southfront--2020-11-21--Houthis Finally Gained Control Of ‘Mass Base’ In Yemen’s Ma’rib

The Houthis , also known as Ansar Allah , have finally imposed control of the Saudi-led coalition ’ s Mass Base in the central Yemeni province of Ma ’ rib .
A source in the authorities of Ma ’ rib confirmed to Sputnik that the base was captured by Houthi fighters on November 20 .
According to the local source , the Houthis stormed the base from several directions after fierce clashes with Saudi-backed forces .
The source revealed that the military pressure from the Houthis , who launched several attacks on the Mass Base in the last few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons , including artillery and armored vehicles , from the base .
Last week , a number of Yemeni sources reported that the Mass Base was captured by the Houthis .
These reports were denied a few hours later when Saudi-backed forces shared a video from the base .
This time , several media sources affiliated with Saudi-backed forces confirmed that the base had been captured by the Houthis .
However , the Yemeni group is yet to make an announcement .
The Mass Base , which is located 25 km away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used by the Saudi-led coalition as a camp to train forces loyal to Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi .
The fall of the Mass Base is a major blow to the Saudi-led coalition and its Yemeni proxies .
The Houthis , who captured vast parts of Ma ’ rib earlier this year , are now posing to attack the province center .
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The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have finally imposed control of the Saudi-led coalition’s Mass Base in the central Yemeni province of Ma’rib.
A source in the authorities of Ma’rib confirmed to Sputnik that the base was captured by Houthi fighters on November 20. According to the local source, the Houthis stormed the base from several directions after fierce clashes with Saudi-backed forces.
“Yemeni military units which were situated in Mass camp withdrew after the Houthis overrun the camp’s defense lines,” the unnamed source told the Russian news agency.
The source revealed that the military pressure from the Houthis, who launched several attacks on the Mass Base in the last few weeks, forced Saudi-backed forces to evacuate heavy weapons, including artillery and armored vehicles, from the base.
من داخل معسكر ماس …. { سينتصر الحق ولو كره الكافرون } pic.twitter.com/mcbGvDBJoA — مــأرب الكرامــة ✌ (@saqar_ibb) November 21, 2020
Last week, a number of Yemeni sources reported that the Mass Base was captured by the Houthis. These reports were denied a few hours later when Saudi-backed forces shared a video from the base.
This time, several media sources affiliated with Saudi-backed forces confirmed that the base had been captured by the Houthis. However, the Yemeni group is yet to make an announcement.
The Mass Base, which is located 25 km away from Ma’rib city center, was used by the Saudi-led coalition as a camp to train forces loyal to Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.
The fall of the Mass Base is a major blow to the Saudi-led coalition and its Yemeni proxies. The Houthis, who captured vast parts of Ma’rib earlier this year, are now posing to attack the province center.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Ethiopian Military Develops Its Advance On Capital Of Tigray Province Amid Heavy Clashes With Local

Ethiopian Military Develops Its Advance On Capital Of Tigray Province Amid Heavy Clashes With Local Forces (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image The war between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the country ’ s province of Tigray , continues at full scale : • On @ @ @ @ @ Army allegedly captured Axum and Adwa amid heavy clashes with TPLF forces ; • On @ @ @ @ @ clashes between the army and TPLF continued in the Korem area ; • On November @ @ @ @ @ shelled the Tigray provincial capital with rocket launchers .
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The war between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, which controls the country’s province of Tigray, continues at full scale:
On November 20, the Ethiopian Army allegedly captured Axum and Adwa amid heavy clashes with TPLF forces;
On November 20 and 21, clashes between the army and TPLF continued in the Korem area;
On November 21, the Ethiopian Army allegedly captured Adigrat town;
On November 21, the Ethiopian Army shelled the Tigray provincial capital with rocket launchers.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Greater Idlib Militants Foiled Two Infiltration Attempts By Syrian Army

Late on November 20 , heavy clashes were reported in two fronts of the al-Zawiya Mount in the southern countryside of Syria ’ s Idlib .
Opposition sources said heavy artillery strikes by the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) targeted a number of positions in the al-Zawiya Mount .
Soon after the strikes , a commando unit of the SAA attempted to infiltrate militants ’ positions north of the government-held town of Milaja in the southern part of al-Zawiya .
The infiltration attempt was repelled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham .
Later , a second SAA unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fatterah in the exact same area .
The unit clashed with militants of Ansar al-Tawhid , which is also linked to al-Qaeda .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , both sides sustained losses in the clashes near Milaja and Fatterah .
On March 5 , Russia and Turkey agreed on a ceasefire in Greater Idlib .
Nevertheless , the situation in the region is still far from stable .
The militants are launching attacks against government forces at an alarming rate .
The army ’ s infiltration attempts were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tactic used to uncover the enemies ’ firing posts and fortifications .
This means that a large ground operation by the SAA and its allies may be around the corner .
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Late on November 20, heavy clashes were reported in two fronts of the al-Zawiya Mount in the southern countryside of Syria’s Idlib.
Opposition sources said heavy artillery strikes by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) targeted a number of positions in the al-Zawiya Mount.
Soon after the strikes, a commando unit of the SAA attempted to infiltrate militants’ positions north of the government-held town of Milaja in the southern part of al-Zawiya. The infiltration attempt was repelled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
Later, a second SAA unit attempted to advance near the town of Fatterah in the exact same area. The unit clashed with militants of Ansar al-Tawhid, which is also linked to al-Qaeda.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, both sides sustained losses in the clashes near Milaja and Fatterah.
On March 5, Russia and Turkey agreed on a ceasefire in Greater Idlib. Nevertheless, the situation in the region is still far from stable. The militants are launching attacks against government forces at an alarming rate.
The army’s infiltration attempts were likely “reconnaissance by fire,” a tactic used to uncover the enemies’ firing posts and fortifications. This means that a large ground operation by the SAA and its allies may be around the corner.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Magic Zoom: Journalist Broke Into Confidential Video Conference Of EU Defense Ministers

On November 20 , journalist broke into a confidential video conference of European Union Defense Ministers using a minister ’ @ @ @ @ @ in an image posted on his Twitter account .
A journalist from Netherlands , Daniel @ @ @ @ @ and part of a password for Zoom in the image showing Dutch Defense Minister , @ @ @ @ @ of the quarantine .
He discovered five of the six digits of the secret code @ @ @ @ @ access the conference .
The journalist smiled and apologized to the participants of the conference @ @ @ @ @ the conference , it was immediately stopped for security reasons .
This incident showed the @ @ @ @ @ of the European Union establishment .
According to the AFP , through this incident the @ @ @ @ @ “ imperative to strengthen the security of the institutions ’ communications.
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On November 20, journalist broke into a confidential video conference of European Union Defense Ministers using a minister’s data that was visible in an image posted on his Twitter account.
A journalist from Netherlands, Daniel Verlaan, discovered an ID and part of a password for Zoom in the image showing Dutch Defense Minister, who works from home because of the quarantine. He discovered five of the six digits of the secret code and soon after managed to access the conference.
The journalist smiled and apologized to the participants of the conference.
“It’s a criminal offense, you should cut before the police arrive,” the President of the Council.
After the journalist left the conference, it was immediately stopped for security reasons.
This incident showed the law level of digital security of the European Union establishment.
“It was a stupid mistake. But it reminds us to be careful when sending a picture of a meeting, ” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said.
According to the AFP, through this incident the EU noted that it was “imperative to strengthen the security of the institutions’ communications.”
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southfront--2020-11-21--Ankara-Based Think Tank Leaked Data On Child Recruitment In Turkish-Backed Syrian Factions

The Ankara-based Foundation for Political , Economic and Social Research , SETA , has leaked data on child recruitment by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army ( SNA ) by mistake .
The SNA was formed in 2017 by several Turkish-backed groups .
Today the coalition rules over Turkish-occupied areas in northern and northeastern Syria and maintains a small presence in the northwestern region of Greater Idlib .
On November 18 , the think tank , which is close to the ruling Justice and Development Party , shared a study on the SNA by researcher Ömer Özkizilcik .
The study revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighters are between 18 and 20 years old .
Nevertheless , most of them have been fighting for the Turkish-backed coalition for three years or even more , meaning many were minors when they enlisted .
7.85 % of more than 1,400 fighters covered by the study were between 18 and 20 years old .
Yet , 6.78 % of all fighters have been with the SNA from less than year to three years .
The rest , 93,22 % have been fighting for the coalition for more than 4 years .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SNA fighters may have joined the coalition when they were 14 years old or even at a younger age .
SETA removed the study from its website when some activists picked up the data as a proof of child recruitment by Turkish proxies in Syria .
Child recruitment is a known practice among Turkish-backed factions in Syria , especially the SNA which usually denies it .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , the SNA sent hundreds of children to Libya to fight as mercenaries .
Turkey , which maintains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s command , is apparently attempting to hide this serious moral issue instead of addressing it .
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The Ankara-based Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research, SETA, has leaked data on child recruitment by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) by mistake.
The SNA was formed in 2017 by several Turkish-backed groups. Today the coalition rules over Turkish-occupied areas in northern and northeastern Syria and maintains a small presence in the northwestern region of Greater Idlib.
On November 18, the think tank, which is close to the ruling Justice and Development Party, shared a study on the SNA by researcher Ömer Özkizilcik.
The study revealed that many of the SNA’s fighters are between 18 and 20 years old. Nevertheless, most of them have been fighting for the Turkish-backed coalition for three years or even more, meaning many were minors when they enlisted.
7.85% of more than 1,400 fighters covered by the study were between 18 and 20 years old. Yet, 6.78% of all fighters have been with the SNA from less than year to three years. The rest, 93,22% have been fighting for the coalition for more than 4 years.
These numbers suggest that some of the current SNA fighters may have joined the coalition when they were 14 years old or even at a younger age.
pro-AKP Turkish think tank SETA releases a survey of SNA fighters with data implying a number of the fighters were recruited under the age of 18, causing them to quickly delete the PDF. Archived link here:https://t.co/8fvFNyar5m pic.twitter.com/SjqJ26coe2 — Alexander McKeever (@AKMcKeever) November 19, 2020
SETA removed the study from its website when some activists picked up the data as a proof of child recruitment by Turkish proxies in Syria.
Child recruitment is a known practice among Turkish-backed factions in Syria, especially the SNA which usually denies it. According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the SNA sent hundreds of children to Libya to fight as mercenaries.
Turkey, which maintains a tight grip over the SNA’s command, is apparently attempting to hide this serious moral issue instead of addressing it.
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southfront--2020-11-22--ISIS Ambushed Iraqi Forces In Northern Saladin Province Leaving 18 Killed Or Injured

Late on November 21 , ISIS terrorists ambushed a joint forces of Iraqi police , army and local fighters in the northern province of Saladin .
The Iraqi Security Cell said a civilian car was struck with an improvised explosive device near the town of Almsahag .
When a joint force arrived at the scene to investigate , it came under fire by ISIS snipers .
A security source told the Shafaq News agency that five police officers , including the director of Almsahag Police Center , were killed in the ambush , along with two service members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Popular Mobilizations Units and two civilians .
ISIS confirmed its responsibility for Almsahag ambush in an official statement released by its news agency , Amaq , on November 22 .
Following the attack , the 4th Commando Regiment in Salah al-Din was dispatched to Almsahag to track and neutralize ISIS cells in the town , the northern part of Baiji and the nearby district of al-Zawiya .
ISIS cells have been highly-active in the northern and western region of Iraq .
The repeated operations by government forces are inflicting losses on the terrorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harming its influence .
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Late on November 21, ISIS terrorists ambushed joint forces of Iraqi police, army and local fighters in the northern province of Saladin.
The Iraqi Security Cell said a civilian car was struck with an improvised explosive device near the town of Almsahag. When a joint force arrived at the scene to investigate, it came under fire of ISIS snipers.
A security source told the Shafaq News agency that five police officers, including the director of Almsahag Police Center, were killed in the ambush, along with two service members of the Iraqi military, two fighters of the Popular Mobilizations Units and two civilians.
“Eight were also injured in the attack, all from security forces and civilians who backed security forces,” the unnamed sources said. “The wounded are now receiving treatment.”
ISIS confirmed its responsibility for Almsahag ambush in an official statement released by its news agency, Amaq, on November 22.
Following the attack, the 4th Commando Regiment in Salah al-Din was dispatched to Almsahag to track and neutralize ISIS cells in the town, the northern part of Baiji and the nearby district of al-Zawiya.
ISIS cells have been highly-active in the northern and western region of Iraq. The repeated operations by government forces are inflicting losses on the terrorists group. However, they are not harming its influence.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Israeli Fighter Jets, Attack Helicopters Pounded Hamas Targets In Response To New Rocket Attack  (Vi

Israeli Fighter Jets, Attack Helicopters Pounded Hamas Targets In Response To New Rocket Attack  (Videos, Photos)

Late on November 21 , a rocket was launched by unidentified gunmen from the Palestinian Gaza Strip at the southern region of Israel .
The Iron-Dome system didn ’ t intercept the rocket , which hit an empty warehouse in the city of Ashkelon , causing heavy material damage .
No casualties were reported as a result of the rocket attack .
In response to the attack , Israel fighter jets and attack helicopters carried out intense airstrikes on the Gaza Strip .
According to the Israeli Defense Forces , the following facilities of the Hamas Movement were targeted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions in the western and southern parts of the Gaza Strip .
The airstrikes didn ’ t cause any human losses .
Exactly a week ago , Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip following a similar rocket attack .
The IDF kicked off on November 22 a military exercise to enhance “ combat readiness ” around the Gaza Strip .
Regular and reserve forces will participate in the exercise , which is a part of the 2020 schedule .
The exercise will continue till November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strip remains tense .
However , a serious confrontation between the IDF and Palestinian factions is unlikely to take place soon .
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Late on November 21, a rocket was launched by unidentified gunmen from the Palestinian Gaza Strip at the southern region of Israel.
The Iron-Dome system didn’t intercept the rocket, which hit an empty warehouse in the city of Ashkelon, causing heavy material damage. No casualties were reported as a result of the rocket attack.
#صور الأضرار التي سببها الصاروخ لمصنع في عسقلان pic.twitter.com/lJ54ZUR7jI — وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) November 21, 2020
In response to the attack, Israeli fighter jets and attack helicopters carried out intense airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli Defense Forces, the following facilities of the Hamas Movement were targeted:
Two rocket ammunition manufacturing sites;
Direct hit on underground infrastructures;
Direct hit on a military compound.
Palestinian sources said the Israeli airstrikes had hit positions in the western and southern parts of the Gaza Strip. The airstrikes didn’t cause any human losses.
#صور للقصف الاسرائيلي الذي استهدف غرب مدينة خانيونس pic.twitter.com/mMulVbuBET — وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) November 22, 2020
#صور للغارات الإسرائيلية التي استهدفت عدة مواقع في قطاع غزة، الليلة الماضية. تصوير: Said Khatib pic.twitter.com/iRoF7H2R0k — وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) November 22, 2020
Exactly a week ago, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip following a similar rocket attack.
Moreover, on November 22, the IDF kicked off a military exercise to enhance “combat readiness” around the Gaza Strip. Regular and reserve forces take part in the exercise, which will continue till November 25.
The situation around the Gaza Strip remains tense. However, a serious confrontation between the IDF and Palestinian factions is unlikely to take place soon.
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southfront--2020-11-22--In Video: Train With Captured Armenian Military Equipment Was Spotted In Azerbaijan

A large column of captured Armenian military equipment was filmed in Azerbaijan , near the country ’ s capital of @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan is going to set up an exhibition with the captured equipment .
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A large column of captured Armenian military equipment was filmed in Azerbaijan, near the country’s capital of Baku. It looks like Azerbaijan is going to set up an exhibition with the captured equipment.
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southfront--2020-11-22--SouthFront’s Lifeline Is In Your Hands

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southfront--2020-11-22--Iran Directs Military & Allies Be On “High Alert” In Trump’s Final Weeks In Office

Iran ’ s military has issued instructions for all regional allies to be on “ high alert ” during these last week ’ s of Trump ’ s presidency , fearing that any provocation or escalation in tensions whether intentional or not could be used as justification by the White House to attack Iran or partners in the Middle East .
The cited Iraqi officials who said they were notified that “ provoking tensions with the US that could give an outgoing Trump administration cause to launch attacks in the US president ’ s final weeks in office.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian general to allies in Baghdad this week – reflects the growing regional anxiety over President Donald Trump ’ s unpredictable behavior and the uncertainty in the chaotic transition period until President-elect Joe Biden takes over in two months , ” the AP said further .
While Tehran has been in celebratory mood given the defeat of Trump in the US election , which means the end of his and Pompeo ’ s ‘ maximum pressure ’ policy , there are fears the administration could do something dramatic prior to Biden being inaugurated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military adviser to Iran ’ s supreme leader , Hossein Dehghan , told the AP in an interview that Washington needs to understand that any act of military aggression would mean “ full-fledged war ” in the region as Iran won ’ t hesitate to respond .
“ We don ’ t welcome war .
We are not after starting a war , ” Dehghan – who is also closely connected to the elite IRGC said .
Early this past week reported that President Trump wanted to preemptively attack Iran ’ s nuclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it in a meeting with cabinet members the prior Thursday : Apparently Iran itself is taking this possibility very seriously as they wait with bated breath for Biden to assume office , given he has promised to try and restore US participation in the 2015 nuclear deal ( JCPOA ) .
Meanwhile Tehran is strongly signaling the Biden transition team that it ’ s ready to talk : The US and Iranian proxies have directly squared off over the past two years particularly in Iraq , given the widespread presence and influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( PMU ) .
It culminated in the last January assassination of IRGC Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani as well as Iraqi PMU chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis .
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Iran’s military has issued instructions for all regional allies to be on “high alert” during these last week’s of Trump’s presidency, fearing that any provocation or escalation in tensions whether intentional or not could be used as justification by the White House to attack Iran or partners in the Middle East.
The Associated Press cited Iraqi officials who said they were notified that “provoking tensions with the US that could give an outgoing Trump administration cause to launch attacks in the US president’s final weeks in office.”
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“The request – delivered by a senior Iranian general to allies in Baghdad this week – reflects the growing regional anxiety over President Donald Trump’s unpredictable behavior and the uncertainty in the chaotic transition period until President-elect Joe Biden takes over in two months,” the AP said further.
While Tehran has been in celebratory mood given the defeat of Trump in the US election, which means the end of his and Pompeo’s ‘maximum pressure’ policy, there are fears the administration could do something dramatic prior to Biden being inaugurated on Jan.20.
Days ago a top military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Hossein Dehghan, told the AP in an interview that Washington needs to understand that any act of military aggression would mean “full-fledged war” in the region as Iran won’t hesitate to respond.
“We don’t welcome war. We are not after starting a war,” Dehghan – who is also closely connected to the elite IRGC said.
Early this past week The New York Times reported that President Trump wanted to preemptively attack Iran’s nuclear facilities but had to be talked out of it in a meeting with cabinet members the prior Thursday:
President Trump asked senior advisers in an Oval Office meeting on Thursday whether he had options to take action against Iran’s main nuclear site in the coming weeks. The meeting occurred a day after international inspectors reported a significant increase in the country’s stockpile of nuclear material, four current and former U.S. officials said on Monday.
Apparently Iran itself is taking this possibility very seriously as they wait with bated breath for Biden to assume office, given he has promised to try and restore US participation in the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).
Meanwhile Tehran is strongly signaling the Biden transition team that it’s ready to talk:
The US is still a UN member. If it meets its obligations as such under UNSCR 2231, we will fulfill ours under the #JCPOA. If the US then seeks to re-join the JCPOA, we're ready to negotiate terms for it to regain its "JCPOA Participant" status.https://t.co/cQXJo8PZak — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) November 18, 2020
The US and Iranian proxies have directly squared off over the past two years particularly in Iraq, given the widespread presence and influence of the Iraqi Shia Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
It culminated in the last January assassination of IRGC Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani as well as Iraqi PMU chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
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Click to see the full-size image The PLZ-05 ( also known as Type 05 ) is the Chinese 155 mm @ @ @ @ @ developed for the People ’ s Liberation Army to replace the Type 59-1 130mm towed @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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The PLZ-05 (also known as Type 05) is the Chinese 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. It was developed for the People’s Liberation Army to replace the Type 59-1 130mm towed gun.
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southfront--2020-11-22--SDF Field Commander Reportedly Killed In Turkish Drone Strike On Northern Raqqa (Videos)

A field commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) was reportedly killed in a Turkish drone strike on the northern Raqqa countryside .
According to opposition activists , the commander , known as Hassan Nidal Suleiman , was killed in a drone strike that targeted the town of Ain Issa late on November 20 .
Kurdish Syrian sources acknowledged that Suleiman , originally from the northern al-Hasakah countryside , was killed .
However , they didn ’ t provide any details on the incident .
On November 21 , heavy Turkish shelling targeted Ain Issa , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and several Syrian Arab Army positions are located .
No human losses were reported as a result of the shelling .
Earlier this week , the Hawar News Agency and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkish forces are building a new military base near Ain Issa .
The new base is being built in the vicinity of the town of Saida , north of Ain Issa .
The town overseers the M4 highway , which links al-Hasakah , Raqqa and Aleppo in northeastern Syria .
The recent movements near Ain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take action against Kurdish forces in the town .
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A field commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was reportedly killed in a Turkish drone strike on the northern Raqqa countryside.
According to opposition activists, the commander, known as Hassan Nidal Suleiman, was killed in a drone strike that targeted the town of Ain Issa late on November 20.
Kurdish Syrian sources acknowledged that Suleiman, originally from the northern al-Hasakah countryside, was killed. However, they didn’t provide any details on the incident.
On November 21, heavy Turkish shelling targeted Ain Issa, where a center of the Russian Military Police and several Syrian Arab Army positions are located. No human losses were reported as a result of the shelling.
Earlier this week, the Hawar News Agency and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkish forces are building a new military base near Ain Issa.
The new base is being built in the vicinity of the town of Saida, north of Ain Issa. The town overseers the M4 highway, which links al-Hasakah, Raqqa and Aleppo in northeastern Syria.
The recent movements near Ain Issa indicate that Turkey may be planning to take action against Kurdish forces in the town. This would be a major violation of Ankara’s agreements on northeastern Syria with Russia and the U.S.
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southfront--2020-11-22--High-Ranking Russian Delegation Came To Baku And Yerevan, While Turkey To Send Forces To Azerbaijan

On November 21 , a high-ranking Russian delegation visited the Armenian capital , Yerevan , to discuss the recent peace deal with Azerbaijan .
The Russian-brokered peace deal , which was announced on November 9 , put an end to a fierce battle between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The Russian delegation , which included Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu , met in Yerevan with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan .
The two sides discussed the implementation of the peace deal .
During the meeting , PM Pashinyan noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Russia ” during the war , including the personal “ support ” of Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as the Russian government .
Defense Minister Shoygu briefed PM Pashinyan during the meeting on the deployment of Russian peacekeepers , who are tasked with monitoring the peace deal in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Shoygu added that Russian peacekeepers will be working to facilitate the return of refugees as well as to prevent bloodshed in the region .
After meeting in Yerevan the high-ranking Russian delegation traveled to the Azerbaijani capital , Baku , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including President Ilham Aliyev .
During the meeting , the Azerbaijani President complained to the Russian delegation of what he called the extensive use of foreign mercenaries by Armenia .
“ We have numerous photo and video documents .
We have passports of foreign citizens , in particular , citizens of France , the USA , Lebanon , Canada , Georgia and other countries .
Some of these people are of Armenian origin , some are not .
This , however , does not change the essence of the issue because the participation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armenia , of course , is unacceptable , ” Azerbaijani president told the Russian delegation , according to Trend.az .
Many ethnic Armenians of different nationalists went to Nagorno-Karabakh to fight Azerbaijani forces in the early days of the battle .
However , Azerbaijan , with the help of Turkey , recruited at least 2,000 Syrian mercenaries in its ranks .
Turkey , which supported Azerbaijan ’ s attack on Nagorno-Karabakh , is now making preparations to send its own troops to the region .
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced on November 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh as soon as possible .
The Turkish minister claimed that all the work needed to deploy troops in the region has been completed .
Russia is planning to deploy 1,960 peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Turkish troops will likely be technicians , who will be deployed in a joint observation center located in the Azerbaijani-held areas in the region .
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On November 21, a high-ranking Russian delegation visited the Armenian capital, Yerevan, to discuss the recent peace deal with Azerbaijan.
The Russian-brokered peace deal, which was announced on November 9, put an end to a fierce battle between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Russian delegation, which included Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu, met in Yerevan with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The two sides discussed the implementation of the peace deal.
During the meeting, PM Pashinyan noted that Armenia ”has always felt the support of Russia” during the war, including the personal “support” of Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as the Russian government.
Defense Minister Shoygu briefed PM Pashinyan during the meeting on the deployment of Russian peacekeepers, who are tasked with monitoring the peace deal in Nagorno-Karabakh.
“A total of 23 [security] posts have been deployed,” Shoygu said. “We’re monitoring the road to Stepanakert [the capital of the disputed region].”
Shoygu added that Russian peacekeepers will be working to facilitate the return of refugees as well as to prevent bloodshed in the region.
“Until today, about 7,000 citizens have returned, and this work continues, and I am confident that everyone who wishes to return to Karabakh will be able to do so,” Shoygu told PM Pashinyan.
After meeting in Yerevan the high-ranking Russian delegation traveled to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, for a meeting with top Azerbaijani officials, including President Ilham Aliyev.
During the meeting, the Azerbaijani President complained to the Russian delegation of what he called the extensive use of foreign mercenaries by Armenia.
“We have numerous photo and video documents. We have passports of foreign citizens, in particular, citizens of France, the USA, Lebanon, Canada, Georgia and other countries. Some of these people are of Armenian origin, some are not. This, however, does not change the essence of the issue because the participation of foreign mercenaries on the part of Armenia, of course, is unacceptable,” Azerbaijani president told the Russian delegation, according to Trend.az.
Many ethnic Armenians of different nationalists went to Nagorno-Karabakh to fight Azerbaijani forces in the early days of the battle. However, Azerbaijan, with the help of Turkey, recruited at least 2,000 Syrian mercenaries in its ranks.
Turkey, which supported Azerbaijan’s attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, is now making preparations to send its own troops to the region.
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced on November 21 that Turkish troops are ready to be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh as soon as possible. The Turkish minister claimed that all the work needed to deploy troops in the region has been completed.
“Our preparations are completed. As a requirement of this resolution, Turkish soldiers will start their duty in Azerbaijan as soon as possible,” Akar said during his visit to the Turkish engine maker TUSAŞ premises in the capital Ankara, according to DuvaR English.
Russia is planning to deploy 1,960 peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh. Turkish troops will likely be technicians, who will be deployed in a joint observation center located in the Azerbaijani-held areas in the region.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Armenian Government ‘Accidentally’ Forgot To Put Russian Flag During Meetings With Russian Delegatio

Armenian Government ‘Accidentally’ Forgot To Put Russian Flag During Meetings With Russian Delegation

The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continues its brilliant diplomatic skills in undermining the Armenian regional position and destroying the already weakened partnership with Russia .
On November 21 , the Russian delegation , including Prime Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu , held a series of meetings with the top Armenian leadership regarding the current situation in the region and the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict .
Accepting the high-ranking Russian delegation , the Armenian side ‘ accidentally ’ forgot to put the Russian flag .
This could be clearly seen on the pictures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only reall ally in the region that has just rescued Armenain forces from the total annihilation in the war with Azerbaijan for Nagorno-Karabakh is at least surprising .
In the worst case scenario for Armenia , it just demonsrates that the government led by the Western puppet continues its anti-Armenian policy could easily lead to the full destruction of the country ’ s statehood .
It is interesting to note that the Armenian Foreign Ministry claimed that the absence of Russian flags is completely fine and this is an ordinary practice for Yerevan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian flag appeared on photos after media drew attention to the incident demonstrates that the original situation was not so okay because it revealed the real aim of the current Armenian government .
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The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continues demonstrating its brilliant diplomatic skills in undermining the Armenian regional position and destroying the already weakened partnership with Russia.
On November 21, the Russian delegation, including Prime Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, held a series of meetings with the top Armenian leadership regarding the current situation in the region and the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Accepting the high-ranking Russian delegation, the Armenian side ‘accidentally’ forgot to put the Russian flag. This could be clearly seen on the pictures.
Such a position of Armenia towards its only real ally in the region that has just rescued Armenian forces from the total annihilation in the war with Azerbaijan for Nagorno-Karabakh is at least surprising. In the worst case scenario for Armenia, it just demonstrates that the government led by the Western puppet continues its anti-Armenian policy could easily lead to the full destruction of the country’s statehood.
It is interesting to note that the Armenian Foreign Ministry claimed that the absence of Russian flags is completely fine and this is an ordinary practice for Yerevan. However, the fact that the Russian flag appeared on photos after media drew attention to the incident demonstrates that the original situation was not so okay because it revealed the real aim of the current Armenian government.
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southfront--2020-11-22--ISIS Attack In Aleppo Claimed Lives Of Several Syrian Soldiers

On November 19 , ISIS terrorist raided a position of the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) near the town of Dwrihem in Aleppo ’ s southern countryside .
ISIS news agency , Amaq , said the terrorists stormed the small position after killing three Syrian soldiers .
The terrorists set the position on fire and burned a pick-up armed with a machine gun before retreating back to their hideouts .
The attack was most likely launched from the Homs desert , which lays between western Deir Ezzor and eastern Homs .
Hundreds of ISIS terrorists are taking shelter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks in the eastern Hama and southern Raqqa over the last few weeks .
Now they are apparently working to expand their operations to cover the southern and southeastern countryside of Aleppo .
A day earlier , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that seven pro-government fighters went missing while moving from the town of Maskanah to Dayr Hafir in southeastern Aleppo .
The fighters may have been attacked by ISIS terrorists .
ISIS has succeeded in moving the battlefield from the Homs desert to the Hama-Aleppo-Raqqa triangle .
Meanwhile , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take decisive action .
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On November 19, ISIS terrorist raided a position of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the town of Dwrihem in Aleppo’s southern countryside.
ISIS news agency, Amaq, said the terrorists stormed the small position after killing three Syrian soldiers. The terrorists set the position on fire and burned a pick-up armed with a machine gun before retreating back to their hideouts.
“The Mujahedeen returned to their positions safe and sound,” Amaq said in a report released on November 21.
The attack was most likely launched from the Homs desert, which lays between western Deir Ezzor and eastern Homs. Hundreds of ISIS terrorists are taking shelter in the region.
The terrorists intensified their attacks in the eastern Hama and southern Raqqa over the last few weeks. Now they are apparently working to expand their operations to cover the southern and southeastern countryside of Aleppo.
A day earlier, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that seven pro-government fighters went missing while moving from the town of Maskanah to Dayr Hafir in southeastern Aleppo. The fighters may have been attacked by ISIS terrorists.
ISIS has succeeded in moving the battlefield from the Homs desert to the Hama-Aleppo-Raqqa triangle. Meanwhile, the SAA and its allies are yet to take decisive action.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Ethiopian Military Develops Its Advance On Capital Of Tigray Province Amid Heavy Clashes With Local


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southfront--2020-11-22--Ethiopian PM Gave Tigray Rebels 72 Hours To Surrender

On November 22 , Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gave the Tigray People ’ s Liberation Front ( TPLF ) 72 hours to surrender before the Ethiopian military launch an attack on the city of Mekelle , the capital of the northern region .
Abiy ordered a military operation against the TPLF in Tigray on November 4 , following an attack on military positions of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces ( ENDF ) .
In his message , Abiy said the first and second phase of the ENDF operation in Tigray , which were meant to contain and weaken the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The PM also called on the residents of Mekelle to support government forces .
“ We call upon the people of Mekelle to play a key role in bringing this treasonous group to justice by standing in solidarity with the national defence force in this law enforcement action , ” Abiy said .
“ No lives should be lost and no property should be destroyed for the sake of a few greedy individuals that are seeking irnpunity using their own people as human shields.
” In the last few days , the ENDF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after recapturing several areas from the TPLF , which sustained heavy losses .
Earlier today , a spokesman for the ENDF said the advancing Ethiopian troops want to surround Mekelle with tanks and may shell the city to force surrender .
PM Abiy ’ s time limit will likely escalate the clashes in Tigary , where the TPLF is still holding vast areas .
The battle in the region is still far from over and may go on for weeks , if not months .
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On November 22, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gave the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) 72 hours to surrender before the Ethiopian military launch an attack on the city of Mekelle, the capital of the northern region.
“We urge you to surrender peacefully within 72 hours, recognizing that you are at the point of no return,” Abiy said in a message posted on Twitter.
Abiy ordered a military operation against the TPLF in Tigray on November 4, following an attack on military positions of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF).
In his message, Abiy said the first and second phase of the ENDF operation in Tigray, which were meant to contain and weaken the TPLF, have been largely completed. The PM also called on the residents of Mekelle to support government forces.
“We call upon the people of Mekelle to play a key role in bringing this treasonous group to justice by standing in solidarity with the national defence force in this law enforcement action,” Abiy said. “No lives should be lost and no property should be destroyed for the sake of a few greedy individuals that are seeking irnpunity using their own people as human shields.”
In the last few days, the ENDF reached Mekelle city from the eastern direction after recapturing several areas from the TPLF, which sustained heavy losses.
Ethiopian national television released footage of a destroyed T-72 in Tigray. The first documented armor loss. pic.twitter.com/eiQ5R3QkQG — Ethiopia Map (@MapEthiopia) November 22, 2020
Earlier today, a spokesman for the ENDF said the advancing Ethiopian troops want to surround Mekelle with tanks and may shell the city to force surrender.
PM Abiy’s time limit will likely escalate the clashes in Tigary, where the TPLF is still holding vast areas. The battle in the region is still far from over and may go on for weeks, if not months.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Protesters Set Fire To Congress Building In Guatemala (Video)

In Guatemala City , demonstrators stormed the Congress , set fire to the building throwing Molotov cocktails , the newspaper Prensa Libre reports .
When the fire was extinguished , the protesters started throwing stones at the building .
Some people were injured .
However , no casualties were reported as a result of the fire .
Anti-government demonstrations are taking place throughout the country .
Police was forced to use tear gas to disperse the demonstrators .
Videos of heavy clashes with police surfaced in the social networks .
The President of Guatemala , Alejandro Giamatti called on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a peaceful way .
The head of state stressed that all those involved in the pogroms will be punished in accordance with the legislation .
On November 21 , about 10,000 people were protesting in front of the National Palace in Guatemala City .
The following day , the demonstrations continue against Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a budget that cut educational and health spending the budget .
According to the protesters , the budget was negotiated and passed “ in secret ” while the country faced the fallout of hurricanes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive protests also erupted in the city of São Paulo , Brazil , after security guards beat a black man to death in a supermarket .
More than 1000 demonstrators later attacked the supermarket .
People threw stones at and set fire to one of the shops .
The political situation in Peru is also unstable .
On Tuesday , the country swore in its third president in just over a week , after the wave of protests subsided on the streets of the capital , Lima .
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In Guatemala City, demonstrators stormed the Congress, set fire to the building throwing Molotov cocktails, the newspaper Prensa Libre reports.
When the fire was extinguished, the protesters started throwing stones at the building. Some people were injured. However, no casualties were reported as a result of the fire.
Anti-government demonstrations are taking place throughout the country.
Vandals set fire to the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala because they happen to disagree with the budgetpic.twitter.com/ZtWyhu9N3e — Alfons López Tena (@alfonslopeztena) November 21, 2020
Police was forced to use tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Videos of heavy clashes with police surfaced in the social networks.
The President of Guatemala, Alejandro Giamatti called on the protesters to defend their civil position in a peaceful way. The head of state stressed that all those involved in the pogroms will be punished in accordance with the legislation.
On November 21, about 10,000 people were protesting in front of the National Palace in Guatemala City. The following day, the demonstrations continue against Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a budget that cut educational and health spending the budget. According to the protesters, the budget was negotiated and passed “in secret” while the country faced the fallout of hurricanes and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier, massive protests also erupted in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, after security guards beat a black man to death in a supermarket. More than 1000 demonstrators later attacked the supermarket. People threw stones at and set fire to one of the shops.
The political situation in Peru is also unstable. On Tuesday, the country swore in its third president in just over a week, after the wave of protests subsided on the streets of the capital, Lima.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Map Update: Saudi-backed Forces Retreat From Maas Base In Yemen’s Marib Province

Click to see the full-size image Saudi-backed forces are on retreating in the Yemeni province of Marib under strikes of @ @ @ @ @ as the Houthis ) : • On November 20 , Ansar Allah captured Maas Base @ @ @ @ @ Marib province ; • On November 21 , Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on @ @ @ @ @ On November 22 , clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in Wadi Maas @ @ @ @ @ : • Ansar Allah Continues Attacks On Saudi Arabia Despite U.S. Pressure

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Saudi-backed forces are on retreating in the Yemeni province of Marib under strikes of Ansar Allah (also known as the Houthis):
On November 20, Ansar Allah captured Maas Base in the western part of Marib province;
On November 21, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on the Madghal area;
On November 22, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in Wadi Maas.
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southfront--2020-11-22--ISIS Threat Grows In North Sinai: Egyptian Military Vehicles Targeted With IED (Photos)

On November 22 , ISIS news agency , Amaq , released photos of recent attacks by the terrorist group ’ s cells in Egypt ’ s Sinai Peninsula .
The photos show attacks on a bulldozer and an armored personnel carrier of the Egyptian Armed Forces .
The vehicles were targeted west of the city of Sheikh Zuweid , which is located in the northern part of Sinai .
Both vehicles were targeted with heavy improvised explosive devices ( IEDs ) , which were likely equipped with remotely-controlled detonators .
Most of ISIS ’ recent attacks in Sinai were carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which provide the group with a low-cost , low-risk way to inflict losses on the Egyptian Armed Forces .
While the group ’ s cells are inflicting some heavy losses on Egyptian government forces , they are failing to expand their influence in Sinai .
The Egyptian military and security forces are carrying out operations in the region on a regular basis .
The Egyptian Air Force is also playing an active role against the terrorist group ’ s insurgency .
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On November 22, ISIS news agency, Amaq, released photos of recent attacks by the terrorist group’s cells in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
The photos show attacks on a bulldozer and an armored personnel carrier of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The vehicles were targeted west of the city of Sheikh Zuweid, which is located in the northern part of Sinai.
Both vehicles were targeted with heavy improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which were likely equipped with remotely-controlled detonators.
Most of ISIS’ recent attacks in Sinai were carried out with IEDs or sniper rifles, which provide the group with a low-cost, low-risk way to inflict losses on the Egyptian Armed Forces.
While the group’s cells are inflicting some heavy losses on Egyptian government forces, they are failing to expand their influence in Sinai.
The Egyptian military and security forces are carrying out operations in the region on a regular basis. The Egyptian Air Force is also playing an active role against the terrorist group’s insurgency.
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southfront--2020-11-22--In Videos: Israeli Battle Tank Flipped Over Near Jordanian Border

Click to see the full-size image An Israeli Merkava battle tank flipped upside down while it was being loaded onto @ @ @ @ @ in the Jordan Valley , near the Jordanian border on November 22 .
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An Israeli Merkava battle tank flipped upside down while it was being loaded onto a truck during a drill in the Jordan Valley, near the Jordanian border on November 22.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Turkish Forces Continue To Establish Military Posts In Southern Idlib, Planning To Patrol Syrian Reg

Turkish Forces Continue To Establish Military Posts In Southern Idlib, Planning To Patrol Syrian Region

On November 22 , the Turkish Armed Forces established another military post in the southern countryside of Syria ’ s Idlib .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , the post was built on the al-Marqab hill , between the towns of Sarjah and al-Ruwaihah in the al-Zawuya Mount .
This was the second post to be established by Turkish forces in the al-Zwuya Mount this week .
The first post was built on November 20 near the town of Baluon , which overlooks the Lattakia-Aleppo highway , known as the M4 .
A source in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baladi , a pro-opposition news outlet , that Turkish forces will soon conduct patrols in the al-Zawiya Mount .
Earlier this month , the Turkish military evacuated several “ observation posts ” which were located within government-held areas in northern Hama , western Aleppo and southern Idlib .
The Syrian Arab Army and its allies are reportedly eyeing the al-Zawiya Mount , where terrorist groups , including Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham , are present .
Turkey is apparently planning to use force to block any advance by pro-government forces in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkey Is Settling Families Of Syrian Mercenaries In Karabakh – Report • Gunmen Raided Headquarters Of Turkish-Backed Group In Afrin , Killed Several Militants

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On November 22, the Turkish Armed Forces established another military post in the southern countryside of Syria’s Idlib.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the post was built on the al-Marqab hill, between the towns of Sarjah and al-Ruwaihah in the al-Zawuya Mount.
This was the second post to be established by Turkish forces in the al-Zwuya Mount this week. The first post was built on November 20 near the town of Baluon, which overlooks the Lattakia-Aleppo highway, known as the M4.
A source in the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation told Enab Baladi, a pro-opposition news outlet, that Turkish forces will soon conduct patrols in the al-Zawiya Mount.
“The Turkish forces organized weekly sole patrols from Almastumah camp, south of Idlib, to the village of Qafin in the al-Zawiya Mount,” the unnamed source said.
Earlier this month, the Turkish military evacuated several “observation posts” which were located within government-held areas in northern Hama, western Aleppo and southern Idlib.
The Syrian Arab Army and its allies are reportedly eyeing the al-Zawiya Mount, where terrorist groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, are present. Turkey is apparently planning to use force to block any advance by pro-government forces in the area.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Military Situation In Afghanistan On November 22, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • On November 22 @ @ @ @ @ were killed and three others were wounded in a road-side bomb blast on the Herat-Islam @ @ @ @ @ November 22 , at least 5 Taliban members were killed in Shahwali-Kot district after a @ @ @ @ @ security post in the area ; • On November 21 , Mike Pompeo US secretary @ @ @ @ @ teams of the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha , Qatar ; • On @ @ @ @ @ responsibility for the recent rocket attacks in Kabul city .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
On November 22, at least three civilians were killed and three others were wounded in a road-side bomb blast on the Herat-Islam Qala highway;
On November 22, at least 5 Taliban members were killed in Shahwali-Kot district after a failed attack to the government security post in the area;
On November 21, Mike Pompeo US secretary of State met with negotiation teams of the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar;
On November 21, ISIS took responsibility for the recent rocket attacks in Kabul city.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Trump Formally Ends Open Skies Treaty With Russia

After months of threatening to pull out of the Open Skies Treaty with Russia , President Trump has formally withdrawn the US from the post Cold War agreement , announcing the effective end of America ’ s participation in the treaty on Sunday .
The administration had first announced last May its intent to withdraw , as a State Department spokesperson said , “ On May 22 , 2020 , the United States exercised its right pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article XV of the Treaty on Open Skies by providing notice to the Treaty Depositaries and to all States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Treaty , effective six months from the notification date.
” “ Six months having elapsed , the U.S. withdrawal took effect on November 22 , 2020 , and the United States is no longer a State Party to the Treaty on Open Skies , ” the statement added .
Initiated in 1992 and then ratified in 2002 , it allowed the 35 member states that eventually joined it to conduct short-notice , unarmed observation flights to monitor other countries ’ military operations in mutual verification of arms-control agreements .
The treaty even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington D.C. airspace — in past years Russian Tupolev Tu-154s have even flown at low altitude over such sensitive sites as Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland , the US Capitol , the Pentagon , and CIA headquarters in Langley .
Senior administration officials previously said of Open Skies that the US essentially “ get nothing out of it ” while it potentially exposes national security secrets to broad Russian surveillance .
Furthermore , last May Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repeated the US stance that Moscow is in violation of the treaty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on in some instances Moscow moving to restrict US flights over sensitive facilities in Russia : “ While the United States , along with our Allies and partners that are States Parties to the treaty , have lived up to our commitments and obligations under the treaty , Russia has flagrantly and continuously violated the treaty in various ways for years , ” he said at the time .
Perhaps more worrisome for the prospect of a new Cold War style arms race between the US and Russia is the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New START , is also on the chopping block , but it ’ s expected this policy will be set by the Biden administration .

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After months of threatening to pull out of the Open Skies Treaty with Russia, President Trump has formally withdrawn the US from the post Cold War agreement, announcing the effective end of America’s participation in the treaty on Sunday.
The administration had first announced last May its intent to withdraw, as a State Department spokesperson said, “On May 22, 2020, the United States exercised its right pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article XV of the Treaty on Open Skies by providing notice to the Treaty Depositaries and to all States Parties of its decision to withdraw from the Treaty, effective six months from the notification date.”
US Air Force’s OC-135B Open Skies spy plane, via Flickr/USAF
“Six months having elapsed, the U.S. withdrawal took effect on November 22, 2020, and the United States is no longer a State Party to the Treaty on Open Skies,” the statement added.
Initiated in 1992 and then ratified in 2002, it allowed the 35 member states that eventually joined it to conduct short-notice, unarmed observation flights to monitor other countries’ military operations in mutual verification of arms-control agreements.
The treaty even allowed Russian recon flights over tightly restricted Washington D.C. airspace — in past years Russian Tupolev Tu-154s have even flown at low altitude over such sensitive sites as Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, the US Capitol, the Pentagon, and CIA headquarters in Langley.
Senior administration officials previously said of Open Skies that the US essentially “get nothing out of it” while it potentially exposes national security secrets to broad Russian surveillance.
Furthermore, last May Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repeated the US stance that Moscow is in violation of the treaty’s terms.
The charge is based on in some instances Moscow moving to restrict US flights over sensitive facilities in Russia: “While the United States, along with our Allies and partners that are States Parties to the treaty, have lived up to our commitments and obligations under the treaty, Russia has flagrantly and continuously violated the treaty in various ways for years,” he said at the time.
Perhaps more worrisome for the prospect of a new Cold War style arms race between the US and Russia is the fact that the landmark nuclear arms reduction treaty, New START, is also on the chopping block, but it’s expected this policy will be set by the Biden administration.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Turkey Is Settling Families Of Syrian Mercenaries In Karabakh – Report

The Turkish government was moving the families of Arab and Turkmen Syrian mercenaries to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh , the Sky News Arabiya TV reported on November 22 .
Azerbaijan , Turkey ’ s ally , launched an attack on Armenian forces in the region on September 27 with support from thousands of Syrian mercenaries .
The attack ended on November 10 with a Russian-brokered peace deal that will see most of the region returning to Baku ’ s control .
Shafan al-Khabouri , a representative of the autonomous administration in northeastern Syria , told Sky News Arabiya that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who fought in Nagorno-Karabakh are currently on their way to the region , where they will be settled .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , around 2,580 Turkish-backed Syrian militants were deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh .
At least 293 were killed in the conflict .
Last week , the monitoring group reported that Turkey was planning to keep Syrian mercenaries in the Azerbaijani-held part of Nagorno-Karabakh .
Turkey and Azerbaijan appear to be planning to change the demography of Nagorno-Karabakh , where Armenians are the majority .
This could hinder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Turkish government was moving the families of Arab and Turkmen Syrian mercenaries to the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Sky News Arabiya TV reported on November 22.
Azerbaijan, Turkey’s ally, launched an attack on Armenian forces in the region on September 27 with support from thousands of Syrian mercenaries. The attack ended on November 10 with a Russian-brokered peace deal that will see most of the region returning to Baku’s control.
Shafan al-Khabouri, a representative of the autonomous administration in northeastern Syria, told Sky News Arabiya that the families of dozens of Syrian mercenaries who fought in Nagorno-Karabakh are currently on their way to the region, where they will be settled.
“They want to create a demographic change in Karabakh,” said al-Khabouri, noting that there is a Kurdish minority in the region who are in contact with the autonomous administration in northeastern Syria.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, around 2,580 Turkish-backed Syrian militants were deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh. At least 293 were killed in the conflict.
Last week, the monitoring group reported that Turkey was planning to keep Syrian mercenaries in the Azerbaijani-held part of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turkey and Azerbaijan appear to be planning to change the demography of Nagorno-Karabakh, where Armenians are the majority. This could hinder the implementation of the Russian-brokered peace deal.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Gunmen Raided Headquarters Of Turkish-Backed Group In Afrin, Killed Several Militants

Late on November 21 , unidentified gunmen raided a headquarters of the so-called Syrian National Army ( SNA ) in the district of Bulbul in the northern part of the Turkish-occupied area of Afrin in northern Aleppo .
In the course of the raid , three Turkish-backed militants were killed .
Several other militants were injured , according to opposition sources .
A day later , unidentified gunmen opened fire at a militant of the SNA ’ s Sultan Murad Division in Afrin ’ s city center .
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the militant was severely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has claimed responsibility for the attacks , thus far .
However , they were most likely carried out by one of the Kurdish guerrilla groups active in Afrin .
Earlier this week , one of these groups , the Afrin Liberation Forces , announced that its fighters had killed nine Turkish-backed militants and injured at least one other in three separate attacks in the area .
These attacks are slowly depleting Turkish-backed militants in Afrin .
Turkey is not making any effort to put an end to these attacks , whcih increased in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THIS TOPIC :

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Late on November 21, unidentified gunmen raided a headquarters of the so-called Syrian National Army (SNA) in the district of Bulbul in the northern part of the Turkish-occupied area of Afrin in northern Aleppo.
In the course of the raid, three Turkish-backed militants were killed. Several other militants were injured, according to opposition sources.
A day later, unidentified gunmen opened fire at a militant of the SNA’s Sultan Murad Division in Afrin’s city center. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the militant was severely wounded in the attack.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, thus far. However, they were most likely carried out by one of the Kurdish guerrilla groups active in Afrin.
Earlier this week, one of these groups, the Afrin Liberation Forces, announced that its fighters had killed nine Turkish-backed militants and injured at least one other in three separate attacks in the area.
These attacks are slowly depleting Turkish-backed militants in Afrin. Turkey is not making any effort to put an end to these attacks, whcih increased in the last few months.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Map Update: Military Situation In Nagorno-Karabakh On November 22, 2020

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in the Nagorno-Karabkh conflict zone : ; • On November 22 , Azerbaijan announced that over 120 foreign diplomats visited Fuzuli District of Nagorno-Karabkah .
The visit was organized by Azerbaijani authorities • On November 22 , the Turkish Defense Ministry announced that Turkish troops deployed in Azerbaijan will participate in the joint ceasefire monitoring center with the Russians for a one year period ’ ; • On November 22 , Russian peacekeepers continued their work to improve humanitarian conditions in the conflict zone .
Also , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialists that would participate in this effort ; • On November 22 , Armenian sources reported that up to 350 bodies of Armenian soldiers have been recovered or exchanged since the start of the ceasefire ; • On November 21 , a high-ranking Russian delegation , including the foreign and defense ministers , visited Armenia and Azerbaijan to holding talks with their leadership ; • On November 21 , the Russian Defense Minister announced that over 7,000 people have returned to Nagorno-Karabakh since the start of the November 10 ceasefire .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in the Nagorno-Karabkh conflict zone:;
On November 22, Azerbaijan announced that over 120 foreign diplomats visited Fuzuli District of Nagorno-Karabkah. The visit was organized by Azerbaijani authorities
On November 22, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced that Turkish troops deployed in Azerbaijan will participate in the joint ceasefire monitoring center with the Russians for a one year period’;
On November 22, Russian peacekeepers continued their work to improve humanitarian conditions in the conflict zone. Also, Russia deployed civil defense and disaster response specialists that would participate in this effort;
On November 22, Armenian sources reported that up to 350 bodies of Armenian soldiers have been recovered or exchanged since the start of the ceasefire;
On November 21, a high-ranking Russian delegation, including the foreign and defense ministers, visited Armenia and Azerbaijan to holding talks with their leadership;
On November 21, the Russian Defense Minister announced that over 7,000 people have returned to Nagorno-Karabakh since the start of the November 10 ceasefire.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Fake News: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria’s Al-Bukamal

On November 21 , several outlets , including international news agencies , reported that Israeli warplanes had carried out airstrikes on Syrian and Iranian military positions near the city of al-Bukamal in southern Deir Ezzor .
The news of Israeli airstrikes was first promoted by the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) .
The monitoring group said warplanes “ thought to be Israeli ” targeted positions near al-Bukamal .
The SOHR went on to claim that fifteen Iranian-backed fighters , all non-Syrians , were killed in the mysterious airstrikes on al-Bukamal .
The report was quickly picked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies , including the France-Press Agency , AFP , that declined to confirm the SOHR ’ s information .
The news was denied late on November 21 by a Syrian military source , who told the Beirut-based al-Mayadeen TV that all reports of Israeli airstrikes on al-Bukamal were “ untrue.
” In the last two years , the SOHR and other pro-opposition sources promoted false reports of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian and Iranian forces in Deir Ezzor on several occasions .
In some cases , explosions during clashes with ISIS were mistaken for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing to justify these false reports , which were likely just a propaganda stunt .
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On November 21, several outlets, including international news agencies, reported that Israeli warplanes had carried out airstrikes on Syrian and Iranian military positions near the city of al-Bukamal in southern Deir Ezzor.
The news of Israeli airstrikes was first promoted by the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The monitoring group said warplanes “thought to be Israeli” targeted positions near al-Bukamal.
The SOHR went on to claim that fifteen Iranian-backed fighters, all non-Syrians, were killed in the mysterious airstrikes on al-Bukamal.
The report was quickly picked up by many TV channels and news agencies, including the France-Press Agency, AFP, that declined to confirm the SOHR’s information.
The news was denied late on November 21 by a Syrian military source, who told the Beirut-based al-Mayadeen TV that all reports of Israeli airstrikes on al-Bukamal were “untrue.”
“Syrian army units as well as the allied and auxiliary forces are well prepared to face any terrorist attack and any aggression,” the source said.
In the last two years, the SOHR and other pro-opposition sources promoted false reports of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian and Iranian forces in Deir Ezzor on several occasions.
In some cases, explosions during clashes with ISIS were mistaken for airstrikes. In others, there was nothing to justify these false reports, which were likely just a propaganda stunt.
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southfront--2020-11-22--Military Situation In Syria On November 22, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • On November 21 @ @ @ @ @ killed by a Turkish drone strike near Ain Issa ; • On November 21 , @ @ @ @ @ Army ( SAA ) and Turkish-backed forces erupted in the Fatira area ; • On @ @ @ @ @ of Turkish-backed forces were killed by unknown gunmen in the Afrin countryside ; • On @ @ @ @ @ shelled positions of Turkish backed-forces in Safuhin and Kafr Uwaid .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
On November 21, a Turkish military convoy entered Syria’s Idlib via Kafr Lusin;
On November 21, an YPG member was killed by a Turkish drone strike near Ain Issa;
On November 21, clashes between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Turkish-backed forces erupted in the Fatira area;
On November 21, three members of Turkish-backed forces were killed by unknown gunmen in the Afrin countryside;
On November 21, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish backed-forces in Safuhin and Kafr Uwaid.
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southfront--2020-11-23--Russian Sappers Started Demining Works In Nagorno-Karabakh (Map, Video, Photos)

Russia has deployed over 100 sappers and special equipment for a demining opreation in Nagorno-Karabakh , the Russian Defense Ministry @ @ @ @ @ According to the Russian side , over 100 specialists and 13 units of equipment are @ @ @ @ @ .
A brief summary of the recent developments : • On November 23 , more @ @ @ @ @ 13 units of military and special equipment , including Typhoon-K MRAPs and Uran-6 UGVs sent @ @ @ @ @ in Karabakh to remove mines and IEDs ; • As of November 23 , over @ @ @ @ @ Karabakh under the protection of Russian forces ; • On November 22 , reports appeared @ @ @ @ @ settle families of Syrian militants in the captured territories of Karabkah ; • As of @ @ @ @ @ peacekeeping force continued its works to assist in restoring the local infrastructure and secure roads @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC : • Artsakh President Thanks Putin For Help In Ending Karabakh War , @ @ @ @ @ • Turkey Is Settling Families Of Syrian Mercenaries In Karabakh – Report

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Russia has deployed over 100 sappers and special equipment for a demining opreation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on November 23. According to the Russian side, over 100 specialists and 13 units of equipment are already involved in the operation.
A brief summary of the recent developments:
On November 23, more than 100 Russian sappers, 13 units of military and special equipment, including Typhoon-K MRAPs and Uran-6 UGVs sent are set to be deployed in Karabakh to remove mines and IEDs;
As of November 23, over 10,000 civilians have returned to Karabakh under the protection of Russian forces;
On November 22, reports appeared that Turkey is planning to settle families of Syrian militants in the captured territories of Karabkah;
As of November 23, the Russian peacekeeping force continued its works to assist in restoring the local infrastructure and secure roads in Karabakh.
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southfront--2020-11-23--Military Situation In Syria On November 23, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • On November 22 @ @ @ @ @ a new military post near the village of Ruwayha ; • On November 22 , @ @ @ @ @ SAA ) intelligence servicemember was shot dead in Jalin town by unknown gunmen ; • @ @ @ @ @ President Bashar Assad has appointed Faisal Mekdad as the new foreign minister ; • On @ @ @ @ @ continued shelling areas near Ain Issa town .
Two civilians were reportedly wounded ; • @ @ @ @ @ leader of the Sham Legion was injured by a bomb explosion in his car in @ @ @ @ @ ; • On November 22 , a US military delegation and representatives of the International @ @ @ @ @ the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) and the Deir Ezzur military council in the @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THE TOPIC : • Turkish Forces Continue To Establish Military Posts In Southern @ @ @ @ @ Syrian Region • Turkey Is Settling Families Of Syrian Mercenaries In Karabakh – Report

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
On November 22, the Turkish Army established a new military post near the village of Ruwayha;
On November 22, an Syrian Arab Army (SAA) intelligence servicemember was shot dead in Jalin town by unknown gunmen;
On November 22, Syrian President Bashar Assad has appointed Faisal Mekdad as the new foreign minister;
On November 22, Turkish-backed forces continued shelling areas near Ain Issa town. Two civilians were reportedly wounded;
On November 22, A leader of the Sham Legion was injured by a bomb explosion in his car in the town of Kafr Takharim;
On November 22, a US military delegation and representatives of the International Coalition met with leaders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Deir Ezzur military council in the Omar Oil Fields area.
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southfront--2020-11-23--Putin Says He’s Not Ready To Recognize Biden As US President

It took China just over 10 days to congratulate Joe Biden after the mainstream media declared him winner of the Nov 3 election .
On Nov 14 , Wang Wenbin , a spokesman for China ’ s Ministry of Foreign Affairs , said at a daily news conference that “ we express our congratulations to Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris , ” adding that “ we respect the choice of the American people.
” China ’ s strategic delay was to not give the impression that it was rooting for the Biden administration , widely seen as pro-China ( especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggressive attempts to purchase Hunter Biden ’ s loyalty ) , thus making it difficult for Joe Biden to further pivot in a China-friendly direction .
However , while China may now officially recognize Biden , Russia still does not .
On Sunday , Russian President Vladimir Putin said while he ’ s ready to work with any U.S. leader , he still isn ’ t ready to recognize the election victory of Joe Biden .
“ We will work with anyone who has the confidence of the American people , ” Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But that confidence can only be given to a candidate whose victory has been recognized by the opposing party , or after the results are confirmed in a legitimate , legal way.
” Putin described the Kremlin ’ s decision not to congratulate Biden as “ a formality ” with no ulterior motives .
And in an amusing twist , when asked if the move could damage U.S.-Russia relations , Putin said : “ there ’ s nothing to damage , they ’ re already ruined.
” A Kremlin spokesperson previously said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s win until legal challenges mounted by President Trump ’ s campaign immediately after Election Day were resolved in court .
Putin ’ s latest comments arrived shortly before it was confirmed on Sunday that the Trump administration had withdrawn from the Open Skies Treaty between the two nations .
Reports of Trump ’ s plans to withdraw from the treaty first emerged in spring .
The Trump administration withdrew from another arms treaty with Russia , the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces ( INF ) Treaty , signed in 1987 , in August .
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It took China just over 10 days to congratulate Joe Biden after the mainstream media declared him winner of the Nov 3 election. On Nov 14, Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a daily news conference that “we express our congratulations to Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris,” adding that “we respect the choice of the American people.” China’s strategic delay was to not give the impression that it was rooting for the Biden administration, widely seen as pro-China (especially following recent disclosures of Beijing’s aggressive attempts to purchase Hunter Biden’s loyalty), thus making it difficult for Joe Biden to further pivot in a China-friendly direction.
However, while China may now officially recognize Biden, Russia still does not.
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said while he’s ready to work with any U.S. leader, he still isn’t ready to recognize the election victory of Joe Biden.
“We will work with anyone who has the confidence of the American people,” Putin said on Russian TV earlier today. “But that confidence can only be given to a candidate whose victory has been recognized by the opposing party, or after the results are confirmed in a legitimate, legal way.”
Putin described the Kremlin’s decision not to congratulate Biden as “a formality” with no ulterior motives. And in an amusing twist, when asked if the move could damage U.S.-Russia relations, Putin said: “there’s nothing to damage, they’re already ruined.”
A Kremlin spokesperson previously said Putin wouldn’t recognize Biden’s win until legal challenges mounted by President Trump’s campaign immediately after Election Day were resolved in court.
Putin’s latest comments arrived shortly before it was confirmed on Sunday that the Trump administration had withdrawn from the Open Skies Treaty between the two nations. Reports of Trump’s plans to withdraw from the treaty first emerged in spring. The Trump administration withdrew from another arms treaty with Russia, the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed in 1987, in August.
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southfront--2020-11-23--Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups – November 23, 2020

This is the newest update of the ‘ U.S .
Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map ’ exclusive series showing the @ @ @ @ @ Strike Groups .
SouthFront : Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using @ @ @ @ @ No classified information was used in production of the map .
Carrier strike group ( @ @ @ @ @ formation of the United States Navy .
It is centered on an aircraft carrier and @ @ @ @ @ 65 to 70 aircrafts .
It ’ s composed of roughly 7,500 personnel , an @ @ @ @ @ one cruiser , a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates .
A @ @ @ @ @ on occasion , includes submarines , attached logistics ships and a supply ship .
Carrier @ @ @ @ @ element of U.S. power projection over the world ’ s oceans .
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This is the newest update of the ‘U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map’ exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map.
Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air wing of 65 to 70 aircrafts. It’s composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates. A carrier strike group also, on occasion, includes submarines, attached logistics ships and a supply ship. Carrier strike groups comprise a principal element of U.S. power projection over the world’s oceans.
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