Tag Archives: Raqqa

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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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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Qunaytara battles, two rockets slam into Latakia

In al-Qunaytara, anti-Assad force, attacked and gained little more ground.  They attacked positions related to al-Assad’s Liwa’ 90.  Also, in that area attacks on Israeli soldiers were reported.  Some, anti Assad groups in the south are trying to unite to … Continue reading

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Syria’s Violence unabated

The biggest battle the people are watching is Ayn al-Arab/Kobani in Syria’s north-east.  The Islamic State did not advance after it posted a video with its takeover of one of the points at the southern tip of Ayn al-Arab/Kobani.  The … Continue reading

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Turkish parliament authorizes intervention in Syria and Iraq

The Turkish Parliament authorized today the issue of the Turkish Army crossing into Syria and Iraq “if necessary.”  In the meantime, the Islamic State is at the doors of Ayn al-Arab/Kobani inching in closer.  Reports of air raids, by the … Continue reading

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Bombing a pro Assad school in Homs, air raids, and clashes

Tow bombs went off targeting ‘Akrama al-Makhzumi Elementary school in a pro Assad, mostly Alawite, neighborhood in Homs killing tens of people including many school children. Air raids by al-Assad continued on targets in Dar’a, al-Qunaytara, Reef Hama, and many more. … Continue reading

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Britain conducts first raids in Syria against ISIS

Britain conducted its first air raids against ISIS target.  The American and their Arab “allies” conducted raids against ISIS and al-Nusra also.  Targets included Conco Gas factory, and other targets in Idlib.  In the rest of the country the flames … Continue reading

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