Tag Archives: Kurds

#Kobani: Islamic State loses positions

The Kurdish fighters retook Tall al-Sha’ir from the Islamic State.  The air raids and willing defenders made the Islamic State lose the momentum it had.  The Islamic State resorted in the last few days to car bombs, something did not … 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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#Kobani: air raid stalled because of weather

The #Islamic_State soldiers are in control of large parts of ‘Ayn al-‘Arab/Kobani.  They are in control of major government (Syrian) buildings, in the area known as al-Murab’ al-‘Amni.  Some reports put them in control of up to %40 of the … 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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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.

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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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Deir al-Zur: Air raids against the Islamic State and heavy bombardment by al-Assad’s artillery

The Americans and their “allies” attacked the Islamic State in and around the city of al-Mayadin (الميادين) in Reef Deir al-Zur.  A make shift oil refinery was hit in the desert areas of al-Mayadin.  On the same day, the artillery … Continue reading

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Dar’a: battles and air raids

In Dar’a a new battle is brewing in Tall al-Harra, where anti Assad forces had shelled it with tanks and heavy weaponry.  al-Assad responded with air raids against the areas surrounding the positions of troops loyal to him.  Also, pro … Continue reading

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Two more rockets slam into Latakia

Two more rockets fell into Latakia few hours ago with reports of casualties.  This coincides with heating up in Jabal al-Akrad clashes, east of the city.  The other front in the coastal region, Jabal al-Turkman area, witnesses daily exchanges of … Continue reading

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Syria: Aleppo’s fronts flare up

Aleppo witnessed battles to prevent al-Assad forces from encircling the city.  Battles raged at Handarat Camp.  Anti Assad groups put videos to show they still control the Castilo crossing.  If both points fall, al-Assad would be able to encircle his … Continue reading

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