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Trophies captured by Syrian government forces during the offensive in the province of Idlib. Including a large number of riflemen of Czechoslovak production - 36 CZ Sa vz.58 and 31 Sa-z-25 submachine guns, as well as a rare StG.44 assault rifle.
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As a result of a series of attacks, CAA units were able to surround about 150 fighters of the "Hayat Tahrir Ash Sham" coalition in the southwestern part of Damascus, near the village of Mugr Al-Mir. The forces of a terrorist group based in the vicinity of the city of Beit Jinn do not have the opportunity to help them. Previously, government troops established control over key roads through which strategically important routes of supply of Islamists passed. The SAA command plans to split the enclave of militants in West Gut in two parts to weaken the Tahrir Ash Sham detachments and prevent their association with another enclave located in the territory of the neighboring province of El Quneitra.
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Syrian FM threatens US-backed forces: “Give up or share the same fate as Daesh”
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mikdad told Iran’s Al-Alam News this week that the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are nothing more than another Da’esh.
“There is another Da’esh called the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the U.S. is trying to support them against the will of the Syrian people,” Mikdad began.
“They cannot be trusted because they are forces serving the Americans and serving the plans of the West against the Syrian people and state,” he continued.
“Those working to overthrow the Syrian state and break-up the country; they are not working for the Syrian people.”
“The Syrian Democratic Forces must give up and rejoin the Syrian Arab Republic, else they will share the same fate as Da’esh, Jabhat Al-Nusra, and other terrorist groups,” Mikdad concluded.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-fm-threatens-us-backed-forces-give-share-fate-daesh/
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Mikdad told Iran’s Al-Alam News this week that the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are nothing more than another Da’esh.
“There is another Da’esh called the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the U.S. is trying to support them against the will of the Syrian people,” Mikdad began.
“They cannot be trusted because they are forces serving the Americans and serving the plans of the West against the Syrian people and state,” he continued.
“Those working to overthrow the Syrian state and break-up the country; they are not working for the Syrian people.”
“The Syrian Democratic Forces must give up and rejoin the Syrian Arab Republic, else they will share the same fate as Da’esh, Jabhat Al-Nusra, and other terrorist groups,” Mikdad concluded.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-fm-threatens-us-backed-forces-give-share-fate-daesh/
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Syrian Army lays big ambush on rebel reinforcements sneaking from Israel towards Beit Jinn
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) laid a successful ambush on a group of rebel reinforcements that were making their way from the Israeli border to the besieged Beit Jinn pocket in west Damascus today.
According to a military report, the rebel reinforcements were navigating through Mount Hermon from the occupied territories, when army scouts spotted the group.
Once the rebel reinforcements attempted to cross into the government areas, the Syrian Army opened fire with a barrage of missiles and artillery shells, killing several militants in the process.
The rebels that were not killed by the ambush had managed to slip back across the border to the occupied territories, a military source added.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/articl...forcements-sneaking-israel-towards-beit-jinn/
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) laid a successful ambush on a group of rebel reinforcements that were making their way from the Israeli border to the besieged Beit Jinn pocket in west Damascus today.
According to a military report, the rebel reinforcements were navigating through Mount Hermon from the occupied territories, when army scouts spotted the group.
Once the rebel reinforcements attempted to cross into the government areas, the Syrian Army opened fire with a barrage of missiles and artillery shells, killing several militants in the process.
The rebels that were not killed by the ambush had managed to slip back across the border to the occupied territories, a military source added.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/articl...forcements-sneaking-israel-towards-beit-jinn/
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The command of the SAA plans to take the city of Beit Jinn in the south of the province of Damascus the other day.
An enclave of armed groups of radical Islamists, including the terrorist "Dzhebhat an Nusru" (banned in the Russian Federation), existed in the area of Western Guta since 2013. However, due to the transfer of forces from the fronts in the east of Syria after the military defeat of the "Islamic state" in the province of Deir ez Zor, it was possible to activate the full-scale offensive of the SAA and the "National Defense Forces" in the "pocket" of Beit Jinn.
On December 15, the enclave was successfully split into two parts: the western section - with settlements Beit Jinn and Mugr al-Mir, and the eastern - with the settlements of Beit-Tim, Beit Saber and Kafr-Havr. Then the 4th Panzer Division of the SAA managed to reach the outskirts of the city of Mugr al-Mir and clear a number of heights to the north of Beit Jinn.
After that, government troops continued to develop the offensive, occupying key heights. So, on December 17, under the control of the SAA and the "National Defense Forces", the hills of al-Ahmar, al-Maktul and Hazan crossed. On December 20, there were reports that government forces established fire control over the Beit Jinn area and cleared virtually all strategic hills around the western part of the enclave. And the day before it became known about the liberation of the Al-Khunkarat district, which, in fact, opened the way for an attack on Beit Jinn from the south-eastern direction.
When the fighters "Hayat Tahrir ash Sham" were surrounded by SAA, the Syrian military command suggested that the terrorists capitulate, but they refused, being trapped in a valley below the government-controlled heights.
Military experts noted that this decision of the militants could be connected with the hope for the assistance of the special services of Israel, which have repeatedly provided "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" support in this area, supplying weapons and providing medical assistance to wounded terrorists.
An enclave of armed groups of radical Islamists, including the terrorist "Dzhebhat an Nusru" (banned in the Russian Federation), existed in the area of Western Guta since 2013. However, due to the transfer of forces from the fronts in the east of Syria after the military defeat of the "Islamic state" in the province of Deir ez Zor, it was possible to activate the full-scale offensive of the SAA and the "National Defense Forces" in the "pocket" of Beit Jinn.
On December 15, the enclave was successfully split into two parts: the western section - with settlements Beit Jinn and Mugr al-Mir, and the eastern - with the settlements of Beit-Tim, Beit Saber and Kafr-Havr. Then the 4th Panzer Division of the SAA managed to reach the outskirts of the city of Mugr al-Mir and clear a number of heights to the north of Beit Jinn.
After that, government troops continued to develop the offensive, occupying key heights. So, on December 17, under the control of the SAA and the "National Defense Forces", the hills of al-Ahmar, al-Maktul and Hazan crossed. On December 20, there were reports that government forces established fire control over the Beit Jinn area and cleared virtually all strategic hills around the western part of the enclave. And the day before it became known about the liberation of the Al-Khunkarat district, which, in fact, opened the way for an attack on Beit Jinn from the south-eastern direction.
When the fighters "Hayat Tahrir ash Sham" were surrounded by SAA, the Syrian military command suggested that the terrorists capitulate, but they refused, being trapped in a valley below the government-controlled heights.
Military experts noted that this decision of the militants could be connected with the hope for the assistance of the special services of Israel, which have repeatedly provided "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" support in this area, supplying weapons and providing medical assistance to wounded terrorists.
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Rebels Use Israeli-Made Rockets Against Pro ISIS Faction In West Daraa
SYRIA NEWS
On Dec 22, 2017
The so-called “Free Syrian Army” has been recently using Israeli manufactured shells for mini rocket launchers in his skirmishes against ISIS affiliate of Jaysh Khaled bin Al-Waleed.
According to a video footage released by pro opposition media outlet, “Ahrar Nawa” rebel faction targeted alleged ISIS targets in Al-Yarmouk basin west of Daraa province.
The Syrian Army has seized several Israeli-made weapons when rebels attempted to smuggle it towards Damascus and Al-Swiada provinces coming from Daraa.
https://muraselon.com/en/2017/12/rebels-use-israeli-made-rockets-pro-isis-faction-west-daraa/
SYRIA NEWS
On Dec 22, 2017
The so-called “Free Syrian Army” has been recently using Israeli manufactured shells for mini rocket launchers in his skirmishes against ISIS affiliate of Jaysh Khaled bin Al-Waleed.
According to a video footage released by pro opposition media outlet, “Ahrar Nawa” rebel faction targeted alleged ISIS targets in Al-Yarmouk basin west of Daraa province.
The Syrian Army has seized several Israeli-made weapons when rebels attempted to smuggle it towards Damascus and Al-Swiada provinces coming from Daraa.
https://muraselon.com/en/2017/12/rebels-use-israeli-made-rockets-pro-isis-faction-west-daraa/
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Mass Celebration On Anniversary Of Aleppo’s Victory Over Terrorism ( Pictures )
SYRIA NEWS
On Dec 21, 2017
Marking the first anniversary of Aleppo city’s victory over terrorism, a public celebration was held in the city on Thursday with the participation of official, popular figures and martyrs’ families.
Thousands gathered in Saadallah al-Jabiri Square and the streets leading to it, with the participants raising the Syrian flag and banners saluting the Syrian Arab Army.
Information Minister Mohammad Ramez Tourjman said that Aleppo’s people have remained steadfast in their homes despite all the suffering they experienced due to the terrorist acts, saluting the national and the resistance media, which was a partner in the victory.
In turn, Aleppo Governor Hussein Diab affirmed that the victory of Aleppo was achieved thanks to the steadfastness and sacrifices of its people and their solidarity with the Syrian Arab Army, pointing out that this victory was a strategic shift in the war on terror and its supporters.
https://muraselon.com/en/2017/12/mass-celebration-anniversary-aleppos-victory-terrorism-pictures/
SYRIA NEWS
On Dec 21, 2017
Marking the first anniversary of Aleppo city’s victory over terrorism, a public celebration was held in the city on Thursday with the participation of official, popular figures and martyrs’ families.
Thousands gathered in Saadallah al-Jabiri Square and the streets leading to it, with the participants raising the Syrian flag and banners saluting the Syrian Arab Army.
Information Minister Mohammad Ramez Tourjman said that Aleppo’s people have remained steadfast in their homes despite all the suffering they experienced due to the terrorist acts, saluting the national and the resistance media, which was a partner in the victory.
In turn, Aleppo Governor Hussein Diab affirmed that the victory of Aleppo was achieved thanks to the steadfastness and sacrifices of its people and their solidarity with the Syrian Arab Army, pointing out that this victory was a strategic shift in the war on terror and its supporters.
https://muraselon.com/en/2017/12/mass-celebration-anniversary-aleppos-victory-terrorism-pictures/
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Few months ago pro-govt sources claimed that Israel helping ISIS forces in Daara and in golan height border when so call FSA try to advance against them ...strangeRebels Use Israeli-Made Rockets Against Pro ISIS Faction In West Daraa
SYRIA NEWS
On Dec 22, 2017
The so-called “Free Syrian Army” has been recently using Israeli manufactured shells for mini rocket launchers in his skirmishes against ISIS affiliate of Jaysh Khaled bin Al-Waleed.
According to a video footage released by pro opposition media outlet, “Ahrar Nawa” rebel faction targeted alleged ISIS targets in Al-Yarmouk basin west of Daraa province.
The Syrian Army has seized several Israeli-made weapons when rebels attempted to smuggle it towards Damascus and Al-Swiada provinces coming from Daraa.
https://muraselon.com/en/2017/12/rebels-use-israeli-made-rockets-pro-isis-faction-west-daraa/
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http://indianexpress.com/article/wo...s-advance-in-border-area-near-israel-4997665/
Syrian army forces backed by Iranian-backed militias pushed deeper into the last rebel-held enclave near a strategic border area with Israel and Lebanon in a new expansion of Tehran’s influence in the war-torn country. The army and the Shi’ite forces advanced east and south of the Sunni-rebel held bastion of Beit Jin backed by some of the heaviest aerial bombing and heavy artillery shelling since a major assault began over two months ago to seize the area, rebels said.
The Syrian army said it had encircled the village of Mughr al Meer at the foothills of Mount Hermon as troops moved towards Beit Jin amid fierce clashes. The enclave is the last rebel bastion left in the south west of Damascus known as the Western Ghouta that had since last year fallen under government control after months of heavy bombing on civilian areas and years of siege tactics that forced rebels to surrender.
A western intelligence source confirmed rebel reports that Iranian-backed militias including the powerful Lebanese Hezbollah Shi’ite group were playing a major role in the ongoing battles. “The Iranian backed militias are trying to consolidate their sphere of influence all the way from southwest of Damascus to the Israeli border,” said Suhaib al Ruhail, an official from the Liwa al Furqan rebel group that operates in the area.
Worried by Iran’s expanding influence in Syria after the defeat of Islamic State, Israel has in the last few weeks stepped up its strikes against suspected Iranian targets inside Syria. Early this month an Israeli strike on a base near Kiswah, south of Damascus was widely believed to be an Iranian military compound, according to a Western intelligence source Israel has been lobbying both big powers to deny Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and other Shi‘ite militias any permanent bases in Syria, and to keep them away from the Golan, as they gain ground while helping Damascus beat back Sunni-led rebels.
The southwest of Syria is part of a de-escalation zone in southern Syria agreed last July between Russia and Washington, the first such understanding between the two powers. The area has not seen Russian bombing unlike other ceasefire areas in Syria.
Diplomatic sources say several thousand Shi’ite fighters who have been amassing from outside the Quneitra province are pitted against hundreds of Islamist and mainstream Free Syria Army (FSA) rebels closing ranks under the banner of Itihad Quwt Jabal al Sheikh “Union of fighters of Jabal al Sheikh”. They are mainly drawn from local fighters from the area.
With the army and Iranian backed offensive widening, the rebels have called on youths to enlist as mosque imams in Beit Jin called on people to take up arms and fight the army. Rebels still have a sizeable presence in central and southern Quneitra, in the Syrian Golan Heights. Western diplomatic sources say the crushing of the Sunni rebel presence in areas they have been in since 2013 will allow Lebanon’s Hezbollah to open another secure arms supply line from its border in southern Lebanon into Syria.
Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, Iran has had a growing presence in the country, deploying thousands of Shi’ite fighters who have fought against both mainstream Sunni rebel groups and more militant groups.
Syrian army forces backed by Iranian-backed militias pushed deeper into the last rebel-held enclave near a strategic border area with Israel and Lebanon in a new expansion of Tehran’s influence in the war-torn country. The army and the Shi’ite forces advanced east and south of the Sunni-rebel held bastion of Beit Jin backed by some of the heaviest aerial bombing and heavy artillery shelling since a major assault began over two months ago to seize the area, rebels said.
The Syrian army said it had encircled the village of Mughr al Meer at the foothills of Mount Hermon as troops moved towards Beit Jin amid fierce clashes. The enclave is the last rebel bastion left in the south west of Damascus known as the Western Ghouta that had since last year fallen under government control after months of heavy bombing on civilian areas and years of siege tactics that forced rebels to surrender.
A western intelligence source confirmed rebel reports that Iranian-backed militias including the powerful Lebanese Hezbollah Shi’ite group were playing a major role in the ongoing battles. “The Iranian backed militias are trying to consolidate their sphere of influence all the way from southwest of Damascus to the Israeli border,” said Suhaib al Ruhail, an official from the Liwa al Furqan rebel group that operates in the area.
Worried by Iran’s expanding influence in Syria after the defeat of Islamic State, Israel has in the last few weeks stepped up its strikes against suspected Iranian targets inside Syria. Early this month an Israeli strike on a base near Kiswah, south of Damascus was widely believed to be an Iranian military compound, according to a Western intelligence source Israel has been lobbying both big powers to deny Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and other Shi‘ite militias any permanent bases in Syria, and to keep them away from the Golan, as they gain ground while helping Damascus beat back Sunni-led rebels.
The southwest of Syria is part of a de-escalation zone in southern Syria agreed last July between Russia and Washington, the first such understanding between the two powers. The area has not seen Russian bombing unlike other ceasefire areas in Syria.
Diplomatic sources say several thousand Shi’ite fighters who have been amassing from outside the Quneitra province are pitted against hundreds of Islamist and mainstream Free Syria Army (FSA) rebels closing ranks under the banner of Itihad Quwt Jabal al Sheikh “Union of fighters of Jabal al Sheikh”. They are mainly drawn from local fighters from the area.
With the army and Iranian backed offensive widening, the rebels have called on youths to enlist as mosque imams in Beit Jin called on people to take up arms and fight the army. Rebels still have a sizeable presence in central and southern Quneitra, in the Syrian Golan Heights. Western diplomatic sources say the crushing of the Sunni rebel presence in areas they have been in since 2013 will allow Lebanon’s Hezbollah to open another secure arms supply line from its border in southern Lebanon into Syria.
Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, Iran has had a growing presence in the country, deploying thousands of Shi’ite fighters who have fought against both mainstream Sunni rebel groups and more militant groups.
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is it Russian or Russia delivered some of TOS to SAA ?
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basically Syrian, but with some Russian Advisers assist in operating or helping them...
