The Current Conflict In Syria

Firn

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Great news as this death and earlier and later hits will disrupt the organization to some degree and might result in inner conflict. While many rightly point out that this might not be the end of it we should not forgot that this person was a decisive factor in creating out of the chaos an Entity which controlled the lives of millions and destroyed so much for so many of them. Deriding him as a coward does not change the fact that he was able to obtain a level of influence and power almost unimaginable after sitting in an Iraqi prison thanks to his personal abilities which thrived in that shattered area. The black banners of ISIS will lose more of it's allure to vulnerable minds and it is likely that fewer will be pushed to carry out terror acts to their acclaim.

Syrian Kurds say they managed to place a spy in Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s inner circle who stole a pair of the Islamic State leader’s underpants to prove his identity and then helped guide US soldiers to his Syrian hideout.
According to this article quoting senior SDF officials. As the tasked team did make a DNA test on site they had obviously had his DNA before from somewhere. There are covert SDF operations in Afrin and as SDF fought so long against the Daesh and captured so many of them they should have a considerable interest as well as a wealth of knowledge on it's workings.

Following the previous ops, a senior assistent for al- Bagdadi is called Abu Hesen al Mouhjir was targeted in a village named Ein al Baat near Jaraboul city, the mission was conducted via direct coordination of SDF Intel & US military apart the ongiong ops to hunt ISIS leaders.
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It certainly fits the mold of the last years, with the Turks letting manpower and supply through, the Russians focusing on what is left of the syrian opposition forces and hospitals while part of the West, foremost the US, the Iraqi forces and the SDF had to carry the fight against the Daesh. But of course we don't know.



Americans called Russians on “de-confliction” line to warn of pending U.S. military assault on Baghdadi compound in NW Syria. No de-confliction with Turkey who “did not help in any way,” U.S. defense official says
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As the compound was so close to the Turkish border in a region at least heavily influenced by Turkey and Turkish military intelligence at least tolerated some Daesh activities there are of course a lot of question concerning Turkey. That we do not even longer wonder that the task force was not at least returning to a Nato ally a couple of km away speaks volume.


In any case a victory has many fathers and there will be much noise, many claims and even more attempts to muddy the water in the vein of the fantastic Russian stories around the plane downing over Ukraine.
 

Firn

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Just a couple of thoughts on the Turkish question which has become increasingly important in this conflict...

Turkey has been an important, perhaps even key NATO member in the Cold War. While it was a fragile democracy with much military influence and indeed many coups it fit very well into NATO due to it's historical opposition to Russian/Soviet geopolitical interests, Atatürks western orientation and the economic interests of the elite. The turn to the West has brought many benefits to the Turkish economy, people and state. Emigration to Central Europe greatly lowered youth unemployment and pressure and enabled additional access to capital and knowledge and deepened with some conflicts the relationships.

This changed with the later years of Erdogans rule. The AKP and increasingly his personal clique have captured more and more of the branches of the Turkish state, the media and the economy. While his particular interests are sometimes aligned with traditional Turkish reasons d'ètat they oppose the ones of almost all NATO members in some areas. The support of Islamist groups is for example no longer as hot in the West as it was in the Afghanistan of the eighties...

It is of important to remember that while Erdogan, just like Putin has ruled for such a long time he isn't eternal. Islam and religion in general play a less important role in many areas of North Africa and the Middle East, despite and perhaps due to strong Islamist activities in Syria among others. Turkey is arguably overall far more nationalistic then religious and it is no surprise that Erdogan uses a military operation for the usual drumming up of sentiment of support, splitting the opposition which won Istanbul. However even Erdogan seems to know that every deeper conflict with the West would be devastating for the economy and create him long term political problems. Even simple travel warnings could already cut deep.

All this puts NATO in a bit of bind. In the case of the transatlantic relation things are much easier despite the Trumpian chaos as practically all institutions understand the win-win nature of the political, economical and military alliance system°. Broadly speaking the populations share common values. Turkey is no longer a normal democracy and has some key difference to your European entity. So what can be done? This is for the next post..
 

Firn

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"I can tell you this: He crawled into a hole with two small children and blew himself up while his people stayed on the ground," McKenzie said. "You can deduce what kind of person it is based on that activity. I'm not able to confirm anything else about his last seconds. I just can't confirm that one way or another."
Doubtless a murderer, rapist, all-around horrible person and much more. Getting away from an attack on the other hand is still generally what political leaders do.

What surprises me is just how low-key his presence was, I would have expected a couple of men more then just three. Then again any additional person involved would have increased the possiblity of getting information on his location and given the absolute overwhelming overmatch the US brought to bear on the target they wouldn't have made much if any difference.

It shows once again that the final act itself is thanks to the vast allocated ressources and the experienced professionalism of those involved the far easier bit compared to the intelligence part aka finding the guy....
 
Russia is apparently considering opening another Air base in Syria. Would be a substantial investment but probably a good move if they want to consolidate their interests in the Region. Their single Air Base in Latakia has always seemed a bit weak & vulnerable to me compared to the Resources others in the Region have at their disposal.

Any comments on how much strategic value this second base would provide? Would they install another S400 there to improve Air Defence coverage?

Russia mulling lease of Qamishli Airport to challenge US influence in eastern Syria: report
 

Feanor

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Russia is apparently considering opening another Air base in Syria. Would be a substantial investment but probably a good move if they want to consolidate their interests in the Region. Their single Air Base in Latakia has always seemed a bit weak & vulnerable to me compared to the Resources others in the Region have at their disposal.

Any comments on how much strategic value this second base would provide? Would they install another S400 there to improve Air Defence coverage?

Russia mulling lease of Qamishli Airport to challenge US influence in eastern Syria: report
The source is SOHR, less than reliable. I mean, it might be true. It but it just as easily might not...
 

Feanor

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Updates.

Joint Russo-Turkish patrols have been pelted with rocks in northern Syria. It seems to have mainly been aimed at the Turks, but not exclusively.

Российско-турецкий патруль закидали камнями

There are reports of US forces taking artillery fire from Turkish proxies, possibly by mistake.

Обстрел у Таль-Темера

There are reports that the Turks have captured al-Baghdadi's sister.

"Золотая жила": в Турции задержали сестру ликвидированного главаря ИГ* вместе с семьей

Low level fighting is continuing around Latakia, it's possible that the Syrians are building up for a local offensive. At least one Tochka was fired, and they lost a small hodge-podge of vehicles.

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Gur Khan attacks!: Неудача: в горах армия Сирии потеряла "штурмовой танк" и бронебульдозер
Gur Khan attacks!: Бой за горную крепость в Латакии засняли от первого лица из танка САА

There are claims that the Russian MPs in northern Syria are actually service members of the 15th Motor-Rifle Brigade, which is specially trained for peacekeeping duties.

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Some amusing photos of Russian service members shopping at local stores in Kobani. It's unclear why, since some of the product appear to be basic food items. I think it's highly unlikely that they don't have enough food supplies, so perhaps they've been issued money and ordered to spend it? This was a move the Russian military employed when they took Crimea.

За покупками в Кобани
 

Firn

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The clashes between the SAA and the TSF were of course not a surpise for those who followed the conflict and know their military history. War is war is war, with all its confusion and characteristics.

Frankly the whole Syria situation is even far more of the usual mess with Islamist militias maraudering around and Turkish forces unable or unwilling to discipline them or even participating in said activities. The Turkish troops themselves did generally bring the usual support assets to bear, but regular casualities are obviously to some degree hidden by the authoritarian leadership. The regime forces which have did their own bloody business on other battlefields seem to be mostly, as I suggested before, bussed in local defence forces with not exactly stellar training, performance and equipment. Heavier assets have been brought up but much depends on the men leading and using them and the coordination with the SDF can not be smooth from the go, if at all. Oh and the other side controls the skies.

The SDF retreated of course unsurprisingly considering the almost complete set of Turkish advantages and the political climate, but put up more then a decent fight considering the circumstances and once again confirmed that they might be broadly the most competent Syrian infantry. Remember how quickly plenty of Iraqi and Syrian formations crumbled in arguably less difficult situations. I'm pretty sure that some elements stayed behind and are responsible for the guerilla actions a la Afrin. It is important to point out that they may also be behind the indiscriminate car bombings..

Then you have a superpower scampering through and its units sent to guard the oil to make the worst possible impression about US policies in general and units of a limping middle-rank economy put into the merry mix between their allies and elements of a potential buddy of their president while their airforces bombs those guys militas in the western part of the same country.

Amazing stuff if the whole thing would be not so bloody.
 
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Feanor

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Protest activity seems to be increasing in northern Syria, with another attack on a Russo-Turkish convoy by Kurdish civilians, after a funeral of several SDF members killed in recent fighting. This incident got ugly with protested not only throwing rocks but climbing on top of Turkish and Russian armored vehicles. At least one protester was run over by a Turkish MRAP, and later died of his injuries. While their dissatisfaction is understandable, they need to be careful with this behavior. Russia could temporarily withdraw their MPs past the 32km line, and give the Turks and their proxies a free hand in the area, for a few weeks...

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/5410008.html
Тигр и курды
Опять курды
 

Feanor

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Update.

There are reports of heavy fighting between Turkish proxies and possibly even Turkish military and the SAA. The fighting is allegedly taking place near Hasake.


Heavy fighting also continues in Latakia where SAA forces are losing vehicles in attempts to take fortified positions.

Gur Khan attacks!: Превратился в огненный факел: в Сирии сгорел "штурмовой танк" на базе Т-72
Бои в горной Латакии

A terrorist attack took place in Qamishly.

Теракт в Камышли
8 человек погибло при взрыве автомобиля на контролируемом турецкими войсками севере Сирии

The SAA has taken control of an oil field near Qamishly. However the bigger and more significant oil fields are still not under government control.

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Russian helicopters have begun aerial patrols along the Russo-Turkish patrol line in northern Syria.

Вертолеты ВС РФ начали патрулировать границу с Турцией

Russian troops and vehicles have arrived at a former US base near Ayn-Issa. It looks like they intend to use it as a FOB.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1247708

Some footage of Russian troops and facilities in Syria.

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/5416789.html
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3833503.html

Turkey has begun deportation proceedings for captured ISIS fighters from abroad.

http://classic.newsru.com/world/11nov2019/deport_terror.html

James Le Mesurier, one of the founders of the White Helmets and a former British intelligence officer was killed in Turkey.

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/5415676.html
 

Feanor

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Updates.

It appears Kurdish rock throwing has gotten more selective, if you watch the beginning of the video in the first link. There is also unconfirmed info that the Turks opened fire on alleged RPK members throwing rocks at a Russo-Turkish patrol. Details are lacking.

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US State Dept. says that guarding the oil fields are secondary and the primary mission remains the battle with ISIS.

Охрана нефти в Сирии - второстепенная задача войск США, утверждает Госдепартамент

Russian MoD Civil Council has visited Russian forces in Syria, producing a number of images.

Общественный совет при Минобороны РФ впервые посетил российские базы в Сирии
Российская база «Хмеймим» в Сирии
 

Firn

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The sky is against us

“It’s impossible to resist without heavy weapons. It’s different combat now,” he said.

They’re fighting with AK-47 rifles and other small arms while Turkey has heavy weapons and the rebel fighters “move freely.”

“The sky is against us. Every time before the sky was with us, especially with the Coalition. We worked together but now everything stands against us.”
With Turkish warplanes and drones and artillery and tanks combat is obviously completely different and morale suffers accordingly. While local counterattacks had some success the SDF also reports that it has overall been slowly pushed back in the last weeks. The SAA was also involved but overall it is of course impossible to gauge the various losses correctly. Attrition will be an important factor and the side with the superior firepower and technology has usually an important advantage there. Still the TSF also suffer in the front lines and the rear, with small-scale guerrilla attacks also taking their toll in the more quite areas like Afrin.

The TSF question is of course a highly interesting one. They enable Erdogan to invade and damage the SDF and Syrian interests but their well documented war crimes in the first days created a considerable backlash. The current situation in the White House gave a clear opening but the person in charge might no longer be so in the next years. Perhaps it is my sad experience but some murdering, beating, burning and looting goes a long way to push people to flee and could be a tacit part of Erdogans strategy. The tragic fate of the Rohingya in Myanmar showed it once again.

There is plenty of evidence of large-scale plundering in the conquered areas and among the highest priced is ancient art. So those cash-flows will be give plenty of incentives for the fighters to hang around but how will it all develop? I suppose that a long-term strategy might be to extract wealth from agriculture and small scale service activities. The number of refugees shows that there will be plenty of land to seize and to profit from. Needless to add that the Turkish market will be open to them.
 

OPSSG

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Firn and Feanor, many thanks for your posts, which I look forward to reading always.
With Turkish warplanes and drones and artillery and tanks combat is obviously completely different and morale suffers accordingly. While local counterattacks had some success the SDF also reports that it has overall been slowly pushed back in the last weeks. The SAA was also involved but overall it is of course impossible to gauge the various losses correctly. Attrition will be an important factor and the side with the superior firepower and technology has usually an important advantage there. Still the TSF also suffer in the front lines and the rear, with small-scale guerrilla attacks also taking their toll in the more quite areas like Afrin.
Rebels fighting as light infantry vs Turkish armoured forces with air support is no contest. Turkey’s main goals are to prevent the Syrian Kurds from creating an autonomous state and to fend off attacks on its citizens. The Turkish use of partisans to pacify the conquered area seems to be the defining characteristic of this phase of the Syrian war. Unless Turkey has an analog to the ‘Briggs Plan’, IMHO they are in a quagmire in Northern Syria. For details see: Who’s Who in Northern Syria?
The tragic fate of the Rohingya in Myanmar showed it once again.
The Robingya are a tragic story of communal violence. Some members of their community took up arms and rebelled against a military regime (that does not operate with the restraint of the Americans in Iraq or ISAF in Afghanistan). In 2012, large scale conflict broke out in northern Rakhine State — in 2017 Muslim insurgents calling themselves the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) launched an assault on 30 Myanmar police posts and an army base. As fighting spreads between the Tatmadaw (aka Burmese military) and ARSA, thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh. Reprisals against the ARSA attacks are so bad that Gambia has submitted an application to institute proceedings against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, with the support of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an intergovernmental organisation of 57 member states. The application argues that Myanmar is in breach of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The ICJ cannot directly indict generals, but could decide whether the state, is responsible for committing genocide.

Gambia’s application details widespread “clearance operations” against Rohingya civilians in Rakhine State, Myanmar, from 2016 and particularly in 2017, resulting in more than 740,000 people crossing into Bangladesh. It refers to a 1982 Citizenship Law that denied rights to members of the Rohingya, as well as “hate propaganda” spread via publications and Facebook. While Myanmar is a third world country and cannot afford a long drawn out rebellion, the Tatmadaw were disproportionate in wiping out entire Robingya villages who dare to give ARSA support. As expected, Myanmar’s government has denied that its military was primarily responsible for the current refugee situation, instead blaming Rohingya for the widespread destruction and displacement. A deal for the Rohingya to return to Myanmar has largely stalled as virtually no Rohingya have chosen to return due to security fears. ASEAN’s Emergency Response and Action Team (ERAT) produced a “preliminary needs assessment” on repatriation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The 56-page report, was developed without input from Rohingya refugees and does not even use the term Rohingya. The ERAT report said it aims “to assess the readiness of Reception and Transit Centres, including potential relocation sites that have been identified by the Government of Myanmar,” but noted that whether or not conditions were in place for return was “beyond the scope” of the assessment.

Myanmar’s approach is extreme compared to the British fight against the Malayan Communists Party (MCP) in Malaya. The British Army in Malaya at that time consisted of 11 battalions of British, Gurkha, and Malay troops. The number of guerrillas bearing arms outnumbered the actual fighting men of the British Army as most battalions were under strength. The first task was to conduct a holding operation, keeping the guerrillas on the move by constant searching, patrolling and ambushing. The main problem faced by the British was that throughout the country there were some 600,000 squatters who lived on the fringes of the jungle on land to which they had no real title or right. The guerrillas used these settlements as a refuge and to store food.

As Mao pointed out, the insurgent needs the support of the population as the fish needs water. Due to this situation, the government decided to uproot and resettle these squatters in ‘New Villages’ where they could be isolated from the guerrillas. In these villages they were able to build their own houses and receive farmland that was to be legally theirs. This is the famous ‘Briggs Plan’ that was first introduced in Malaya by General Briggs who was appointed as the Director of Operation Malaya in 1950.

By the end of 1951, more than two-thirds of the squatters were living in 509 New Villages. The plan proceeded well and assisted in the effort to reduce communist influence. The MCP were thus cut off from their usual food supplies and were forced to move into the jungle areas. Throughout the Malayan Emergency (1948 to 1960), the Malayan Government maintained a policy of policing villages rather than destroying them, and of "winning the hearts and minds" of the people. Winning the hearts and minds of the people was deemed so important that the government had to change its military strategy and tactics. The air force conducted air reconnaissance; dropping of supplies to Army units operating in jungles; evacuating casualties; and providing mobility for the security forces with helicopters which were used very effectively to move troops from one point to another when searching out and subsequently attacking suspected camps.
There is plenty of evidence of large-scale plundering in the conquered areas and among the highest priced is ancient art. So those cash-flows will be give plenty of incentives for the fighters to hang around but how will it all develop? I suppose that a long-term strategy might be to extract wealth from agriculture and small scale service activities. The number of refugees shows that there will be plenty of land to seize and to profit from.
I suspect once plunder occurs and the original inhabitants are forced to go, this will not lead to a revival of the region. Wealth comes from working the land.
 
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Feanor

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Update.

An ugly incident took place with Kurds throwing not only rocks but at least two molotov cocktails at a Russian MP Tayfun-K MRAP. The vehicle caught fire, and left the scene. Following the incident, the leadership of the Asayish has apologized for the incident. Members of the Kurdish diaspora have opined that the incident might have been caused by the PKK.

Курды vs "Тайфун-К"
Курды извинились за кидание камней в российский патруль
Курды открестились от поджога российского патруля в Сирии
О нападении на российский патруль в Рожаве
Продолжая тему российско-турецких патрулей на севере Сирии
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Turkey has threatened to resume combat operations in northern Syria if Kurdish fighters don't pull back from the border.

http://classic.newsru.com/world/19nov2019/source_again.html

Russian troops have shown up at the second largest hydro-electric powerplant, Tishrin.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1257797

Russian troops have also shown up at an airfield (Sirrin) in northern Syria, formerly in US use.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1254832
https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1255050

Russian troops are deploying two Hinds and one Hip to northern Syria to provide air cover for the patrols along the Turkish border. Pantsyr-S systems will be used to protect the base on the ground.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1254178

3 Syrian airmen died in the explosion of an Mi-17 helicopter in Hama province. Details are lacking.

https://diana-mihailova.livejournal.com/4158373.html

Rosturism has spoke out against resuming tourist traffic to Syria.

http://classic.newsru.com/world/19nov2019/syriatour.html
 

Feanor

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Update.

Massive strikes have been carried out against rebel targets in southern Idlib by the VVS, possibly as a prelude to another offensive.

Бомбардировки Идлиба. 24.11.2019

A Msta-B howitzer destroyed in Syria. The circumstances are unclear, it's possible that it was an accident while firing.

Отстрелялся...

A Syrian Mi-17 helicopter toppled over, killing 3.

Análisis Militares: Se estrelló un helicóptero sirio

Russian Su-34 and Iranian UAV over Idlib province.

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Some footage of Russian MPs working in Syria.

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Two separate sighting of Patrul-A armored cars in Syria, showing the continued activity of Russian National Guard in Syria.

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Some satellite photos of Russian and Syrian military positions in Syria. Note the unusually large number of transports at Khmeimeem.

Сирия. Спутниковые фотографии военной активности

A highly graphic video has surfaced of allegedly Russian mercenaries torturing and executing a man in Syria. He may or may not have been a deserter from the SAA, and may or may not have been affiliated with ISIS.

WARNING highly graphic footage in the second link.

В Кремле были шокированы видеозаписью о расправе в Сирии
В Сирии "вагнеровцы" запытали насмерть дезертира, сняв расправу на ВИДЕО. "Новая газета" нашла одного из них

Information has emerged from inside the OPCW casting some doubt on the conclusions about the chemical attack in Douma.

WikiLeaks - OPCW Douma Docs
Sexed-up dossier furore over alleged poison gas attack by Assad | Daily Mail Online
 

Mike Wallace

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It appears that the US has a new Hellfire variant for taking high value targets in a vehicle without causing collateral damage. Doesn't cause damage beyond the car is kinetic and from the looks of it is a bladed weapon, possibly four blades. Interesting.

Another Syrian Terrorist Seemingly Killed By Hellfire Missile With Pop-Out Sword Blades (Updated)
With such precision, I think the debate over ethical use of unmanned targeting systems will subside for a while.
 

Feanor

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Update.

A Russian Tigr armored car hit a IED in northern Syria. 3 service members were wounded. Note the Russian military does operate Tayfun and Lynx MRAPs in Syria, and Tayfun-K have been spotted patrolling in northern Syria, but the much lighter armored Tigr-M continues to be used alongside.

Коротко по Сирии. 02.12.2019
В Сирии подорвали российский патруль
https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/7243905

There is evidence suggesting Russian jets may have struck a refugee camp in Syria.

A Civilian Camp in Syria Was Bombed. Here’s How We Traced the Culprit.

Russian MPs have found a stockpile of improvised rockets in northern Syria.

Российская военная полиция обнаружила склад ракет на севере Сирии

Low level fighting continues in northern Latakia and Idlib, including the firing of Tochka SRBMs.

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https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1265366

Russian Tigr armored cars used for MP patrols in nothern Syria have installed slat-cages on their windows due to continued attacks on convoys by rock-throwing civilians. The questions of mine-protection remain unanswered.

https://shushpanzer-ru.livejournal.com/3261473.html

A Russian troop column is moving to the airfield at Qamishly.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1268847

Another Russian troop column moving along M-4 highway.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1268594

Jaesj Al-Islam has been seen driving a Leopard 2A4, marking a new level of cooperation between the Turks and their proxies.

http://gurkhan.blogspot.com/2019/12/blog-post_4.html

Footage has surfaced of the Russian Uran-9 UGV on trials in Syria. The type has recently been accepted for service, following an announcement that the issues it was found to have were rectified. Note, this is highly unlikely given how deep the problems run with integrating a full-on UGV into current ground forces. It's far likelier that it's been set up with a narrow and highly specialized set of requirements that allow it to pass state trials.

https://andrei-bt.livejournal.com/1523373.html
https://vk.com/milinfolive?z=photo-123538639_457431142/album-123538639_00/rev
http://classic.newsru.com/russia/03dec2019/uran9.html
 

Feanor

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Update.

The Su-57 has been deployed to Syria for a second time. It's unclear whether the deployment is already over or not.

Повторное развертывание опытных образцов истребителя Су-57 в Сирии

A mass burial site has been found in Iraq containing 640 bodies, likely attributable to the Islamic State.

В Ираке обнаружено массовое захоронение с телами более 640 человек

Some photos of Tayfun-K and Tayfun-U MRAPs in Syria. Note the pockmarks on the front Tayfun-K.

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The new RPK-16 LMG has shown up in Syria carried by Russian SoF.

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Feanor

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Updates.

Fighting continues in Idlib, where SAA forces are advancing under the cover of Russian airstrikes. Rebel forces attempted a counter-attack against SAA positions in Eastern Idlib, but it appears to have failed. It's unclear how far the Syrian government forces intend to advance, they have already passed two Turkish army checkpoints, without fighting them.

Момент подрыва джихад-БМП на позициях сирийской армии в Идлибе
Почему "елочкой"? Потому что красиво!
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Syria: SAA resumes military operations in Idlib countryside
Сирман взят
Джарджаназ освобожден
Наступление в Идлибе. 23.12.2019

In northwestern Hama SAA forces have shot down a rebel UAV with munitions.

https://diana-mihailova.livejournal.com/4315032.html

Syrian government forces have found weapons caches in former rebel held areas.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1287653
https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1287776

Syrian forces have deployed Pantsyr SAMs and Chinese radars to cover a strategic road between Aleppo and Hasekeh. This comes on top of Russian Pantsyr and radar reployments in northern Syria. While they are far from having a solid grid, they're starting to take control of the airspace.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1286669

Russo-Turkish patrols in northern Syria continue, despite the *ahem "rocky" start.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1285055

Footage of 3 Syrian Gazelle helos carrying HOT ATGMs.

https://imp-navigator.livejournal.com/883364.html

Photos of Russian PMCs in Syria posing with a BPM-97 armored car.

https://vk.com/milinfolive?w=wall-123538639_1285371

Russian MPs enter a former US base halfway between Ayn-Issa and Raqqa.

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/5519881.html

Russian representatives have met with the Syrian Kurds, to offer a roadmap for Rodzhava. The offer includes having Kurdish representatives in the new constitutional assembly for Syria, and Kurdish representatives in the Syrian government. Joint Syrian-Kurdish economic and military councils are to be formed to resolve issues, including rebuilding hydroelectric dams on the Euphrates, and issuing Syrian paperwork to students, and ID cards to civilians, in Syrian Kurdistan. The Kurds would also have complete control over their own education system, and the road to Iraq through Kurdish held territory would be re-opened.

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/5549613.html

Putin has arrived for a visit to Damascus. This is his first visit to the Syrian capital in many years.

https://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/5548752.html

A Russian BDK on the Syrian express has suffered an engine failure and will need repairs. These aging ships have been running quite a lot to support operations in Syria.

http://classic.newsru.com/world/04jan2020/orsk.html
 
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