June 2020 - Syria Special Weapons News

Syria: Top UN officials appeal to donors to help end 'shocking' scale of suffering UN News 30 Jun 2020 -- The UN chief called on the world to step up "financial, humanitarian and political commitments", to help end nearly a decade of brutal conflict and suffering across Syria, in a video message delivered to the fourth Brussels Donor Conference on Tuesday.
Millions of Syrians go to sleep hungry: aid organizations Global Times 30 Jun 2020 -- A staggering 9.3 million Syrians are now going to sleep hungry and more another two million are at risk of a similar fate, international NGOs said in a joint statement Monday.
Netanyahu Warns Assad Not to Ally With Iran's Ayatollahs, Hints Israeli Ops in Syria Will Continue Sputnik 30 Jun 2020 -- The Israeli Air Force has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria in recent years, justifying air and missile attacks by accusing Iran of trying to establish a proxy presence in the Arab Republic. Damascus has denied these claims, and accused Tel Aviv of blatant aggression.
The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People US Dept. of State 30 Jun 2020 -- At today's fourth Brussels Conference on "Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region," hosted by the European Union, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by the Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces.
US, Russia Maintain Deconfliction Communications in Syria, Pentagon Says Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- The US-led coalition in Syria continues to maintain deconfliction communications with Russia which has announced its decision to abandon the United Nations deconfliction mechanism in the country's northwest, a CENTCOM spokesperson said.
UN Appeals for Scaling Up of Syrian Cross-Border Aid VOA 29 Jun 2020 -- The U.N. humanitarian chief appealed to the Security Council on Monday to extend authorization for aid to continue entering Syria through Turkey and to reinstate a closed border crossing from Iraq, crucial to delivering medical supplies as the country faces COVID-19.
Syrians in Dayr al-Zawr town denounce presence of SDF militants Press TV 29 Jun 2020 -- Protesters in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr have denounced the presence of the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-backed alliance of mainly Kurdish militants operating against Damascus.
Turkey-backed militants stealing ancient artifacts in Syria's Afrin: Report Press TV 29 Jun 2020 -- Turkey-backed militants have begun a new operation to steal ancient artifacts from Syria's northwestern city of Afrin, a report says.
US, Russia Maintain Deconfliction Communications in Syria, Pentagon Says Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- The US-led coalition in Syria continues to maintain deconfliction communications with Russia which has announced its decision to abandon the United Nations deconfliction mechanism in the country's northwest, a CENTCOM spokesperson said.
Moscow Exited UN Syria Deconfliction Mechanism Because Terrorists Used It, Russian Envoy Says Sputnik 29 Jun 2020 -- Washington expressed "shock" over Russia's decision to exit the mechanism on Monday, accusing Moscow of endangering the lives of millions of people in militant-controlled parts of northwestern Syria.
Extend cross border 'lifeline' into Syria, Lowcock urges Security Council UN News 29 Jun 2020 -- With COVID-19 cases in Syria multiplying, its economy in freefall, and some households cooking weeds to eat in order to survive, the UN's emergency relief coordinator is pressing the Security Council to extend its authorization for cross-border aid deliveries from Turkey.
Powerful Islamist Group Intensifies Crackdown on Jihadists in Syria's Idlib VOA 28 Jun 2020 -- A powerful Islamist militant group in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib has launched a military campaign against rival jihadist groups, local news reports and rights groups said Sunday.
Syria demands UN report on legality of US, EU economic sanctions under international law Press TV 28 Jun 2020 -- Syria has called on the United Nations to prepare a report on the legality of economic sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union against the country under the international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.
Warplanes attack Syrian positions in Bukamal, kill six: Observatory Press TV 28 Jun 2020 -- A so-called monitoring group says unidentified aircraft have bombed Syrian military positions near an Iraqi border, killing six people, including four Syrian nationals.
Deleted Report Places Iranian Quds Force Commander In Syria RFE/RL 28 Jun 2020 -- A semiofficial Iranian news agency issued a rare public announcement on June 27 of a visit to war-torn Syria by the commander of Iran's elite Quds Force, Ismail Qaani, before deleting the report.
Militants Shell Towns in Syria's Idlib, Aleppo, Russian Military Says Sputnik 27 Jun 2020 -- Militants from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group have attacked three settlements in the Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Idlib, Rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's centre for Syrian reconciliation, said on Friday.
Syrians 'face unprecedented hunger amid impending COVID crisis' UN News 26 Jun 2020 -- Syrian communities devastated by years of civil war now face an "unprecedented" hunger crisis, just as urgent action is needed to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, UN humanitarians said on Friday.
Syrian protesters vow to fully liberate Golan Heights from Israeli occupation Press TV 25 Jun 2020 -- A large number of Syrian demonstrators have gathered to protest Tel Aviv's control over the Golan Heights, which the Israeli regime has been occupying for more than half a century.
Civilians in northeastern Syrian village stop another US convoy, force it to return to base Press TV 25 Jun 2020 -- Another US military convoy has been forced to turn back from an area in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah after a group of people blocked a road and prevented it from driving through their community.
Militants Shell Settlements in Syria's Idlib, Aleppo Provinces, Russian Military Says Sputnik 24 Jun 2020 -- The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked several settlements in Syria's provinces of Idlib and Aleppo, Rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's centre for Syrian reconciliation, said at a briefing.
Can US Help Achieve Unity for Syrian Kurds? VOA 24 Jun 2020 -- Supported by the United States, Syrian Kurdish groups last week announced the first step toward uniting efforts to run the northeastern part of Syria.
Defeating Daesh Highlights of the Week June 24, 2020 CENTCOM 24 Jun 2020 -- Our partners in Iraq and Syria are leading the way to find and eliminate Daesh fighters and their finance, logistics, and media networks.
Syria air defenses repel Israeli strike on Hama Press TV 24 Jun 2020 -- Syrian air defenses have repelled an Israeli airstrike in the western-central province of Hama, only a few hours after they confronted similar acts of aggression elsewhere in the country.
Multiple Israeli Air Attacks Hit Wide Range Of Targets In Syria Radio Farda 24 Jun 2020 -- A fresh wave of Israeli attacks hit a wide range of targets in southern, central and eastern Syria, the Syrian army, observers and intelligence sources told news agencies.
Syrian Military Accuses Israeli Forces of Attacking Army Positions in Hama Province Sputnik 24 Jun 2020 -- Israeli air forces have attacked the positions of the Syrian armed forces in two cities in Hama province and the country's air defence systems repelled the attacks, the command of the Syrian armed forces said on Wednesday.
Syrian air defenses respond to Israeli aggression in multiple areas Press TV 23 Jun 2020 -- Syrian media say the country's air defenses have responded to Israeli airstrikes in several parts of the country, with reports of multiple casualties as a result of the aggression.
Attacks in Syria US Dept. of State 23 Jun 2020 -- "We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of innocent civilians killed and those wounded in Syria today in the terrorist attack in Tel Halaf and the airstrike in Kobane."
New US sanctions meant to revive terrorism in Syria, serve Israel: FM Muallem Press TV 23 Jun 2020 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem has denounced the latest round of United States economic sanctions against his country, saying the coercive measures are meant to revive terrorism in Syria and force Damascus to turn its back on the anti-Israel resistance front.
Syria's air defenses intercept invading drones Press TV 23 Jun 2020 -- Syrian air defense units have managed to intercept an unknown drone attack over the city of Jableh on the Mediterranean coast.
Syrian Air Defences Reportedly Intercept Israeli Attack on Airspace Near Town of Sweida Sputnik 23 Jun 2020 -- On Monday, Syrian state media reported that the country's air defences thwarted drones in the airspace of Jableh.
US-backed Syrian Forces Say US Sanctions Hurting Them VOA 23 Jun 2020 -- Recent U.S. sanctions against the Syrian government are already hurting U.S. allies in the country's northeast, and immediate action should be taken to mitigate the unintended consequences, the commander of the U.S.-backed forces in the region said.
Militants Shell Settlements in Syria's Idlib, Russian Military Says Sputnik 22 Jun 2020 -- The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked several settlements in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's centre for Syrian reconciliation, said at a briefing.
Syrian Air Defence Repelling Drone Attack in Area of Jableh, State Media Report Sputnik 22 Jun 2020 -- Jableh is a district in the northwestern Syrian province of Latakia, situated just 15 kilometres (some nine miles) from the Russian airbase Hmeimim.
US Envoy in Syria Says Washington Wants Assad to Change Behavior, Not Necessarily Step Down Sputnik 22 Jun 2020 -- The United States does not demand that Syrian President Bashar Assad resign, but rather wants him to change his behaviour, US Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey said on Monday.
Analysts Say Syria Sanctions to Have Wide Impact VOA 22 Jun 2020 -- Lebanon is facing challenges posed by the new U.S. Caesar Act, which authorizes new sanctions and financial restrictions targeting Syrian government, analysts say, because of close banking and commercial ties between the two countries. Analysts say Lebanon will be forced to revise its activities as its own floundering economy is in crisis due to what critics call years of mismanagement and corruption.
Bashar Assad Marks 20-Year Anniversary as President, but Syrian War Shows No Signs of Dying Down Sputnik 21 Jun 2020 -- When Bashar al-Assad became president of Syria, he managed to implement a number of economic reforms that promised his country a brighter future. However, amid the 2011 Arab Spring, Islamic extremists put Syria's very existence on the line, and he's been fighting to preserve his nation ever since.
US threatens UAE with sanctions over Syria rapprochement Press TV 20 Jun 2020 -- The US has threatened to slap sanctions on the United Arab Emirate as Abu Dhabi presses ahead with efforts to normalize ties with the Syrian government.
Iran Pilot Says He Carried 7 Tons of Prohibited Cargo To Syria With Soleimani On Board Radio Farda 18 Jun 2020 -- A U.S. sanctioned Mahan Air pilot has told an IRGC-linked website in Tehran that he has once carried seven tons of "prohibited cargo" to Syria in 2013 with former Qods Force Commander Qasem Soleimani also on board.
Iran, Russia condemn US economic terrorism against Syrian nation Press TV 18 Jun 2020 -- Iran and Russia, both assisting Syria with its counter-terrorism campaign, have denounced the latest round of American coercive economic measures against the Arab country, saying the sanctions violate international law and humanitarian principles.
Iran Reacts To New US Sanctions On Syria By Promising More Aid Radio Farda 18 Jun 2020 -- Iran's First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri on Thursday told Syria's new prime minister the Islamic Republic will spare no effort "to reduce pressure on the Syrian people".
Syria to Fight US Sanctions As Persistently As It Does Terrorism, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 18 Jun 2020 -- US sanctions are directed against the Syrian people and violate all possible international rules. Syria will resist the sanction pressures as persistently as it does terrorism, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Treasury and State Sanctions on the Assad Regime The White House 17 Jun 2020
Syria Caesar Act Designations US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2020 -- "More than six years ago, the brave photographer known as Caesar shocked the world by smuggling out of Syria the photographic proof that the Assad regime was torturing and executing many thousands of Syrians in the regime's prisons."
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2020 -- Fact Sheet
Briefing with Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James Jeffrey On Syria Caesar Act Designations US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2020
Treasury Sanctions Investors Supporting Assad Regime's Corrupt Reconstruction Efforts US Treasury 17 Jun 2020 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 24 individuals and entities who are actively supporting the corrupt reconstruction efforts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
US Announces New Sanctions Against Syria VOA 17 Jun 2020 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Syria, tightening pressure on President Bashar al-Assad and his government, amid concerns the war-torn country's population will suffer.
U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions On Assad, Syrian Government, And Its Backers RFE/RL 17 Jun 2020 -- The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as Washington tries to push the war-torn nation back to the UN-led negotiating table to try and end its almost decade-long civil conflict.
New US Sanctions Against Syria Target Bashar Assad, His Wife Asma, Pompeo Says Sputnik 17 Jun 2020 -- The Caesar Act, signed by US President Donald Trump in December 2019, comes into force starting this Wednesday, imposing new sanctions on almost all Syrian economic and trade activities and anyone who does business with Damascus.
US imposes new sanctions on war-torn Syria Press TV 17 Jun 2020 -- The United States has imposed new sanctions on the war-torn Syria in a bid to increase pressure on the Damascus government which is scoring victories against foreign-backed militants.
Iran, Russia, China denounce US sanctions targeting war-ravaged Syrian economy Press TV 17 Jun 2020 -- Iran, Russia and China have censured the US for imposing sweeping economic sanctions against Syria, which Washington says are designed to put more pressure on the war-ravage country's economy and prevent Damascus from achieving victory in the fight against foreign-backed militants.
French Court Sentences Exiled Uncle of Syrian President to Prison VOA 17 Jun 2020 -- The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was found guilty and sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday by a French court for using diverted Syrian funds to buy millions of dollars in property in France and London.
US to Take Steps Wednesday to Prevent Assad From Securing Military Victory in Syria, Envoy Says Sputnik 16 Jun 2020 -- The United States will take decisive steps on Wednesday to prevent the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad from securing a military victory in Syria, US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft told the UN Security Council on Tuesday.
Security Council: Time is on no-one's side in Syria, warns top UN envoy UN News 16 Jun 2020 -- With war-weary Syria in economic freefall and protesters back on the streets, all sides – domestic and international – must find a way forward that helps its people overcome their suffering and shape their own future, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen says.
COVID-19 Increases Economic Hardship for Syrian Refugees, UN Says VOA 16 Jun 2020 -- The U.N. refugee agency reports hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees in neighboring countries of asylum are in dire straits because of the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turkish, Russian forces come under attack during joint patrol in Syria's Idlib Press TV 16 Jun 2020 -- Russia's Defense Ministry says Russian and Turkish military forces have been attacked during a joint patrol on the strategic M4 highway in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, but there were no deaths or injuries among the troops.
Tajik Islamic State Recruiter Reportedly 'Goes Missing' From Syrian Prison RFE/RL 16 Jun 2020 -- A notorious Islamic State recruiter who has been linked to terrorist attacks in Sweden, Russia, and Tajikistan, has gone missing from a prison in northern Syria, according to people with knowledge of his detention.
Syrian refugees resort to ever more desperate measures to resist pandemic impact UN News 16 Jun 2020 -- The COVID-19 crisis has caused a dramatic spike in the number of Syrian refugees in need of emergency assistance in the last three months, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, in an appeal for funding to confront new challenges posed by the health emergency.
Iran to host virtual meeting on peace process in Syria: FM Zarif Press TV 15 Jun 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic will soon host a virtual conference on the situation in Syria and the Arab country's peace process as agreed by the three guarantor countries in the Kazakh capital.
Syria to launch new offensive in Idlib as Turkey deadline passes Press TV 15 Jun 2020 -- Syrian government forces have been preparing to launch an offensive against militants in Idlib after Turkey failed to live up to its commitments under a deal with Russia.
Over 45 Drones Used by Militants in Syria Downed by Tor Air Defence Systems, Russian Military Says Sputnik 15 Jun 2020 -- Russian Tor air defence missile systems have downed more than 45 drones used by militants in Syria, the chief of the Russian air defence forces, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov, said.
Turkey, Russia Postpone Talks Focused On Libya, Syria RFE/RL 14 Jun 2020 -- Russia and Turkey have postponed high-level talks that were expected to focus on Libya and Syria, where the two countries support opposing sides in long-standing conflicts.
Turkish military dispatches new convoy to northeastern Syria Press TV 14 Jun 2020 -- Turkish military forces have reportedly brought in new reinforcements to Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah, as Ankara is aggressively seeking to cement its military presence in the embattled region following a cross-border offensive earlier this year.
Kurdish Officials Fear Looming US Sanctions on Syria Could Hinder IS Fight VOA 14 Jun 2020 -- Looming U.S. legislation that imposes stringent sanctions on the Syrian government has raised concerns among the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with Kurdish officials warning that including northeast Syria region in the sanctions could hinder their fight against the Islamic State (IS) terror group.
Syria's Leader Feels Pressure From US Sanctions Threat, Street Protests VOA 13 Jun 2020 -- Five days of protests have shaken Syria's usually peaceful Druze enclave of Suweida, as rising prices and a falling domestic currency have pushed ordinary Syrians hurt by the crisis to vent their anger.
US ramps up Syrian oil plunder, dispatches 50 tankers to Hashakah Press TV 12 Jun 2020 -- The United States has reportedly deployed dozens of tankers to Syria's energy-rich northeastern province of Hasakah as Washington is fiercely vying with some of its regional allies to seize oil reserves in the war-battered country and plunder natural resources.
Syrian president relives prime minister, names his successor: SANA Press TV 11 Jun 2020 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has removed the Arab country's prime minister from his post and designated a minister as his successor, state media says.
Turkish-backed militants burn thousands of acres of farmland in Syria's Hasakah Press TV 11 Jun 2020 -- Large areas of farmland in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah have been burnt as part of what activists describe as a campaign by Turkish-backed Takfiri militants to destroy vital food crops.
Assad Appoints Syrian Minister of Water Resources as Acting Prime Minister, Press Service Says Sputnik 11 Jun 2020 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad appointed Minister of Water Resources Hussein Arnous as acting prime minister, the presidential press service said Thursday.
Militants Shell Settlements in Syria's Idlib, Russian Military Says Sputnik 11 Jun 2020 -- The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked settlements in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitsky, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's centre for Syrian reconciliation, said at a briefing.
Militants Shell Towns in Syria's Idlib, Hama, Russian Military Says Sputnik 10 Jun 2020 -- Militants from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group have conducted numerous attacks in the Syrian provinces of Idlib and Hama, Rear Admiral Alexander Shcherbitskiy, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry's centre for Syrian reconciliation, said on Tuesday.
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate The White House 09 Jun 2020 -- "I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of United States Armed Forces equipped for combat."
Locals protest against US-backed SDF militants in Syria's Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 09 Jun 2020 -- Dozens of people in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr have staged separate rallies to denounce the presence of the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and arbitrary practices of the US-backed militants, including abduction and killing, against locals there.
Situation in Syria's Idlib Stabilizing, Turkey's Erdogan Says Sputnik 09 Jun 2020 -- The situation in Syria's Idlib is stabilizing, despite isolated incidents in the area of the M4 highway, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Syrian Army Repels Terrorist Attack in Idlib, 30 Militants Killed, Wounded - Russian Military Sputnik 08 Jun 2020 -- Ceasefire violations have often been reported in Idlib province, where on 5 March, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a new ceasefire.
Dozens of IS Fighters Captured in New Campaign in Eastern Syria VOA 08 Jun 2020 -- U.S. military officials said more than 60 Islamic State (IS) terrorists were captured by U.S.-backed forces in Syria as part of a major campaign to hunt down remnants of the terror group.
US military convoy enters Hasakah in northeast Syria from Iraq: SANA Press TV 07 Jun 2020 -- As part of Washington's stiff competition with some of its regional allies to maintain control over oil reserves in Syria and plunder natural resources in the country, the US military has reportedly sent a new convoy of trucks carrying military and logistical equipment to the northeastern province of Hasakah.
Russia to US: Leave Syria, deal with your own crisis Press TV 07 Jun 2020 -- Russia has called on the United States to end its illegal occupation of Syria and instead deal with its own internal crises amid social unrest that has gripped the country over the murder of another black man by a white police officer.
Iran says expansion of US, EU bans on Syria 'unlawful, inhumane' Press TV 05 Jun 2020 -- Iran has condemned the expansion of EU and US sanctions against Syria, calling it an inhumane tool that seriously endangers human rights.
Airstrike Attributed To Israel Kills Nine Iran-Backed Forces in Syria Radio Farda 05 Jun 2020 -- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says airstrikes attributed to Israel has killed at least nine "Iranian-backed" forces in the Syrian province of Hama.
Syrian air defenses thwart Israeli airstrike on Hama Press TV 04 Jun 2020 -- Syrian air defenses have thwarted Israeli airstrikes over the western province of Hama.
US Warns No End to Fight Against Islamic State VOA 04 Jun 2020 -- More than a year after the U.S.-led coalition declared victory over the Islamic State's self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria, a top U.S. official admits the fight against the terror group is not close to over.
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS US Dept. of State 04 Jun 2020
Joint Communique by Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group US Dept. of State 04 Jun 2020 -- "At the invitation of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio and U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Small Group met virtually today to reaffirm our shared determination to continue the fight against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and to create conditions for an enduring defeat of the terrorist group, which remains the Coalition's sole purpose, through a comprehensive, multifaceted effort."
Russia delivers new batch of advanced MiG-29 fighter jets to Syria Press TV 04 Jun 2020 -- The Russian Embassy in Damascus says Syria has received a new batch of advanced Mikoyan MiG-29 twin-engine fighter jets, which are currently being used by Syrian pilots to strike the positions of foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants in the country.
Russia Delivers 'Second Batch' Of Planes To Syria After U.S. Accuses It Of Sending Jets To Libya RFE/RL 04 Jun 2020 -- Russia has confirmed the delivery of more MiG-29 fighter jets to Syria, just days after the U.S. military accused Moscow of using Syria to transfer warplanes to Libya.
Syrian protesters in Hasakah demand withdrawal of US-backed SDF militants Press TV 04 Jun 2020 -- Dozens of people in the southern countryside of Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah have staged a rally in protest at the arbitrary practices of the militants affiliated with the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), demanding the withdrawal of the US-backed Takfiris from the area.
Russia Eyes Military Expansion in Northeast Syria VOA 03 Jun 2020 -- Russian troops in Syria are looking to expand their military presence in the northeastern part of the war-ravaged country, local sources said.
Turkish-backed Takfiri militants burn homes in northeastern Syria: SANA Press TV 01 Jun 2020 -- Turkish-backed Takfiri militants have burned local residents' homes in the northern countryside of Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah, as they continue to commit crimes against the local population, including extortion and looting of their property.

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June 2020 - Syria Special Weapons News