Shelling by regime forces surrounding the besieged neighborhood results in four deaths and 15 others injured, including women and children
PYD says it makes sense that after its recapture, the city will become a part of the democratic federal system created by the Kurds in northern Syria
Western-backed SDF forces plan to incorporate the northern province into Kurdish self-administration once ISIS forces are driven out, representative declares
Zaman al-Wasl interviews newly elected prime minister of the opposition Syrian Interim Government Jawad Abu Hatab, who will succeed Ahmad Tomeh following his resignation
Sources report Moscow’s draft constitution curtails presidential powers and the role of the military in state affairs, and proposes a “regional assembly” as a means of decentralization
Security official says Russian air force has helped eliminate around 35 percent of ISIS and Nusra Front terrorists in Syria since September
Bakeries struggle to provide enough bread to displaced families in the coastal area as thousands flee regime and Russian air strikes in Jisr al-Shughour and Idleb
Russian coordination center reports militants from the Army of Islam group target military posts in Madaya and Eastern Ghouta with mortar shells
At least 27 residents killed and over 100 others injured in regime strikes on Homs countryside, reporters and opposition council confirm
55.3% of respondents in opposition-held areas support greater decentralization
Scores of fighters loyal to the Syrian president killed in continued offensive to take town of Khan al-Shih outside the capital
Questions remain as to why the key Lebanese Shiite group backed down from its accusations regarding the assassination of one of its top commanders in Syria
News of Russian foreign ministry official mocking Syrian president circulates through national media in most recent instance of Russian criticism of Assad regime
Defense ministry rejects reports by AP and the UN’s cultural agency that Russian forces are building a new base in the recaptured city of Palmyra
Rebel sources claim opposition fighters captured checkpoints from pro-Assad fighters in western Syria, killing and wounding scores
Armed factions, including Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham, attack majority Alawite village in north of Homs city in act of “vengeance” for regime and Russian bombing of Aleppo city
Rebel military sources claim Moscow is communicating directly with armed groups in Homs in an attempt to lure factions into entering dubious truces and sow suspicion among the opposition
De Mistura says date for new round of talks will be declared following meeting between ISSG countries in Vienna next week
UN envoy sees joint US-Russian efforts to influence warring parties to abide by new ceasefire deal a hopeful sign, says spokesman
Russian and Syrian musicians stage orchestral event in Palmyra’s amphitheater in tribute to fallen soldiers
