Syrian Civil War: News #9

calm wrote:Syrian airstrikes destroy arms depot for rebels in Idlib

That thick black smoke and no explosions makes it look like an oil dump not an arms depot that's been hit.

New Peto map. Serious gains being made.

off they go ..
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/jihadist-commanders-reported-dead-aleppo/

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/files/live/sites/almonitor/files/documents/ratney_letter_syria_rebels_us_russia_deal.pdf

Full letter here / http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/files/live/sites/almonitor/files/documents/ratney_letter_syria_rebels_us_russia_deal.pdf


In addition, there are a number of other procedures concerning Aleppo that will be implemented

First: It is expected that the ceasefire will include a total cessation of military operations by the
regime, pro-regime forces and the opposition in the Ramouseh Road area. After the ceasefire
begins, humanitarian aid from the UN will enter the city of Aleppo.

Second: Two checkpoints will be set-up on Castello Road to ensure freedom of movement for
humanitarian aid and passage from and to the city of Aleppo. Details concerning these two
checkpoints, including which parties will oversee them, will be agreed upon between us and Russia.
We expect to need the cooperation of armed opposition factions in the area to safely set up the
checkpoints.

Third: After we resume the ceasefire and two checkpoints are established, the regime and proregime
forces will withdraw from Castello road. Castello Road will become a demilitarized zone, and
specifically the regime will carry this out:
-Withdraw heavy weaponry, such as armored fighting vehicles, infantry vehicles, tanks, artillery and
mortars, to a distance 3,500 meters north of the road
-Withdraw machine-guns that require more than one person to operate, BTR-60 armored personnel
carriers and BMP1s without anti-armor rocket launchers, to a distance of 2,500 meters north of the
road.
-Withdraw all persons, with the exception of those in the two observation points, to a distance of
1,000 meters north of the road, and limit their weapons to small arms and light machine guns.
-On the south side of the road, withdraw all persons, weapons, and equipment to a distance of 500
meters from the road.
-Establish two observation points at a distance of no less than 500 meters north of Castello Road,
with no more than 15 persons, to be armed with small arms only for purposes of self-defense and
defending the observation equipment.
-Do not obstruct any humanitarian, civil or trade traffic on Castello Road.
-Do not enter into areas from which opposition factions have withdrawn, nor establish sites in
demilitarized zones, aside from the two observation points.

Fourth: The option should respect the demilitarized zone on Castello Road, which will require
opposition forces also to withdraw from specific areas. We will soon inform you of the details of
these requirements. However, in general, it is expected that the opposition factions will not
obstruct any humanitarian, civil, or trade traffic on Castello Road; will not enter areas from which
the regime and pro-regime forces have withdrawn; or establish positions in demilitarized areas. The
opposition should also make every effort to prevent Jabhat Fatah al-Sham forces from advancing
into the demilitarized area from adjacent opposition-held areas.

Is this for real?

Another 'is this for real' moment. Not sure where to put it but it is Syrian refugees that it is aimed at

The largest ever humanitarian program in the history of the EU, is now underway in Turkey. The humanitarian effort comes in the form of a $393 million helicopter drop of Debit Cards and Cash to Refugees in Turkey as Part of Migration Deal.

As many as one million refugees in Turkey will receive debit cards and monthly cash transfers to help pay for food and housing under a new €348 million ($393 million) humanitarian program from the European Union announced on Thursday. The EU’s largest-ever humanitarian program is part of a €3 billion package of assistance the bloc promised Turkey to support some three million refugees the country hosts, mainly from Syria.

“The European Union is keeping its promise to assist Turkey in hosting the largest refugee population in the world,” Mr. Stylianides said. When it comes to humanitarian assistance, “our cooperation with Turkish authorities has been excellent,” he added. The new EU aid program will be overseen by the World Food Program, in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent. Each family’s need will be assessed individually and there are additional funds available for education or supporting elderly family members, Mr. Stylianides said.

Ertharin Cousin, the WFP’s executive director, said the debit-card project “is an exciting step forward.” “The money spent by the refugees will go directly into local economies, giving a boost to communities so generously hosting refugees,” she added.

Of the €3 billion pledged, the EU has now earmarked projects valued at €2.2 billion for Turkey’s refugees, including humanitarian aid and programs to provide health, education and other services for migrants. Of that amount, €652 million has been contracted and €181 million has been spent.

How Far Will €3 billion Go? The EU pledged €3 billion. There are 3 million refugees.

If no more refugees arrive (fat chance), and none of the money disappears down some graft-hole (fat chance), then each refugee will get €1,000.
Exciting First Step. This is indeed an “exciting step”. Let’s look ahead at the logical progression of following steps.

Step-by-Step Progression

More refugees will seek free handouts.
Turkey will complain €3 billion is not enough.
The refugees will complain €1,000 is not enough.
EU citizens will wonder why refugees are getting €1,000 and they are not.
Demands for an EU-wide helicopter drop of free debit cards will soar.
The amounts demanded will soar.
Some economist will propose the debit cards will expire if not used quickly.
And then, and then ….

Point eight requires an explanation: Under Eurozone rules the ECB cannot simply print money and give it away. Countries have budget constraints.

So, either taxes go up to pay for the scheme, or the EMU rules have to change.

Place your bets. More excitement is sure to follow.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-09-08/exciting-step-forward-helicopter-drop-debit-cards-refugees-turkey

KoTeMoRe wrote:Is this for real?

In negotiation, one side starts with the impossible, but only if winning, which is not the case here.
https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/774151702635130881

calm wrote:

KoTeMoRe wrote:Is this for real?

In negotiation, one side starts with the impossible, but only if winning, which is not the case here.
https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/774151702635130881

The guys are insane....

AlfaT8 wrote:

KoTeMoRe wrote:

calm wrote:

KoTeMoRe wrote:Is this for real?

In negotiation, one side starts with the impossible, but only if winning, which is not the case here.
https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/774151702635130881

The guys are insane....

Who?

The U.S. State Dept.

Looks like they need a ceasefire in Latakia.

Video: Rebels target a group of Syrian Army troops with a Kornet ATGM in Aleppo

http://echelon-defense.com/2016/09/09/video-rebels-target-a-group-of-syrian-army-troops-with-a-kornet-atgm-in-aleppo/

calm wrote:http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/files/live/sites/almonitor/files/documents/ratney_letter_syria_rebels_us_russia_deal.pdf

Full letter here / http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/files/live/sites/almonitor/files/documents/ratney_letter_syria_rebels_us_russia_deal.pdf


In addition, there are a number of other procedures concerning Aleppo that will be implemented

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List of things PapaDragon should receive immediately because he is awesome dude:

First:  10 bedroom penthouse apartment in Akihabara district in Tokyo.

Second: 7 different colored Lamborghini Diablos for each day of the week.

Third: Gulfstream G650 and private hangar.

Fourth: at least one hot date per day with Taylor Swift, Katie Cassidy, Amy Acker, Kristen Bell or Tandy Newton indefinitely, depending on which one I prefer on any given day.

[quote="PapaDragon"][quote="calm"]http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/files/live/sites/almonitor/files/documents/ratney_letter_syria_rebels_us_russia_deal.pdf

Full letter here / http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/files/live/sites/almonitor/files/documents/ratney_letter_syria_rebels_us_russia_deal.pdf


In addition, there are a number of other procedures concerning Aleppo that will be implemented

This is the ultimatum given to Russia the other day and this is what US DoD and MSM is saying is a done deal. They've got to stop coming up with these bovine scatology stories, I've laughed so much it hurts.

Are Putin and Lavrov still laughing or they are coming to themselves now?

AlfaT8 wrote:

KoTeMoRe wrote:

calm wrote:

KoTeMoRe wrote:Is this for real?

In negotiation, one side starts with the impossible, but only if winning, which is not the case here.
https://twitter.com/EjmAlrai/status/774151702635130881

The guys are insane....

Who?

US DoS/

Hillarization of the DoS seems to have damaged any sane brain cell remaining. Oh well, Bombs away...

East Homs

IRANIAN FIGHTERS ARRIVE ALEPPO CITY

https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-september-9-2016-iranian-fighters-arrive-aleppo-city/

Aleppa NAsh, this is Mordor!

Also STG 44's burnt to a crisp...good habits die hard.

A bit of flatten the top of a mountain action in Latakia