Syrian Civil War: News

GarryB wrote:The SA-3 is an exported missile with two stages... the photos above show the rear solid rocket booster stage that falls away after launch and should not land any where near the target shot down...

The picture of the solid fuel booster is somewhere in a backyard at night, not some storage room where they have gathered all remaining drone parts.

Werewolf wrote:HAHA, Merkel the most powerful women...sure.

X2

And US fighting ISIS ..., sure.

Dramatic scene...
14 SAA / NDF soldiers entrenched in building in Idlib....Surrounded by Al-Nusra and refused to surrender.
The building blown up by Terrorists and 4 of the soldiers survived,but trapped in the ruins,and talks with the rebels.
WARNING : GRAPHIC IMAGES
My respect to those soldiers who refused to surrender.

ShahryarHedayatiSHBA wrote:

When did Michelle Rodriguez join the Syrian army?

The danger that I see in a major Syrian city on Turkish border falling to Nusra jihadis is its use by the West as base for the "Benghazi" precedent:
A "no fly zone" of a Western-Turkish defended Wahhabist protectorate on Syrian soil being used to launch attacks on rest of country. This is what The Brookings Institution and their ilk lobbied for creating years ago


www.moonofalabama.org/2015/03/is-the-fall-of-idlib-part-of-the-nuclear-negotiations-with-iran.html


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Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's confirmed AFAIK....major set back.

magnumcromagnon wrote:It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

The Russians can't match the other side's firepower in the region, therefore they have to respond assymetrically....closer coordination with Iran would be a good idea

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

S-300 wont do any good against ISIS and Friends, and airstrikes are costly and ineffective.

The best thing Russia can do right now is to continue unloading ammo and gear from their reserves onto the SAA. Iran will take care of the rest in time.

Zivo wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

S-300 wont do any good against ISIS and Friends, and airstrikes are costly and ineffective.

The best thing Russia can do right now is to continue unloading ammo and gear from their reserves onto the SAA. Iran will take care of the rest in time.

I beg to differ, the S-300's would likely deter the likes of Israeli and Turkish airstrikes to help the terrorist groups in the region. The active participation in airstrikes by Russia is also a indirect deterrent for Israel and Turkey, as it will likely make them more reluctant to participate in acting as Al-Nursa Front's airforce and getting entangled in fight with a much more powerful opponent.

That is the entire point, S-300 would not only help defending the country against aggressive countries like Turkey,Israel and Wahabit regimes like Saudis,Qatar and UAE, it would also directly give protection from air strikes which are obviously directed against Syria and not against ISIS, since ISIS their little terrorist group to overthrow unwanted governments in the region, no other purpose of ISIS.

Werewolf wrote:That is the entire point, S-300 would not only help defending the country against aggressive countries like Turkey,Israel and Wahabit regimes like Saudis,Qatar and UAE, it would also directly give protection from air strikes which are obviously directed against Syria and not against ISIS, since ISIS their little terrorist group to overthrow unwanted governments in the region, no other purpose of ISIS.

Notice how their's no ISIS in Jordan, Israel of Turkey even though they share borders with Syria, nor is there any ISIS in Saudi Arabia even though they share borders with Iraq, and notice how ISIS primarily attacks Shia controlled countries?

...ISIS is a Gulf Monarchy creation, its so damn obvious it's sickening!!!

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

S-300 wont do any good against ISIS and Friends, and airstrikes are costly and ineffective.

The best thing Russia can do right now is to continue unloading ammo and gear from their reserves onto the SAA. Iran will take care of the rest in time.

I beg to differ, the S-300's would likely deter the likes of Israeli and Turkish airstrikes to help the terrorist groups in the region. The active participation in airstrikes by Russia is also a indirect deterrent for Israel and Turkey, as it will likely make them more reluctant to participate in acting as Al-Nursa Front's airforce and getting entangled in fight with a much more powerful opponent.

It's not Israeli or Turkish soldiers occupying Idlib right now, it's ISIS. If Russia was going to send any new equipment, it should be BMPT-2's.

Zivo wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

S-300 wont do any good against ISIS and Friends, and airstrikes are costly and ineffective.

The best thing Russia can do right now is to continue unloading ammo and gear from their reserves onto the SAA. Iran will take care of the rest in time.

I beg to differ, the S-300's would likely deter the likes of Israeli and Turkish airstrikes to help the terrorist groups in the region. The active participation in airstrikes by Russia is also a indirect deterrent for Israel and Turkey, as it will likely make them more reluctant to participate in acting as Al-Nursa Front's airforce and getting entangled in fight with a much more powerful opponent.

It's not Israeli or Turkish soldiers occupying Idlib right now, it's ISIS. If Russia was going to send any new equipment, it should be BMPT-2's.

They've been acting as ISIS/Al-Nusra's airforce, and attacking Syrian Army advances against them with airstrikes, how come ISIS isn't in Jordan, Israel, Turkey, or Saudi Arabia? How come ISIS mostly attacks Shia controlled countries?...Because they're a Gulf Monarchy creation, just like Osama bin Laden.

Zivo wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Zivo wrote:Apparently the SAA lost control/is in the process of losing control of Idlib.

Al Jazeera, but whatever:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2015/03/thousands-flee-idlib-city-fear-army-counterattack-150330175005432.html

I hope the SAA hits back hard.

It's the Russian govt's fault more than anything...The refusal to sell the S-300's and the refusal to carry out airstrikes against the rebels quickly comes to mind.

S-300 wont do any good against ISIS and Friends, and airstrikes are costly and ineffective.

The best thing Russia can do right now is to continue unloading ammo and gear from their reserves onto the SAA. Iran will take care of the rest in time.

I beg to differ, the S-300's would likely deter the likes of Israeli and Turkish airstrikes to help the terrorist groups in the region. The active participation in airstrikes by Russia is also a indirect deterrent for Israel and Turkey, as it will likely make them more reluctant to participate in acting as Al-Nursa Front's airforce and getting entangled in fight with a much more powerful opponent.

It's not Israeli or Turkish soldiers occupying Idlib right now, it's ISIS. If Russia was going to send any new equipment, it should be BMPT-2's.

Don't ignore the simple facts that US and Israel are the masters of ISIS and they wanted Assad gone years ago, why in the hell would they fund them and bomb them, they are the ground forces of Israel and US, because they can not just use own ground forces. S-300 is essential for protection of Syria from The terrorist organisations Israel and UK are funding and sending. This entire conspiracy theory of "jihad against infidels" is bullshit, if this were actual jihad they would start with Israel and not with already muslim countries. You just keep ignore facts and pretend of wishful thinking that all that is just coincidence.

magnumcromagnon wrote:They've been acting as ISIS/Al-Nusra's airforce, and attacking Syrian Army advances against them with airstrikes, how come ISIS isn't in Jordan, Israel, Turkey, or Saudi Arabia? How come ISIS mostly attacks Shia controlled countries?...Because they're a Gulf Monarchy creation, just like Osama bin Laden.

Because Jordan, Israel, Turkey or Saudi Arabia would all batter them.

I partially agree with what you're saying but ISIS is like a cancer and although certain parties try to encourage or direct it - it really has a mind of its own.
As much as its entrenched in Syria against an enemy of the US, it also invaded Iraq - a country with close ties to the US - and later took the fight to the Kurds, who are one of the favoured ethnic groups of the West in the region.

Don't get me wrong, I blame the US and Friends, especially the Saudi regime, for ISIS. If it wasn't for their hand, ISIS wouldn't exist today. How much "control" they have over them is another issue.

However, sending S-300's to Syria is a waste, and an expense the Syrian government cannot afford. If Russia were to send S-300's anywhere, it should be to Iran.

Russia has made an offer to Iran to buy S-2500 . Improved version of s-300 .

flamming_python wrote:

magnumcromagnon wrote:They've been acting as ISIS/Al-Nusra's airforce, and attacking Syrian Army advances against them with airstrikes, how come ISIS isn't in Jordan, Israel, Turkey, or Saudi Arabia? How come ISIS mostly attacks Shia controlled countries?...Because they're a Gulf Monarchy creation, just like Osama bin Laden.

Because Jordan, Israel, Turkey or Saudi Arabia would all batter them.

I partially agree with what you're saying but ISIS is like a cancer and although certain parties try to encourage or direct it - it really has a mind of its own.
As much as its entrenched in Syria against an enemy of the US, it also invaded Iraq - a country with close ties to the US - and later took the fight to the Kurds, who are one of the favoured ethnic groups of the West in the region.

IRAQ had close ties with US because they installed their puppet sook in iraq . But Iraqis know very well that US is aiding ISIS . Google it you'll see many cases . iraq is more close to Iran now for getting rid of isis scum .

max steel wrote:Russia has made an offer to Iran to buy S-2500 . Improved version of s-300 .

True, but right now the most important thing Russia can do for Syria is get the sanctions lifted on Iran. Russia along with China are working on doing just that. The more resources Iran has, the more effective they will be in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.

max steel wrote:Russia has made an offer to Iran to buy S-2500 . Improved version of s-300 .

Well, antey-2500 which is S-300VM, which is different than any other s-300 system as it is tracked, army vatiant, and more geared towards ABM roll. Also, more expensive.

Former Al-Qaeda Trainer in Afghanistan Killed in Idlib by the Syrian Army







The former Al-Qaeda trainer and Harakat ‘Ahrar Al-Sham field commander, Hafs Al-Masri, was killed during the Islamist offensive at the provincial capital of Idlib in northern Syria.

Al-Masri – an Egyptian native – spent over three years combatting the U.S. Armed Forces and training Al-Qaeda militants in both Afghanistan and Pakistan before he turned his attention to Syria, where he believed his “mujahiddeen” were combatting the “murtadeen” (apostates) for the country.

The Harakat ‘Ahrar Al-Sham field commander joins a long list of former Al-Qaeda operatives to be killed in Syria, including relatives of the 9/11 hijackers.








Syrian Army Takes Captures Most of Sakr Island in Deir Ezzor







The Syrian Arab Army’s 104th Airborne Brigade of the Republican Guard has achieved a significant breakthrough at Haweeja Sakr in Deir Ezzor, as they captured almost all of the island after six grueling months of back and forth clashes with the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS).

According to a military source, the SAA’s 104th Brigade conducted a number of raids on ISIS positions in the northern sector of the Al-‘Alaleesh Quarter of Sakr Island, killing 22 enemy combatants and destroying an armored vehicle mounted with a 14.5mm machine gun during their operations.

Continuing their progress in southern Deir Ezzor, the SAA’s 104th Brigade progressed into the village of Al-Baanour, following their success in the Al-Shardah Mountains.

Fierce clashes were reported between ISIS militants and the SAA’s 137th Brigade at the Al-Haweeqa Quarter in northern Deir Ezzor; this led to a number of airstrikes by the Syrian Arab Air Force (SAAF) after a large ISIS contingent emerged near the eastern perimeter of the Al-Haweeqa Quarter.

Fighting was also reported in the villages of Al-Jafra, Al-Muri’iyah, and Al-Shoula; there was also firefights reported at the Rashidiyah, Al-Kanamat, Al-Sina’a, and Al-Rusafa Quarters of Deir Ezzor City.






ISIS Reenters Yarmouk Camp; Three-way Battle for Control





On Thursday morning, the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) reentered the Al-Yarmouk Camp after being forced out last night by the Hamas-affiliated “Aknef Beit Al-Maqdis” militia; this attack resulted in ISIS’ capture of three quarters of the district, including the Yarmouk Girls School, Palestine Mosque, 15th Street, and most of 30th Street.

ISIS also successfully entered the Al-Tadamon District located east of the Al-Yarmouk Camp, capturing the rebel-held territory and taking control of Palestine Street after clashing with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) backed “Palestine Liberation Army.”

By noon on Thursday, Palestinian forces loyal to the SAA launched a counter-offensive at Al-Tadamon and Al-Yarmouk, where they were able to retake Palestine Street and 30th Street before nightfall dissipated the violence engulfing this volatile area.

According to a Palestinian source in the nearby Jarmana Camp, the militias that took part in the SAA-backed offensive were the PLA, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), and Fatah Al-Intifada – these groups were originally in the Yarmouk Camp before the Syrian Conflict.

For Aknef Al-Maqdis, the recapture of the Yarmouk School Street became an integral battle, as ISIS’ control over this area wedged the rebel forces without an outlet to retreat.

Aknef Al-Maqdis was successful in retaking Yarmouk School Street; however, ISIS was able to reestablish their control over the rebel part of 30th Street.

Fighting has died down in Al-Yarmouk and Al-Tadamon, but it is likely to pick-up on Friday morning.



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