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July 2023 - Syria Special Weapons News
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- Iran, Syria agree on continuation of Astana process ISNA 31 Jul 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran and Syria have agreed that Astana process should continue to operate.
- Putin: Russia 'ready for any scenario' versus US in Syria but not after military confrontation Press TV 30 Jul 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that although Moscow does not seek a direct confrontation with the US-led NATO military alliance, it is ready for "any scenario" involving Washington's provocations in Syria.
- US sends truckloads of military, logistic reinforcements to Syria's Hasakah Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States has dispatched a large convoy of trucks carrying arms and logistic supplies to Syria's oil-rich northeastern province of Hasakah from northern Iraq, as Washington steps up attempts to further plunder oil reserves and natural resources in the Arab nation.
- US-Led Coalition Makes 23 Close Encounters With Russian Aircraft in Syria in 2023 - Moscow Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- The coalition led by the United States made 23 close encounters with the Russian aerospace forces in Syria in 2023, Rear Adm. Oleg Gurinov, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Saturday.
- US to Continue Contacts With Russia on Operations in Syrian Airspace Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States will continue to engage with Russia on operations in Syrian airspace, including in the context of the recent incidents with US drones, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday.
- Western sanctions, support for terrorists behind humanitarian crisis in Syria: Mekdad Press TV 28 Jul 2023 -- Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad says unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, together with their support for Takfiri terrorist groups, have thrown the Syrian nation into humanitarian suffering.
- Syria's Assad blames US, allies for fomenting 'global instability' to harm Russia Press TV 26 Jul 2023 -- Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has blamed the US for fomenting global crises, saying Washington and its Western allies have generated "a state of global instability" in efforts to weaken rival Russia.
- Jordan's War on Illegal Drugs From Syria May Need Iran VOA 26 Jul 2023 -- When Jordan and other Arab nations brought Syria back into the Arab League, one of the conditions was that it tackle its burgeoning unregulated drug production and stop using Jordan as a transit point for its criminal drug trade to wealthy Gulf nations. However, observers say they are seeing little action from Damascus.
- Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 23 July 2023 AFCENT 25 Jul 2023 -- ""On 23 July, 2023 at 12:23 a.m. (EST) Russian fighter aircraft flew dangerously close to a U.S. MQ-9 drone on a defeat-ISIS mission, harassing the MQ-9 and deploying flares from a position directly overhead, with only a few meters of separation between aircraft."
- Syrians protest U.S. presence in E. Syria People's Daily 25 Jul 2023 -- Scores of people in Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zour on Monday protested against the presence of the U.S. forces, state news agency SANA reported.
- Iran committed to supporting Syria's anti-terror fight, territorial integrity: UN envoy Press TV 24 Jul 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has reiterated the Islamic Republic's commitment to supporting Syria in its fight against threats posed by terrorist groups, and preserving its territorial integrity.
- Without a mandate 4.1 million people in north-west Syria are living in limbo not knowing if food and medicines will reach them: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 24 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Syria still mired in division, top UN envoy tells Security Council UN News 24 Jul 2023 -- Months of "potentially significant diplomacy" to resolve the crisis in Syria have not yielded any outcomes or political momentum for the war-weary population, both within the country and those displaced outside, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Monday.
- Mass Detention of Children in Northeast Syria Unlawful, UN Says VOA 22 Jul 2023 -- A U.N. expert is condemning the mass detention of tens of thousands of women and children in northeast Syria as a violation of international law and calling on governments to repatriate their nationals who she says live under cruel and inhumane conditions.
- Children forcibly separated from mothers at Syria's Al Hol, warns top rights expert UN News 21 Jul 2023 -- A UN-appointed independent expert expressed deep concern on Friday over the distressing treatment of children being held apparently indefinitely in prison-like conditions in northeast Syria, where they are forcibly separated from their mothers.
- Joint Statement by Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the postponement of provisional measures hearings at the International Court of Justice to halt Syria's torture practices Canada 20 Jul 2023
- Iran stands ready to help Syria with post-war reconstruction: UN envoy Press TV 20 Jul 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has voiced Tehran's readiness to help Syria with its reconstruction process in the aftermath of a destructive Western-sponsored campaign of militancy.
- US claims Russian jet flew very close American aircraft over Syria Press TV 19 Jul 2023 -- US officials have claimed that a Russian jet fighter had flown in close proximity to a US military aircraft while on a reconnaissance mission in the skies over Syria, generating a dangerous situation for the four American crew members on board.
- Russia continues to use their veto to deny humanitarian access to the people of north-west Syria: UK statement at the General Assembly UK FCDO 19 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.
- Erdogan says 'open' to meeting with Assad, rejects troops withdrawal from northern Syria Press TV 17 Jul 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara has not closed the door on peace negotiations with Damascus and that he is "open" to a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, as part of normalization efforts between the two countries.
- US-led coalition's jets violated Syrian airspace several times in past day: Russia Press TV 17 Jul 2023 -- Russia says the US-led military coalition's fighter jets violated Syria's airspace in the strategic al-Tanf region several times during the past day, amid repeated calls by Damascus for the expulsion of Washington's occupation forces from the country.
- US mulling military options against Russia in Syria, irked by Iran ties Press TV 16 Jul 2023 -- The US is considering military options to address "Russian aggression in the skies over Syria," an unnamed Pentagon official has declared, further voicing rising concerns about "growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria across the Middle East."
- Russian Military Says US-Led Coalition Breached Deconfliction Protocols 12 Times in Syria Sputnik 16 Jul 2023 -- The coalition led by the United States breached deconfliction protocols 12 times in Syria over the past 24 hours, Rear Adm. Oleg Gurinov, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Sunday.
- Syria: EU extends humanitarian exemption for another six months EC/CEU 14 Jul 2023 -- On 23 February 2023, the Council introduced an additional humanitarian exemption into the sanctions regime in view of the situation in Syria to facilitate the speedy delivery of humanitarian assistance, following the devastating earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria.
- Syria Opens Aid Crossing for Six Months VOA 13 Jul 2023 -- Syria said Thursday it would allow the United Nations the temporary use of a border crossing with Turkey to reach millions of Syrians living in areas outside of the government's control.
- Assad stresses look east policy as Indian minister visits Syria for first time in 7 years Press TV 13 Jul 2023 -- India's Minister of State for External Affairs Vellamvelly Muraleedharan has paid an official visit to Syria, a first by an Indian minister in several years, in an apparent sign of New Delhi engaging with the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
- UN HRC53: UK Statement on Syria resolution UK FCDO 13 Jul 2023 -- Statement on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
- Syria: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the cross-border humanitarian deliveries European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Jul 2023 -- The European Union deplores the veto by the Russian Federation in the UN Security Council on 11 July 2023 on the renewal of the United Nation Security Council Resolution 2672 (2023) regarding cross-border delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in Northwest Syria.
- Security Council fails to reach consensus on Syria aid lifeline UN News 11 Jul 2023 -- Life-saving assistance to millions in northwest Syria is at risk after the UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt either of two competing resolutions to extend cross-border aid delivery from Türkiye.
- At UN, Russia Vetoes Aid to Millions in Northwest Syria VOA 11 Jul 2023 -- Russia has vetoed the continuation of a U.N. aid operation that is a lifeline to more than four million Syrians living in areas outside of government control and signaled its readiness on Tuesday to completely shutter the nine-year-old aid operation.
- There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross-border aid: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 11 Jul 2023 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria cross-border aid.
- Syria's chemical weapons programme remains a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 11 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons.
- Russian Air Antics Helping Islamic State, Pentagon Says VOA 10 Jul 2023 -- The repeated harassment of U.S. drones by Russian fighter pilots in the skies over Syria is again drawing the ire of U.S. officials who now warn Russia's antics are serving to help save key terror leaders from almost certain death.
- Syria says oil, gas production plunges due to U.S. sanctions People's Daily 10 Jul 2023 -- Syrian oil and gas production has dramatically decreased because of U.S. sanctions, the head of a state-run oil company said Saturday.
- U.S. Airstrike Targets ISIS Leader in Eastern Syria CENTCOM 09 Jul 2023 -- On July 7, U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in Syria that resulted in the death of Usamah al-Muhajir, an ISIS leader in eastern Syria.
- UN relief chief calls for continued support for Syria and other crisis regions UN News 07 Jul 2023 -- In a wide-ranging briefing on Friday, UN Humanitarian Coordinator Martin Griffiths highlighted the need to keep aid flowing into northwest Syria and to allow Ukrainian and Russian grain exports to reach global markets amid the ongoing war.
- U.S. Applauds Canada's Repatriation from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 07 Jul 2023 -- Canada's repatriation of its nationals – two women and three children – from Roj displaced persons camp yesterday is a welcome effort in addressing the ongoing humanitarian and security challenges in northeast Syria
- Government of Canada repatriates Canadians from northeastern Syria Canada 06 Jul 2023
- Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 6 July 2023 CENTCOM 06 Jul 2023 -- "Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behavior Thursday, 9:30 A.M. local time, while interacting with U.S. MQ-9 drones carrying out our D-ISIS mission in Syria. Russian aircraft dropped flares in front of the drones and flew dangerously close, endangering the safety of all aircraft involved.
- US Says Russian Jets Harassed Drones Over Syria VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- The U.S. military said a group of three Russian fighter jets harassed three U.S. drones that were taking part in a mission Wednesday against Islamic State group targets in Syria.
- June 2023 Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 06 Jul 2023 -- During the month of June 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 37 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 13 ISIS operatives killed and 21 detained.
- Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 5 July 2023 CENTCOM 05 Jul 2023 -- Earlier today at approximately 10:40 A.M., Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behavior while interacting with U.S. aircraft in Syria. While three U.S. MQ-9 drones were conducting a mission against ISIS targets, three Russian fighter jets began harassing the drones. Against established norms and protocols, the Russian jets dropped multiple parachute flares in front of the drones, forcing our aircraft to conduct evasive maneuvers.
- UN humanitarian leaders urge renewal of authorization for northwest Syria cross-border lifeline UNOCHA 05 Jul 2023 -- Four million people in northwest Syria - most of them women and children - rely on humanitarian aid to survive following years of conflict, economic shocks, disease outbreaks, and spiraling poverty compounded by the devastating earthquakes.
- France Repatriates 35 People From Syria VOA 04 Jul 2023 -- France said Tuesday it repatriated 25 children and 10 women from a camp in northeastern Syria holding people linked to Islamic State fighters.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2023
- Syria: Statement by the Spokesperson on the adoption of a new mechanism for missing people by the United Nations General Assembly European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jul 2023 -- The European Union welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly, for the establishment of a new mechanism dedicated to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing people in Syria; and to provide crucial support to meet the needs of the victims, survivors, and families of those missing.
- Syria shoots down Israeli missiles as regime's new raid targets Homs Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Syrian air defenses have intercepted and shot down Israeli missiles after the regime carried out a new airstrike against targets near the western city of Homs.
- Syria Repels Israeli Missile Attack as IDF Reports Rocket Launch Toward Israel Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- Syrian air defense troops repelled an Israeli missile attack on Homs shortly after midnight on Sunday. Separately, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that an anti-aircraft rocket had been launched from Syrian territory toward Israel on Saturday night.
- China's UN envoy calls for greater humanitarian funding for Syria Press TV 01 Jul 2023 -- China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations has called upon concerned parties to increase support and bridge humanitarian funding gaps in Syria so that aid is reaching where it is most needed.
- Syria shoots down Israeli missiles as regime's new raid targets Homs Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Syrian air defenses have intercepted and shot down Israeli missiles after the regime carried out a new airstrike against targets near the western city of Homs.
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