Tag Archives: Hasaka

#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 10/7/2014

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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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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