News Archives - The Syrian Observer

Idleb Update

Friday February 28th, 2020

by ALSOURIA NET (opposition website)

The bloody push and pull between the regime and Turkey-backed forces continues in Idleb, with losses on both sides reports Alsouria Net.
Opposition Fighters Retake Saraqeb Town From Assad Forces

Friday February 28th, 2020

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

Just days after it fell under the control of the regime, Turkey- back opposition fighters have retaken the town of Saraqeb reports Zaman al-Wasl.
Courage in Journalism Award Goes to the Martyr Raed al-Fares

Friday February 28th, 2020

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

Raed al-Fares, who ran Fresh Radio and was assassinated in Idleb, has been posthumously awarded the Courage in Journalism Award reports Al-Modon.
Moscow: Turkey’s Non-Commitment to Its Obligations Reason Behind Deterioration of Situation in Idleb

Friday February 28th, 2020

by SANA (official news agency)

Turkey has laid the blame for the situation in Idleb at the feet of Turkey, claiming that it has not upheld its obligations under the Sochi agreement writes SANA.
Turkey Requests Access From Russia to Use Armed Drones in Syria’s Airspace

Friday February 28th, 2020

by AL-MASDAR (Pro-regime Lebanese website)

After a Turkish drone was shot down, Russia and Turkey have discussed the use of Syria’s airspace writes Al-Masdar.
Asharq al-Awsat Speaks to Workers in Northern Syria Searching for Subsistence Means

Friday February 28th, 2020

by ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based, pan-Arab daily)

Syrian steel workers are struggling to survive due to the harsh economic conditions that the war has created in the country reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Idlib Schools and Nurseries Bombed by Syrian Regime

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)

Regime and Russian warplanes have hit schools and nurseries in Idlib province, leaving at least 21 people dead reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
No New Tents for Tens of Thousands of People Displaced From Idleb

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by ALSOURIA NET (opposition website)

Despite the steady stream of thousands of desperate people fleeing the violence in Idleb, no new camps are being set up to protect the vulnerable people reports Alsouria Net.
The Opposition Loses an “Icon of the Revolution” and Danger Threatens Jabel al-Zawiya

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

The opposition have been dealt a heavy blow as the regime army attacked the southern and eastern outskirts of the Jabal al-Zawiya area and captured Kafr Nubl reports Al-Modon.
Erdogan Vows Turkey Will Not Take Step Back in Syria’s Idleb

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by AL-MASDAR (Pro-regime Lebanese website)

Turkish president Erdogan has said that Syria must pull back from Turkey’s observation post or they will be forced to act reports Al-Masdar.
US Convoy Delivers Equipment to Qamishli

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by SANA (official news agency)

A US convoy of trucks carrying logistical equipment and armored vehicles has been spotted entering Syria from northern Iraq writes SANA.
Syrian Army Pushes Deeper Into Central Idleb

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by AL-MASDAR (Pro-regime Lebanese website)

The Syrian army is continuing to push deeper into Idleb, as it attempts to secure the Aleppo-Lattakia M4 Highway reports Al-Masdar.
Russian, Syrian Jets Unleash Flurry of Strikes Over Idleb

Thursday February 27th, 2020

by SPUTNIK (Russian news service)

Russian war planes have conducted a number of strikes across Idleb province, targeting jihadists preparing to attack Saraqeb writes Sputnik.
Turkish-Backed Militants Retake Key Town in Eastern Idleb After Costly Battle

Wednesday February 26th, 2020

by AL-MASDAR (Pro-regime Lebanese website)

Turkish back fighters have recaptured the town of Nayrab, setting up an assault of Saraqeb and the recapturing of the M5 Highway reports Al-Masdar.
Assad’s Forces Strike Idleb Schools, and Kill Teachers and a Student

Wednesday February 26th, 2020

by ALSOURIA NET

Assad’s forces have unleashed a brutal barrage of artillery and airstrikes, targeting schools in Idleb and killing and wounding teachers and students writes Alsouria Net.