Northern Syria: Military Skirmishes, But No War Yet
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
August 10, 2022
Despite bombings, a full-scale invasion by Turkey of Nothern Syria is yet to be seen.
Despite bombings, a full-scale invasion by Turkey of Nothern Syria is yet to be seen.
Turkish media already published news indicating the possibility of a Turkish-Syrian rapprochement, according to Athr Press.
Laith al-Baaous, son of the founder of the Men of Dignity Movement in Suweida, met a Russian delegation on Sunday, according to al-Souria Net.
Accused of being close to Moscow, Jamous denied that there were objections to his election by opposition factions, according to Nidaa al-Watan.
The Intelligence Division had issued a decision to change the officer in charge of the Military Security branch in Suweida, according to al-Souria Net.
Russia insists that actions that could jeopardize Syria’s territorial integrity should be avoided, according to North Press.
Committee members said they made this decision having tried to promote the region’s best interests, according to al-Souria Net.
Sabbagh said Israel’s nuclear program poses a threat to regional peace and stability, according to SANA.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Sochi on August 5th, according to North Press.
Both sides stressed the importance of further efforts to promote political settlement, according to SANA.
Turkey said it is only seeking to “combat terrorism” in neighbouring countries, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Opposition circles received the Turkish Foreign Minister’s remarks with much apprehension, according to Athr Press.
Ahrar Horan Gathering reported that farmers in Tafs had lost hundreds of millions of pounds because of the regime’s policies, according to al-Modon.
The scene reminded some of the humiliation of Assad, when he was prevented from following Putin, according to Syria TV.
Assad saluted the armed forces, “the source of chivalry, sacrifice, and unlimited giving,” according to the Syria Times.
The Revolutionary Commandos receive ongoing military training from U.S. forces, according to Baladi News.
The General Command of the Army affirmed that Syria is fully prepared to confront any possible aggression by the “Turkish regime”, according to SANA.
Israel says the implementation of the air defence system did not impact coordination with Russia, according to Syria TV.
The agreement increased the regime’s oil intake, mainly used for its military forces, Baladi News.
Turkish forces escalated their air attacks in areas under the control of the SDF, according to al-Modon.
