists who pose threat to nearby towns and cities.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 35 strikes consisting of 42 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 08 Aug 2017 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Syrian army, allies make new advances against Daesh terrorists Press TV 08 Aug 2017 -- Syrian government forces, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, have made fresh territorial gains against the Takfiri Daesh militants in the country's southernmost province of Suwayda.
Syrian Army Liberates About 39 Square Miles From Daesh in Suwayda Province Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- The Syrian Armed Forces liberated about 38.6 square miles of territory in the southeastern Syrian province of Suwayda from the Daesh terror group (banned in Russia), local media reported Tuesday.
Syria's HNC: Talks to Determine if Assad Retains Power During Transitional Phase Sputnik 08 Aug 2017 -- A member of the Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC) said Tuesday that President Assad's fate should be decided on in the course of the talks between the parties to the Syrian conflict.
Daesh fires several rockets into Lebanon, army shells terrorists' positions Press TV 07 Aug 2017 -- The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group has reportedly fired seven Grad rockets into the Lebanese territories from a militant-held enclave on the Syria-Lebanon border.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 40 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
On Third Anniversary of ISIS Fight, 5 Million are Free from Terrorist Army AFPS 07 Aug 2017 -- Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of the U.S.-led coalition air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, during which millions of people have been freed from ISIS control, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said today.
Turkey Hints at Military Operation Against Syrian Kurds VOA 07 Aug 2017 -- Turkey is building up military forces on the Syrian border, while Turkish President Recep Erdogan steps up his rhetoric suggesting an imminent military operation into Syria. Ankara is reportedly courting Moscow for its support for a possible operation into Syria's Afrin enclave, which is now under the control of the Kurdish YPG militia.
Syrian army forces strike last militant stronghold near Damascus Press TV 07 Aug 2017 -- Syrian government forces have intensified shelling and airstrikes on the last militant stronghold near the capital city of Damascus as army soldiers and allied fighters from popular defense groups continue to make territorial gains against foreign-sponsored militant groups across the war-battered country.
Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 39 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
New operations on Syrian soil imminent: Erdogan Press TV 06 Aug 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of upcoming operations on Syrian soil after the country bolsters its military presence on the border with its war-torn neighbor.
Syrian troops advance on Dayr al-Zawr after retaking city in Homs Press TV 06 Aug 2017 -- Syrian government forces have made "significant progress" in their latest push against Daesh terrorists in the northern city of Raqqah and are advancing eastwards to the mostly militant-held Dayr al-Zawr Province, a monitoring group says.
U.S. Envoy Says 2,000 IS Fighters Battling For Survival In Syrian Stronghold Of Raqqa RFE/RL 06 Aug 2017 -- A senior U.S. official says about 2,000 Islamic State (IS) militants are battling for survival in the Syrian city of Raqqa, the extremists' last stronghold in the north of the country.
Syrian Army Surrounds Largest Daesh Hotbed in Homs - Source Sputnik 06 Aug 2017 -- The Syrian army supported by militia forces has surrounded the largest Daesh terrorist group's stronghold in the town of As Sukhnah located in the country's province of Homs, a local source told Sputnik on Sunday.
Russian Military Releases Data on Syrian Ceasefire Violations Sputnik 06 Aug 2017 -- Russia's representatives in the Russian-Turkish commission on the Syrian truce have registered seven violations of the ceasefire regime during the past 24 hours, while Turkey informed about six cases, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Syrian forces liberate last major Daesh-held town in Homs province Press TV 05 Aug 2017 -- A UK-based monitoring group has reported that Syrian government forces have liberated the last major town in the Homs province from the Daesh terrorist group.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 12 strikes consisting of 16 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkish military sends more munitions to Syrian border over alleged threats from YPG Press TV 05 Aug 2017 -- The Turkish military has reinforced its presence in the other side of the barbed wire border with Syria amid perceived threats from the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), a major component of the US-backed militiamen from the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Russian Support to Promote Settling Crisis in Syria - Syrian Opposition Figure Sputnik 05 Aug 2017 -- According to the leader of the Syrian opposition group, the establishment of contacts with Russia is the most effective way to handle Syrian conflict.
Syria: UN study finds foreign fighters return 'disillusioned' by groups they joined UN News 04 Aug 2017 -- A number of "disillusioned and disappointed" foreign terrorist fighters left Syria and returned to their countries of origin when they found these groups hardly make good on their promises, except promise of death and destruction, according to a report issued by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT).
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 26 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian Army Eliminates Militants, Tanks, Ammunition Depots Near Raqqa Sputnik 04 Aug 2017 -- A military source told Sputnik that the Syrian Army is regaining control of large territories south of Raqqa and eliminating terrorists along the way.
End of dark presence of al-Nusra Front in Lebanon IRNA 03 Aug 2017 -- By departure of the last bus carrying forces of Al-Nusra and their families from Arsal Heights in Lebanon the dark presence of this Takfiri terrorist group ended in Lebanon after 3 years.
Lebanon's Hezbollah formally announces end to Arsal operation Press TV 03 Aug 2017 -- Hezbollah has formally announced an end to a security operation aimed at clearing the Lebanese town of Arsal on the border with Syria of al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front terrorists.
Last al-Nusra Front Militants in Lebanese Camps Cross Back Into Syria Sputnik 03 Aug 2017 -- Sources with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement reported that buses with Syrian militants and their families who were staying in Lebanese refugee camps crossed back into Syria late on Wednesday.
Coalition Removes ISIS Terrorists From Battlefield AFPS 03 Aug 2017 -- Coalition airstrikes continue to target and kill Islamic State of Iraq and Syria leaders and foreign fighters in Syria to support coalition partner forces and degrade ISIS' ability to inspire, resource and direct terror attacks around the world, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said today.
Coalition-Backed Syrian Forces Close in on Raqqa Despite ISIS Tactics, Official Says AFPS 03 Aug 2017 -- Syrian Democratic Forces continue to progress every day in their fight to retake Raqqa, Syria, from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria control despite the enemy's fierce and suicidal tactics, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve told reporters at the Pentagon today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 03 Aug 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Captain Jeff Davis, Director, Defense Press Office
Russia announces deal on safe zone in Syria's Homs Press TV 03 Aug 2017 -- The Russian army says it has reached a deal with foreign-backed militants in Syria to create a new de-escalation zone in the country's northern parts of Homs province.
Russia Says New Safe Zone Agreed In Syria RFE/RL 03 Aug 2017 -- Russia's Defense Ministry says it has agreed with Syria's opposition to create a new safe zone north of the city of Homs.
Russia Reached Deal With Syria Opposition on 3rd Syria Safe Zone - MoD Sputnik 03 Aug 2017 -- Russian Defense Ministry and moderate Syrian opposition reached an agreement on operations of the third de-escalation zone in Syria, Russian MoD spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Thursday.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 12 strikes consisting of 16 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US-led coalition air raids kill 9 civilians in Syrian city Press TV 02 Aug 2017 -- A pro-opposition monitoring group says at least nine civilians have been killed in airstrikes by the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group in Syria.
Militants, families transported from Lebanon to Syria under truce deal: Report Press TV 02 Aug 2017 -- Buses carrying some 7,800 militants and their families have reportedly left Lebanon's highlands of Arsal for Syria under a ceasefire deal reached between the Hezbollah resistance movement and terrorists operating in the region.
Kremlin denies Reuters report estimating rise in casualties in Syria Press TV 02 Aug 2017 -- Russia has dismissed as a "myth" a report by Reuters about a rise in the number of Russian military casualties in Syria this year.
Moscow Rejects Reuters Report On Syrian Casualties RFE/RL 02 Aug 2017 -- Russia is disputing a report by the Reuters news agency that shows higher Russian casualties in Syria than has been officially reported.
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Aug 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 35 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
U.S.-backed forces capture southern part of Syria's Raqqa from IS People's Daily 01 Aug 2017 -- The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured the southern part of Syria's northern city of Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, a monitor group reported on Tuesday.
US-backed Syrian Kurds make gains south of Raqqah against Daesh Press TV 01 Aug 2017 -- A so-called monitoring group says the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) battling to drive Daesh Takfiri terrorists out of Syria's northern city of Raqqah say they have made fresh territorial gains south of the city and established control over a new neighborhood there.
Turkey, US accuse each other of terror sponsorship in Syria Press TV 01 Aug 2017 -- Turkey and the United States have been accusing each other of supporting various terrorist groups in Syria.

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August 2017 - Syria Special Weapons News