These maps provide a look at the development of the military situation in the province of Idlib and the nearby areas since the start of 2018. The Syrian Arab Army and other pro-government groups, backed by Russia and Iran, have cleared a large chunk of the territory in northeastern Hama, southern Aleppo and eastern Idlib from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda).
Military situation in the province of Idlib and the nearby areas on February 9, 2018 (Aqua – Turkish forces):
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Military situation in the province of Idlib and the nearby areas in early 2018:
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https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-defense-ministry-announces-end-operations-idlib-aleppo/
Yes I saw that; whether I believe it of not is another matter.
Maybe they’l bus them to Turkey. This frees up even more men and materials for clearing operations elsewhere.
Disinformation. Notice how every time SAA makes headway in Eastern Ghouta the Israeli Zionist Organization always attacks.
I have a strong feeling that Israel are getting worried about the strength and tactics being seen by the goodies on the battlefield, so I expect more Israeli and maybe Yank attacks shortly unfortunately. I think the Israelis are also cringing that so much of their money spent on terrorists, ammo, infrastructure is going up in smoke – oh vey !!.
They apparently received reports on the targets from their proxies in the south. Right now Russia is trying to negotiate ceasefire for the reconciliation center, SAA has only responds if talks breakdown. Turkey is taking points in blocking the SAA what’s needed is more partners in the Astana talks that will offset Turkey and it’s willingness to breach the agreements.
FAKE NEWS
Just the end of one operation and there will be another in the region with ISIS there, heard factions are joining ISIS in Idlib.
And again not use the momentum. :-(
This costs lot of lives.
Really not important to do it, as these groups are running low on everything and need to help Turkey or they get cut off.
Godspeed. SAA, roll up the terrorists all the way back into the Turkish border ! Full reclamation of Syria’s sovereign lands.
hmmm… always split the pocket
They don’t show the new ISIS pocket developing near Khan Sheikoun this should be interesting.
The militant controlled area of Idlib is now around same size as US occupied area of al Tanf.
yeah but al tanf is almost all desert, idlib is mountanious
Just hilly and no real mountains there.
Nicely done.
All this for nothing
They shorten the frontline significantly and took Abu-Dahur airbase and town and are in striking distance of Saraqib wtf are you on lol XD
Wont help as long as they have murican troops in the country
Those are two different subjects….the SAA wants to advance on Idlib City..which is the very last rebel stronghold in the whole country
Gotta deal with the kurds and turkey backed troops too.
No…..they don’t why would the Kurds be opposed to eliminating the rebels from Idlib? And the Rebels backed by the Turks want a cease-fire agreement/peace process HTS doesnt
Well after they clear out idlib they still have to deal with murica, israel, turkey and so on.
The Turks aren’t going to do anything because them and the SAA have already reached an agreement on the de-escalation lines and Israel and the US aren’t the only ones opposed to the SAA but nonetheless the rebels have lost this war
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/assad-quietly-aids-ypg-turkey-180211100213138.html oh yeah
The Turks still are not going to try to create a conflict between themselves and Iran, Russia they wouldn’t need it it’d also destroy their resources. The Turks only care about taking out the Kurds thats it simple as that, if Turkey really wanted to push deep into Syrian territory they could’ve used Al-Bab but they didn’t
Well they don’t like Assad.
Well they’ve sucked it up….causing a conflict with both Assad and the Kurds is crazy at this point considering how Assad won the war and is now just sending in his forces for clean up duty
I’m talking about the kurdish areas.
Well securing M5 is imperative as it’s a major trade route, and securing that area would put them next to Idleb City.
Keep going and plough the Wahabbi goat fuckers into the ground… no mercy… take no prisoners… kill them ALL
Terrorist chickens now hiding behind Turkish army HAHAH