Tag Archives: Syria

Douma: attack on al-Jawiyah

Anti Assad groups attacked in Douma the building of al-Jawiyah.  The attack did not bring results.  al-Assad’s military jets attacked ‘Arbeen.  Also, battles are still taking place in al-Dukhaniyah, and Jubar.

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Hama: burning countryside

In Morek مورك, the anti Assad groups were able to control a point called: al-Niqtah al-Sadisah النقطة السادسة.  al-Assad air force shelled al-Latamneh اللطامنة, Morek مورك, Kafar Zeeta كفر زيتا as well as other nearby areas.  Also Saraqeb سراقب was … 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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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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Syria news Update 5/21/13

Today: The most important news from Syria today is the battle of al-Qusayr القصير.  The importance of this battle comes from the strategic location of al-Qusayer and because of the direct involvement of HizbAllah of Lebanon.  There are also many … Continue reading

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