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      Kurds Host Assad’s Forces to Defend Afrin: Turks Respond via “Idlibistan”

      The faith of Afrin, Syria’s northwestern corner, remains in the balance. The Kurdish militia, YPG, has struck a deal with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) to enter Afrin, in a bid to deter and counter further Turkish advancements. Reports claim that SAA elements have already entered Afrin canton and are establishing outposts. 1. Just a month ago, the […]

      19 February 2018

      Vlad Sutea

      Afrin, Assad regime, deterrence, Free Syrian Army, HTS, Idlib, Kurds, Operation Olive Branch, pro-governmental, Rebels, russia, syria, Syrian Forces, Turkish attack

      MENA, Turkey

      A Thin Line: Raqqa Offensive Endangered by Growing Turkish Attacks

      The Turkish Armed Forces  have attacked the Kurdish militia YPG and the overall Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria, between April 24 and 26. These attacks consisted in air strikes and artillery fire and were conducted in response to the SDF’s offensive against Da’esh in Raqqa. Turkey fears the SDF’s increasing warfighting capabilities and territorial foothold.  1. […]

      26 April 2017

      Vlad Sutea

      CT/ COIN, MENA, Turkey