China and Iran has special operations servicemen in Syria working with the SAA. But this recent development will require some battalions of the Chinese regular army or Iranian Revolutionary Guard to be deployed in eastern Syria to repel ISIS/Daesh when they are pushed out of Mosul across the Iraqi border. The U.S. is preparing to setup a classic double envelopment (i.e., pincer move) to fight the Syrian army on multiple fronts.
The brave Syrians are battle weary and they need adjunct ground forces to protect their flanks. They can’t do it alone and Russia is busy with the air campaign and also has to keep an eye on the Ukraine/Donbass civil war that could spill over into Crimea.
China and Iran have to step up because Syria cannot be lost due to critical economic and geopolitical reasons that both countries will benefit from in the future. They must defeat U.S.-NATO at all costs.
If the Syrian government falls it will be replaced by a “pro Western” puppet government that is hostile to the interests of Tehran, Moscow and Beijing.
Iran and China,especially China, must therefore step up the assistance rendered to Damascus.
If the forces of the Empire are thwarted and stymied in Syria, they will have less time and inclination to foment mischief elsewhere.
Your observation about NATO’s ongoing incursion into Syrian airspace is like a painful thistle in the Russian bear’s claw.
I reread the article published on October 6, in the Russian Insider where General Igor Konashenkov clearly stated, “Therefore, any missile or air strikes on the territory controlled by the Syrian government will create a clear threat to Russian servicemen.” “Russian air defense system crews are unlikely to have time to determine in a ‘straight line’ the exact flight paths of missiles and then who the warheads belong to. And all the illusions of amateurs about the existence of ‘invisible’ jets will face a disappointing reality,” (see: http://russia-insider.com/en/breaking-ww3-russia-will-take-down-any-american-airplane-or-rocket-targeting-syrian-army/ri16857 ).
The credibility of the Russian Defense Forces in Syria is at stake, not only from the SAA’s perspective but the U.S.-NATO coalition as well. It’s time the S-XXX air defense missiles go to work and make a statement that what Russia says it means, with no ambiguity.
MOSCOW, October 19. /TASS/. Combat aircraft of the international coalition, to which Belgium is affiliated, systematically pick wrong targets for attack, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Wednesday.
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Belgium summons Russian ambassador over statement on Syria airstrikes
He was speaking in response to a statement by his Belgian counterpart Steven Vandeput, who claimed that no Belgian planes were in the area of the village of Hassadjek near Aleppo, where an air raid left six people dead.
“It is hard to disagree with Mr. Vandeput in that it is essential to avoid ‘collateral damage’ and rule out any doubts the picked target belongs to the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia – TASS). However, we would like to recall that for the countries of the international coalition, to which Belgium is affiliated, such target setting mistakes are not something impossible and regrettably happen with regularity,” Konashenkov said.
“That’s why weddings, funerals, hospitals, police stations, humanitarian convoys and even Syrian troops fighting against Islamic State terrorists near Deir ez-Zor are hit by the aircraft of the coalition member-countries. Moreover, none of the coalition’s member-countries has ever been made liable for that,” he added.
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Moscow deeply concerned about US airstrike against Syrian military — ministry
Konashenkov recalled that Russia has effective air defense facilities, which make it possible “to monitor the situation in the sky over almost the entire territory of Syria and beyond around the clock.”
The Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties reported on October 18 that the village of Hassadjek had been targeted by an airstrike. The Russian military said there were no Russian or Syrian aircraft in the area, but Belgian Air Force fighter jets had been registered there. Six Belgian F-16 fighters are involved in the actions of the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia).
wonder what Rus Ambassadeur said to Belgium when ‘called” by them to say it was not their fault……presumably Mme Zakharova will do the usual Thursday MFA speech presentation?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov. “During the conversation discussed the situation around Aleppo in humanitarian pause context and the whole development of the situation in Syria”, – Peskov said.
20 October from 8.00 in Aleppo Russian Defense Ministry introduced “humanitarian pause” for the free passage of civilians, the evacuation of the wounded and sick, as well as the withdrawal of fighters from the eastern parts of the city. Initially, a pause to be completed in 16.00, but “by the numerous appeals of international organizations”, it was decided to extend the “humanitarian pause” for three hours -. To 19.00
Syrian army and armed units moved to the required distance, giving the militants an opportunity to leave the eastern districts of Aleppo through two special corridor.
Combat aircraft Russian Russian and Syrian Air force air and space forces fly at a considerable distance from the Syrian city of Aleppo after the announcement of a “humanitarian pause”. This was announced by Head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Sergey Rudskoy. According to him, Russian air strikes and Syrian military stopped at ten o’clock yesterday.
At the same time to coordinate the withdrawal of civilians and fighters from a besieged terrorists established part of Aleppo control point. It is staffed by officers of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the conflicting parties, the Syrian army and representatives of Aleppo administration. Progress evacuation, stressed in the General Staff, will be monitored in real time.
Sergei Rudskoy explained that in the area of humanitarian corridors installed webcam. In addition, Russian drones fly over places of evacuation.
As regards the notification of the population, it is in Aleppo adjusted properly. “Civilians in eastern Aleppo rebels advance informed about the location of humanitarian corridors and the right of passage through them – in Aleppo dropped more than 150,000 information leaflets (Photo 1), and in today’s outcome will be spread more about 300 thousand leaflets Similar information is available in the Syrian. the media, the Internet also sent in the form of SMS-messages and voiced in Aleppo using the speaker, “- said Sergey Rudskoy.
” All our obligations related to the conduct of humanitarian operations in eastern Aleppo, Russian and Syrian sides fulfilled. We hope that the United States and other interested parties to influence the leaders of the armed groups and ensure the evacuation of sick and wounded, the output of civilians and fighters from the city “, – concluded the head of the General Staff Main Operations management.
Suspending flights videoconferencing Russian and Syrian Air Force in the area of Aleppo is a gesture of goodwill, Moscow hopes that the humanitarian pause will be used for the dissociation of peaceful opposition against terrorists, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. “It’s a goodwill gesture in the hope that the pause which now is declared, will be used to finally dissociate themselves from” Dzhebhat en-Nusra “and the like, those armed groups that are supported, equipped, armed with the United States, a number of European countries and the countries of the region “, – the minister said.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Russia excludes the extension of humanitarian pause in Aleppo unilaterally. “I rule out that we can unilaterally together with the Syrian government to extend the humanitarian pause. The unilateral extension of equivalent retreat unilaterally, so we will not go, “- Ryabkov confirmed.
According to him, it has not yet been completed disassociation banned in the Russian terrorist group” Dzhabhat en-Nusra “moderate opposition. This and other circumstances, according to Ryabkov, according to “double bottom” of the policy of some states.
The number of settlements that have joined the reconciliation process has increased to 817. The number of armed groups that have declared their commitment to the terms of a cessation of hostilities, has not changed – 69.
During the day recorded 47 attacks by illegal armed groups in the provinces of Aleppo (23) Damascus (16), Hama (5), Latakia (2) and Durham (1). For days earlier – 51.
The Russian Air Force FSI and Syrian opposition by armed groups, have declared a cessation of hostilities and to report to the Russian or American centers reconciliation information about their location, strikes are not applied.
The head of the Ministry of Defence of Belgium Steven Vandeput officially rejected accusations by Russia that the Belgian F-16 bombers have caused death, at least six civilians. The Minister said that the Belgian Air Force usually do not report the areas of operations, stressing that during these days in the specified area Belgian planes did not fly. According Vandeputa, Belgian soldiers respect the rules of combat operations.
According to the Minister of Defence of Belgium, the Russian charge – part of the tactics of the Russian Federation, aimed at, to sow discord in the coalition antiigilovskoy. Defense Minister expressed hope that diplomatic complications will not be forthcoming.
In connection with the statement of Russia, on the application of the Belgian Air Force attacks on civilian targets in the area of the Syrian city of Aleppo, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Russian Federation Alexander Tokovinin.
Russia has anti-aircraft for the clock monitoring of virtually all of Syria, said the Russian Defense Ministry, responding to the words of the Belgians of non-involvement in air strikes on the Kurdish village Hassadzhek in Aleppo.
It is noted that it is difficult not to agree with Belgium the need to avoid “collateral damage” and “exclude any doubts about the accessories chosen to target terrorists LIH. But would like to remind that the international coalition, which includes the Kingdom of Belgium, targeting such mistakes are not at all something impossible happen and, unfortunately, regularly “, – added to the Defense Ministry.
In response to the statement by the head of the military department of the Belgian Air Force was not involved in the country’s shelling Syrian territory, a group of MPs said it was ready to believe him, but the conditions of openness. “We are ready to believe the minister at his word. But since Belgium has never published data, and does not indicate the location of their bombings, the country’s involvement can not be completely excluded “, – quotes RIA” News “the statement Socialist deputies Dirk van der Malena and Alain Topa.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel admits the possibility of new sanctions against Russia in connection with Moscow’s policy in Syria. It is reported by AP. “No options, including sanctions, should not be removed from the table, taking into account the whole situation, but our priority – relief in any way the human suffering, and it will be a topic for discussion tomorrow,” – said Merkel.
Russian Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu appealed to the leadership of countries that have influence on the armed groups, entrenched in the eastern part of Aleppo, asking them to persuade their leaders to cease hostilities and to leave the city.
“Anyone who is really interested in early stabilization of the situation in the city of Aleppo, you need to start real practical steps, rather than continue to engage in political red tape “, – said the head of the military department.
Russia and Turkey have agreed on joint efforts to conclude the militants of the terrorist organization “Al-Nusra Dzhebhat” from Syrian Aleppo. “Yesterday I spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. We discussed with him Aleppo. He said that starting from 22 hours of the bombing stopped there. He expressed the wish that “al-Nusra” left the city. We have given the necessary instructions to colleagues and started to work in this direction. And we discussed the agreement on how to drive the “en-Nusra” from Aleppo and provide the peace of the residents of the city, and for this we need to work together “, – the President of Turkey, Erdogan said.
The United Nations Security Council of the United Nations United Kingdom, United States, France and Ukraine blocked the proposals for the application of the delimitation of the terrorists and the opposition in the Syrian Arab Republic, as well as supporting an eight-hour humanitarian pause in the city of Aleppo.
This was announced by the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin. “Some of our friends have once again shown its true face. Three permanent members, to which, of course, joined by Ukraine. They do not know what they want in reality, it is impossible to please, “- said Churkin.
Also Churkin said he did not know exactly which points in the draft resolution, Russia did not like these delegations. “I have no idea what he did not like them,” – said Churkin.
US and Saudi Arabia provide safe corridors for the release of militants group “Islamic state” from the Iraqi Mosul into Syria. This information is contained in a statement released by the chief of the army command and the Armed Forces of Syria, according to Syrian state news agency SANA. According to a statement, the military command of Syria would consider any attempt of crossing its borders, as “an attack on the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic,” and those who are trying to promote it, will be equated in Syria as terrorists.
The practice of such corridors, as explained in a statement, is is to “provide a safe retreat routes for terrorists groups LIH” of Mosul, as well as “to ensure their passage through the territory of the Syrian border.” Such action, according to the Syrian government army, on the one hand, guarantee the “protection of the terrorists,” and on the other – “increase the terrorist presence in Syrian territory.”
The purpose of the open arms in the Syrian military command called “the desire to impose a new military reality in the eastern region in the direction of the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa and Palmyra. ”
According to the chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov, if in the course of the offensive forces of Iraqi terrorists to leave the city and head to Syria, the consequences can be very severe. “Our main focus is on the possible attempts of militants escape from Mosul or by agreement freely leave the city in the direction of Syria,” – said Gerasimov.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow will take military action in the case of retreat of militants of the terrorist organization “Islamic State” of Mosul into Syria. “The corridor, which is stored and creates the risk that the IG withdraws from Iraq, Mosul, Syria, – explained the Minister. – Of course, we will evaluate the situation and make decisions, both political and military, if that happens, if in Syria, where our group is working at the request of the legitimate government, there will be additional IG contingents. ”
Since the beginning of the onset of the Iraqi army in Mosul city and left 900 people fled to neighboring Syria, said the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. They are housed in a camp for immigrants. As the Air Force, according to the UN, this is the first large group of refugees from Mosul in recent days, the entire city may be about 1.5 million people, including 4,000-6,000 insurgents of “Islamic state.”
Patrol anti-aircraft US Navy P-8A Poseidon, tail number 168859 on Wednesday made another approaching to the Russian military installations in Syria – paragraph logistics of the Russian Navy in the port of Tartus and videoconferencing Hmeymim airbase. It is also close to the area of the eastern Mediterranean, where, presumably, there are ships dc control of the Russian Navy connections in the region.
In the past few weeks has sharply increased the intensity of flights of US spy planes from the Russian border, in particular, on the Baltic Sea, near the coast of the Crimea, as well as in Russian bases in Syria and areas of deployment of Russian naval warships in the Eastern Mediterranean. Hardly a day locked up to two or three or more such operations.
The Kurdish population is not in a state of conflict with the leadership of Syria, allegations of delimitation – is the personal interests of individual leaders, receiving orders directly from Washington. This was stated by Chairman of the Syrian parliament Khadija Abbas. According to her, the Kurds, are part of the Syrian people, the authorities have no problems. And what happens, said chairman of the CAP Parliament, the result of the personal interests of some leaders in the Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria. Abbas stressed that the leaders of these actions are based on direct instructions from the United States.
It is also reported that the majority of the Kurdish population does not support the idea of a separate from the Syrian life, and Damascus will do everything possible to all the rights of all citizens, including Kurds have been preserved.
Led by the United States of America is an international coalition must immediately begin to develop a plan for the release of the Syrian city of Raqqa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Marc Eyraud. According to the French diplomat, the delay would be a huge mistake in this matter.
The fact that Syria considers Crimea part of Russia, said the chairman of the Syrian parliament Khadija Abbas. She noted that “in connection with the events that took place after the Soviet Union up to the present time, this subject has returned to its roots by expressing the free will of the people on the Crimean referendum …”. Damascus admits that “Crimea is part of Russia.”
Aleppo . The school Hasan Kayali district Zuhur Aleppo residents of the city distributed 650 packages of bread, weighing about one ton.
The armed formations, declared a cessation of hostilities, have fired mortars and small arms town Azizi and quarter Hai el Antara.
Armed the formation of other terrorist groups from MLRS handicrafts, mortars and small arms fired settlement Hanani-Shimaliya, Bakirtaya, Labda, Hasadzhek, Benjamin, Ansar, pits, Maarat and southern farm in the village Sheikh Ali Kobtani, the Al-Maida, Dahiya al-Assad, “1070,” Hai-el-Ansari, Ashraf El-Khalid Sheikh Maksoud, Sheikh Abu Bakr, Suleiman Halyabi, Ramos, a military academy Al-Assad, a cement factory warehouses, fortress-Cariati Halab, shopping center “Castello”, a military academy Lake Assad in Aleppo, as well as the positions of government troops near the settlement Hasadzhek and Binyamin districts Leramon, Hai al-Ansari, “1070” and the airfield Al-Nayrab in the city of Aleppo.
For civilians, leaving under the control of illegal armed groups areas of the city of Aleppo, continue to work items of hot food and the issuance of essential items .
Action without arms, as well as the wounded, the city sick and elderly people have started to leave the eastern districts of Aleppo in the framework of an agreement with the Syrian government.
150 militants “Ahrar al-Sham” were removed from the area of Bustan al-Qasr in Idlib province in accordance with the agreements reached.
The district 1070 are heavy fighting jihadists attacked positions of government forces.
in the last 48 hours YPG fighters drove the IG units of Hasadzheka, Ward, Wasit, Al-Ghoul and Kaul Surugiu.
IG militants unsuccessfully counterattacked the position of the Kurdish armed groups in the locality Hassadzhek in the north of the province. From the north Hassadzhek attacking pro-Turkish forces “Free Syrian Army”. Turkish artillery shelled Hassadzhek and the surrounding villages.
In the framework of the operation “The Shield Euphrates” pro-Turkish rebels issued an ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of Kurdish “People’s Protection Units” from the village of Tel Rifat within 48 hours.
Artillery Turkey shelled areas near the reservoir Shahba.
Stratfor It reported that the Russian VKS defending Kurdish forces attacked pro-Turkish militants in the north of the province. This information was denied by local sources, reported that in this region of the Turkish aircraft carried out a series of massive air strikes on Kurdish positions YPG.
Local sources reported that Turkish aircraft attacked the settlement And Umm Hosh Al-Hasyeh.
Pro-Turkish fighters captured in IG NP .: Al Ayun, Tuwainiyah, Tal Malid , Alsaid Ali and Samuqa (Photo 2, attached file).
According to the information received by the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the warring parties from representatives of the local Board of Afrin Aleppo province, October 18 at about 3 am on the village Hassadzhek air blow. As a result of the bombing of two houses were destroyed, killing 6 and wounding of varying severity has 4 people.
Jets videoconferencing Russian or Syrian Air Force was not in the area.
The area of the village Hassadzhek night October 18 planes carried out the task of the international coalition. By means of monitoring the air situation at a specified time in the area were recorded, two F-16 Air Force of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Aviation coalition in the city of Mara destroyed five tactical units, two fighting positions and vehicle IG. The city Washiyah – Two tactical units and two IG car.
Idlib . In the south of the province noted clash in the village Sinjar.
Turkish troops and the construction equipment includes a 500 m (according to other sources to 2 km) to the territory of the province of Idlib near the settlement Aqrabat (Photo 3). Local sources reported that Turkish bulldozers destroyed farmland and olive trees.
It is also reported that the Turkish army is building a new border crossing point for fighters PAS south of the settlement Atmeh.
Air Force SAR and RF FSI attacked base “Dzhebhat en-Nusra” in the city of Al-Tamanah and settlement Tahtaya.
Aviation coalition in the city of Idlib destroyed tactical unit and the vehicle IG.
Latakia . The armed formations, declared a cessation of hostilities, of the anti-tank guided missiles, mortars and small arms fired settlement Nahshebba and Mount Abu Ali.
Other militants fired height with the mark of 565.
Ham . Residents of the village of Eze-Zayn carried issuing food, a total weight of about 1.2 tons.
The militants fired at the settlement Maan, Mardes, Kawkab positions of government troops near the village of Skandar and TPP in the village Maharda.
Government troops again went on the offensive, attacking the settlement Suran, located near the recently liberated Kawkab. Army units have already entered the Suran, but completely settlement has not yet taken.
Division 555th Regiment of the 4th Mechanized Infantry Division and the 87th Brigade of the 11th Armored Division attacked a nearby settlement Tall Buzam.
From fighters cleared the territory of the former Russian base.
It was noted in the settlement of clash Bsaliya.
Air Force SAR attacked clusters and strengthening of terrorists in the village Suran, Mork and Tibat Al-Imam.
Homs . On the east of the province reflected militants attack near Al Mahr fields.
VKS RF attacked militants in the village Talbiseh, Al-Rastan and Gadzhzhar.
There are reports about the end of the repair of the runway airbase T-4.
Aviation coalition in the city of Palmyra tactical unit destroyed the IG.
Damascus . In Damascus, held a humanitarian action at the school for boys – children of deceased CAP troops, during which made the issuance of humanitarian aid, a total weight of approximately one tonne.
The armed formations, declared a cessation of hostilities, have fired mortars and small arms positions of government troops in the area of the farm Qusayr, np Haraszti, Bala El Kadima, of Chair-Batna, Blelie, jobaria, the Duma and the height with the mark of 612.
The bombardment of other fighters have undergone settlement Bala El Kadima, Haraszti, jobaria, Haouch Kharab and Haouch Nasri positions of government troops near the village of jobaria, Medical Service School in the village Haraszti, Square Sahat el Abbasiyin, playground and hospital Ibn al-Walid.
The 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard CAA is fighting on the outskirts of the settlement Al Reyhan (Photo 4, the attached file).
It is expected the export of militants in Idlib city of Zakia.
Militants from Muadamii buses decrease in Idlib. It is planned to bring 620 participants gangs
Daraa . In the city of Daraa fighting continued in blocks Muhayo Nazihin Al, Al-Abbassia and to the west of the mosque of Bilal al-Habashi. The shelling was subjected quarter El Mahatta.
It was noted in the settlement of clash Al Yaduda.
Quneitra . Residents of the settlement Hadar performed issue of food, weighing about 2 tons.
Hasaka . Aviation Coalition, the city Shadaddi destroyed two tactical units, eight tactical units, six cars and eight combat positions.
Deir ez-Zor . Go battles in np Al Mreaiyya, Al Hveka, Huveydzhet Kate and Al-Jafr, in the Al Hamid, as well as in the vicinity of the airport.
In the area of Tel Brook aircraft bombed clusters of militants.
Aviation coalition destroyed the two bridges on the rivers Euphrates and Khabur.
Aviation coalition in the city of Abu Kamal destroyed 4 tanker with oil, 2 rocking chairs and destroyed IG 6 oil wells. The city of Deir ez-Zor destroyed oil wells and eight tankers trucks with ISIS oil.’
MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. Russian and Syrian radar data confirm Belgian warplanes attacked the village of Hassadjek near Aleppo, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told the media.
“Russia has at its disposal effective air defense means capable of monitoring the situation in Syria’s entire airspace round the clock. Syria’s own air defense systems have been restored over the past year and they control air situation, too,” Konashenkov said.
“Later today we will provide information about the flight paths and manoeuvers of Belgian and US warplanes in Syria’s airspace on October 18,” he said.
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Russia to regard Belgian strikes in Aleppo as support for Nusra if no criticism follows
The American side did not inform Russia of the flight of Belgian aircraft on October 18, when a strike was delivered on the village of Hassajek, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Thursday.
“During exchanges, American colleagues, in order to avoid some incidents in the air, as a rule inform us of the plans of their flights in Syria. But regarding the flight of Belgian aircraft on October 18, there was no notification on their part,” Konashenkov underscored.
He said that the Russian Aerospace Forces’ command at the Hmeymim airbase has for a long time maintained working contacts with the international coalition’s air command.
Earlier, Belgian Defense Minister Steven Vandeput said Belgium’s Air Force did not make strikes on October 18 on civilian facilities near Aleppo that resulted in the death of six people.
On October 18, Russia’s center for reconciliation of the warring sides in Syria reported that an air strike on the village of Hassajek near Aleppo in Syria killed six people and wounded another four. Russian Aerospace Forces and Syrian Air Force aircraft were not in that area, but there were Belgian fighters there.
The US coalition in Syria has had six F-16 fighter-bombers of Belgium’s Air Force since July this year, which, as earlier reported by Belgium’s Defense Ministry, “fulfill the entire range of military operations”.
Belgian F-16 jets took off from airfield in Jordan
Two Belgian F-16 fighter jets that bombed Syria’s Khassadjek near Aleppo on October 18 took off from an airfield in Jordan and were twice refueled in the air from a US refueling plane:
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“Air control means registered at 01:34 a.m. Moscow time on October 18 the take-off of two military planes of the international coalition from the al-Salti airfield in Jordan.”
According to the spokesman, the Belgian fighter jets were refueled from 02:52 in the Syrian air space in the area of Deir-ez-Zor:
“While in the air, the Belgian fighter jets were refueled from 02:52 in the Syrian air space in the area of Deir-ez-Zor from a US KC-135 aircraft refueler and then continued their flight in the north-western direction… At 03:35, the planes delivered an air strike against the Kurdish village of Khassadjek in the province of Aleppo, which killed six citizens and wounded four persons. From 04:19, the two Belgian fighter jets were refueled again from the US KC-135 refueler and patrolled the air space in the area of the town of Azaz north of Aleppo,” the spokesman said.
After that, according to Russian military sources, the Belgian plane set course towards Iraq and at 07:25 left Syrian airspace.
Surely the point which I think is not being taken seriously enough, about the Belgian (NATO) attack is this –
The US led forces have realised that they can conduct bombing raids on Syria and nothing is done to prevent it.
They will have concluded that if the Russian/Syrian air defences won’t shoot down even a mere couple of intruding jets they are even less likely to start shooting down a much larger force of perhaps forty or more planes.
Sooner or later the question of would Russia/ Syria shoot down an aggressor NATO plane to defend Syria was bound to arise and the emerging answer is no they will not.
It is not surprising the US are seeing just how much they can get away with. Now they know and they can ramp up the tempo of bombings at will.
One would have though it better to have shot down even just one at this time thus sending a crystal clear message of determination to defend Syria .
However depite a big political / media fuss – quite rightly of course but too late for the victims – about this and as with the US bombing of the Syrian army two weeks ago, nothing is done on the ground to deter future attacks which can be slowly ramped up and quickly unravel everything gained so far.
As Turkish forces in northern Syria continue to advance south taking more ground from ISIS for the rebels pro-Erdogan press reports that Russia’s president Vladimir Putin called his Turkish counterpart and congratulated him on the extension of his occupation zone in Syria.
My hunch is this in fact never happened, particularly since Moscow has previously pointed out the Turkish invasion is illegal. However, my guess is that privately Russians were informed of the operation before ‘Euphrates Shield’ launched and that while not willing to back it they also signaled they would not oppose it militarily — provided it stayed within certain geographical confines, that is if stayed clear of Syrian army positions around Aleppo.
Meanwhile Erdogan has said he intends to take two major cities in northern Syria, al-Bab currently in ISIS hands and Manbij currently controlled by the Kurdish-dominated SDF. We can only speculate what this means. Is Erdogan merely making an empty boast, or perhaps testing the waters? Have Russians in fact already told him they would privately not mind if he does? Or would this actually mean crossing a Russian red line of some sort?
What we do know however, is that heavy clashes have broken out between the Turks and Turkish-backed Islamist rebels and Kurds of the Afrin corridor. As Turks and rebels advanced southward against ISIS so did the Kurds. The Turks apparently did not take kindly to Kurds taking some of the spoils they intended for the rebels and so Kurds are now being bombarded by Turkish artillery and jets and there is footage showing fresh infantry-on-infrantry fighting as well. Turks are saying air raids alone have killed 200 Kurdish (and secular Arab) fighters already, but the latter are saying that number is closer to 10.
In any case if Turks turn this into a fully-fledged offensive against the SDF this has consequences beyond the Kurds or the SDF. http://russia-insider.com/en/syria-update/ri17124
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if you can put up with reading this ****
“Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the Russian decision to deploy the aircraft carrier.
Speaking upon her arrival in Brussels at her first EU summit since becoming Prime Minister, she said: ‘After we’ve left it’s in the interests of both the UK and the EU that we continue to work closely together, including at this summit.
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lots of nice pics of rus fleet ………….being ‘targeted’ by nato…………..
although this hyperbole, it might be good…
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Russia cuts U.S. out, negotiating pull-out of Jihadi fighters from eastern Aleppo
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Russia cuts out US to negotiate directly with Jihadi fighters and with Turkey for withdrawal of fighters and surrender of eastern Aleppo to the government.
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One month after the collapse in circumstances of great acrimony of the Kerry-Lavrov agreement, the Russians are working to enact unilaterally its key provision. ”
BRUSSELS, October 21. /TASS/. The aircraft numbers submitted by Russia’s Defense Ministry to Belgium following the airstrike on civil infrastructure near Aleppo are not Belgian, according to the statement released by the country’s Defense Ministry.
“In the second half of the day the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation submitted to the defense attache of the Belgian embassy in Moscow the alleged proof that F-16s of Belgian air forces are responsible for the air strike in the Aleppo province in the early hours of October 18, which killed several civilians,” the document says. “The identification numbers ‘friend-or-foe’ on the card assigned to Belgian airplanes according to the Russian Defense Ministry, are not correct and are not relevant to airplanes of the Belgian air forces,” the statement goes. Now the country’s Defense Ministry expects “an official withdrawal of unfounded accusations by the Russian side,” the document says.
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Russian Defense Ministry to hand over details on Hassadjek airstrike to Belgium
Defense ministry: Belgian F-16 jets that bombed Hassadjek were refueled by US plane
Kremlin expects US, EU reaction to Belgian air strikes in Aleppo
Russia to regard Belgian strikes in Aleppo as support for Nusra if no criticism follows
On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry released and said it would turn over the material on the F-16 strike at the Hassajek village on Aleppo’s outskirts, which killed at least six civilians, to Belgium. Defense Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said that “military and diplomatic channels would be used to inform Belgium in detail about the Belgian F-16s operation in the skies over Syria.”
According to spokesman, the Russian Defense Ministry’s report was based on objective control means. “Therefore, when Belgian Defense Minister Steven Vandeput flatly denied – with his hand on his heart as he said that the allegations that Belgian planes were involved in delivering an airstrike on a Kurdish village, can only mean two things – either Steven Vandeput is intentionally misleading the world, or his subordinates along with US colleagues are cheating the leadership of the Kingdom of Belgium,” General Konashenkov affirmed.
It would seem to me the most obvious thing to be done.Is for the Russians to announce that since there are denials that the US coalition aircraft are involved in these bombing. Russia will need to assume they come from an unknown “rogue” air force. And will from now on just shoot them down when they are seen.That should either get those aircraft to identify themselves before operating there. Or after the shoot downs the wreckage of the planes will yield the needed information as to where they come from. Its very simple to solve that problem.Without all the dispute on “who” they belong to.
On the morning of October 19 Kurdish forces managed to move forward and to free from ISIS several villages to the east of the of Marat um-Hosh village and came to Shakba lake. During the offensive, was taken about 15 square kilometers of territory. Our reporters took a video when liberated the Kurds villages were under fire. According to them, the firing was carried out by the pro-Turkish groups operating with the support of the Turkish army in the framework of operation “Shield of the Euphrates.” The circling by sky with In aircraft’s and drones.
Turkish President is Recep Tayyip Erdogan has Repeatedly Stated That the purpose of the operation “Euphrates Shield” is to fight the ISIS the Terrorists. But the priority target looks completely different from his words …
On the morning of October 19 Kurdish formations managed to move forward and to discourage LIH * several villages to the east of the village of Hosh Marat mind and come to Shakba lake. During the offensive, it was occupied about 15 square kilometers of territory. Our reporters witnessed the firing position, rescued the Kurds. According to them, the firing was carried out by the pro-Turkish groups operating with the support of the Turkish army in the framework of operation “Shield of the Euphrates.” In the sky, circling aircraft and drones.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the operation “The Shield Euphrates” is to fight the terrorists LIH *. But it looks completely different in the priority target …
but NOTE
“According to a correspondent of the news agency News Anna, who is currently in Syria, today the Turkish Air Force and the Western coalition led by the United States for two hours was applied assault bombing Afrin district, where the Syrian militia.” http://www.anna-news.info/node/66500
BEIRUT, October 20. /TASS/. The Syrian Armed Forces command warned on Thursday that it would bring down Turkish planes in case they breach the Syrian airspace, the Syrian Defense Ministry reports.
It classifies as “naked aggression” an air attack by Turkish Air Force on several settlements in Syria’s north. “More than 150 civilians fell victim to this criminal attack,” the ministry said.
“Any attempt to once again breach Syrian airspace by Turkish war planes will be dealt with and they will be brought down by all means available,” Reuters quoted the statement as saying.
BRUSSELS, October 21. /TASS/. The European Union can assume measures against Russia if the strikes on Aleppo remain as intensive as they had been prior to the humanitarian pause, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the press conference summing up the results of the first day of the EU summit in Brussels.
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“I think even if the bombings remain as intensive as they had been previously, this will be a ground for considering further actions,” she said when asked what is a reasonable ground for the European Union to consider anti-Russia sanctions.
Meanwhile, Merkel said that EU leaders had not discussed the schedule of further discussions about potential sanctions against Russia over Syria. “We did not discuss the consistency today, it did not play a role, there are many other formats in the EU for this,” she said, adding that the participants of the meeting only discussed “what measures should be taken if needed.”
According to Merkel, “there is a wide consensus (among EU members – TASS) regarding strategic opportunities related to Russia.” “On the one hand, there is a wish to keep normal relations as we are part of the so-called European platform. On the other hand, we see that Russia is aimed not at partnership but at expansion of the sphere of its influence,” she said, adding that “the discussion was focused on this”, while the conversation about sanctions against Russia at the EU summit was “tough.”.
AMERICAN-FINANCED CHILD BEHEADER ADMITS ALLIANCE WITH ALQAEDA; AMERICAN-SUPPORTED ALQAEDA MELTING AWAY IN ALEPPO; 7 RODENTS KILLED WITH 42 CRITICALLY WOUNDED
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ALEPPO: NOTORIOUS AND DEMENTED CHILD BEHEADER, ‘UMAR SALKHO, leader of Harakat Nooreddeen Al-Zangi, an American-supported terrorist organization declares Al-Qaeda to be the “spearhead” of the “revolution” and vows to fight alongside his rodent brothers. No comment from Obama, Kerry, the Pentagon or the CIA (which sends the payroll checks) (Thanks, Walid):
‘Umar Salkho and his soon-to-be-dead litter-mate, ‘Aamir Sha’baan pose for posterity in this inspiring photo-op just before beheading a 12-year old Palestinian boy they accused of being a spy for Liwaa` Al-Quds. They are all mentally afflicted and on drugs. Just listen to the tape I provided.
OBAMA’S LEGACY OF MURDER AND MAYHEM SEEN BELOW IN THE FACES OF THE CHILDREN OF ALEPPO WHO HAVE BEEN BOMBARDED WITH AMERICAN-MADE WEAPONS. THEY COULD BE JUST AS EASILY THE CHILDREN OF YEMEN WHO PAY THE PRICE FOR AMERICAN WAR CRIMES.
This flyer was dropped all over East Aleppo by the SAAF’s helicopters and informs its readers about the locations of exit routes protected by the Syrian military. It also encourages rodents still inside to surrender their weapons and join the human race.
In a first of its kind reach-out, Syria’s chief cleric, Al-Shaykh Ahmad Badruddeen Hassoon, had his word read by loudspeaker to the rats inside East Aleppo. He told them to go back to their countries or else. He implored the the rodents to permit the innocent people to leave. It was great. I listened to it on Al-Mayaadeen.
Al-Shaykh Sa’eed, South Al-‘Uwayja and Al-Shurfa: The SAA and its allies killed 7 rodents and wounded 42, all belonging to Al-Nusra/Alqaeda. One leader was identified as “Abu ‘Awsh”. The SAA reported the destruction of 6 pickups with 23mm cannons.
KUWAYRIS AIRBASE IN ALEPPO: A scene from the graduation of a new class of cadets is commenced with a moment of silence for the martyrs of the Syrian Armed Forces followed by the national anthem
East Aleppo: The ceasefire went into effect today and saw many rodents taking advantage of the offer for amnesty. Most left through the crossing at Bustaan Al-Qassr. Others, about 900, opted for relocation to Idlib and were picked up by 30 buses at the Sports Stadium. Corridors opened for civilians were shelled relentlessly by the terrorists preventing hundreds from leaving and moving to the safety of West Aleppo. Those who made it were the infirm, children and the elderly. All will be physically tested by doctors to insure their good health. The ceasefire will end on the 22nd when we expect an all-out assault on the city to flush out the rodents once and for all.
1070 Project: All but 10% is liberated. Just give us another 24 hours to clean out the rodents.
Al-Tayyiba, ‘Aqaarib, East of Al-Mafkar near the oil pipeline: The SAA foiled a determined attempt by the rodent of ISIS to overrun fixed SAA positions. The rodents lost over 60 killed as helicopters joined the ground forces in a rout of the hopeless and hapless degenerates of ISIS.
Sooraan: The combined efforts of the SAAF and RuAF resulted in the deaths of 18 rodents belonging to Jaysh Al-Fath. In addition to those grunts going to Hell, these commanders of ISIS were also dispatched:
Akram Al-Hussayn
Mur’iyyuddeen Rahhaal
Ahmad Jameel Al-Saalih
Teebat Al-Imaam, Lihaayaa, Ma’arkaba, Al-Lataamina, Mork: 27 hyenas went straight to Hell as Jaysh Al-Fath lost again. 3 tanks , 2 APCs and 3 pickups with 23mm cannons were also destroyed completely. Here are the only identified vermin:
Ahmad ‘Abdul-Razzaaq Al-Hawwaash
Khaalid Al-Hussayn
Khaalid Al-‘Ammoori
Ma’ardas: The SAA has just liberated the north military base here by ejecting the Jaysh Al-‘Izza and Abnaa` Al-Shaam killing 7 rodents.
Maj. General, ‘Ali Mamlook, the president’s chief security advisor visited Egypt to cement the growing relationship between the two countries and to further encourage President Al-Sisi to break ties with the depraved Saudis. He met with Maj. Gen. Khaalid Fawzi and other high ranking members of the Egyptian security establishment. Although the talks were mostly over the joint effort to defeat terrorism, the talks also involved Syria’s position on Saudi Arabia and the new rift between Egypt and the Saudi cockroaches after the former voted with Russia on a resolution affecting Syria in the U.N.S.C. The Saudis are reportedly livid.
If there were one real journalist left in the USA, this would be front page news: The US does not want to hurt Al Qaeda/Al Nusra, who are accused of the 9/11 attack – this undermines all their rhetoric and propaganda of the last 15 years:
The Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (previously known as the Al-Nusra Front) terrorist group is not the main aim of the US-led coalition in Syria, spokesman for the US Department of State, John Kirby, said.
According to Kirby, the US-led coalition fights only against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Syria. The IS is the main aim of the US and its allies.
During a briefing, journalists asked Kirby if the US and the coalition, led by the country, are fighting against the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham. Kirby answered that the Al-Nusra is not the main aim of the US.
China and Iran has special operations servicemen in Syria working with the SAA. But this recent development will require some battalions of the Chinese regular army or Iranian Revolutionary Guard to be deployed in eastern Syria to repel ISIS/Daesh when they are pushed out of Mosul across the Iraqi border. The U.S. is preparing to setup a classic double envelopment (i.e., pincer move) to fight the Syrian army on multiple fronts.
The brave Syrians are battle weary and they need adjunct ground forces to protect their flanks. They can’t do it alone and Russia is busy with the air campaign and also has to keep an eye on the Ukraine/Donbass civil war that could spill over into Crimea.
China and Iran have to step up because Syria cannot be lost due to critical economic and geopolitical reasons that both countries will benefit from in the future. They must defeat U.S.-NATO at all costs.
I totally agree with you.
If the Syrian government falls it will be replaced by a “pro Western” puppet government that is hostile to the interests of Tehran, Moscow and Beijing.
Iran and China,especially China, must therefore step up the assistance rendered to Damascus.
If the forces of the Empire are thwarted and stymied in Syria, they will have less time and inclination to foment mischief elsewhere.
Russian Defense Ministry: Russian & Syrian Radars Prove Belgian Jets Struck Syrian Village
https://southfront.org/russian-defense-ministry-russian-syrian-radars-prove-belgian-jets-struck-syrian-village/
First NATO is involved in Syria.
Second Syrian and Russians has no balls to deal with NATO.
Third China isn’t taking the bait.
Your observation about NATO’s ongoing incursion into Syrian airspace is like a painful thistle in the Russian bear’s claw.
I reread the article published on October 6, in the Russian Insider where General Igor Konashenkov clearly stated, “Therefore, any missile or air strikes on the territory controlled by the Syrian government will create a clear threat to Russian servicemen.” “Russian air defense system crews are unlikely to have time to determine in a ‘straight line’ the exact flight paths of missiles and then who the warheads belong to. And all the illusions of amateurs about the existence of ‘invisible’ jets will face a disappointing reality,” (see: http://russia-insider.com/en/breaking-ww3-russia-will-take-down-any-american-airplane-or-rocket-targeting-syrian-army/ri16857 ).
The credibility of the Russian Defense Forces in Syria is at stake, not only from the SAA’s perspective but the U.S.-NATO coalition as well. It’s time the S-XXX air defense missiles go to work and make a statement that what Russia says it means, with no ambiguity.
Witness what Filipino police do to Filipino citizens protesting against the US in their country:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMawrwvpmUo
The fact that isis was going to move from Iraq to Syria was in the media for weeks with stories on saudia arabia paying isis to move to Aleppo.
Where did the stories come from?
MOSCOW, October 19. /TASS/. Combat aircraft of the international coalition, to which Belgium is affiliated, systematically pick wrong targets for attack, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Wednesday.
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Belgium summons Russian ambassador over statement on Syria airstrikes
He was speaking in response to a statement by his Belgian counterpart Steven Vandeput, who claimed that no Belgian planes were in the area of the village of Hassadjek near Aleppo, where an air raid left six people dead.
“It is hard to disagree with Mr. Vandeput in that it is essential to avoid ‘collateral damage’ and rule out any doubts the picked target belongs to the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia – TASS). However, we would like to recall that for the countries of the international coalition, to which Belgium is affiliated, such target setting mistakes are not something impossible and regrettably happen with regularity,” Konashenkov said.
“That’s why weddings, funerals, hospitals, police stations, humanitarian convoys and even Syrian troops fighting against Islamic State terrorists near Deir ez-Zor are hit by the aircraft of the coalition member-countries. Moreover, none of the coalition’s member-countries has ever been made liable for that,” he added.
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Kremlin expects US, EU reaction to Belgian air strikes in Aleppo
Russia to regard Belgian strikes in Aleppo as support for Nusra if no criticism follows
Russia is waiting for US reaction over air strikes on Aleppo outskirts — diplomat
Kremlin: US-led coalition’s erroneous air strike complicated situation in Syria
Moscow deeply concerned about US airstrike against Syrian military — ministry
Konashenkov recalled that Russia has effective air defense facilities, which make it possible “to monitor the situation in the sky over almost the entire territory of Syria and beyond around the clock.”
The Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties reported on October 18 that the village of Hassadjek had been targeted by an airstrike. The Russian military said there were no Russian or Syrian aircraft in the area, but Belgian Air Force fighter jets had been registered there. Six Belgian F-16 fighters are involved in the actions of the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia).
More:
http://tass.com/politics/907449?_ga=1.234609630.1531488177.1475662548
wonder what Rus Ambassadeur said to Belgium when ‘called” by them to say it was not their fault……presumably Mme Zakharova will do the usual Thursday MFA speech presentation?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov. “During the conversation discussed the situation around Aleppo in humanitarian pause context and the whole development of the situation in Syria”, – Peskov said.
20 October from 8.00 in Aleppo Russian Defense Ministry introduced “humanitarian pause” for the free passage of civilians, the evacuation of the wounded and sick, as well as the withdrawal of fighters from the eastern parts of the city. Initially, a pause to be completed in 16.00, but “by the numerous appeals of international organizations”, it was decided to extend the “humanitarian pause” for three hours -. To 19.00
Syrian army and armed units moved to the required distance, giving the militants an opportunity to leave the eastern districts of Aleppo through two special corridor.
Combat aircraft Russian Russian and Syrian Air force air and space forces fly at a considerable distance from the Syrian city of Aleppo after the announcement of a “humanitarian pause”. This was announced by Head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Sergey Rudskoy. According to him, Russian air strikes and Syrian military stopped at ten o’clock yesterday.
At the same time to coordinate the withdrawal of civilians and fighters from a besieged terrorists established part of Aleppo control point. It is staffed by officers of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the conflicting parties, the Syrian army and representatives of Aleppo administration. Progress evacuation, stressed in the General Staff, will be monitored in real time.
Sergei Rudskoy explained that in the area of humanitarian corridors installed webcam. In addition, Russian drones fly over places of evacuation.
As regards the notification of the population, it is in Aleppo adjusted properly. “Civilians in eastern Aleppo rebels advance informed about the location of humanitarian corridors and the right of passage through them – in Aleppo dropped more than 150,000 information leaflets (Photo 1), and in today’s outcome will be spread more about 300 thousand leaflets Similar information is available in the Syrian. the media, the Internet also sent in the form of SMS-messages and voiced in Aleppo using the speaker, “- said Sergey Rudskoy.
” All our obligations related to the conduct of humanitarian operations in eastern Aleppo, Russian and Syrian sides fulfilled. We hope that the United States and other interested parties to influence the leaders of the armed groups and ensure the evacuation of sick and wounded, the output of civilians and fighters from the city “, – concluded the head of the General Staff Main Operations management.
Suspending flights videoconferencing Russian and Syrian Air Force in the area of Aleppo is a gesture of goodwill, Moscow hopes that the humanitarian pause will be used for the dissociation of peaceful opposition against terrorists, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. “It’s a goodwill gesture in the hope that the pause which now is declared, will be used to finally dissociate themselves from” Dzhebhat en-Nusra “and the like, those armed groups that are supported, equipped, armed with the United States, a number of European countries and the countries of the region “, – the minister said.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Russia excludes the extension of humanitarian pause in Aleppo unilaterally. “I rule out that we can unilaterally together with the Syrian government to extend the humanitarian pause. The unilateral extension of equivalent retreat unilaterally, so we will not go, “- Ryabkov confirmed.
According to him, it has not yet been completed disassociation banned in the Russian terrorist group” Dzhabhat en-Nusra “moderate opposition. This and other circumstances, according to Ryabkov, according to “double bottom” of the policy of some states.
The number of settlements that have joined the reconciliation process has increased to 817. The number of armed groups that have declared their commitment to the terms of a cessation of hostilities, has not changed – 69.
During the day recorded 47 attacks by illegal armed groups in the provinces of Aleppo (23) Damascus (16), Hama (5), Latakia (2) and Durham (1). For days earlier – 51.
The Russian Air Force FSI and Syrian opposition by armed groups, have declared a cessation of hostilities and to report to the Russian or American centers reconciliation information about their location, strikes are not applied.
The head of the Ministry of Defence of Belgium Steven Vandeput officially rejected accusations by Russia that the Belgian F-16 bombers have caused death, at least six civilians. The Minister said that the Belgian Air Force usually do not report the areas of operations, stressing that during these days in the specified area Belgian planes did not fly. According Vandeputa, Belgian soldiers respect the rules of combat operations.
According to the Minister of Defence of Belgium, the Russian charge – part of the tactics of the Russian Federation, aimed at, to sow discord in the coalition antiigilovskoy. Defense Minister expressed hope that diplomatic complications will not be forthcoming.
In connection with the statement of Russia, on the application of the Belgian Air Force attacks on civilian targets in the area of the Syrian city of Aleppo, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Russian Federation Alexander Tokovinin.
Russia has anti-aircraft for the clock monitoring of virtually all of Syria, said the Russian Defense Ministry, responding to the words of the Belgians of non-involvement in air strikes on the Kurdish village Hassadzhek in Aleppo.
It is noted that it is difficult not to agree with Belgium the need to avoid “collateral damage” and “exclude any doubts about the accessories chosen to target terrorists LIH. But would like to remind that the international coalition, which includes the Kingdom of Belgium, targeting such mistakes are not at all something impossible happen and, unfortunately, regularly “, – added to the Defense Ministry.
In response to the statement by the head of the military department of the Belgian Air Force was not involved in the country’s shelling Syrian territory, a group of MPs said it was ready to believe him, but the conditions of openness. “We are ready to believe the minister at his word. But since Belgium has never published data, and does not indicate the location of their bombings, the country’s involvement can not be completely excluded “, – quotes RIA” News “the statement Socialist deputies Dirk van der Malena and Alain Topa.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel admits the possibility of new sanctions against Russia in connection with Moscow’s policy in Syria. It is reported by AP. “No options, including sanctions, should not be removed from the table, taking into account the whole situation, but our priority – relief in any way the human suffering, and it will be a topic for discussion tomorrow,” – said Merkel.
Russian Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu appealed to the leadership of countries that have influence on the armed groups, entrenched in the eastern part of Aleppo, asking them to persuade their leaders to cease hostilities and to leave the city.
“Anyone who is really interested in early stabilization of the situation in the city of Aleppo, you need to start real practical steps, rather than continue to engage in political red tape “, – said the head of the military department.
Russia and Turkey have agreed on joint efforts to conclude the militants of the terrorist organization “Al-Nusra Dzhebhat” from Syrian Aleppo. “Yesterday I spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. We discussed with him Aleppo. He said that starting from 22 hours of the bombing stopped there. He expressed the wish that “al-Nusra” left the city. We have given the necessary instructions to colleagues and started to work in this direction. And we discussed the agreement on how to drive the “en-Nusra” from Aleppo and provide the peace of the residents of the city, and for this we need to work together “, – the President of Turkey, Erdogan said.
The United Nations Security Council of the United Nations United Kingdom, United States, France and Ukraine blocked the proposals for the application of the delimitation of the terrorists and the opposition in the Syrian Arab Republic, as well as supporting an eight-hour humanitarian pause in the city of Aleppo.
This was announced by the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vitaly Churkin. “Some of our friends have once again shown its true face. Three permanent members, to which, of course, joined by Ukraine. They do not know what they want in reality, it is impossible to please, “- said Churkin.
Also Churkin said he did not know exactly which points in the draft resolution, Russia did not like these delegations. “I have no idea what he did not like them,” – said Churkin.
US and Saudi Arabia provide safe corridors for the release of militants group “Islamic state” from the Iraqi Mosul into Syria. This information is contained in a statement released by the chief of the army command and the Armed Forces of Syria, according to Syrian state news agency SANA. According to a statement, the military command of Syria would consider any attempt of crossing its borders, as “an attack on the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic,” and those who are trying to promote it, will be equated in Syria as terrorists.
The practice of such corridors, as explained in a statement, is is to “provide a safe retreat routes for terrorists groups LIH” of Mosul, as well as “to ensure their passage through the territory of the Syrian border.” Such action, according to the Syrian government army, on the one hand, guarantee the “protection of the terrorists,” and on the other – “increase the terrorist presence in Syrian territory.”
The purpose of the open arms in the Syrian military command called “the desire to impose a new military reality in the eastern region in the direction of the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa and Palmyra. ”
According to the chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov, if in the course of the offensive forces of Iraqi terrorists to leave the city and head to Syria, the consequences can be very severe. “Our main focus is on the possible attempts of militants escape from Mosul or by agreement freely leave the city in the direction of Syria,” – said Gerasimov.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow will take military action in the case of retreat of militants of the terrorist organization “Islamic State” of Mosul into Syria. “The corridor, which is stored and creates the risk that the IG withdraws from Iraq, Mosul, Syria, – explained the Minister. – Of course, we will evaluate the situation and make decisions, both political and military, if that happens, if in Syria, where our group is working at the request of the legitimate government, there will be additional IG contingents. ”
Since the beginning of the onset of the Iraqi army in Mosul city and left 900 people fled to neighboring Syria, said the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. They are housed in a camp for immigrants. As the Air Force, according to the UN, this is the first large group of refugees from Mosul in recent days, the entire city may be about 1.5 million people, including 4,000-6,000 insurgents of “Islamic state.”
Patrol anti-aircraft US Navy P-8A Poseidon, tail number 168859 on Wednesday made another approaching to the Russian military installations in Syria – paragraph logistics of the Russian Navy in the port of Tartus and videoconferencing Hmeymim airbase. It is also close to the area of the eastern Mediterranean, where, presumably, there are ships dc control of the Russian Navy connections in the region.
In the past few weeks has sharply increased the intensity of flights of US spy planes from the Russian border, in particular, on the Baltic Sea, near the coast of the Crimea, as well as in Russian bases in Syria and areas of deployment of Russian naval warships in the Eastern Mediterranean. Hardly a day locked up to two or three or more such operations.
The Kurdish population is not in a state of conflict with the leadership of Syria, allegations of delimitation – is the personal interests of individual leaders, receiving orders directly from Washington. This was stated by Chairman of the Syrian parliament Khadija Abbas. According to her, the Kurds, are part of the Syrian people, the authorities have no problems. And what happens, said chairman of the CAP Parliament, the result of the personal interests of some leaders in the Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria. Abbas stressed that the leaders of these actions are based on direct instructions from the United States.
It is also reported that the majority of the Kurdish population does not support the idea of a separate from the Syrian life, and Damascus will do everything possible to all the rights of all citizens, including Kurds have been preserved.
Led by the United States of America is an international coalition must immediately begin to develop a plan for the release of the Syrian city of Raqqa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Marc Eyraud. According to the French diplomat, the delay would be a huge mistake in this matter.
The fact that Syria considers Crimea part of Russia, said the chairman of the Syrian parliament Khadija Abbas. She noted that “in connection with the events that took place after the Soviet Union up to the present time, this subject has returned to its roots by expressing the free will of the people on the Crimean referendum …”. Damascus admits that “Crimea is part of Russia.”
Aleppo . The school Hasan Kayali district Zuhur Aleppo residents of the city distributed 650 packages of bread, weighing about one ton.
The armed formations, declared a cessation of hostilities, have fired mortars and small arms town Azizi and quarter Hai el Antara.
Armed the formation of other terrorist groups from MLRS handicrafts, mortars and small arms fired settlement Hanani-Shimaliya, Bakirtaya, Labda, Hasadzhek, Benjamin, Ansar, pits, Maarat and southern farm in the village Sheikh Ali Kobtani, the Al-Maida, Dahiya al-Assad, “1070,” Hai-el-Ansari, Ashraf El-Khalid Sheikh Maksoud, Sheikh Abu Bakr, Suleiman Halyabi, Ramos, a military academy Al-Assad, a cement factory warehouses, fortress-Cariati Halab, shopping center “Castello”, a military academy Lake Assad in Aleppo, as well as the positions of government troops near the settlement Hasadzhek and Binyamin districts Leramon, Hai al-Ansari, “1070” and the airfield Al-Nayrab in the city of Aleppo.
For civilians, leaving under the control of illegal armed groups areas of the city of Aleppo, continue to work items of hot food and the issuance of essential items .
Action without arms, as well as the wounded, the city sick and elderly people have started to leave the eastern districts of Aleppo in the framework of an agreement with the Syrian government.
150 militants “Ahrar al-Sham” were removed from the area of Bustan al-Qasr in Idlib province in accordance with the agreements reached.
The district 1070 are heavy fighting jihadists attacked positions of government forces.
in the last 48 hours YPG fighters drove the IG units of Hasadzheka, Ward, Wasit, Al-Ghoul and Kaul Surugiu.
IG militants unsuccessfully counterattacked the position of the Kurdish armed groups in the locality Hassadzhek in the north of the province. From the north Hassadzhek attacking pro-Turkish forces “Free Syrian Army”. Turkish artillery shelled Hassadzhek and the surrounding villages.
In the framework of the operation “The Shield Euphrates” pro-Turkish rebels issued an ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of Kurdish “People’s Protection Units” from the village of Tel Rifat within 48 hours.
Artillery Turkey shelled areas near the reservoir Shahba.
Stratfor It reported that the Russian VKS defending Kurdish forces attacked pro-Turkish militants in the north of the province. This information was denied by local sources, reported that in this region of the Turkish aircraft carried out a series of massive air strikes on Kurdish positions YPG.
Local sources reported that Turkish aircraft attacked the settlement And Umm Hosh Al-Hasyeh.
Pro-Turkish fighters captured in IG NP .: Al Ayun, Tuwainiyah, Tal Malid , Alsaid Ali and Samuqa (Photo 2, attached file).
According to the information received by the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the warring parties from representatives of the local Board of Afrin Aleppo province, October 18 at about 3 am on the village Hassadzhek air blow. As a result of the bombing of two houses were destroyed, killing 6 and wounding of varying severity has 4 people.
Jets videoconferencing Russian or Syrian Air Force was not in the area.
The area of the village Hassadzhek night October 18 planes carried out the task of the international coalition. By means of monitoring the air situation at a specified time in the area were recorded, two F-16 Air Force of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Aviation coalition in the city of Mara destroyed five tactical units, two fighting positions and vehicle IG. The city Washiyah – Two tactical units and two IG car.
Idlib . In the south of the province noted clash in the village Sinjar.
Turkish troops and the construction equipment includes a 500 m (according to other sources to 2 km) to the territory of the province of Idlib near the settlement Aqrabat (Photo 3). Local sources reported that Turkish bulldozers destroyed farmland and olive trees.
It is also reported that the Turkish army is building a new border crossing point for fighters PAS south of the settlement Atmeh.
Air Force SAR and RF FSI attacked base “Dzhebhat en-Nusra” in the city of Al-Tamanah and settlement Tahtaya.
Aviation coalition in the city of Idlib destroyed tactical unit and the vehicle IG.
Latakia . The armed formations, declared a cessation of hostilities, of the anti-tank guided missiles, mortars and small arms fired settlement Nahshebba and Mount Abu Ali.
Other militants fired height with the mark of 565.
Ham . Residents of the village of Eze-Zayn carried issuing food, a total weight of about 1.2 tons.
The militants fired at the settlement Maan, Mardes, Kawkab positions of government troops near the village of Skandar and TPP in the village Maharda.
Government troops again went on the offensive, attacking the settlement Suran, located near the recently liberated Kawkab. Army units have already entered the Suran, but completely settlement has not yet taken.
Division 555th Regiment of the 4th Mechanized Infantry Division and the 87th Brigade of the 11th Armored Division attacked a nearby settlement Tall Buzam.
From fighters cleared the territory of the former Russian base.
It was noted in the settlement of clash Bsaliya.
Air Force SAR attacked clusters and strengthening of terrorists in the village Suran, Mork and Tibat Al-Imam.
Homs . On the east of the province reflected militants attack near Al Mahr fields.
VKS RF attacked militants in the village Talbiseh, Al-Rastan and Gadzhzhar.
There are reports about the end of the repair of the runway airbase T-4.
Aviation coalition in the city of Palmyra tactical unit destroyed the IG.
Damascus . In Damascus, held a humanitarian action at the school for boys – children of deceased CAP troops, during which made the issuance of humanitarian aid, a total weight of approximately one tonne.
The armed formations, declared a cessation of hostilities, have fired mortars and small arms positions of government troops in the area of the farm Qusayr, np Haraszti, Bala El Kadima, of Chair-Batna, Blelie, jobaria, the Duma and the height with the mark of 612.
The bombardment of other fighters have undergone settlement Bala El Kadima, Haraszti, jobaria, Haouch Kharab and Haouch Nasri positions of government troops near the village of jobaria, Medical Service School in the village Haraszti, Square Sahat el Abbasiyin, playground and hospital Ibn al-Walid.
The 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard CAA is fighting on the outskirts of the settlement Al Reyhan (Photo 4, the attached file).
It is expected the export of militants in Idlib city of Zakia.
Militants from Muadamii buses decrease in Idlib. It is planned to bring 620 participants gangs
Daraa . In the city of Daraa fighting continued in blocks Muhayo Nazihin Al, Al-Abbassia and to the west of the mosque of Bilal al-Habashi. The shelling was subjected quarter El Mahatta.
It was noted in the settlement of clash Al Yaduda.
Quneitra . Residents of the settlement Hadar performed issue of food, weighing about 2 tons.
Hasaka . Aviation Coalition, the city Shadaddi destroyed two tactical units, eight tactical units, six cars and eight combat positions.
Deir ez-Zor . Go battles in np Al Mreaiyya, Al Hveka, Huveydzhet Kate and Al-Jafr, in the Al Hamid, as well as in the vicinity of the airport.
In the area of Tel Brook aircraft bombed clusters of militants.
Aviation coalition destroyed the two bridges on the rivers Euphrates and Khabur.
Aviation coalition in the city of Abu Kamal destroyed 4 tanker with oil, 2 rocking chairs and destroyed IG 6 oil wells. The city of Deir ez-Zor destroyed oil wells and eight tankers trucks with ISIS oil.’
http://www.anna-news.info/node/66457
Syrian news 18-19 October.
google translate.
MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. Russian and Syrian radar data confirm Belgian warplanes attacked the village of Hassadjek near Aleppo, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told the media.
“Russia has at its disposal effective air defense means capable of monitoring the situation in Syria’s entire airspace round the clock. Syria’s own air defense systems have been restored over the past year and they control air situation, too,” Konashenkov said.
“Later today we will provide information about the flight paths and manoeuvers of Belgian and US warplanes in Syria’s airspace on October 18,” he said.
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Russia to regard Belgian strikes in Aleppo as support for Nusra if no criticism follows
The American side did not inform Russia of the flight of Belgian aircraft on October 18, when a strike was delivered on the village of Hassajek, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Thursday.
“During exchanges, American colleagues, in order to avoid some incidents in the air, as a rule inform us of the plans of their flights in Syria. But regarding the flight of Belgian aircraft on October 18, there was no notification on their part,” Konashenkov underscored.
He said that the Russian Aerospace Forces’ command at the Hmeymim airbase has for a long time maintained working contacts with the international coalition’s air command.
Earlier, Belgian Defense Minister Steven Vandeput said Belgium’s Air Force did not make strikes on October 18 on civilian facilities near Aleppo that resulted in the death of six people.
On October 18, Russia’s center for reconciliation of the warring sides in Syria reported that an air strike on the village of Hassajek near Aleppo in Syria killed six people and wounded another four. Russian Aerospace Forces and Syrian Air Force aircraft were not in that area, but there were Belgian fighters there.
The US coalition in Syria has had six F-16 fighter-bombers of Belgium’s Air Force since July this year, which, as earlier reported by Belgium’s Defense Ministry, “fulfill the entire range of military operations”.
Belgian F-16 jets took off from airfield in Jordan
Two Belgian F-16 fighter jets that bombed Syria’s Khassadjek near Aleppo on October 18 took off from an airfield in Jordan and were twice refueled in the air from a US refueling plane:
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Kremlin expects US, EU reaction to Belgian air strikes in Aleppo
Belgium summons Russian ambassador over statement on Syria airstrikes
Russian MP blasts Hassadjek airstrike as Western intervention
“Air control means registered at 01:34 a.m. Moscow time on October 18 the take-off of two military planes of the international coalition from the al-Salti airfield in Jordan.”
According to the spokesman, the Belgian fighter jets were refueled from 02:52 in the Syrian air space in the area of Deir-ez-Zor:
“While in the air, the Belgian fighter jets were refueled from 02:52 in the Syrian air space in the area of Deir-ez-Zor from a US KC-135 aircraft refueler and then continued their flight in the north-western direction… At 03:35, the planes delivered an air strike against the Kurdish village of Khassadjek in the province of Aleppo, which killed six citizens and wounded four persons. From 04:19, the two Belgian fighter jets were refueled again from the US KC-135 refueler and patrolled the air space in the area of the town of Azaz north of Aleppo,” the spokesman said.
After that, according to Russian military sources, the Belgian plane set course towards Iraq and at 07:25 left Syrian airspace.
More:
http://tass.com/world/907661
note-refueled by usa over deir ez zor
Surely the point which I think is not being taken seriously enough, about the Belgian (NATO) attack is this –
The US led forces have realised that they can conduct bombing raids on Syria and nothing is done to prevent it.
They will have concluded that if the Russian/Syrian air defences won’t shoot down even a mere couple of intruding jets they are even less likely to start shooting down a much larger force of perhaps forty or more planes.
Sooner or later the question of would Russia/ Syria shoot down an aggressor NATO plane to defend Syria was bound to arise and the emerging answer is no they will not.
It is not surprising the US are seeing just how much they can get away with. Now they know and they can ramp up the tempo of bombings at will.
One would have though it better to have shot down even just one at this time thus sending a crystal clear message of determination to defend Syria .
However depite a big political / media fuss – quite rightly of course but too late for the victims – about this and as with the US bombing of the Syrian army two weeks ago, nothing is done on the ground to deter future attacks which can be slowly ramped up and quickly unravel everything gained so far.
As Turkish forces in northern Syria continue to advance south taking more ground from ISIS for the rebels pro-Erdogan press reports that Russia’s president Vladimir Putin called his Turkish counterpart and congratulated him on the extension of his occupation zone in Syria.
My hunch is this in fact never happened, particularly since Moscow has previously pointed out the Turkish invasion is illegal. However, my guess is that privately Russians were informed of the operation before ‘Euphrates Shield’ launched and that while not willing to back it they also signaled they would not oppose it militarily — provided it stayed within certain geographical confines, that is if stayed clear of Syrian army positions around Aleppo.
Meanwhile Erdogan has said he intends to take two major cities in northern Syria, al-Bab currently in ISIS hands and Manbij currently controlled by the Kurdish-dominated SDF. We can only speculate what this means. Is Erdogan merely making an empty boast, or perhaps testing the waters? Have Russians in fact already told him they would privately not mind if he does? Or would this actually mean crossing a Russian red line of some sort?
What we do know however, is that heavy clashes have broken out between the Turks and Turkish-backed Islamist rebels and Kurds of the Afrin corridor. As Turks and rebels advanced southward against ISIS so did the Kurds. The Turks apparently did not take kindly to Kurds taking some of the spoils they intended for the rebels and so Kurds are now being bombarded by Turkish artillery and jets and there is footage showing fresh infantry-on-infrantry fighting as well. Turks are saying air raids alone have killed 200 Kurdish (and secular Arab) fighters already, but the latter are saying that number is closer to 10.
In any case if Turks turn this into a fully-fledged offensive against the SDF this has consequences beyond the Kurds or the SDF.
http://russia-insider.com/en/syria-update/ri17124
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lots of pics here from Oct 19th
http://syrianperspective.com/2016/10/the-roadmap-to-victory-syrias-reconciliation-relocation-and-dialog-working-in-many-cities-terrorists-are-giving-up.html
further news.
if you can put up with reading this ****
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‘We must show that robust and united European stance in the face of Russian aggression.
‘The UK has put Russian actions in Syria on the agenda for this summit; we must continue to work together and it’s vital that we work together to continue to put pressure on Russia to stop its appalling atrocities, its sickening atrocities in Syria.
The HMS Richmond has reported the Russian fleet is heading south towards the Dover strait while several NATO vessels are being deployed to keep the flotilla under surveillance. Meanwhile Vladimir Putin has recalled two corvettes from the Mediterranean to divide the Royal Navy’s response to his aircraft carrier provocatively sailing down the British coastline….”
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lots of nice pics of rus fleet ………….being ‘targeted’ by nato…………..
although this hyperbole, it might be good…
“Russian military expert Alexander Khrolenko said: ‘While the North Atlantic bloc is stalling in the sands of the Middle East, the Russian Navy seizes control over the Atlantic, not to mention the Mediterranean and Black Seas.’
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Russia cuts U.S. out, negotiating pull-out of Jihadi fighters from eastern Aleppo
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Russia cuts out US to negotiate directly with Jihadi fighters and with Turkey for withdrawal of fighters and surrender of eastern Aleppo to the government.
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One month after the collapse in circumstances of great acrimony of the Kerry-Lavrov agreement, the Russians are working to enact unilaterally its key provision. ”
http://theduran.com/russia-cuts-us-out-negotiating-pull-out-of-jihadi-fighters-from-eastern-aleppo/
BRUSSELS, October 21. /TASS/. The aircraft numbers submitted by Russia’s Defense Ministry to Belgium following the airstrike on civil infrastructure near Aleppo are not Belgian, according to the statement released by the country’s Defense Ministry.
“In the second half of the day the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation submitted to the defense attache of the Belgian embassy in Moscow the alleged proof that F-16s of Belgian air forces are responsible for the air strike in the Aleppo province in the early hours of October 18, which killed several civilians,” the document says. “The identification numbers ‘friend-or-foe’ on the card assigned to Belgian airplanes according to the Russian Defense Ministry, are not correct and are not relevant to airplanes of the Belgian air forces,” the statement goes. Now the country’s Defense Ministry expects “an official withdrawal of unfounded accusations by the Russian side,” the document says.
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Defense ministry: Belgian F-16 jets that bombed Hassadjek were refueled by US plane
Kremlin expects US, EU reaction to Belgian air strikes in Aleppo
Russia to regard Belgian strikes in Aleppo as support for Nusra if no criticism follows
On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry released and said it would turn over the material on the F-16 strike at the Hassajek village on Aleppo’s outskirts, which killed at least six civilians, to Belgium. Defense Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said that “military and diplomatic channels would be used to inform Belgium in detail about the Belgian F-16s operation in the skies over Syria.”
According to spokesman, the Russian Defense Ministry’s report was based on objective control means. “Therefore, when Belgian Defense Minister Steven Vandeput flatly denied – with his hand on his heart as he said that the allegations that Belgian planes were involved in delivering an airstrike on a Kurdish village, can only mean two things – either Steven Vandeput is intentionally misleading the world, or his subordinates along with US colleagues are cheating the leadership of the Kingdom of Belgium,” General Konashenkov affirmed.
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http://tass.com/world/907836?_ga=1.29433471.1531488177.1475662548
so, is another airforce using Belgian identification, such as one that paints their aeroplanes in russian colours? What is going on…….
It would seem to me the most obvious thing to be done.Is for the Russians to announce that since there are denials that the US coalition aircraft are involved in these bombing. Russia will need to assume they come from an unknown “rogue” air force. And will from now on just shoot them down when they are seen.That should either get those aircraft to identify themselves before operating there. Or after the shoot downs the wreckage of the planes will yield the needed information as to where they come from. Its very simple to solve that problem.Without all the dispute on “who” they belong to.
On the morning of October 19 Kurdish forces managed to move forward and to free from ISIS several villages to the east of the of Marat um-Hosh village and came to Shakba lake. During the offensive, was taken about 15 square kilometers of territory. Our reporters took a video when liberated the Kurds villages were under fire. According to them, the firing was carried out by the pro-Turkish groups operating with the support of the Turkish army in the framework of operation “Shield of the Euphrates.” The circling by sky with In aircraft’s and drones.
Turkish President is Recep Tayyip Erdogan has Repeatedly Stated That the purpose of the operation “Euphrates Shield” is to fight the ISIS the Terrorists. But the priority target looks completely different from his words …
On the morning of October 19 Kurdish formations managed to move forward and to discourage LIH * several villages to the east of the village of Hosh Marat mind and come to Shakba lake. During the offensive, it was occupied about 15 square kilometers of territory. Our reporters witnessed the firing position, rescued the Kurds. According to them, the firing was carried out by the pro-Turkish groups operating with the support of the Turkish army in the framework of operation “Shield of the Euphrates.” In the sky, circling aircraft and drones.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly stated that the purpose of the operation “The Shield Euphrates” is to fight the terrorists LIH *. But it looks completely different in the priority target …
http://www.anna-news.info/node/66473
but NOTE
“According to a correspondent of the news agency News Anna, who is currently in Syria, today the Turkish Air Force and the Western coalition led by the United States for two hours was applied assault bombing Afrin district, where the Syrian militia.”
http://www.anna-news.info/node/66500
BEIRUT, October 20. /TASS/. The Syrian Armed Forces command warned on Thursday that it would bring down Turkish planes in case they breach the Syrian airspace, the Syrian Defense Ministry reports.
It classifies as “naked aggression” an air attack by Turkish Air Force on several settlements in Syria’s north. “More than 150 civilians fell victim to this criminal attack,” the ministry said.
“Any attempt to once again breach Syrian airspace by Turkish war planes will be dealt with and they will be brought down by all means available,” Reuters quoted the statement as saying.
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http://tass.com/world/907805
BRUSSELS, October 21. /TASS/. The European Union can assume measures against Russia if the strikes on Aleppo remain as intensive as they had been prior to the humanitarian pause, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the press conference summing up the results of the first day of the EU summit in Brussels.
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“I think even if the bombings remain as intensive as they had been previously, this will be a ground for considering further actions,” she said when asked what is a reasonable ground for the European Union to consider anti-Russia sanctions.
Meanwhile, Merkel said that EU leaders had not discussed the schedule of further discussions about potential sanctions against Russia over Syria. “We did not discuss the consistency today, it did not play a role, there are many other formats in the EU for this,” she said, adding that the participants of the meeting only discussed “what measures should be taken if needed.”
According to Merkel, “there is a wide consensus (among EU members – TASS) regarding strategic opportunities related to Russia.” “On the one hand, there is a wish to keep normal relations as we are part of the so-called European platform. On the other hand, we see that Russia is aimed not at partnership but at expansion of the sphere of its influence,” she said, adding that “the discussion was focused on this”, while the conversation about sanctions against Russia at the EU summit was “tough.”.
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AMERICAN-FINANCED CHILD BEHEADER ADMITS ALLIANCE WITH ALQAEDA; AMERICAN-SUPPORTED ALQAEDA MELTING AWAY IN ALEPPO; 7 RODENTS KILLED WITH 42 CRITICALLY WOUNDED
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ALEPPO: NOTORIOUS AND DEMENTED CHILD BEHEADER, ‘UMAR SALKHO, leader of Harakat Nooreddeen Al-Zangi, an American-supported terrorist organization declares Al-Qaeda to be the “spearhead” of the “revolution” and vows to fight alongside his rodent brothers. No comment from Obama, Kerry, the Pentagon or the CIA (which sends the payroll checks) (Thanks, Walid):
https://twitter.com/walid970721/status/788745171471073280?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email&iid=ccca630291364dbfa818e767dbbc225b&uid=1179929389&nid=244+272699392
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‘Umar Salkho and his soon-to-be-dead litter-mate, ‘Aamir Sha’baan pose for posterity in this inspiring photo-op just before beheading a 12-year old Palestinian boy they accused of being a spy for Liwaa` Al-Quds. They are all mentally afflicted and on drugs. Just listen to the tape I provided.
OBAMA’S LEGACY OF MURDER AND MAYHEM SEEN BELOW IN THE FACES OF THE CHILDREN OF ALEPPO WHO HAVE BEEN BOMBARDED WITH AMERICAN-MADE WEAPONS. THEY COULD BE JUST AS EASILY THE CHILDREN OF YEMEN WHO PAY THE PRICE FOR AMERICAN WAR CRIMES.
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There’s no make-up or special effects here. This little girl was the victim of America’s “moderate” terrorists in Aleppo.
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This boy is riddled with shrapnel branded in the United States and deliberately delivered to Al-Qaeda/Nusra.
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This flyer was dropped all over East Aleppo by the SAAF’s helicopters and informs its readers about the locations of exit routes protected by the Syrian military. It also encourages rodents still inside to surrender their weapons and join the human race.
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In a first of its kind reach-out, Syria’s chief cleric, Al-Shaykh Ahmad Badruddeen Hassoon, had his word read by loudspeaker to the rats inside East Aleppo. He told them to go back to their countries or else. He implored the the rodents to permit the innocent people to leave. It was great. I listened to it on Al-Mayaadeen.
Al-Shaykh Sa’eed, South Al-‘Uwayja and Al-Shurfa: The SAA and its allies killed 7 rodents and wounded 42, all belonging to Al-Nusra/Alqaeda. One leader was identified as “Abu ‘Awsh”. The SAA reported the destruction of 6 pickups with 23mm cannons.
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مقتل وإصابة ٤٩ مسلح من
Al-Majbal, Al-Burayj, Ibraaheem Hanaanu Apartments: 29 Jaysh Al-Fath rodents killed here. Here are the only Syrians:
Sufyaan ‘Abdul-Ghani
Hussayn Muhammad ‘Ajlaani
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KUWAYRIS AIRBASE IN ALEPPO: A scene from the graduation of a new class of cadets is commenced with a moment of silence for the martyrs of the Syrian Armed Forces followed by the national anthem
East Aleppo: The ceasefire went into effect today and saw many rodents taking advantage of the offer for amnesty. Most left through the crossing at Bustaan Al-Qassr. Others, about 900, opted for relocation to Idlib and were picked up by 30 buses at the Sports Stadium. Corridors opened for civilians were shelled relentlessly by the terrorists preventing hundreds from leaving and moving to the safety of West Aleppo. Those who made it were the infirm, children and the elderly. All will be physically tested by doctors to insure their good health. The ceasefire will end on the 22nd when we expect an all-out assault on the city to flush out the rodents once and for all.
1070 Project: All but 10% is liberated. Just give us another 24 hours to clean out the rodents.
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(Thanks, Samer Hussein. Note the message on the ground.)
PHOTOS OF THE DAY FROM KHALED:
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QUDSAYYAA EXPLODES WITH APPROBATION AS SYRIAN ARMY LIBERATES TOWN
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هدنة حلب تدخل حيز التنفيذ
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HAMA:
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الجيش السوري يفشل هجوما عنيفا لـ
Al-Tayyiba, ‘Aqaarib, East of Al-Mafkar near the oil pipeline: The SAA foiled a determined attempt by the rodent of ISIS to overrun fixed SAA positions. The rodents lost over 60 killed as helicopters joined the ground forces in a rout of the hopeless and hapless degenerates of ISIS.
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Sooraan: The combined efforts of the SAAF and RuAF resulted in the deaths of 18 rodents belonging to Jaysh Al-Fath. In addition to those grunts going to Hell, these commanders of ISIS were also dispatched:
Akram Al-Hussayn
Mur’iyyuddeen Rahhaal
Ahmad Jameel Al-Saalih
Teebat Al-Imaam, Lihaayaa, Ma’arkaba, Al-Lataamina, Mork: 27 hyenas went straight to Hell as Jaysh Al-Fath lost again. 3 tanks , 2 APCs and 3 pickups with 23mm cannons were also destroyed completely. Here are the only identified vermin:
Ahmad ‘Abdul-Razzaaq Al-Hawwaash
Khaalid Al-Hussayn
Khaalid Al-‘Ammoori
Ma’ardas: The SAA has just liberated the north military base here by ejecting the Jaysh Al-‘Izza and Abnaa` Al-Shaam killing 7 rodents.
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CAIRO, EGYPT:
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Maj. General, ‘Ali Mamlook, the president’s chief security advisor visited Egypt to cement the growing relationship between the two countries and to further encourage President Al-Sisi to break ties with the depraved Saudis. He met with Maj. Gen. Khaalid Fawzi and other high ranking members of the Egyptian security establishment. Although the talks were mostly over the joint effort to defeat terrorism, the talks also involved Syria’s position on Saudi Arabia and the new rift between Egypt and the Saudi cockroaches after the former voted with Russia on a resolution affecting Syria in the U.N.S.C. The Saudis are reportedly livid.
Read more at http://syrianperspective.com/2016/10/american-financed-child-beheader-admits-alliance-with-alqaeda-american-supported-alqaeda-melting-away-in-aleppo-7-rodents-killed-with-42-critically-wounded.html#uLZ9pkYEeAD7ZFCC.99
If there were one real journalist left in the USA, this would be front page news: The US does not want to hurt Al Qaeda/Al Nusra, who are accused of the 9/11 attack – this undermines all their rhetoric and propaganda of the last 15 years:
The Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (previously known as the Al-Nusra Front) terrorist group is not the main aim of the US-led coalition in Syria, spokesman for the US Department of State, John Kirby, said.
According to Kirby, the US-led coalition fights only against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Syria. The IS is the main aim of the US and its allies.
During a briefing, journalists asked Kirby if the US and the coalition, led by the country, are fighting against the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham. Kirby answered that the Al-Nusra is not the main aim of the US.
Over 1,200 terrorists including 30 suicide bombers ready to attack Aleppo from south-west, the Russian General Staff said.
The Russian General Staff said that terrorists used the humanitarian pause in Syria’s Aleppo to receive reinforcements to prepare new attacks outskirts of Aleppo. “A group of over 1,200 militants, including 30 suicide-bombers, is preparing an attack on Aleppo from south-west. They have tanks, armored vehicles and over 20 pickups with heavy machine guns,” Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoy, the chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Operational Directorate, said. © SPUTNIK/ MIKHAIL VOSKRESENSKIY What to Expect in Aleppo After Terrorists’ Violations of Humanitarian Pause The Russian general said that militants in Aleppo continue to receive arms and ammunition, including portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS). All humanitarian corridors that should be used by civilians and militants to leave Aleppo are blocked by terrorists, Rudskoy said. The corridors are constantly under militants’ fire, he added. “Militants continue to launch attacks from mortars and rocket systems on residential neighborhoods in the western part of Aleppo, including humanitarian corridors. Over the past 24 hours, eight have been killed and over 30 wounded in militants’ fire. As a result of one of the attacks 3 officers of the Russian Center for Syrian reconciliation were lightly injured.” © AFP 2016/ AMC / FADI AL-HALABI Lavrov: Al-Nusra Front Still in Aleppo Despite Russian, Syrian Goodwill Gesture He added that “yesterday [on Thursday] Ahrar ash-Sham militants have publicly executed 14 local officials for calling on civilians to used corridors to leave eastern parts of Aleppo.” “Despite this eight injured Ahrar ash-Sham militants left eastern Aleppo on the first day of the humanitarian pause. They were provided with medical assistance.” Russia has extended the humanitarian pause in the city one more day from 08:00 to 19:00 local time on October 22, Rudskoy said.
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hope they make a nice target.
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weekly briefing by Zakarova.