August 2019 - Syria Special Weapons News

At least 45 militants killed in post-truce missile attack in Syria's Idlib: Monitor Press TV 31 Aug 2019 -- At least 45 foreign-backed militants have been killed in a missile attack in Syria's embattled province of Idlib, says a UK-based monitor.
Syrian army starts observing ceasefire in Idlib de-escalation zone Press TV 31 Aug 2019 -- Syrian government forces have started implementing a unilateral ceasefire in the de-escalation zone of Syria's embattled northwestern province of Idlib, which is the last major stronghold of foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants in the crisis-plagued Arab country.
Turkey Warns of Launching Own Offensive in Northern Syria Sputnik 31 Aug 2019 -- Turkey intends to launch its own long-promised military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria to the east of the Euphrates River if the United States fails to meet Ankara's conditions for a safe zone within several weeks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.
Pentagon Confirms Carrying Out Strike on al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists in Idlib, Syria Sputnik 31 Aug 2019 -- Earlier this month, the Syrian Army launched an offensive in the province, citing militants' constant violations of a ceasefire, and has liberated multiple settlements, including Khan Sheikhoun, which had served as a major strongpoint for anti-government militias and terrorist groups.
New Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib to Enter Into Force on Saturday Sputnik 31 Aug 2019 -- A new ceasefire will enter into force in the Idlib de-escalation zone in northwestern Syria on Saturday.
Turkey Sending Armored Vehicles to Border With Syria Amid Tensions in Idlib – Reports Sputnik 30 Aug 2019 -- Turkey continues to send armored vehicles to the Syrian border amid the ongoing tensions in Idlib province in northern Syria, Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported.
Syrian forces to cease fire in Idlib de-escalation zone from Saturday: Russia Press TV 30 Aug 2019 -- The Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria says Syrian government forces would cease fire in the de-escalation zone of Syria's embattled northwestern province of Idlib from Saturday morning.
Syrian army, allied forces retake more terrorist-held towns in Idlib Press TV 30 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army and its allied forces have made major gains in the northwestern Idlib province, pushing deeper into the last stronghold of Takfiri terrorists and foreign-backed militants.
Syria slams foreign bid to 'recycle' Takfiri terrorists, defends right to target them Press TV 30 Aug 2019 -- Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations has blasted foreign attempts to "recycle" Takfiri terrorist groups by calling them as "moderate armed opposition," asserting that Damascus will continue to protect its citizens by fighting the foreign-backed militancy even if some countries falsely accuse the government of targeting civilians.
Syrian Army Gains Control Over 10 Villages East of Khan Sheikhoun - Military Source Sputnik 30 Aug 2019 -- Syrian forces, as of Friday morning, have gained control over 10 villages located east of the already liberated town of Khan Sheikhoun in the province of Idlib, a Syrian military source said.
Syrian Army Controls Al-Tamanah Town in South of Idlib - Military Commander Sputnik 30 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army has taken control of new areas in the southern part of Idlib as it continues military operations to regain control of the north of the country, a Syrian military commander said on Friday.
Hundreds of displaced Syrians return home from neighboring Lebanon Press TV 29 Aug 2019 -- Hundreds of Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland from various areas in neighboring Lebanon after Syrian government forces and allied fighters from popular defense groups managed to liberate their hometowns from the clutches of Takfiri terrorist groups.
Erdogan: US-Turkey deal on Syria 'correct step toward safe zone' Press TV 29 Aug 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country's deal with the US on establishing a "safe zone" in northern Syria was a correct step, and Ankara won't let Washington delay its implementation.
Erdogan Vows US Cannot Prevent Creation of Buffer Zone in Syria Sputnik 29 Aug 2019 -- Turkey will not allow the United States impede the process of creating a safe zone to the east of the Euphrates river in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Working to end the eight years of suffering of the Syrian people UK FCO 29 Aug 2019 -- Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria
Millions in Idlib 'counting on your support to make the violence stop', UN relief chief tells Security Council UN News 29 Aug 2019 -- Despite an agreement signed nearly a year ago on a halt to further escalation in Syria's war-battered Idlib, "the bombing and fighting go on in plain sight, day in and day out", the UN humanitarian chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
UN Considers Cease-Fire for Syria's Idlib VOA 29 Aug 2019 -- Three U.N. Security Council members have put forward a draft resolution calling for a cease-fire in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, which has been enduring an intensified Russia-backed Syrian government military campaign since April.
Report: Syria Only Country Using Banned Cluster Munitions VOA 29 Aug 2019 -- A new report finds Syria to be the only country in the world still using cluster munitions, which are banned under an international treaty.
Why the Ghosts of Islamic State Still Haunt Raqqa VOA 29 Aug 2019 -- The water near the edge of the Euphrates River in downtown Raqqa reflects a strange mix of blues, like a tropical sea rushing through an urban riverbed.
U.S. and partner forces implement security mechanism in northeast Syria CENTCOM 28 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve partner force in the fight against Daesh, completed the destruction of People's Protection Unit, also known as YPG, fighting positions in northeast Syria using bulldozers and backhoes, Aug. 24. Following the demolition, People's Protection Unit soldiers manning the positions left the zone designated by the security mechanism, a significant step in the agreement.
Some 3,000 Daesh Fighters Remain in Syria - Russian Envoy to UN Press TV 28 Aug 2019 -- Russia estimates that some 3,000 individuals with links to the Daesh terror group and its affiliates still remain in Syria, but there are other terrorist groups operating in the country, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gennady Kuzmin said on Tuesday.
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Syria, Defense Cooperation RFE/RL 27 Aug 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks outside Moscow as the two leaders seek common ground on the Syrian conflict.
Lebanon's Politicians Want Syrian Refugees to Leave VOA 27 Aug 2019 -- Thirty-four-year-old Syrian war refugee Samiha has been rearing two young daughters in Lebanon since 2013, after fleeing her Damascus suburb. She feared her girls wouldn't survive the deadly airstrikes razing her neighborhood.
Syria Starts Rebuilding Khan Sheikhoun After Strategic Town Liberated From Terrorists Sputnik 27 Aug 2019 -- On Friday, the Syrian military announced that they had regained control over Khan Sheikhoun. Controlled by militants since 2014, the town has been practically destroyed.
With ISIL down but not out, continued vigilance is key, UN Security Council told UN News 27 Aug 2019 -- Despite ISIL's territorial defeat in Syria, the terrorist group, also known as Da'esh "continues to aspire to global relevance", the United Nations top counter-terrorism officials told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Syrian Kurdish Fighters Begin Pullout From Turkish Border VOA 27 Aug 2019 -- Syrian Kurdish fighters said they have begun withdrawing from areas along the Syria-Turkey border as part of an agreement between the United States and Turkey.
Russia, Turkey agree to 'normalize' situation in Syria's Idlib Press TV 27 Aug 2019 -- Russia and Turkey agree on measures to "normalize" the situation in the terrorist-infested northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, where the Damascus government's Moscow-backed operations against terrorists have reportedly complicated the unlawful Turkish involvement there.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Warns Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Iranian Leaders To Watch Their Actions Sputnik 27 Aug 2019 -- On Monday, Iran warned Israel of "grave consequences" over its "aggressive actions" amid airstrikes in Syria on targets that Prime Minister Netanyahu referred to as Iranian.
Erdogan Heads to Moscow as Tensions Over Syria Escalate VOA 26 Aug 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Moscow on Tuesday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to bridge the deepening divide over Syria.
Moscow says militant attacks in Syria's Idlib must be stamped out Press TV 26 Aug 2019 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is equally concerned about attacks by foreign-backed militants from Syria's northwestern province of Idlib after his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan alleged that offensives in the province threaten Turkey's national security.
Putin-Erdogan Talks In Moscow To Focus On Syria RFE/RL 26 Aug 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on August 27 for talks expected to focus of the situation in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib.
Syrian Gov't Troops in Khan Sheikhoun Do Not Violate Deals With Turkey - Lavrov Sputnik 26 Aug 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking about the situation in Khan Sheikhoun, said that the Syrian government troops, supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces, did not violate any agreements with Turkey.
Supreme Leader's Adviser Denies Any Iranian Forces Hit in Israel's Weekend Attack on Syria Sputnik 25 Aug 2019 -- The Secretary of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, an advisory body under the supreme leader, has refuted Israeli military's claims that Iranian forces were hit in its overnight airstrikes near Damascus.
Israel says It Attacked Iranian Targets in Syria VOA 25 Aug 2019 -- Israel says it had attacked Iranian targets in Syria to foil an imminent attack by what it called Iranian "killer drones" on Israel.
Israeli missiles flying over Damascus dealt with 'efficiently': Syria's SANA Press TV 24 Aug 2019 -- Syrian army's air defense systems have intercepted Israeli missiles flying above Damascus before they could inflict damage on targets in the capital city.
Washington-backed Kurdish militants voice support for US-Turkey 'safe zone' in northern Syria Press TV 24 Aug 2019 -- US-backed Kurdish militants operating in northern Syria have expressed their support for a so-called safe zone plan in the area.
Israel Confirms Strike in Syria after Syrian Media Report Defences Countering Targets Over Damascus Sputnik 24 Aug 2019 -- Several explosions were heard in the sky over the Syrian Capital of Damascus on Saturday night, a correspondent reported.
Syrian Army May Eliminate Turkish Observation Points in Idlib Zone – Assad's Aide Sputnik 24 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army may eliminate Turkish observation points in the Idlib de-escalation zone to cut off supplies of terror groups that are operating in the area, the aide of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Bouthaina Shaaban, told the Al-Mayadeen broadcaster.
Syrian Forces Take Control of Northern Hama Province for First Time Since 2012 VOA 24 Aug 2019 -- Syrian state media report that government forces now control all of northern Hama province for the first time since 2012 and that they have encircled a Turkish military monitoring post in the town of Morek. Turkish President Erdogan says that he will discuss the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they meet next week.
Syria officially declares liberation of Khan Shaykhun Press TV 23 Aug 2019 -- Syria's military has officially announced the liberation of the strategic town of Khan Shaykhun south of Idlib province along with other localities previously held by terrorists in northern Hama province.
Syria retakes cluster of towns in last terrorist bastion Press TV 23 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army has seized control of a pocket of territory in the northwestern province of Hama from militants who had held it since the early years of the war.
Syrian Army to Advance to Idlib Province After Liberating Khan Sheikhoun Sputnik 23 Aug 2019 -- The General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces announced on Friday the plans to advance further north after the liberation of the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib and a number of other settlements in the north of Hama province.
Syrian Forces Gain Control Over Key Villages North of Hama - Military Source Sputnik 23 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian troops have gained control over the villages of Kafr Zita, Ltamenah, Latmeen, Tal Fas north of Hama, a Syrian military source said on Friday, as the government forces continue the offensive against militants in the northwest.
Erdogan Warns of Crisis as Syrian Offensive Strains Turkish-Russian Ties VOA 23 Aug 2019 -- A Russian-backed Syrian government offensive against the rebel-controlled Idlib enclave is putting Turkey's recent rapprochement with Russia to the test. Ankara, which backs the rebels, is voicing alarm over the attack, warning of a "humanitarian crisis."
Syrian army opens humanitarian corridor in northwest Press TV 22 Aug 2019 -- Syrian government forces have opened a humanitarian corridor in the northwestern province of Idlib and the neighboring province of Hama for the safe exit of civilians fleeing violence by foreign-backed militants.
Syrian troops take full control of strategic town near Idlib Press TV 22 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian Army has taken full control of Khan Shaykhun, a strategic town in northwestern Syria and one of the last strongholds of foreign-backed terrorists, for the first time since 2014, a war monitor confirmed.
Syrian Army Mopping Up, Engaged in Demining Ops After Liberating Khan Sheikhoun – Source Sputnik 22 Aug 2019 -- Earlier this week, the Syrian Army liberated a section of the Damascus-Aleppo highway and the strategic town of Khan Sheikhoun from terrorist militants, ending over five years of occupation by an al-Qaeda-affiliated militia group.
Syria Opens Humanitarian Corridor to Enable Civilians' Exit From Idlib - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 22 Aug 2019 -- Syria has opened in the village of Suran, located in Hama province, a humanitarian corridor for civilians who want to leave the terrorist-controlled areas in Idlib, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Monitor Calls Syrian Regime's 'Humanitarian Corridor' Nonexistent VOA 22 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian government has not opened an actual "humanitarian corridor" for civilians in Syria's Idlib province, the last stronghold of the rebel groups, a U.K.-based organization told VOA Thursday.
Turkey to host next summit on Syrian peace next month Press TV 22 Aug 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for the next Nur-Sultan summit on Syrian peace process in September, the presidential spokesman says.
Turkey, US agree to launch 1st phase of so-called safe zone plan in northern Syria Press TV 22 Aug 2019 -- Turkey and the United States have reached an agreement to immediately launch the first phase of a so-called safe zone plan in northern Syria, irrespective of the Damascus government's strong opposition that the scheme amounts to "blatant aggression" against Syria's territorial integrity.
Turkey to Retain Control Over Morek Observation Post Amid Syrian Army's Offensive-Diplomat Sputnik 22 Aug 2019 -- Turkey will maintain its presence at the ninth observation post in the Syrian town of Morek despite the Syrian army regaining control over the city of Khan Sheikhoun, located in the country's northwestern Idlib province, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
'They Can No Longer Win': US, Turkey Uninterested in Ending Syrian 'Three-Way Mexican Standoff' Sputnik 22 Aug 2019 -- As Syrian forces mount a major offensive against Turkish-backed al-Qaeda militias near Idlib, Ankara finds itself in its stickiest political situation in years. Neither Turkey nor the US can win the war any longer, but neither seems willing to surrender control of their occupied territories to Damascus.
Turkey, US Discussing Joint Patrolling of Safe Zone in Northern Syria Sputnik 22 Aug 2019 -- Turkey and the United States are discussing the joint patrolling of the safe zone in northern Syria, which is expected to start in the upcoming weeks, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said Wednesday.
US, Turkey must end illegal military presence on Syria soil: Damascus envoy to UN Press TV 21 Aug 2019 -- Syria's UN Ambassador Bashar al-Ja'afari has called on the United States and Turkey to end their "illegal military presence" in the Arab country and crimes against civilians.
Syrian Army Encircles Terrorists in Villages Outside Khan Sheikhoun - Military Source Sputnik 21 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army has surrounded terrorists in settlements in the north of the Hama province south of the city of Khan Sheikhoun, a local military source said on Wednesday.
No Serious Clashes Reported Near Khan Sheikhoun as Syrian Army Bolsters Positions - Source Sputnik 21 Aug 2019 -- No serious clashes between the Syrian army and militants have been reported in the vicinity of Khan Sheikhoun city in Syria's last terrorist-held province of Idlib so far, a Syrian military source said on Wednesday.
Turkey provides clear, support to terrorists in Syria's Idlib: Assad Press TV 20 Aug 2019 -- President Bashar al-Assad has censured Turkey over sending a military convoy to Syria's embattled northwestern province of Idlib, stressing that the move clearly shows that the Ankara government is offering generous support to Takfiri terrorists who have lost ground amid government forces' push to retake the last militant-held area in the country.
China envoy warns of re-emergence of Daesh, other Takfiri outfits in Syria Press TV 20 Aug 2019 -- As Syria edges closer to final victory over foreign-backed terrorists, a senior Chinese diplomat warns that terror outfits could still re-emerge in the Arab country, calling for a continued and concrete fight against the Takfiri terrorists, most of whom remain holed up in embattled Idlib Province.
Militants leave key Idlib town, last Hama stronghold after Syrian army advances Press TV 20 Aug 2019 -- Foreign-backed militants have reportedly withdrawn from a key town in Syria's embattled Idlib Province as well as their last bastion in the nearby province of Hama, as government forces make more gains in the northwest.
Turkey to Prevent US From Turning Safe Zone in Northern Syria Into Second Manbij – Ankara Sputnik 20 Aug 2019 -- Turkey will not allow the United States to impede talks on establishing safe zones in northern Syria, as was the case with the Syrian region of Manbij, where Washington did not keep its commitments to Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.
Beware Of Next Jihadist Wave: China Says 'Terrorist Organisations' Stirring in Syria Sputnik 20 Aug 2019 -- Jihadist rebels have withdrawn from a pocket of land near Idlib in northern Syria following an assault by President Bashar al-Assad's forces. The Idlib region is the last part of Syria to be holding out against the Damascus government.
Turkey Was Notified Attacks by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in Syria's Idlib Would be Crushed - Lavrov Sputnik 20 Aug 2019 -- The Turkish Defence Ministry said a day earlier that three civilians had been killed and 12 more had been injured in an attack on its convoy moving toward an observatory point in Idlib Province.
Syrian Army Advances in Idlib's Khan-Sheikhun, Inflicts Heavy Losses on Terrorists - Reports Sputnik 18 Aug 2019 -- Syrian forces entered the town of Khan-Sheikhun in Syria's Idlib Province on Sunday, amid heavy fighting with Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists and their allies, targeting their positions and inflicting heavy losses on militants, the SANA news agency reported.
Putin: Russia backs Syrian army attacks on terrorists in Idlib Press TV 19 Aug 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed Moscow's support for the military operation carried out by the Syrian government troops against foreign-backed terrorists in the Arab country's northwestern province of Idlib.
Syrian Army Eliminates Snipers on Hills Near Idlib's Khan Sheikhoun - Reports Sputnik 19 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian Army has established control over the entire city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province, according to the pro-government newspaper al Watan.
Syria: Turkish convoy enters Syria's Idlib to help militants as army advances Press TV 19 Aug 2019 -- Damascus says a Turkish convoy carrying munitions have entered northwest Syria to help Takfiri militants who are losing territory amid advances by Syrian troops.
Turkish Defence Ministry Says Airstrike on Military Convoy in Idlib Kills 3 Civilians - Report Sputnik 19 Aug 2019 -- The Turkish Defence Ministry said that three civilians were killed and 12 more were injured on Monday as an airstrike hit a convoy of the Turkish Armed Forces moving toward an observatory point in Syria's northwestern Idlib province.
Damascus Claims Turkish Army Convoy Moving Towards Key Syrian Town - Reports Sputnik 19 Aug 2019 -- A Turkish convoy has already crossed into the Syrian town of Saraqib, located in the country's northwestern province of Idlib, according to state media. There has been no immediate comment from Ankara.
Syria Fighter Jets Target Turkish Convoy in Syrian Territory VOA 19 Aug 2019 -- Syrian fighter jets targeted at least one Turkish military convoy that had crossed into Syria Monday, causing a number of casualties.
Syrian Army Advances in Idlib's Khan-Sheikhun, Inflicts Heavy Losses on Terrorists - Reports Sputnik 18 Aug 2019 -- Syrian forces entered the town of Khan-Sheikhun in Syria's Idlib Province on Sunday, amid heavy fighting with Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists and their allies, targeting their positions and inflicting heavy losses on militants, the SANA news agency reported.
Putin: Russia backs Syrian army attacks on terrorists in Idlib Press TV 19 Aug 2019 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed Moscow's support for the military operation carried out by the Syrian government troops against foreign-backed terrorists in the Arab country's northwestern province of Idlib.
Syria: Turkish convoy enters Syria's Idlib to help militants as army advances Press TV 19 Aug 2019 -- Damascus says a Turkish convoy carrying munitions have entered northwest Syria to help Takfiri militants who are losing territory amid advances by Syrian troops.
Syrian Army Eliminates Snipers on Hills Near Idlib's Khan Sheikhoun - Reports Sputnik 19 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian Army has established control over the entire city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province, according to the pro-government newspaper al Watan.
Turkish Defence Ministry Says Airstrike on Military Convoy in Idlib Kills 3 Civilians - Report Sputnik 19 Aug 2019 -- The Turkish Defence Ministry said that three civilians were killed and 12 more were injured on Monday as an airstrike hit a convoy of the Turkish Armed Forces moving toward an observatory point in Syria's northwestern Idlib province.
Damascus Claims Turkish Army Convoy Moving Towards Key Syrian Town - Reports Sputnik 19 Aug 2019 -- A Turkish convoy has already crossed into the Syrian town of Saraqib, located in the country's northwestern province of Idlib, according to state media. There has been no immediate comment from Ankara.
Syria Fighter Jets Target Turkish Convoy in Syrian Territory VOA 19 Aug 2019 -- Syrian fighter jets targeted at least one Turkish military convoy that had crossed into Syria Monday, causing a number of casualties.
Syrian troops enter strategic town in Idlib after 5 years Press TV 18 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian Army forces have entered the key town of Khan Shaykhun in Idlib province for the first time since 2014 after heavy clashes with terrorists and anti-government militants, a UK-based war monitor said.
Iran slams US 'provocative, worrisome' move on Syria safe zone Press TV 18 Aug 2019 -- Iran says a recent agreement between Turkey and the United States to establish a so-called safe zone in northeastern Syria, where US-sponsored Kurdish militants are operating, is "provocative and worrisome."
Syrian soldiers, allies reach edges of major militant bastion in Idlib Press TV 18 Aug 2019 -- Syrian government forces, backed by fighters from allied popular defense groups, have gained more ground against Takfiri militants in the southern edge of the country's northwestern province of Idlib in their latest offensive that was launched last week.
Syrian army advances against foreign-backed militants south of Idlib Press TV 17 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army has made major advances against foreign-backed militants in the south of Idlib, in an operation aimed at fully liberating the province.
Turkey-US center for Syria safe zone to start work next week: Turkish defense minister Press TV 17 Aug 2019 -- Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says a Turkish-US operation center for a so-called safe zone in northeastern Syria, where US-sponsored Kurdish militants are operating, will be fully operational next week.
France joins pressure campaign to prevent Syria's Idlib liberation Press TV 17 Aug 2019 -- France has joined a pressure campaign on Syria to prevent the liberation of northwestern Idlib Province, the last terrorist stronghold in the Arab country, as the army edges closer to final victory over the Takfiri terrorist groups.
Syrian army captures two towns near terrorists' stronghold in southern Idlib Press TV 16 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army has captured two towns near the terrorists' stronghold of Khan Shaykhun in southern Idlib, reaching the edges of a major bastion of foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.
Russian Military Detects 35 Attacks in Syria's Idlib De-Escalation Zone Over 24 Hours Sputnik 16 Aug 2019 -- The Russian military has registered 35 attacks by militants in Syria's provinces of Aleppo and Latakia, located in the Idlib de-escalation zone, in the course of the past 24 hours, Maj. Gen. Aleksei Bakin, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's centre for Syrian Reconciliation, said.
Syrian Air Defences Repel Missile Attack in Hama Province - Report Sputnik 16 Aug 2019 -- According to the Syrian state-run broadcaster, the Syrian air defence system destroyed early on Friday a hostile projectile in the sky above the city of Masyaf in the Hama province. There have been no reports about damage or casualties so far.
Ankara won't tolerate any US delay over northern Syria safe zone: Turkish FM Press TV 15 Aug 2019 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says his country will not tolerate any US delay in setting up a so-called safe zone in northern Syria, where US-sponsored Kurdish militants are operating.
Syrian government forces advance towards terrorists' key bastion in Idlib Press TV 15 Aug 2019 -- Syrian government forces, backed by fighters from allied popular defense groups, have continued their military operations in the southern part of the country's province of Idlib, regaining control of several regions and reaching the edges of a major bastion of foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants there.
Three more humanitarian workers killed in Syria, with civilian death toll 'rising every day' UN News 15 Aug 2019 -- An attack in the south of Syria's restive Idlib province that led to the deaths of a paramedic, an ambulance driver and a rescue worker, were added to the grim total on Thursday of more than 500 civilian fatalities documented in the country by the United Nations, over the past three and a half months alone.
Medical Workers of US-Based Group Killed in Syria's Idlib VOA 15 Aug 2019 -- Two medical workers affiliated with a U.S.-based medical group were killed Wednesday in an attack in northwestern Syria, the medical relief group said. A third medical volunteer was killed in the same attack.
Syrian Government Forces Inch Closer to Key Northern Town VOA 14 Aug 2019 -- The pace of Russian and Syrian government airstrikes and artillery shelling of the northern Syrian province of Idlib, the last stronghold of what remains of secular rebel and jihadist forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad's rule, has picked up, say independent monitoring groups.
Syrian army takes militant enclaves in significant Idlib advance Press TV 14 Aug 2019 -- Syrian government forces, supported by fighters from allied popular defense groups, have taken control of a number of villages in the southern countryside of the northwestern province of Idlib, reaching the outskirts of a major stronghold for foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants there.
Military Source Confirms Terrorists Down Syrian Air Force Jet in Idlib - Report Sputnik 14 Aug 2019 -- Syrian government forces said earlier this month that they were resuming military operations in the provinces of Idlib and Hama, citing the militants' refusal to observe a ceasefire deal, which had gone into effect on 1 August, by launching several attacks on civilians in nearby areas.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 13 Aug 2019 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Syria.
US team begins establishing op center in Turkey for 'safe zone' in Syria Press TV 12 Aug 2019 -- A US delegation has arrived in Turkey to set up an operation center in the country for the stated purpose of creating a "safe zone" in Syria.
Russia shoots down six drones launched by Syria militants in Latakia Press TV 12 Aug 2019 -- Russia has downed six drones launched by Takfiri militants against the country's Hmeimim air base in Syria's western province of Latakia.
Turkish Military Confirms Arrival of 6 US Servicemen for Creation of Safe Zone in Syria Sputnik 12 Aug 2019 -- Earlier on Monday, the Haberturk broadcaster said 90 US military personnel had arrived in the province of Sanliurfa and had been delivered to the centre's premises in the town of Akcakale on the border with Syria. US troops were flown to Turkey's Sanliurfa Province and taken to the border city of Akcakale, the channel said.
Turkey Expects Steps From US on Expansion of Safe Zone in Syria's North Sputnik 12 Aug 2019 -- Turkey insists that the width of the safe zone in Syria's north should amount to 30-40 kilometres (18.6-24.8 miles) and is waiting for Washington's steps, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Monday.
Syria's Raqqa Struggles to Recover, 2 Years After IS Ouster VOA 11 Aug 2019 -- Once considered the Islamic State's de facto capital, the Syrian city of Raqqa is slowly recovering, nearly two years after its liberation from the terror group.
Syrian fighter jets strike militant positions in southern edge of Idlib Press TV 11 Aug 2019 -- Syrian fighter jets have carried out a string of airstrikes against the positions of foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants in the southern part of the country's northwestern province of Idlib.
Syria recaptures strategic town in militant stronghold Press TV 11 Aug 2019 -- Syria's army and its allies have seized a strategic town in the northwestern province of Idlib, which contains the largest concentration of remaining militants in the Arab country.
Militants Attacks Left 23 Syrian Servicemen Killed From August 10-11 Sputnik 11 Aug 2019 -- Militants attacked positions of the Syrian government troops on Saturday and Sunday, leaving 23 servicemen killed and seven more injured, the Russian Defence Ministry's Center for Syrian reconciliation said.
Air Defences at Russia's Khmeimim Base in Syria Repel Suspected Drone Attack by Militants - State TV Sputnik 11 Aug 2019 -- Militants have regularly been trying to attack the Hmeymim base in Syria with drones. In July, Russian air defences at the base successfully countered a drone attack destroying the UAVs from a safe distance from the facility.
Syrian Military Liberates Strategically Important Town in Idlib Province - Reports Sputnik 11 Aug 2019 -- Syrian troops have liberated the town of Hobait in Idlib Province in a strategic move that would allow them to gain access to one of the province's largest cities, Khan Shaykhun, al-Watan reported.
Militants Continue Accumulating Manpower, Hardware in Syria's Idlib - Russian Military Sputnik 11 Aug 2019-- Terrorist groups continue boosting their presence in the south of the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria, having recently dispatched there about 470 militants and additional military hardware, the head of the Russian centre for Syrian reconciliation said on Saturday.
Islamic State Working to Make US Military's Fears Come True VOA 10 Aug 2019-- In the 4½ months since U.S.-backed forces declared victory over the Islamic State terror group's last shred of territory in Syria, there has been a steady drumbeat of doubt.
Syrians protest against US-backed SDF militants Press TV 09 Aug 2019 -- People in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah have protested against the practices of the Kurdish-led militants from the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Syrian Army Repels Terrorist Attack in Idlib De-Escalation Zone, Suffers Casualties Sputnik 09 Aug 2019 -- At least 10 Syrian army soldiers were killed and 21 wounded while repelling an attack by militants in the Idlib de-escalation zone on Friday, Maj. Gen. Alexei Bakin, head of the Russian centre for Syrian reconciliation, reported.
In wake of 'collapsed' agreement, new wave of violence threatens millions in Syria's Idlib UN News 08 Aug 2019 -- Following the collapse of the latest truce in Idlib at the start of this week, the Senior Humanitarian Adviser to the UN's Syria Envoy urged Member States on Thursday to increase their support for "critical humanitarian needs" in the country's last opposition-held enclave.
US Promises Parts of Security Deal for NE Syria to Move 'Rapidly' VOA 08 Aug 2019 -- The United States is promising a new agreement with Turkey will help ease tensions and alleviate Ankara's concerns in northeastern Syria, even as Turkish officials accuse Washington of letting prior agreements stall.
Syrian govt. forces liberate more areas in Hama province from terrorists' grip Press TV 08 Aug 2019 -- Syrian army soldiers, backed by fighters from allied popular defense groups, have liberated more areas in the country's west-central province of Hama from the clutches of foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists, tightening the noose around the extremists operating in the region.
Militants Breach Ceasefire in Idlib Zone 46 Times in Past 24 Hours - Russian Military Sputnik 08 Aug 2019 -- The situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone continues to deteriorate as the illegal armed groups operating in the area violated the ceasefire regime 46 times in the past 24 hours, the head of the Russian centre for Syrian reconciliation said Thursday.
Militants Fire 4 Rockets at Hmeimim Airbase, No Damage Sustained - Russian Military Sputnik 08 Aug 2019 -- Syrian militants on Thursday fired four rockets from a multiple-launch rocket system in the direction of Russia's Hmeimim airbase, no damages or casualties were sustained as the rockets hit a nearby village, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
Damascus Slams US-Turkey Safe Zone Deal as 'Blatant Attack' on Syria's Sovereignty - State Media Sputnik 08 Aug 2019 -- Earlier, the Turkish Defence Ministry said in a statement that Ankara and Washington had agreed to create a centre to coordinate joint operations and the formation of a 'safe zone' in northern Syria.
Turkey, US agree on establishment of safe zone in northern Syria Press TV 08 Aug 2019 -- After heated negotiations, Turkey and the US agreed on the creation of Turkey's long-awaited demand, a safe zone at the Syrian northern border.
Turkey says will not allow any delay in Syria 'safe zone' Press TV 08 Aug 2019 -- Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey will not allow any delay in the process of establishing a so-called safe zone in northern Syria, where US-backed Kurdish militants are based, much to Ankara's dismay.
Syria slams US-Turkish safe zone deal as 'blatant aggression' against its sovereignty Press TV 08 Aug 2019 -- Damascus has rejected as "blatant aggression" a recent deal between the US and Turkey on the creation of a so-called safe zone in the northern part of Syria, where Washington-sponsored Kurdish militants have been active to Ankara's dismay.
Pentagon: Da'esh Slight Comeback Causing Stir in Region VOA 08 Aug 2019 -- A Pentagon report that the Islamic State terror group is making a resurgence in both Syria and Iraq is causing bit of a stir in the region, where most governments would like to see a definitive end to its saga.
Turkey, US Progress on Joint 'Safe Zone' in Northern Syria VOA 07 Aug 2019 -- Turkey and the United States appeared to be inching closer Wednesday to establishing a purported safe zone in Syria, administered by a planned joint operations center. The area would be a "peace corridor," the countries wrote in joint statements, aimed at helping "our displaced Syrian brothers to return to their country."
US, Turkey agree to form joint operation center for Syria safe zone Press TV 07 Aug 2019 -- Turkey and the United States have reached an agreement on the establishment of a joint operation center in the northern part of Syria, in the wake of Ankara's threats to launch an operation against the US-sponsored Kurdish militants to push them away from the Turkish border.
Turkey, US Agreed on Joint Centre to Coordinate Syria Safe Zone - Defence Ministry Sputnik 07 Aug 2019 -- Turkey and the United States agreed to establish a centre to coordinate joint operations and the formation of a safe zone in Syria, the Turkish Defence Ministry said in a statement Wednesday.
Five killed in attack by Daesh in northeast Syria Press TV 07 Aug 2019 -- At least five people have been killed in northeastern Syria in a car bomb attack claimed by the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
UN Security Council 'utterly failed' Syrian detainees; a victim voices her plea to 'end impunity and stop this horror' UN News 07 Aug 2019 -- The Security Council has "utterly failed Syrian detainees and their families", Amina Khoulani, Co-founder of Families for Freedom, told the Security Council on Wednesday, during a meeting focussed on those who have been jailed or gone missing across Syria, during years of brutal conflict.
Daesh Boosted Clandestine Network in Iraq, Syria in April-June – Pentagon Sputnik 07 Aug 2019 -- The Islamic State terror group was boosting its clandestine network in Iraq and Syria in April-June, the 18th Lead Inspector General report on the Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), issued by the Pentagon, said.
Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve | Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | April 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019 DOD OIG 06 Aug 2019 -- This is the 18th Lead Inspector General (Lead IG) report on Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), the overseas contingency operation to combat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The report covers the period April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, and summarizes the quarter’s key events and describes completed, ongoing, and planned Lead IG and partner agency oversight work related to OIR.
Report Slams US Troop Pullout from Syria VOA 06 Aug 2019 -- U.S. plans to keep just a residual force in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of the Islamic State may be on the verge of backfiring, with some military officials warning the strategy is giving the terror group new life.
Erdogan says Turkey will launch new operation in Syria 'very soon' Press TV 06 Aug 2019 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will "soon" act to renew its military involvement in northern Syria to push back US-backed Kurdish militants, whom it associates with anti-Ankara terrorists.
Erdogan Mulls Op in Syria 'Very Soon' as Pentagon Warns Turkey Against 'Unilateral Action' Sputnik 06 Aug 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan previously notified the United States about Turkey's intention to launch an operation in Syria east of the Euphrates River, currently controlled by self-defence forces consisting mainly of Kurdish-led militants.
Accused Syrian IS Fighters Starting to Face Justice VOA 06 Aug 2019 -- Parts of Syria freed from the clutches of Islamic State are starting to hold some members of the terror group accountable for their crimes.
US Says Any Uncoordinated Operation by Turkey in Syria to Erode Shared Security Interest Sputnik 06 Aug 2019 -- The United States is concerned that any uncoordinated military operation by Turkey in Syria may undermine Ankara's shared security interest with Washington, US Department of State spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said.
Turkey calls on US to end support for Kurdish militants in northern Syria Press TV 05 Aug 2019 -- Turkey has strongly called on the United States to stop supporting a Kurdish militant group in northern Syria as Ankara and Washington held their latest round of talks on the issue aimed at preventing a fresh Turkish cross-border invasion into the Arab country.
Kurdish Leader: Turkish Offensive Will Help Re-Emergence of IS in Syria VOA 05 Aug 2019 -- As tensions between Turkey and Syrian Kurds increase, the United States seeks to play a mediating role in order to keep the focus on combating the remnants of the Islamic State (IS) terror group, a senior Syrian-Kurdish official said.
Casualties reported as militants attack Russian air base in Syria's Latakia Press TV 05 Aug 2019 -- "On August 5 at around 2:30 p.m. Moscow time (1130 GMT), airspace control equipment at the Hmeimim airbase detected the launch of three rockets in the direction of the Russian air base coming from the north," the ministry said in a statement released on Monday.
Terrorists Launch Artillery Barrage Against Russian Base in Syria's Khmeimim - Defence Ministry Sputnik 05 Aug 2019 -- The airbase, home to the majority of Russian forces stationed in Syria, has come under repeated attack over the years, with terrorists attempting to shell it using multiple launch rocket systems and coordinated assaults using drones.
Syrian troops to start military op in Idlib after militants fail to honor truce Press TV 05 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian military says government forces are going to launch an offensive against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants in the country's northwestern province of Idlib, after Takfiris positioned in the de-escalation zone failed to honor a ceasefire and continued to target civilian neighborhoods.
Syria Resumes Military Operation Against Terrorists in Idlib - Armed Forces Sputnik 05 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian army resumes military operation against terrorist groups in the country's Idlib province due to their failure to respect the ceasefire and the Russian-Turkish Sochi memorandum of 2018, the Syrian Armed Forces said in a statement on Monday.
Astana members say no military solution for Syrian crisis IRNA 05 Aug 2019 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey said in a Joint Statement that the humanitarian crisis in Syria has no military solution.
Militant Shelling in Idlib De-Escalation Zone Injures 4 Syrian Servicemen - Russian MoD Sputnik 05 Aug 2019 -- At least four Syrian servicemen were injured after militants attacked Idlib de-escalation zone, the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria said on Sunday.
Turkey to carry out operation in northern Syria: Erdogan Press TV 04 Aug 2019 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country's troops will launch an offensive in an area controlled by US-backed Kurdish militants in northern Syria and that Ankara has already notified the United States and Russia of the operation.
Erdogan: Turkey Will Carry Out Operation in Syria East of Euphrates Sputnik 04 Aug 2019 -- Turkey will launch an operation in Syria in the east of the Euphrates River, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that Ankara already notified Russia and the United States about its plans.
U.S. Welcomes Syria Cease-Fire, Urges Focus On UN Peace Process RFE/RL 04 Aug 2019 -- The United States said it welcomes news of a cease-fire in northwest Syria and added it was "truly important" that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure be halted.
Ceasefire in Idlib Province US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2019 -- "The United States welcomes news that a ceasefire has been declared in Northwest Syria, but what is truly important is that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure must stop. We will appreciate any efforts undertaken towards this important goal."
At least 31 Syrian troops, allied fighters killed in blast at airbase in Homs province: Monitor Press TV 03 Aug 2019 -- At least 31 Syrian government troops and allied fighters have lost their lives in an explosion at a military airport in Syria’s central province of Homs, a UK-based monitoring group says.
Militants Open Fire at Syria’s Aleppo Leaving Some People Injured – Reports Sputnik 03 Aug 2019 -- Terrorists, who are controlling the Syrian province of Idlib and the outskirts of Aleppo, opened mortar fire at the city’s residential areas leaving several people injured, the Syrian state television reported.
Peace guarantors 'committed to preserving Syria's sovereignty' Press TV 02 Aug 2019 -- The three guarantor states in the Syrian peace process have reiterated their commitment to preserving Syria's sovereignty, at the end of the 13th round of talks for peace in the Arab country in Kazakhstan's capital, Nur-Sultan.
Syrian government agrees to Idlib truce if buffer zone created Press TV 02 Aug 2019 -- The Syrian government has agreed to a truce deal in the country's militant-held northwestern province of Idlib on condition that a buffer zone is created between army troops and foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists.
Russia Urges US, EU Countries to Withdraw Forces From Syria Sputnik 02 Aug 2019 -- Russia is urging the United States and European countries to withdraw forces from Syria, but can see the increase in their military presence there instead, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev said Friday.
Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James F. Jeffrey And Counterterrorism Coordinator Ambassador Nathan A. Sales US Dept. of State 01 Aug 2019 -- Special Briefing by James F. Jeffrey, Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS, Nathan A. Sales, Acting Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights
UN Chief Establishing Inquiry into Attacks on Civilian Targets in Syria's Idlib VOA 01 Aug 2019 -- U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres announced Thursday that he is setting up an internal inquiry into attacks in a de-escalation zone in northwest Syria, where numerous hospitals have been targeted in recent months.
13th round of Syria talks held in Kazakh capital Press TV 01 Aug 2019 -- A 13th round of talks aimed at finding a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Syria has officially gotten has been held in Kazakhstan's capital Nur-Sultan.
Israeli missile hits village in southwestern Syria; no casualties reported Press TV 01 Aug 2019 -- Israeli military has launched a missile at an area in Syria's southwestern province of Quneitra near the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
New Round Of Syria Talks Under Way In Kazakh Capital RFE/RL 01 Aug 2019 -- Representatives of Russia, Iran, and Turkey have begun a fresh round of talks on finding a solution to the situation in war-ravaged Syria.
Israel Attacks Syria's Quneitra With Missiles – Report Sputnik 01 Aug 2019 -- The strike comes after Damascus stated last Wednesday that Israel had struck a Syrian army base in Tel Al-Hara in the Golan Heights and in Quneitra.
Pentagon Confirms Training Maghawir al-Thawra Militants Near Syria's Al-Tanf Sputnik 01 Aug 2019 -- The Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) of the US-led international coalition fighting Daesh* has confirmed to Sputnik that the coalition was training the armed rebel group, Maghawir al-Thawra, near Syria's Al-Tanf, stressing that the group was efficient in countering Daesh.
US Citizen Accused of Joining IS in Syria Is Repatriated to Texas to Face Charges VOA 01 Aug 2019 -- A dual American-Turkish citizen who left the United States as a teenager with his brother to join the Islamic State terror group has been brought back to his hometown to face terror-related charges.

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