Day: October 8, 2017

Ruins in raqqa The command of the Syrian democratic forces (SDS, SDF) announced the beginning of a decisive assault on the positions of militants of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG banned in Russia) in the city of raqqa. About it reports Reuters. According to officers of SDS, Islamists took hostage civilians, hiding behind them as human shields. The attack also hampered by snipers, leading aimed fire from cover at the attackers. In addition, the militants have created a network of hidden utilities, including underground. On the probable lines of attack they have set various traps. On 1 September it was reported that the soldiers of the SDS was released from the militants of the historic centre of Raqqa. The assault on the city is from June. The liberation of the city is one of the main goals of the international antiterrorist coalition headed by USA, the leading military operations

Idlib The Prime Minister of Turkey Benali Yildirim stated that Turkey is working with Moscow to ensure security in the Syrian province of Idlib. It is reported by CNN Turk. According to him, work is carried out in the framework of the creation of a security zone in the region. 22 September, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that under the agreement, Moscow will provide security outside the province, and Ankara — inside her. The week before the guarantor countries of the Syrian peace settlement — Russia, Turkey and Iran — have agreed on the boundaries of the zone of de-escalation in Idlib province. The parties have pledged to deploy troops to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire in Idlib, Latakia, Hama and Aleppo. In addition, for monitoring in these areas should be created a single focal point. In a joint statement it was reported that the creation of such zones

Part of the image was blurred in order not to violate the legislation of Russia The Syrian military found in the liberated from the militants of the “Islamic state” (IG, an organization banned in Russia) territories in the area of the city Akerbat a large Arsenal of weapons. It is reported by Telegram-channel 4 Directorate responsible for monitoring activities of terrorists. Found a large number of heavy machine guns and their ammunition and heavy weapons, including Soviet towed gun M-46 130 mm caliber. The authors of the channel must specify that all these weapons were captured by militants from the military. “Without aviation support, the jihadists could have a long time to defend with so many weapons,” — said Directorate 4. On 16 September at the headquarters of Russian troops in Syria said that in the area of Akerbat used for the preparation of the offensive on Deir-ez-Zor, destroyed more

Fighters of the revolutionary guards on parade Iran will consider the U.S. army as an extremist group “Islamic state” (IG, is prohibited in Russia), if the U.S. recognizes as a terrorist organization the Islamic revolutionary guards Corps (IRGC). This was stated by commander of the IRGC General Mohammad Ali Jafari, reports Reuters. Previously on 8 October President of the United States Donald trump has accused Iran of support of the DPRK. “I am sure that Iran is funding North Korea, I’m sure that Iran trades with Pyongyang, I’m sure they do business with North Korea, and this is absolutely unacceptable,” said trump. The American leader also pointed out that, in his opinion, Iran violates the provisions of the agreement on the settlement of the Iranian nuclear problem. In addition, trump blamed Tehran for creating “problems” in the middle East. “Iran is a bad player, and to be treated like a

Adel al-Jubayr US policy towards Russia will not affect plans for Riyadh to cooperate with Moscow, including in the areas of investment. On Sunday, October 8, TASS said the foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Adel al-Jubeir. “Our task is to develop relations with Russia on the whole spectrum. Sanctions between Russia and the West affect Russia and the West”, — he said, answering a question about how a partnership with the city is correlated with the partnership of Saudi Arabia with the United States. Al-Jubeir has expressed the hope that the issue of economic constraints will ever be solved. “Our relations with the US are at the level of strategic partnership, but we also want to improve relations with Russia, because good relations with Russia and with the United States and China will benefit our country, the middle East region and the world,” he said. The king of Saudi Arabia