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Syria: News update 10/7/2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by modagman

Battles are raging in parts of Ayn al-Arab/Kobani itself between the invading Islamic State’s soldiers versus those defending the city.  Air raids are not slowing down the slow, but steady, advance of the Islamic State.  al-Hasaka witnessed few car bombs … Continue reading →

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Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani: Islamic State’s troops are in the southern part of town

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

This video posted by Alwiyat Fajr al-Hurriyah (FSA) claims the smoke coming to be from an Islamic State’s tank running over a land mine in the southern part of Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani

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Damascus: al-Assad gains in al-Dukhaniyah

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

Pro Assad troops gained in al-Dukhaniyah, and almost in full control posting videos showing this.  But, clashes are still on around al-Dukhaniyah and in Wadi ‘Ayn Tarma.  In the meantime, al-Assad’s airplanes raided Saqba, and ‘Arbeen.  Heavy artillery were recorded … Continue reading →

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Dar’a: Zimrin and Umm al-‘Awsaj fell to anti Assad Forces

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

Zimrin and Umm al-‘Awsaj fell to a coalition of anti-Assad groups near Dar’a.  This coalition is attacking al-Liwa’ 15 nearby.  The next big target is al-Sanamayn, which will put them 45-50 Km from Damascus.  The town of al-Harra had fell … Continue reading →

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Dar’a: After Tall al-Harra, anti Assad groups attack

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

After Tall al-Harra, anti Assad groups attacked Zimrin and Tall Zimrin.  al-Assad is shelling the whole area after his troops lost the high point of Tall al-Harra.  al-Sanamayn is not that far and could be the next big battle if … Continue reading →

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Islamic State soldiers maybe inside Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

Videos showing the Islamic State’s black flag over a building and a hill in ‘Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani were posted online few hours ago.  Air raids continue against the Islamic State’s positions in that areas.

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Rocket slam into Latakia at 4:30 pm local time

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

A rocket slammed into Latakia at 4:30 pm. local time.  As of late, the city has been getting around two rockets per day.  This latest volley coincided with an increase in operations by pro Assad forces in Jabal Doreen mountainous … Continue reading →

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Syria: increase in military action

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

The military action saw an up swing yesterday.  al-Assad is attacking near Douma threatening the home base of Jaysh al-Islam. Mortars are flying around in Damascus itself and its surroundings.  Many battles are brewing in Damascus for the next few … Continue reading →

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Damascus and its surrounding: confrontations all over

Posted on October 5, 2014 by modagman

al-Assad’s air force raided Jubar, al-Dukhaniya, Saqba, and the outskirts of ‘Arbeen.  Fights are continuing in all of these points especially the red hot Jubar.  In Arbeen al-Nusra declared a new battle.  Mortars fell all around with reports of casualties.

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Dar’a: Tall al-Harra falls to Anti Assad groups

Posted on October 5, 2014 by modagman

Tall al-Harra fell to anti Assad groups few hours ago, and now the fighting is in the town of al-Harra, and its surrounding.  The area is witnessing air raids, artillery and rockets by al-Assad troops.  The hill is a listening … Continue reading →

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