Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
August 2023 - Syria Special Weapons News
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- Syria, Iran warn against U.S. military buildup along Syrian-Iraqi border People's Daily 31 Aug 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir-Abdollahian jointly warned on Wednesday the United States against its reported military buildup along the Syrian-Iraqi border.
- U.S. Applauds the Kyrgyz Republic's Repatriation of its Nationals from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 31 Aug 2023 -- The Kyrgyz Republic's repatriation of 95 people from al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria marks another important step towards resolving the humanitarian and security challenges in the region.
- 'Go back home'; Iran advises US forces to leave Syria Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran has advised the United States to take its military forces out of Syria, with both Tehran and Damascus warning about underway efforts by Washington and its allies to regroup terrorists in the Arab country toward achieving their goals.
- Syria visit: Iranian FM reaffirms Tehran's willingness to expand ties with Damascus Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has reaffirmed the country's determination to expand relations with Syria under a long-term cooperation deal signed between the two countries in May.
- US-Backed Forces Clash Among Themselves in Eastern Syria VOA 30 Aug 2023 -- Intensifying clashes between U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and one of its local affiliates in eastern Syria have left at least 28 people dead, according to local news reports.
- Dozens of terrorists killed in joint Syria-Russia airstrikes in Idlib Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- A large number of foreign-sponsored militants have been killed and wounded after Syrian and Russian warplanes carried out a series of joint airstrikes on terrorist bases and arms depots in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib.
- Syria-Türkiye: UN completes 200th cross-border aid mission since February quakes UN News 29 Aug 2023 -- The United Nations on Tuesday announced that it has conducted 200 cross-border missions delivering aid into northwest Syria from Türkiye since the devastating earthquakes that struck the two countries in February.
- Syria denounces French, U.S. chemical weapons accusations People's Daily 28 Aug 2023 -- Syria on Saturday denied U.S. and French allegations that the country used chemical weapons near Damascus in 2013.
- Syria says Aleppo airport out of service after Israeli 'aggression' Press TV 28 Aug 2023 -- Syria says a new Israeli aerial aggression has targeted Aleppo international airport in northwestern Syria, putting the facility out of service.
- CENTCOM Commander Visits Syrian Camps CENTCOM 23 Aug 2023 -- On August 21, General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, traveled to Syria where he visited the al-Hol and al-Roj Displaced Persons Camps in northeast Syria.
- At least 26 militants killed as Russia bombs terror bastions in NW Syria: Report Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- Dozens of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Hurras al-Din Takfiri terrorists were killed after Russian military aircraft carried out strikes against terrorist bastions in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, according to Russian media.
- Syrians suffer as political stalemate persists: UN Special Envoy UN News 23 Aug 2023 -- The only path out of the war in Syria is a political process, which would also help to address the many crises affecting the country, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Wednesday.
- The Syrian regime and its allies continue to profit whilst the Syrian people and the region suffer the consequences: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 23 Aug 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends temporary humanitarian exemption by six months Federal Council - Swiss Government 23 Aug 2023 -- On 23 August 2023, the Federal Council decided to extend by six months the temporary humanitarian exemption to the sanctions regime against Syria that was introduced after the earthquake that struck the country in February. The exemption now applies until 11 March 2024.
- Israel stages airstrikes against Syria, wounding soldier Press TV 22 Aug 2023 -- Israel has staged airstrikes against the vicinity of the Syrian capital of Damascus, wounding a Syrian soldier.
- Israel Fired 8 Cruise Missiles at Damascus Outskirts on Monday - Russian Military Sputnik 22 Aug 2023 -- Two Israeli F-16 fighter jets fired eight cruise missiles at Damascus outskirts on Monday from airspace above the Golan Heights, Vadim Kulit, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Tuesday.
- Statement on tenth anniversary of chemical weapons attack in Ghouta district of Damascus, Syria Canada 21 Aug 2023
- Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack US Dept. of State 21 Aug 2023 -- Ten years ago the Assad regime launched rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent sarin into the Ghouta district of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people.
- Statement from National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the 10 Year Anniversary of the Ghouta Chemical Weapons Attack The White House 21 Aug 2023
- Coalition Jet Flies Dangerously Close to Russian Fighter in Syria Sputnik 20 Aug 2023 -- An F-35 fighter jet of the US-led coalition operating in Syria flew dangerously close to a Russian Su-35 aircraft near Al-Tanf in southeastern Syria, a senior Russian military official said Sunday.
- Designating Two Syrian Factions and Their Leaders in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuses US Dept. of State 17 Aug 2023 -- Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on two armed Syrian factions - the Suleiman Shah Brigade and the Hamza Division - in connection to serious human rights abuses committed in northern Syria, including abduction, severe physical abuse, and rape.
- Treasury Sanctions Two Syria-Based Militias Responsible for Serious Human Rights Abuses in Northern Syria US Treasury 17 Aug 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating two Syria-based armed militias and three members of the groups' leadership structures in connection with serious human rights abuses against those residing in the Afrin region of northern Syria. An auto sales company owned by the leader of one of the armed groups is also being designated.
- Representatives of the Russian and Syrian military departments discuss situation in SAR and Ukraine Russia MoD 16 Aug 2023 -- Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin discussed Syrian security issues and the situation in Ukraine with the Minister of Defence of the Syrian Arab Republic (SAR), General Ali Mahmoud Abbas, within the framework of the ARMY 2023 International Military-Technical Forum.
- July 2023 Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 09 Aug 2023 -- During the month of July 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 31 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 5 ISIS operatives killed and 30 detained.
- Syria's Assad says will not meet Erdogan, insists on Turkish troops withdrawal Press TV 09 Aug 2023 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has once again ruled out the possibility of a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, insisting on the withdrawal of Turkey's occupation forces from his country.
- Syria and UN Agree on Bab al-Hawa Crossing to Opposition Areas VOA 09 Aug 2023 -- The United Nations said late Tuesday that it had reached agreement with the Syrian government on the use of a border crossing from Turkey into northwest Syria.
- Death of Islamic State Leader Not Seen as Diminishing Long-Term Threat VOA 09 Aug 2023 -- U.S. military and intelligence officials are wary of writing off the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria despite a series of setbacks that has seen the terror group lose fighters, senior leaders and yet another would-be caliph.
- UN: Deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Türkiye UN News 09 Aug 2023 -- A deal has been reached with the Government of Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Türkiye to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid.
- The Syrian regime is failing to meet its chemical weapons obligations and is a serious threat to international security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 08 Aug 2023 -- Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Syria urges UN action after Israel's 'terrorist' attack kills 4 soldiers Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Syria has urged the United Nations to take immediate action on Israel's recurrent missile strikes against the Arab country after the regime's latest act of aggression claimed the lives of four Syrian soldiers.
- Fresh Israeli aggression against Syrian capital kills 4 soldiers, injures 4 others Press TV 07 Aug 2023 -- Israel has launched a new airstrike against Syria targeting the vicinity of the capital city of Damascus, causing casualties and material damage.
- Russia Accuses US-Led Coalition in Syria of Dangerous Drone Fly-Bys Sputnik 06 Aug 2023 -- A senior Russian military official at the Syrian reconciliation center accused the US-led coalition on Sunday of flying its drones dangerously close to Russian fighter jets over Syria.
- Russian fighters target terrorists' positions in Syria IRNA 05 Aug 2023 -- The Russian fighters have targeted takfiri terrorists' positions in Idlib, northwestern Syria, Al Jazeera reported.
- Russia, Syria Strike at Islamist Command Center in Idlib, Military Official Says Sputnik 05 Aug 2023 -- Russian and Syrian air forces struck on Saturday at an Islamist command center in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib that was responsible for coordinating attacks on civilian and military targets, a senior Russian officer said.
- Germany Arrests Syrian War Crimes Suspect VOA 03 Aug 2023 -- A Syrian national accused of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes during the early stages of the Syrian Civil War has been arrested in Germany, prosecutors announced Thursday.
- Syrian Arab Army Special Forces and Russian Aerospace Forces hold joint exercises in Syrian province Hama Russia MoD 03 Aug 2023 -- Special Forces units of the Syrian Arab Army together with the Russian Aerospace Forces' crews conducted a tactical exercise at night in Hama province for the first time.
- Iran to repair 5 GW of Syria's power plants: Minister Press TV 01 Aug 2023 -- Iran has agreed to Syria's request for carrying out repairs on 5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generation capacity in the Arab country hat has been damaged in its decade-long war with foreign-backed militants, according to Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian.
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