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On August 28, ISIS militants carried out several positions of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the al-Azraq oil field area in eastern Deir Ezzor. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the SDF repelled the attack with help from the US-led coalition airpower.
This was the second major ISIS attack on SDF positions in Deir Ezzor province in August. The previous one took place on August 20 and also targeted the SDF-controlled oil field – the al-Omar oil fields in southeastern Deir Ezzor.
These attacks show that despite claims by the SDF and the coalition that ISIS was fully defeated in most of northwestern Syria, cells of the terrorist group are still operating there.
Over the last few days, the Syrian military has deployed a large number of former Free Syrian Army (FSA) members, whom reconciled with the government in eastern Damascus, to a frontline with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) in northern Hama.
According to reports in Syrian media, more former FSA members from the Damascus countryside will be deployed in the area soon. The participation of these units in the upcoming operation against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham shows that all sections of the Syrian society see Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a dangerous terrorist group, which has to be eliminated.
Idlib militants are trying to hold civilians hostage to be used as human shields and this festering “abscess” has to be eliminated, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on August 29 following talks with his Saudi counterpart Abdel Al-Jubeir.
“For understandable reasons, Idlib is the last major stronghold of terrorists who are trying to gamble on the status of the de-escalation zone and hold civilians as human shields and bring the armed formations ready for negotiations with the Syrian government to their knees. So, from all standpoints, this ‘abscess’ has to be liquidated,” the foreign minister said.
“It is necessary to urgently separate regular armed formations from Jabhat al-Nusra gunmen and simultaneously lay the groundwork for an operation against these terrorists and do everything to minimize risks to civilians,” Lavrov added.
Media reports on the alleged June meeting in Damascus between high-ranking representatives of US and Syrian special services are “fake news,” Russian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on August 29. Bogdanov’s remarks followed a report by Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar that representatives of US special services made a private visit to Damascus in June and held consultations with the Syrian government.
Words can matter.
Let say we replace “Syrian Observatory for Human Rights”
with the more accurate description of
“The British Deep State. In other words, the same people who told you that Russia poisoned the Skirpals.”
Thus, the lead adjusts to..
On August 28, ISIS militants carried out several positions of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the al-Azraq oil field area in eastern Deir Ezzor. According to The British Deep State, in other words, the same people who told you that Russia poisoned the Skirpals, the SDF repelled the attack with help from the US-led coalition airpower.
It might be true that IS attacked the SDF to try to grab the oilfields that America considers its own. But its also rather possible that its just propaganda to cover up IS’ role as a US proxy force by pretending they are fighting the other US proxy force and that the miracle happened and the US actually bombed IS instead of people fighting IS. Or the truth could be anywhere between? Depends on how much you belive what the Deep State is telling you.
The above is not really a criticism of SouthFront, which does some decent work. Just putting into words what informed readers should be substituting in their minds when they read about SOHR and what stories they tell.
The terrorists in Idlib should be eliminated as soon as possible. The US creation of terrorists must be halted, and prevented from continuing. US terrorist groups anywhere in the world should be attacked and eliminated.
Decision makers in Syria said “To date, Turkey has failed to control or merge Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (aka Nusra) with its other proxies operating in Idlib and surrounding. Russia gave Ankara enough time and a further extension in response to a Turkish request to postpone the attack on Idlib. The only thing Turkey has accomplished is a collaboration with Russia to create a positive environment for reconciliation and for those willing to return to the Syrian controlled areas to leave the city. Nevertheless, jihadists are arresting hundreds of men and threatening that their families should not leave the city. These civilians are used as human shields for Western media to scream louder for international intervention to prevent the liberation of Idlib; it is the jihadists who benefit from this Islamic Emirate safe haven”.
“Today Ankara intelligence officers met with their Russian counterparts to indicate all Turkish positions and those of their allies in the city, and the positions of all jihadists who refuse to lay down their arms. Turkey agreed for Russia and the Syrian Army to uproot al-Nusra, Hurras el-Deen and Liwa’ al-Tawheed and all other jihadists considered out of control by Ankara. The decision for a final assault is to be taken on the 7thof September during the next Summit between presidents Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani in Tehran”, said sources.
https://ejmagnier.com/2018/08/30/the-us-doesnt-care-about-idlib-but-wants-to-get-iran-to-the-negotiating-table/
After more than seven years of war with the goal of changing the Syrian regime, the target has now become Hezbollah. But the question remains: after the failure of the 2006 war, what can the enemies of this organisation do to achieve their goal?
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah said in his most recent speech that “Hezbollah is stronger than the Israeli army”. Israel responded by showing a drill of the Golani brigade and the 7thArmoured Brigade, in the presence of Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, simulating war against Hezbollah. This drill took place after routine ground forces exercises of the 36thDivision to “improve coordination and readiness in case of war”.
https://ejmagnier.com/2018/08/26/after-the-failed-attempt-at-syrian-regime-change-the-next-target-is-hezbollah/
Start of Idlib Offensive to be Decided on September 7 When Russia, Iran & Turkey Meet in Tehran.
“… Elijah’s latest:
“ Today Ankara intelligence officers met with their Russian counterparts to indicate all Turkish positions and those of their allies in the city, and the positions of all jihadists who refuse to lay down their arms. Turkey agreed for Russia and the Syrian Army to uproot al-Nusra, Hurras el-Deen and Liwa’ al-Tawheed and all other jihadists considered out of control by Ankara. The decision for a final assault is to be taken on the 7th of September during the next Summit between presidents Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani in Tehran”, said sources.”
https://ejmagnier.com/2018/08/30/the-us-doesnt-care-about-idlib-but-wants-to-get-iran-to-the-negotiating-table/
Have mentioned few day ago, there are a lot of noise in both MSM and alt media recently related to Syria, 80+% of the news are either totally false or hyper exaggeration. This is a moment to thread calmly, the intensity of backstage talks and diplomatic maneuvers are simply staggering.
Keep in mind that the key date for the Idlib Dawn ops to start is either the after the 7th if Sept. This is when the 3 Presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran will meet.
I agree with Elijah that a lot of these hot air threats against Syria comes in light of Iran-Syria-Hizballah relationship, presence and weapons supply. The US/Israel/UK are leading the charge, with France (which in fact doesn’t know what to do) following something somewhere, while GCC countries are in intense direct and indirect talks to Syria.
Elijah points out also that Iraq’s election is a big issue between US & Iran, this is a very strong backstage battle between both countries.” (Canthama)
Handy List of Accurate Alt Media Sources On Syria.
https://www.activistpost.com/2018/08/directory-accurate-independent-alt-media-sources-syria.html