Tag Archives: Ayn al-Arab

#Syria news update: the first half of November 2014

#Syria went through some bloody events during the first half of the month of November.  The most notable bloody events were the beheadings of the Assad soldiers in Dabeq, the beheading of the American aid worker, the beating to death … Continue reading

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#Syria news update: November 8 2014

The most important news from Syria today is the expansion of the territories of Jabhat #al-Nusra.  Things are heating up, at least verbally, between Ahrar al-Sham vs. al-Nusra.  The Islamic State had lost in the last few days al-Sha’ir Gas … Continue reading

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#Syria news update: The Month of October 2014

#Syria witnessed few important events in the month of October, which saw a continuation of violence unabated with almost zero political or military solutions available. First is the ability of al-Nusra to spread its influence in Jabal al-Zawiyah and subsequently … Continue reading

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#Syria: news update 10/11/2014

In #Dar’a city, fights continued in al-Mahata, which was shelled by al-#Assad‘s troops in Katibat al=Banorama.  In the countryside, al-Assad bombed al-Harra, Inkhel and Simlin, either through artillery from the 9th Division, or through air.  The anti Assad groups attacked … Continue reading

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Aleppo: Attacks all over 10/9/2014

The attack by Ahrar al-Sham against al-Sfeera continues.  There is no progress to note since the heavy action of yesterday.  The fighting now concentrates around al-‘Adnaniyah.  ِExchange of fire continues in the city and around it.  Handarat is still a … Continue reading

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Syria news update: 10/8/2014

American air raids hit al-Quriyah, Manjam al-Milh and other targets east and west of Deir al-Zur.  Also, in Deir al-Zur, troops loyal to Bashar al-Assad (unit Liwa’ 137) shelled with heavy artillery al-Khrata oil field controlled by the Islamic State. … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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

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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 … Continue reading

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Air raids and resistance halt Islamic State thrust into Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani

Air raids targeted positions for the Islamic State in al-Hasaka governate, where al-Jbeiseh oil field, as well as few make shift refineries were attacked by the Americans and their “allies.”  The Islamic State’s soldiers stayed at the doors of Ayn … Continue reading

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