Syria: News update 10/7/2014

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 today aimed against three positions of the Kurdish forces there (YPG).  The Islamic State’s soldiers also attacked three villages 30 miles south-east from al-Qamishli, and attacked Tall Barak, that is south-west of Qamishli.  al-Hasaka and al-Qamishli are outside the control of the Islamic State now.  In Aleppo, the fights along the contact lines in the city continued.  Also the fight around Handarat.  In Reef Hama, Assad’s air force attacked al-Latamneh, Kafar Zita, Morek, Lahaya, and other targets in that hot area.  al-Nusra released videos documenting its attack against Hizballah positions.  In Dar’a and Reef al-Qunaytara: anti Assad groups are advancing and after taking over Tall al-Harra, now Zimrin and the town of al-Harra are under their control.  The fights are continuing.  In Damascus, fights are on in Jubar and air raids are hitting ‘Arbeen, and Saqba.  al-Dukhaniyah was back into Assad’s control.  In Latakia, Jabal al-Akrad is still witnessing heavy scrimmages. Mazot, the main heating oil, is hitting 250 liras, if you can find it.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Damascus: al-Assad gains in al-Dukhaniyah

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 from Jabal Qasyun shelling anti Assad positions in al-Ghuta.  Harasta witnessed heavy fights today also.  In Jubar, air raids, artillery, and heavy clashes were the order of the day.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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 earlier also.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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 Zimrin falls.  The rebel groups called for a new name for the new battle they are waging “Labayka Allahumma Labayk.”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rocket slam into Latakia at 4:30 pm local time

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 area.  The city is witnessing a rise in the prices of Mazut, the fuel used for heating, and Benzin (the local word for gas for cars).  Mazut is hitting 200 liras if you could find it, officially it should be 80 Liras.  Benzin went up recently from 120 to 140 Liras.  The dollar in the city is 192-193 (black market) and 180 (Central Bank).

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Syria: increase in military action

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 days. al-Assad, also, is attacking hard in Aleppo trying to cut off the supplies of his enemies.  al-Nusra and the Islamic State attacked Hizballah’s positions along the Syrian-Lebanese borders in Brital.  A collection of anti Assad groups launched an offensive that resulted in the take over of Tall al-Harra near Dar’a.  The battles are raging around that area now.  The Islamic State is relentless in attacking Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani.  Of course, things are super hot in the countryside of Hama, and Homs.  Talbisah and al-Rastan witness shelling almost daily from al-Assad’s positions around.  In Homs itself, al-Wa’r is back again to witness fights and shelling. Today, there are many other hot points like al-Qunaytara, al-Qalamun, and Jabal al-Akrad.  Plus, the air raids by the American and their “allies” did not stop and reached new areas, like East of Hama, and the country side of Homs.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Damascus and its surrounding: confrontations all over

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.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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 and radar position for the Syrian Arab Army.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment