southfront--2020-03-17--Pandemics and War Games, Solidarity as an Antidote

The coronavirus , a new strain of the already existing one , whose mutation is being investigated has put the world between the solidarity and the misery of a dying system , capable of using the effects of a pandemic to impose a state of terror at a global level and to justify a stock market crisis in the United States , Japan , Europe , and others .
Meanwhile , they are contradictorily concentrating 37 thousand soldiers to conduct a maneuver in European territory , violating quarantines and any measure of control of the pandemic recognized by the World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to the serious accusations about the possibility that this virus has been produced in laboratories and disseminated precisely in the center of China – to irradiate the whole country- by this time in Iran or Italy 20 thousand American soldiers are arriving in several European countries .
They will join the ten thousand stationed in the US military bases in Europe and another seven thousand provided by that region for a great maneuver destined to “ show muscle ” to Russia and China .
This arrival of troops for the ‘ Defend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectiveness of the worldwide quarantine and it is surprising that these exercises involving the transfer of soldiers to the European front have not been canceled considering the magnitude of the circumstances .
From the point of view of the use of biological warfare , to which the United States has resorted to several times -not forgetting hemorrhagic dengue , swine fever and others used against Cuba- and which is supported by its Israeli partner , this could be the perfect test of how the Chinese giant obsessed with imperial power would react and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face of this situation , which is characterized by an “ uncontrollable ” virus but less lethal than the common epidemics of flu and pneumonia .
For now , the powerful are blaming the pandemic for their economic woes , but , “ the economy was already sick .
The coronavirus is further proof that it is only sustained by continuous doping , ” says Eric Toussaint , a political scientist , and professor at the universities of Liège and Paris who heads the Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt ( CADTM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened in the stock market falls of these big countries , especially since the last week of February 2020 , the worst week since the crisis of October 2008 .
“ All the factors for a new financial crisis were and are present and together for several years , at least since 2017-2018 .
When the atmosphere is saturated with flammable materials , at any moment , a spark can cause a financial explosion .
It is difficult to predict where the spark may occur .
The spark is like a detonator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the crisis .
We do not yet know whether the sharp stock market crash of late February 2020 will “ degenerate ” into a huge financial crisis .
But it is a real possibility , ” Toussaint says .
He also warns “ that it is important to see where the crisis really comes from and not be fooled by explanations that constitute a smokescreen for the real causes ” .
While what is being seen in Europe is nothing more and nothing less than the unmasking of the destruction of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ casualties and its upsurges , had managed to settle in those countries .
There was a certainty – which never existed in our region – that this had been acquired forever .
No one comments on the enormous embezzlement that the expenses of the colonial wars in this 21st century meant for each of the European countries .
From the beginning , the United States was clear with its partners in the North Atlantic Organization ( NATO ) ; “ we have the necessary weapons , but you must pay for them.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a war with invasions and occupation of countries with which it could negotiate and obtain products such as oil paid for in euros , convenient for both sides and in peace ?
The wars of colonial occupation against Afghanistan , Iraq , Libya , Syria , Yemen ( both still ongoing ) and others in preparation , have not only destroyed countries with the loss of millions of lives , humanitarian disasters but also destroyed historical sites , cities that were heritage of humanity , cradles of civilization , violating all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , protected by scandalous impunity .
These unilateral colonial wars have been a tragedy for the people of Europe , who have been victims in addition to neo-liberal impositions .
In order to pay for the sophisticated weapons and equipment of the latest technology , European governments may have used up the almost 290 billion euros that they stole from the Libyan state as jackals , since they were placed in European banks in the face of the US blockade .
The biggest “ beneficiaries ” in these high crime colonial wars are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. and Israel .
Even American economists had warned that these wars , whose strategies were mapped out in the halls of the Pentagon , were also destined to wipe out the competitive capitalist bloc that could be the European Union .
In addition to meaning war against the euro that has been defended by the top of her lungs by Germany ’ s Angela Merkel , Europe ’ s most political capitalist ruler .
In the end , the humanitarian disaster that the invasions and occupations has meant that these wars left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrants , desperate , hungry , and homeless , without a country , without a homeland .
One only has to look at the figures of international organizations before these brutal invasions to understand that , as in Libya or Syria , these populations had a standard of living that was sometimes higher than that of an ordinary European citizen .
Fleeing from war , helpless international bodies , thousands of desperate people were swallowed up by the sea or destined to live as abused beggars on the borders of horror .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who is leading the occupation of these countries ?
Who appropriated the oil and other territorial wealth ?
The Virus that paralyzed the world Since the beginning of March , the Chinese Foreign Ministry has maintained that the U.S. Army could have taken the coronavirus to the city of Wuhan , the one most affected by the outbreak , where in October 2019 these soldiers carried out military maneuvers .
“ When did patient zero start in the United States ?
How many people are infected ?
What are the names of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Army that brought the epidemic to Wuhan , ” says a message written on Twitter on March 9 by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian .
For his part , Philip Giraldi , a former agent of the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) interviewed by Hispan TV , stated that his country could have created this virus as a weapon of war to harm China and Iran .
In the case of Italy , several analysts pointed out that this is the first European country to sign so many important agreements with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian military also denounced that several studies show , “ that it is possible that the COVID-19 virus is a new strategy and form of a war of the United States and allies against their enemies , to generate deaths , destabilization , and instability ” .
The international analyst Jose Jofré Leal also warned that it is not a question of “ new strategies and new forms of war ” since according to the research and studies in this area , “ elements of conventional warfare , irregular warfare , biological warfare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He also referred to statements made by the leader of Iran ’ s Islamic revolution , Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei , who ordered a mobilization to face biological warfare on the hypothesis that the COVID-19 outbreak is such an attack , arguing that the United States would be using the new coronavirus as a biological weapon .
“ Above all , the Chinese themselves have admitted the possibility that U.S. troops have incorporated the coronavirus into China , ” he said , referring to the maneuvers they conducted in Wuhan .
Robert Redfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , publicly admitted on March 11 that some Americans , who apparently died of influenza , tested positive for the new coronavirus in the final diagnosis .
Similarly , Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zarajova considered the U.S. accusations against Russia for the virus to be “ deliberately false , ” recalling that U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told the Chinese newspaper Global Times in February that he saw the virus as “ an opportunity ” that could help the recovery of U.S. jobs in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Beijing .
In this same context , the World Health Organization warned that the time to eradicate the coronavirus , which has become a pandemic , is getting shorter – not so much because of the lower mortality figures than the seasonal flu and pneumonia – but because of the number of countries affected , expressing special concern for the cases that occurred in Italy , which do not have a “ clear epidemiological link ” with what happened in China .
In this context of multiple situations , the system ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a humanitarian tragedy , they do not hesitate to manipulate information and use it as a weapon of blind warfare .
In the midst of so many shadows from a small island in the Caribbean , blocked by the world ’ s greatest power , Cuba , the medicines that have made it possible to control this disease in China , associated with the Cuban government to produce medicines in a large Chinese laboratory , have gained prominence .
While the ultra-right-wing and coup governments in Latin America have deprived their populations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received throughout their lives from the hands of the sacrificed Cuban doctors , as has happened in Brazil , Bolivia , and other places , condemning their own people to abandonment in health , Italy asked the Cuban government for its medical help .
These are the lights and shadows of a moment of extreme fragility that the world is experiencing and of which it is clear that solidarity is the greatest antidote , but also the certainty that we can not allow war to continue to be played out , which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Source: Solidaria, Translation Rusumen Latinoamericano, North America bureau
The coronavirus, a new strain of the already existing one, whose mutation is being investigated has put the world between the solidarity and the misery of a dying system, capable of using the effects of a pandemic to impose a state of terror at a global level and to justify a stock market crisis in the United States, Japan, Europe, and others. Meanwhile, they are contradictorily concentrating 37 thousand soldiers to conduct a maneuver in European territory, violating quarantines and any measure of control of the pandemic recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In addition to the serious accusations about the possibility that this virus has been produced in laboratories and disseminated precisely in the center of China – to irradiate the whole country- by this time in Iran or Italy 20 thousand American soldiers are arriving in several European countries. They will join the ten thousand stationed in the US military bases in Europe and another seven thousand provided by that region for a great maneuver destined to “show muscle” to Russia and China.
This arrival of troops for the ‘Defend Europe 20′ maneuvers casts doubt on the effectiveness of the worldwide quarantine and it is surprising that these exercises involving the transfer of soldiers to the European front have not been canceled considering the magnitude of the circumstances.
From the point of view of the use of biological warfare, to which the United States has resorted to several times -not forgetting hemorrhagic dengue, swine fever and others used against Cuba- and which is supported by its Israeli partner, this could be the perfect test of how the Chinese giant obsessed with imperial power would react and how the world would act in the face of this situation, which is characterized by an “uncontrollable” virus but less lethal than the common epidemics of flu and pneumonia.
For now, the powerful are blaming the pandemic for their economic woes, but, “the economy was already sick. The coronavirus is further proof that it is only sustained by continuous doping,” says Eric Toussaint, a political scientist, and professor at the universities of Liège and Paris who heads the Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt (CADTM).
Toussaint punctiliously analyzed everything that has happened in the stock market falls of these big countries, especially since the last week of February 2020, the worst week since the crisis of October 2008.
“All the factors for a new financial crisis were and are present and together for several years, at least since 2017-2018. When the atmosphere is saturated with flammable materials, at any moment, a spark can cause a financial explosion. It is difficult to predict where the spark may occur. The spark is like a detonator but it is not the root cause of the crisis. We do not yet know whether the sharp stock market crash of late February 2020 will “degenerate” into a huge financial crisis. But it is a real possibility,” Toussaint says.
He also warns “that it is important to see where the crisis really comes from and not be fooled by explanations that constitute a smokescreen for the real causes”.
While what is being seen in Europe is nothing more and nothing less than the unmasking of the destruction of the welfare system, which, with its casualties and its upsurges, had managed to settle in those countries. There was a certainty – which never existed in our region – that this had been acquired forever.
No one comments on the enormous embezzlement that the expenses of the colonial wars in this 21st century meant for each of the European countries. From the beginning, the United States was clear with its partners in the North Atlantic Organization (NATO); “we have the necessary weapons, but you must pay for them.”
How much did Europe sacrifice to take on a war with invasions and occupation of countries with which it could negotiate and obtain products such as oil paid for in euros, convenient for both sides and in peace?
The wars of colonial occupation against Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen (both still ongoing) and others in preparation, have not only destroyed countries with the loss of millions of lives, humanitarian disasters but also destroyed historical sites, cities that were heritage of humanity, cradles of civilization, violating all the rights of victimized nations and international laws, protected by scandalous impunity.
These unilateral colonial wars have been a tragedy for the people of Europe, who have been victims in addition to neo-liberal impositions. In order to pay for the sophisticated weapons and equipment of the latest technology, European governments may have used up the almost 290 billion euros that they stole from the Libyan state as jackals, since they were placed in European banks in the face of the US blockade.
The biggest “beneficiaries” in these high crime colonial wars are the arms and equipment manufacturers in the U.S. and Israel.
Even American economists had warned that these wars, whose strategies were mapped out in the halls of the Pentagon, were also destined to wipe out the competitive capitalist bloc that could be the European Union. In addition to meaning war against the euro that has been defended by the top of her lungs by Germany’s Angela Merkel, Europe’s most political capitalist ruler.
In the end, the humanitarian disaster that the invasions and occupations has meant that these wars left at the gates of Europe millions of immigrants, desperate, hungry, and homeless, without a country, without a homeland. One only has to look at the figures of international organizations before these brutal invasions to understand that, as in Libya or Syria, these populations had a standard of living that was sometimes higher than that of an ordinary European citizen.
Fleeing from war, helpless international bodies, thousands of desperate people were swallowed up by the sea or destined to live as abused beggars on the borders of horror. What did Europe gain from all this? Who is leading the occupation of these countries? Who appropriated the oil and other territorial wealth?
The Virus that paralyzed the world
Since the beginning of March, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has maintained that the U.S. Army could have taken the coronavirus to the city of Wuhan, the one most affected by the outbreak, where in October 2019 these soldiers carried out military maneuvers.
“When did patient zero start in the United States? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It could be the U.S. Army that brought the epidemic to Wuhan,” says a message written on Twitter on March 9 by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.
For his part, Philip Giraldi, a former agent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) interviewed by Hispan TV, stated that his country could have created this virus as a weapon of war to harm China and Iran. In the case of Italy, several analysts pointed out that this is the first European country to sign so many important agreements with China, which angered Washington.
The Iranian military also denounced that several studies show, “that it is possible that the COVID-19 virus is a new strategy and form of a war of the United States and allies against their enemies, to generate deaths, destabilization, and instability”.
The international analyst Jose Jofré Leal also warned that it is not a question of “new strategies and new forms of war” since according to the research and studies in this area, “elements of conventional warfare, irregular warfare, biological warfare and cyber warfare” are combined.
He also referred to statements made by the leader of Iran’s Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who ordered a mobilization to face biological warfare on the hypothesis that the COVID-19 outbreak is such an attack, arguing that the United States would be using the new coronavirus as a biological weapon. “Above all, the Chinese themselves have admitted the possibility that U.S. troops have incorporated the coronavirus into China,” he said, referring to the maneuvers they conducted in Wuhan.
Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), publicly admitted on March 11 that some Americans, who apparently died of influenza, tested positive for the new coronavirus in the final diagnosis.
Similarly, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zarajova considered the U.S. accusations against Russia for the virus to be “deliberately false,” recalling that U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told the Chinese newspaper Global Times in February that he saw the virus as “an opportunity” that could help the recovery of U.S. jobs in the midst of the trade war between Washington and Beijing.
In this same context, the World Health Organization warned that the time to eradicate the coronavirus, which has become a pandemic, is getting shorter – not so much because of the lower mortality figures than the seasonal flu and pneumonia – but because of the number of countries affected, expressing special concern for the cases that occurred in Italy, which do not have a “clear epidemiological link” with what happened in China.
In this context of multiple situations, the system’s resources hide truths and, faced with a humanitarian tragedy, they do not hesitate to manipulate information and use it as a weapon of blind warfare.
In the midst of so many shadows from a small island in the Caribbean, blocked by the world’s greatest power, Cuba, the medicines that have made it possible to control this disease in China, associated with the Cuban government to produce medicines in a large Chinese laboratory, have gained prominence.
While the ultra-right-wing and coup governments in Latin America have deprived their populations of the only medical treatment they have received throughout their lives from the hands of the sacrificed Cuban doctors, as has happened in Brazil, Bolivia, and other places, condemning their own people to abandonment in health, Italy asked the Cuban government for its medical help. These are the lights and shadows of a moment of extreme fragility that the world is experiencing and of which it is clear that solidarity is the greatest antidote, but also the certainty that we cannot allow war to continue to be played out, which we know means the end for humanity.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Militants In Idlib Are Not Complying With The Ceasefire: Russian Foreign Ministry

You might like being lied to and treated like an imbecile but I don ’ t , why can ’ t they just tell the truth , why push this BS story that ’ s nothing but a feel good fiction , they ’ re telling more lies than the Turks usually do .
If you believed that nonsensical ‘ M4 is soon to be liberated story ’ , and now this subsequent excuse for not actually implementing it , you ’ re practically mentally retarded or as gullible as a 10 year old .
So what did Putin do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but here ’ s mine .
Putin failed to help Assad put down the civil uprising when it first began , and that ’ s despite the fact Assad asked him for help , and despite the fact the Russian military recommended that Putin should , but Putin said it was an internal domestic matter the Syrians could deal with themselves , and look how that turned out , Putin should ’ ve listened to his own experts and helped Assad , none of this would ’ ve happened if he did .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ door in Iraq , and with all the warning signs that Isis was soon going to invade Syria as well , what did Putin do to stop them , NOTHING AT ALL , NOT ONE DAMN THING .
and look what Isis did in just a short amount of time , brilliant preparations from Putin , they stopped Isis dead in their tracks , oh hang on , no they didn ’ t .
So Putin negligently let ’ s Isis into Syria which then gives the US and Turkey the excuses they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely brilliant , the Turks and the US cavalry charging in to save the helpless Syrians , what a brilliant look for the Russians that was , LOL , you ’ re bragging about his achievements are you kidding me .
And then in June 2018 the Israelis and the US start saying they have no problem with Assad staying in power , and they also tell the rebel fighters not to resist Assad ’ s campaign to recover Daraa and Quneitra , and when Assad does recover the southern territories and moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , Putin made the first Astana agreement with Erdogan stopping the Idlib campaign dead in its tracks , more brilliance from Putin .
But the most disloyal thing that Putin ever did was to draft that resolution 2254 with Iran and Turkey , he may as well have stabbed Assad in the back that time , and for 5 years Assad had to put up with that dead crow tied around his neck , maybe that ’ s why Assad accepted his enemy the UN ’ s proposal the very same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they helped him stop the Turks taking over Syria politically , but the Iranians and Russian were fully prepared to let Assad go under to keep the Turks happy .
So Putin ’ s legacy in Syria is just one failure after another , the Russian diplomacy you claim as being helpful , caused all the things that shouldn ’ t have happened in the first place , he shouldn ’ t have let in the Jihadist , and he shouldn ’ t have let Isis in , and he shouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he shouldn ’ t have let the Turks in , fixing up failures isn ’ t really an achievement at all , just a terrible legacy of fixed failures .
One man ’ s treasure is another man ’ s trash , lift your head out of the garbage , Putin ’ s the moron who believed he could tame Erdogan ’ s wild ambitions , no one else was stupid enough to believe they could , and they were right , no one can , least of all Putin .
What you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fact all failures , if he ’ d done the right thing in the first place none of this would ’ ve happened , no Jihadists , no Isis , no US , and no Turks .

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Large armed groups of terrorists in Idlib, Syria, refuse to recognize the Russian-Turkish agreement, and were able to rearm with external support and take counter-offensive actions, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Department said.
“In the de-escalation zone in Syrian Idlib, large armed groups of various Islamic groups are concentrated, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Khurras al-Din, which continue to use the ideological principles and terrorist methods of Al- Qaeda.” The mentioned organizations, incidentally, refused to recognize the latest Russian-Turkish agreements on the introduction of a ceasefire regime in this region,” the Russian foreign ministry told Interfax.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that “in the ranks of the jihadists grouped there, there are many ISIS members, including those who were evacuated at one time along the “security corridors” from other regions of Syria.”
“The militants of the terrorist groups took advantage of the respite, recovered, reequipped, including thanks to outside support, and are now taking counter-offensive actions,” the Foreign Ministry underlined.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Syrian Arab Army reported that there was infighting between the Jihadist groups in Majdalya in Idlib, over letting Turkey patrol the M4 highway along with Russia.
Infighting between the Jihadis group in Majdalya #Idlib over letting the Turks patrol the M4 with the Russians. The clashes are taking place near a Turkish outpost. — Syrian_MC (@Syrian_MC) March 15, 2020
The first joint Russian-Turkish patrol of a section of the M-4 highway in Syria was cut short due to militant provocations, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
On Sunday, Russia and Turkey set out on their first joint patrol along the security corridor in #Idlib, agreed as part of a ceasefire deal reached by presidents Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in early March ➡ https://t.co/He3JV6uJEL @MoD_Russia?? #Syria?? pic.twitter.com/YmHXJcR65t — Russia in USA ?? (@RusEmbUSA) March 15, 2020
According to the Russian side, the provocations were planned by radical gangs not controlled by Turkey. To hinder the patrol, the terrorists tried to use civilians, including women and children, as a “human shield”, the military department said.
The Ministry of Defense noted that the joint Russian-Turkish coordination center decided to reduce the length of the patrol route to prevent incidents that could cause civilians to suffer.
According to it, “the Turkish side has been given extra time to take measures to neutralize terrorist groups and ensure the security of joint patrol of the M4 highway.”
Joint patrols should not only ensure the safety of the movement of civilians along the M-4 highway (Latakia-Aleppo), which is important for Syria, but also become a guarantee of preventing the resumption of armed conflict in the region.
So far, it’s not proving effective.
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southfront--2020-03-17--US Forces Are Withdrawing From Al-Qaim Base On Syrian-Iraqi Border

US forces are withdrawing from al-Qaim , on the Syrian-Iraqi border , and two other key military bases in Iraq @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , the US military will leave 3 of its 8 official bases in the @ @ @ @ @ do so was announced on March 16 under a pretext of the ‘ success ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , in fact , it followed a recent increase of rocket attacks on @ @ @ @ @ Al-Qaim is located on the highway between the Iraqi capital of Bahdad and the Syrian @ @ @ @ @ The city of al-Bukamal , which Israeli and US media often label as a stronghold @ @ @ @ @ located on the Syrian side of the border .
Therefore , the US military just @ @ @ @ @ cut off the land link between Syria and Iraq thus preventing a free movement of @ @ @ @ @ suppleis from one country to another .
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US forces are withdrawing from al-Qaim, on the Syrian-Iraqi border, and two other key military bases in Iraq in the coming weeks. Therefore, the US military will leave 3 of its 8 official bases in the country.
The decision to do so was announced on March 16 under a pretext of the ‘success’ in the fight against ISIS. However, in fact, it followed a recent increase of rocket attacks on US facilities across Iraq.
Today, the @coalition transferred Al Qa'im base to #ISF Because of ?? success in the fight against ISIS, in conjunction with partner forces and the Government of Iraq, CJTF-OIR will relocate and consolidate personnel and equipment from several Iraqi bases throughout 2020. pic.twitter.com/FO754mO5yx — Inherent Resolve (@CJTFOIR) March 17, 2020
Al-Qaim is located on the highway between the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and the Syrian city of Deir Ezzor. The town of al-Bukamal, which Israeli and US media often label as a stronghold of Iranian-backed forces, is located on the Syrian side of the border. Therefore, the US military just officially abandoned its attempts to cut off the land link between Syria and Iraq thus preventing a free movement of troops, weapons and other suppleis from one country to another.
The US and the international coalition pull out of al Qaim base near the Iraq-Syria border. pic.twitter.com/MGvEv6Y1oX — Mahyar (@Mahyar01674117) March 17, 2020
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southfront--2020-03-17--Authorities Deny Reports That Moscow Will Be Put On Full Lock-Down Over Coronavirus Threat

On March 17 , local authorities denied reprots that Moscow will be soon put on a full lockdown over the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
Earlier , Russian opposition media reproted that authorities were working on a plan @ @ @ @ @ in the capital .
Reports claimed that the condition for taking such measures is a @ @ @ @ @ increase in the number of coronavirus cases by March 20 .
While Russia remains among @ @ @ @ @ by the coronavirus spread , the media hysteria and the intensity of anti-epidemic measures seem @ @ @ @ @ of a constant growth .
These developments are taking place amid the slow down of @ @ @ @ @ dramatically falling oil prices and the ongoing constituional reform initiated by President Vladimir Putin .
@ @ @ @ @ changes is set to take place in April .
Some Russian sources claim that authorities @ @ @ @ @ to increase securiy measures and prevent expected provocations ahead of the referendum .
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On March 17, local authorities denied reprots that Moscow will be soon put on a full lockdown over the situation with the outbreak of coronavirus.
Earlier, Russian opposition media reproted that authorities were working on a plan to introduce a strict quarantine in the capital. Reports claimed that the condition for taking such measures is a supposedly expected “critical” increase in the number of coronavirus cases by March 20.
While Russia remains among the countries mostly not affected by the coronavirus spread, the media hysteria and the intensity of anti-epidemic measures seem to be in the state of a constant growth.
These developments are taking place amid the slow down of the Russian economy over the dramatically falling oil prices and the ongoing constituional reform initiated by President Vladimir Putin. The referendum on the constitutional changes is set to take place in April. Some Russian sources claim that authorities are using the coronavirus crisis to increase securiy measures and prevent expected provocations ahead of the referendum.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Houthis Showcase Their Gains In Capital Of Yemen’s Al-Jawf Province (Video, Photos)

The Houthis ( Ansar Allah ) have released a video and photos from the city of Al Hazm , the @ @ @ @ @ al-Jawf province .
They have recently recaptured the city from Saudi-backed forces and are now @ @ @ @ @ Yemeni region .
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The Houthis (Ansar Allah) have released a video and photos from the city of Al Hazm, the capital of Yemen’s al-Jawf province. They have recently recaptured the city from Saudi-backed forces and are now developing momentum in the northern Yemeni region.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Estonia Mobilizes Radicals From Paramilitary Formations Under Pretext Of Coronavirus Threat

Members of the Estonian Defense League ( Kaitseliit ) officailly joined the Police and Border Guard Board on the border of Estonia .
On March 17 , President Kersti Kaljulaid permitted the Minister of the Interior to include up to 150 Kaitseliit members to ‘ border control ’ efforts .
According to the government , the paramilitary group ’ s duties will be primarily to support the Border Guard Board at the southern border , where border crossing have been closed .
The formal reason for the move is a growing threat from the coronavirus outbreak .
The Estonian Defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the basis of radical nationalist view .
A notable part of its modern ideology of ‘ combating the Russian threat ’ in 1990 .
During the World War 2 , the Estonian Defense League ( the previous reincarnation of the organization ) proven themselves as useful and loyal supporters of Nazi Germany .
They were actively joining Nazi-formed Omakaitse to partcipate in operations against the Red Army and local population resisting to the Nazi occupation .
The modern variant of the Estonian Defense League is headed by Riho Uhtegi .
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Operations Force and well known for his radical nationalist and anti-Russian views .
It also should be noted that over the past years , the nationalist propaganda and the propaganda of Kaitseliit have been on the rise in Estonia .
If these ‘ defenders of democracy ’ deploy on the border with Russia , it ’ s easy to expect provocations ( planned or not planned ) by Kaitseliit members .
Taking into account that Estonia has territorial claims to Russia , this situation may lead to a rapid growth of tensions between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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Members of the Estonian Defense League (Kaitseliit) officailly joined the Police and Border Guard Board on the border of Estonia. On March 17, President Kersti Kaljulaid permitted the Minister of the Interior to include up to 150 Kaitseliit members to ‘border control’ efforts.
According to the government, the paramilitary group’s duties will be primarily to support the Border Guard Board at the southern border, where border crossing have been closed. The formal reason for the move is a growing threat from the coronavirus outbreak.
The Estonian Defense League is a paramilitary group recreated on the basis of radical nationalist view. A notable part of its modern ideology of ‘combating the Russian threat’ in 1990. During the World War 2, the Estonian Defense League (the previous reincarnation of the organization) proven themselves as useful and loyal supporters of Nazi Germany. They were actively joining Nazi-formed Omakaitse to partcipate in operations against the Red Army and local population resisting to the Nazi occupation.
The modern variant of the Estonian Defense League is headed by Riho Uhtegi. He’s the former commander of the Estonian Special Operations Force and well known for his radical nationalist and anti-Russian views.
It also should be noted that over the past years, the nationalist propaganda and the propaganda of Kaitseliit have been on the rise in Estonia. If these ‘defenders of democracy’ deploy on the border with Russia, it’s easy to expect provocations (planned or not planned) by Kaitseliit members. Taking into account that Estonia has territorial claims to Russia, this situation may lead to a rapid growth of tensions between the two countries.
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southfront--2020-03-17--U.S. Evacuates ‘Smaller’ Bases In Iraq Amid Increasing Rocket Attacks On Its Forces

The Russian-Turkish de-escalation agreement on Idlib is once again shrinking due to actions of Turkish proxies and its allies .
The security zone along the M4 has not been created and the Russian-Turkish patrols initiative turned to be a formality because any such patrols that would enter the militant-held area will immediately become a target of terrorist attacks .
While mainstream media outlets prefer to report about some ‘ moderate protesters ’ blocking the M4 highway , in fact , most of the persons involved are directly or indirectly linked to radical organizations operating in Idlib .
On March 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that large Idlib armed groups refuse to recognize the de-escalation agreement and use the ceasefire to rearm and resupply their forces preparing for offensive operations in the region .
The Russian side noted that there are many former ISIS members in the ranks of Idlib radicals and emphasized that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and similar groups still receive foreign support .
It is hard to imagine how it would be possible to neutralize these factions without another military operation in the region .
Despite this , the ceasefire still mostly remains in place along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opted to leave some of its smaller bases in Iraq following the recent series of rocket attacks on its forces .
According to the US military , troops will be redeployed to larger facilities , and this will not affect the military mission in the country .
The official explanation claims that the reason is the ‘ success ’ in the fight against ISIS , but recent casualties from two attacks on Camp Taji seem to be a more realistic version .
A new Iraqi armed group , Ausbat al-Thaayirin , already claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that killed three US-led coalition personnel .
The group said that the attacks were delivered in response to the US assassination of Deputy-Commander of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Commander of the Iranian Quds Force Maj. Gen. Qassam Soleimani .
It also vowed to continue military actions against US forces .
Earlier , Kata ’ ib Hezbollah declared its full support to such attacks , but rejected responsibility for the recent rocket strikes on Camp Taji .
Kataib Hezbollah is a part of the Popular Mobilization Units , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The US considers Kataib Hezbollah to be a terrorist organization .
With the start of the ceasefire in Idlib , the main point of tensions in the region is moving from Syria to Iraq .
Over the past year , the country has become a battleground of the standoff between the US-Israeli-led block and Iranian-led forces .
Since the start of 2020 , the standoff has become especially acute and it does not seem to be moving towards de-escalation .

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The Russian-Turkish de-escalation agreement on Idlib is once again shrinking due to actions of Turkish proxies and its allies. The security zone along the M4 has not been created and the Russian-Turkish patrols initiative turned to be a formality because any such patrols that would enter the militant-held area will immediately become a target of terrorist attacks.
While mainstream media outlets prefer to report about some ‘moderate protesters’ blocking the M4 highway, in fact, most of the persons involved are directly or indirectly linked to radical organizations operating in Idlib.
On March 16, the Russian Foreign Ministry officially declared that large Idlib armed groups refuse to recognize the de-escalation agreement and use the ceasefire to rearm and resupply their forces preparing for offensive operations in the region. The Russian side noted that there are many former ISIS members in the ranks of Idlib radicals and emphasized that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and similar groups still receive foreign support.
It is hard to imagine how it would be possible to neutralize these factions without another military operation in the region. Despite this, the ceasefire still mostly remains in place along the frontline.
The US-led coalition has opted to leave some of its smaller bases in Iraq following the recent series of rocket attacks on its forces. According to the US military, troops will be redeployed to larger facilities, and this will not affect the military mission in the country. The official explanation claims that the reason is the ‘success’ in the fight against ISIS, but recent casualties from two attacks on Camp Taji seem to be a more realistic version.
A new Iraqi armed group, Ausbat al-Thaayirin, already claimed responsibility for the March 11 rocket attack that killed three US-led coalition personnel. The group said that the attacks were delivered in response to the US assassination of Deputy-Commander of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Commander of the Iranian Quds Force Maj. Gen. Qassam Soleimani. It also vowed to continue military actions against US forces.
Earlier, Kata’ib Hezbollah declared its full support to such attacks, but rejected responsibility for the recent rocket strikes on Camp Taji. Kataib Hezbollah is a part of the Popular Mobilization Units, an official branch of the Iraqi Armed Forces. The US considers Kataib Hezbollah to be a terrorist organization.
With the start of the ceasefire in Idlib, the main point of tensions in the region is moving from Syria to Iraq. Over the past year, the country has become a battleground of the standoff between the US-Israeli-led block and Iranian-led forces. Since the start of 2020, the standoff has become especially acute and it does not seem to be moving towards de-escalation.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Ka-31 Airborne Early Warning Helicopter (Infographics)

Crews of The Russian Navy ’ s Black Sea Fleet have started training to fly Kamov Ka-31R airborne early warning and control helicopters .
“ As part of the training of crews to control the Ka-31R , the pilot-instructor conducts training flights together with the trainees at the first stage – at the helm , and then on the Navigator ’ s seat , giving the trainee the opportunity to acquire independent piloting skills .
During the flights , helicopter pilots practice taxiing , takeoff , helicopter control , use of radar , and landing of the Ka-31R .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be performing training flights with takeoffs and landings on the helicopter deck of a ship performing tasks at sea , both anchored and on the move .
Due to the significant differences between the Ka-31R and Ka-27 and Ka-29 , the Black Sea Fleet has developed a program for retraining existing crews of naval aviation helicopters for a new type of aircraft , and training activity for pilots is included in the fleet ’ s combat training plan .
In addition to the flight crew , the new equipment is also mastered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training of the helicopter before departure , ” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on its website .

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Crews of The Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet have started training to fly Kamov Ka-31R airborne early warning and control helicopters.
“As part of the training of crews to control the Ka-31R, the pilot-instructor conducts training flights together with the trainees at the first stage – at the helm, and then on the Navigator’s seat, giving the trainee the opportunity to acquire independent piloting skills.
During the flights, helicopter pilots practice taxiing, takeoff, helicopter control, use of radar, and landing of the Ka-31R.
The next stage of flight crew training will be performing training flights with takeoffs and landings on the helicopter deck of a ship performing tasks at sea, both anchored and on the move.
Due to the significant differences between the Ka-31R and Ka-27 and Ka-29, the Black Sea Fleet has developed a program for retraining existing crews of naval aviation helicopters for a new type of aircraft, and training activity for pilots is included in the fleet’s combat training plan.
In addition to the flight crew, the new equipment is also mastered by the technical staff, which conducts pre-flight training of the helicopter before departure,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on its website.


southfront--2020-03-17--Turkish-backed Militants Protest In Tell Abyad Because Of Salary Delays (Video)

Turkish-backed miltiants have been protesting in the area of Tell Abyad , northern Syria , because of a regular salary @ @ @ @ @ believes that Turkish-backed ‘ moderate rebels ’ are motivated by the ideology of democracy ( @ @ @ @ @ , there is an inside into the real situation on the ground .
In 2019 @ @ @ @ @ times in the Turkish-occupied part of Aleppo province .
However , the situation there was @ @ @ @ @ Aleppo province allows Turkish proxies to participate in a variety of criminal activities ( weapon @ @ @ @ @ ) .
So , they have a constant source of income .
At the same @ @ @ @ @ Tell Abyad face apparent difficulties with such things because there is little to loot and @ @ @ @ @ The situation is so tense that the Turkish Army has been forced to intervene in @ @ @ @ @ escalation .
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Turkish-backed miltiants have been protesting in the area of Tell Abyad, northern Syria, because of a regular salary delays. If somebody still believes that Turkish-backed ‘moderate rebels’ are motivated by the ideology of democracy (or at least Neo-Ottomanism), there is an inside into the real situation on the ground.
Groups of Turkish-backed factions continue their strike in Tal Abyad city because of the delay in paying their salaries and lack of leave entitlements. pic.twitter.com/YP7hw5LM01 — VdC-NsY Northeastern Syria (@vdcnsy) March 17, 2020
In 2019, similar protests erupted several times in the Turkish-occupied part of Aleppo province. However, the situation there was de-escalated because the deployment in Aleppo province allows Turkish proxies to participate in a variety of criminal activities (weapon, drug and oil smuggling). So, they have a constant source of income.
At the same time, Turkish-backed forces in Tell Abyad face apparent difficulties with such things because there is little to loot and smuggle in the area. The situation is so tense that the Turkish Army has been forced to intervene in order to prevent a further escalation.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Russia’s Defense Companies Predominantly Use Counterfeit Materials: Russian Prosecutor General

Yeah , the problem is unversial , witch means it incl Russia , and not a surprice at all .
Some things first , quality control , a word that means jack shit , I know about that because I have been there and worked with that my self , in various ways , but the main thing is , QC dont work , because its confined to the QC system localy , and with that , the QC system can with ease be manipulated , faked and/or even lied about , the system depends on been honest , implimenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest , with out it the QC simply are not working .
The second , usualy the workers are either pushed hard thru work hours , limited time to conduct the QC or its been ordered to be neglected/covered up , its to often an combo of this two above mentioned causes .
They can wave an pice of paper and drool something about what QC system they have , this changes nothing , it stil requires an personel that can do the job , because faking this papers are way to easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , like saying something about , ups….. we are truuuly sorry and will have to look and rewise the system , since it have been riddleled with flaws , the same lame exuse medical systems use when they kill an patient , again , sorry we will go thru the procedyres , we swear , this will not happen again it was the procedyres , like blaming Santa claus for the cockup and not the people in charge , witch means the top of the chain/corp .
The truth is , QC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who is implementing this QCs , corruption from welders to the head of the company , is not something new , its sometimes something they all know about , ordering lower quality steel to put the excess in their own pockets is the “ law of the nature ” .
Cracks are ignored due to loos of time because it means they have to do the job over again , and then comes the head and says that is not going to happen and both parts knows that the best way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , etc , etc .
I think you get the drift , and again , the QC isnt better than the people doing it , just take Boeing as an briliant ex .
on the same , an systemic corruption that everybody knew about , because it pays to go with the flow or you simply are kicked out of the job , unless you do something about That , nothing will change , do you get it , the wistle blowers needs protection , otherwise you can kiss the entire system good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another briliant ex .
on faking papers for decades , the reason some cars rust so fast you can place your ears to the car body and hear it rust , like ants in the wall , and I am not even exagerating , shit in , shit out .
Solution , dragg the f… .
in charge and shoot them in the neck and dump their bodys in the ditch , and tell the next one coming that if this corrution dont change , you will wack em all .
But you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , etc are better protected , otherwise the corruption will never end , since the QC system must be baked into the work , when they aply for the prodjects , etc , if they dont , then the QC is wurthless , this dont only confins to Russia , its everywhere , incl Chines cheep shit .
Belive me , nothing else works , and to make it better is not easy , but that requres much strickter control .

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Russian companies in the military-industrial complex are predominantly using counterfeit materials and components, according to the Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov.
“Of particular concern is the massive use by the defense industry enterprises of counterfeit materials and components. Given the strategic nature of this problem, it is necessary to bring all the planned supervisory measures to a logical end,” said the prosecutor general at an extended board of the supervisory agency on March 17th.
According to him, “the legal situation dictates the need to increase the supervisory component in strengthening financial discipline, reducing the debt of the defense industry enterprises on unfulfilled obligations and improving the quality of military products.”
At the same time, Krasnov noted that over the past year, military prosecutors have identified more than 44,000 violations of the law in the field of the military-industrial complex.
He emphasized at the same time that “prosecutors in this area ensured the legality of spending budget funds allocated for defense orders and the creation of new types of military equipment.”
The prosecutor general added that in cooperation with the tax authorities, prosecutors should seek to clear the sphere of state defense orders from “one-day companies”.
He also instructed the military prosecutors to enforce the laws of the military acceptance bodies of the Ministry of Defense and their proper organization of control over the execution of work on state defense orders.
It appears that the Russian authorities are somewhat capable in detecting the crimes, specifically of corruption, after the fact, while they’re not that adept at preventing any such crime.
It should be reminded that just days ago it was reported that a company repaired four nuclear submarines from the Russian Northern Fleet, without having the necessary licenses to do so, and according to the lawsuits against the company’s director and the company itself, all of the funds allocated from the government need to be returned.
The authorities are also not capable in preventing, nor detecting another type of crime – cybercrime. Which is surprising, judging by the constant accusations by the Western establishment that Russia has astoundingly skilled hackers on its payroll that carry out various cyber-attacks.
Separately, Krasnov noted that Russian law enforcement agencies have not yet been able to effectively counter cybercrime. According to him, only 9% of such crimes are revealed.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Prosecutor General’s Office, instructed the supervisor to work together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other interested bodies to evaluate the effectiveness of measures to combat cybercrime, and also to develop a system to reduce the number of such crimes.
In addition, Putin called on the Prosecutor General to increase efficiency in ensuring the rights and freedoms of citizens. The department should identify and suppress any offenses, the head of state noted.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Phenomena Of Coronavirus Crisis

Phenomena Of Coronavirus Crisis

As of midday on March 16th , the number of total cases of coronavirus around the globe sits at 188,298 .
Out of them 80,848 have recovered , and 7,499 have died .
Italy is still leading globally with the most active cases , currently at 23,073 and a death toll of 2,158 .
On March 16th , Italy reported 349 new deaths from COVID-19 .
Canada closed its borders to all foreign nationals , except US citizens , and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged people to stay at home to help stem the spread of the new coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ border ban .
Trudeau also said he will restrict international flights to four Canadian airports from March 18th .
Domestic flights will not be affected .
Russia will ban the entry of foreign nationals and stateless people from March 18th to May 1st in response to the coronavirus outbreak , the government said .
The ban will not apply to diplomatic representatives , airplane crew members and some other categories of people , it said .
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced strict reductions in movement starting from midday on March 17th , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ we are at war.
” In a televised address to the nation , Macron said people should stay at home and only go out for essential activities .
He said that anyone flouting the restrictions would be punished .
France will deploy 100,000 police to enforce a lockdown , and fixed checkpoints will be set up across the country .
Entry into the European Union ’ s Schengen zone will also be closed from March 17th , the French president said .
US President Donald Trump issued new guidelines to help fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people , discretionary travel , and going to bars , restaurants and food courts .
At a White House news briefing , Trump said the new guidelines from his coronavirus task force applied for 15 days and were meant to slow the spread of the virus .
Ireland expects its number of coronavirus cases to increase to around 15,000 by the end of the month from 169 currently , Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said , predicting it would be dealing with the pandemic for many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the curve , and 20 out of 21 registered cases of coronavirus were people who came from abroad .
Wuhan will require all overseas returnees to undergo quarantine .
Lockdowns in most of the European countries have begun , with Spain expected to have a very sharp rise in infected in the next several days .
Meanwhile , in Germany , the contestants in Big Brother entered the house on February 6th and haven ’ t been told of the international pandemic and the lockdowns .
The show ’ s producers , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision not to update the housemates on the crisis going on in the outside world , telling the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung that the information blackout would only be lifted in certain circumstances , such as a family member ’ s illness .
They also pointed to “ special hygiene measures ” taken to protect residents themselves from infection , though did not explain what those measures entailed .
But after uproar on social media , Sat.1 changed its position – and announced a live special episode , due to air before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of March 17th , in which the housemates will be told of the growing crisis .
They will be given the opportunity to ask questions about the state of the nation , as well as receive video messages from their relatives .
Big Brother Brazil ’ s cast are also completely unaware of coronavirus – since they entered the house on January 21st , producers have refused to update them on the outside world .
Big Brother Canada ’ s contestants are in a similar situation , as they entered the house on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada , shows the contestants discussing the sudden absence of a live audience for evictions from the house : when the first member left , just five days in , the crowd was audible from within the house , but by March 14th , when the second was evicted , the silence was noticeable .
With every passing day , the entire coronavirus crisis is looking more and more like some freaky TV series that involves most of the countries around the world .
While some political leaders call the ongoing developments a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the real numbers and developments on the ground clearly demonstrate that the threat is drastically exaggerated and intentionally fueled by media and governments .
There are several phenomena caused by attempts of various forces and influence groups to exploit the coronavirus narrative : • Financial circles and governments are using the coronavirus crisis in order to achieve own financial and political goals , as well as to cover crissi developments in the global economy ( the Saudi offensive on the oil market is another sign of the crisis ) ; • The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its allies to increase pressure on the opponents of the US-dominated global order .
China became the first target of the attack .
Now , similar developments could be observed in Russia .
Large Russian cities and even government bodies ( like the foreign ministry ) are being targeted by waves of fake news and artificial hysteria .
Anti-government , Western-backed forces operating inside Russia will likely work to exploit the coronavirus narrative to destabilize the situation in the country ; • The virus outbreak became a useful pretext for a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seprated economic political clusters .
The myth about the ‘ European unity ’ as well as the ‘ Euro-Atlantic ’ one is destroyed .
All states are fighting the crisis almost alone .
Only so-called “ bad guys ” like China , Venezuela or Cuba are offering their help to other states ; • Governments are strengthening surveillance and security measures limiting freedoms of citizens ; • Global corporations are exploiting the crisis to shape their business processes and pushing forward the concept of distance working ( from home ) .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and say goodbye to their already limited social obligations ; • Experts and analysts note that the increasing economic and social tensions are increasing chances of open military conflicts .
One of the possible hot points is the Middle East , where the US-Iranian conflict is on the rise .
There are no doubts that the crisis will end .
However , the world will not be same .
MORE ON THE TOPIC : • World In Panic : Crude Oil Prices Drop Further , As Europe Locks Down Against Coronavirus Spread • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To Fight “ Invisible Enemy ” Coronavirus

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As of midday on March 16th, the number of total cases of coronavirus around the globe sits at 188,298. Out of them 80,848 have recovered, and 7,499 have died. Italy is still leading globally with the most active cases, currently at 23,073 and a death toll of 2,158.
On March 16th, Italy reported 349 new deaths from COVID-19.
Canada closed its borders to all foreign nationals, except US citizens, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged people to stay at home to help stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
“We will be denying entry into Canada to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents,” Trudeau told reporters at a news conference outside his home, where he is under self-quarantine after his wife tested positive for the virus.
He said Americans were exempted from the border ban. Trudeau also said he will restrict international flights to four Canadian airports from March 18th. Domestic flights will not be affected.
Russia will ban the entry of foreign nationals and stateless people from March 18th to May 1st in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the government said. The ban will not apply to diplomatic representatives, airplane crew members and some other categories of people, it said.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced strict reductions in movement starting from midday on March 17th, for at least 15 days, saying “we are at war.”
In a televised address to the nation, Macron said people should stay at home and only go out for essential activities. He said that anyone flouting the restrictions would be punished.
France will deploy 100,000 police to enforce a lockdown, and fixed checkpoints will be set up across the country.
“Stay at home,” Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said, adding that fines of up to 135 euros would be handed out to those who do not respect the new restrictions, which are centered on avoiding all but essential social contact.
Entry into the European Union’s Schengen zone will also be closed from March 17th, the French president said.
US President Donald Trump issued new guidelines to help fight the coronavirus, including a recommendation that people avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, discretionary travel, and going to bars, restaurants and food courts.
At a White House news briefing, Trump said the new guidelines from his coronavirus task force applied for 15 days and were meant to slow the spread of the virus.
In an answer to a question about the US economy, the Republican president said the country “may be” heading towards recession amid the pandemic, which he called an “invisible enemy”.
Ireland expects its number of coronavirus cases to increase to around 15,000 by the end of the month from 169 currently, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said, predicting it would be dealing with the pandemic for many months.
“We would expect that by the end of the month there would be maybe 15,000 people who would have tested positive for Covid-19, most of those will not need treatment but a proportion will need to be hospitalised and we need to make sure that it doesn’t happen at the same time,” Vardkar told a news conference.
China appears to have flattened the curve, and 20 out of 21 registered cases of coronavirus were people who came from abroad. Wuhan will require all overseas returnees to undergo quarantine.
Lockdowns in most of the European countries have begun, with Spain expected to have a very sharp rise in infected in the next several days.
Meanwhile, in Germany, the contestants in Big Brother entered the house on February 6th and haven’t been told of the international pandemic and the lockdowns.
The show’s producers, for the TV channel Sat.1, defended the decision not to update the housemates on the crisis going on in the outside world, telling the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung that the information blackout would only be lifted in certain circumstances, such as a family member’s illness. They also pointed to “special hygiene measures” taken to protect residents themselves from infection, though did not explain what those measures entailed.
But after uproar on social media, Sat.1 changed its position – and announced a live special episode, due to air before the regular slot at 7pm on the evening of March 17th, in which the housemates will be told of the growing crisis. They will be given the opportunity to ask questions about the state of the nation, as well as receive video messages from their relatives.
Big Brother Brazil’s cast are also completely unaware of coronavirus – since they entered the house on January 21st, producers have refused to update them on the outside world.
Big Brother Canada’s contestants are in a similar situation, as they entered the house on March 4th.
One clip, from Canada, shows the contestants discussing the sudden absence of a live audience for evictions from the house: when the first member left, just five days in, the crowd was audible from within the house, but by March 14th, when the second was evicted, the silence was noticeable.
this bit of canadian Big Brother where housemates have no idea why there wasn't a live audience crowd at evictions. this is what has finally tipped me over the edge pic.twitter.com/jqneBgp206 — Amitai (@taitoush) March 14, 2020
With every passing day, the entire coronavirus crisis is looking more and more like some freaky TV series that involves most of the countries around the world. While some political leaders call the ongoing developments a “war” against the invisible enemy, the real numbers and developments on the ground clearly demonstrate that the threat is drastically exaggerated and intentionally fueled by media and governments.
There are several phenomena caused by attempts of various forces and influence groups to exploit the coronavirus narrative:
Financial circles and governments are using the coronavirus crisis in order to achieve own financial and political goals, as well as to cover crissi developments in the global economy (the Saudi offensive on the oil market is another sign of the crisis);
The outbreak is exploited by the Washington establishment and its allies to increase pressure on the opponents of the US-dominated global order. China became the first target of the attack. Now, similar developments could be observed in Russia. Large Russian cities and even government bodies (like the foreign ministry) are being targeted by waves of fake news and artificial hysteria. Anti-government, Western-backed forces operating inside Russia will likely work to exploit the coronavirus narrative to destabilize the situation in the country;
The virus outbreak became a useful pretext for a further regionalization of the world that breaks into seprated economic political clusters. The myth about the ‘European unity’ as well as the ‘Euro-Atlantic’ one is destroyed. All states are fighting the crisis almost alone. Only so-called “bad guys” like China, Venezuela or Cuba are offering their help to other states;
Governments are strengthening surveillance and security measures limiting freedoms of citizens;
Global corporations are exploiting the crisis to shape their business processes and pushing forward the concept of distance working (from home). So, they would be able to reduce costs and say goodbye to their already limited social obligations;
Experts and analysts note that the increasing economic and social tensions are increasing chances of open military conflicts. One of the possible hot points is the Middle East, where the US-Iranian conflict is on the rise.
There are no doubts that the crisis will end. However, the world will not be same.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Russian Buk-M3 And Other Modern Equipment To Be Showcased At Victory Day Parade

Jens , in Denmark , a western country , a NATO country , a 1st world country , a far beyond stoneage country , once upon a time there was a healthpolicy that was called “ Pligt-etik ” ( Duty-ethic is the closes i can get in english ) , wich meant that the healthsystem/state had a moral duty to care for any and all , throughout their lifetime , from birth to natural death , no matter the cost and no matter the expense to “ The Party ” ( A certain reference there ) .
But in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ( Usefull-ethic ) , wich means that if you can not , through taxes and dutys , pay back the medicalbill or you are nearing retirement age , Ie .
you are no longer usefull to The Party , then the medical system are told to stop treatment , to deny you your treatment because ýou are to old , only if you have a position in society that can not easily be replaced , or you are a famous person you get “ From birth to natural death ” care .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ school been free in Denmark , it is pay for a conto ( in advance ) through your taxes .
The number of hospitals have declined dramatically the last decades , with new “ Super Hospitals ” being build through corruption , greed and red tape .
One sad story i can tell you is this : My former nabour , a 82 year old man , who have been working since he was 7 , came down double lunginfections late at night , they called 112 ( 911 in Denmark ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Herning Hospital , after a few hours he was declared stable , and him an his 78 year old wife asked for a bed for the night .
Since he was declared medical stable , they both had to pay for it , literally , with their VISA , they could´n afford it , so they had to decline , they where offered a hard plastic benchseat in the front hall , with a cold draft everytime the doors opened .
While they just sat there waiting for their children to pick them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cab or in any or shape anykind of transport back home , they where not offered water or food , not even a blanket , unless they payed for it ofcourse .
It was not the fault of the staff themselfes , but because if anyone even considered helping them , they would be caught on surviellance and fired .
There is a joke roaming among nurses and doctors , that you better call in advance , because you are going to need every single piece of strength to survive a visit to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rotten to the core , idiotic , blind , deaf , paralyzed voters keep voting for the trash that is ruling inside “ Hoppeborgen ” .
Everytime those sad voters bitch and moan , one angry post after another on that disgusting Facebook , but absolutely no action , the ordinary Dane is blinded by “ Vild med dans ” and “ Kagedysten ” , two very popular shows in danish television .
Nobody cares about the truth , nobody cares about the reality around them , nobody acts .
Give a Dane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you wont hear any complains .
The politicians dont scare me , the voters does .

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The latest Buk-M3 medium-range battlefield air defense system will take part in the Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9th, Russian news agency TASS reported on March 16th.
“The entire family of advanced models of the Army’s battlefield air defense missile systems will be demonstrated at the military parade in Moscow,” the Russian Defense Ministry said.
“Four Buk-M3 self-propelled surface-to-air missile systems and four combat vehicles of the Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile launchers will roll through in the mechanized column,” the press office reported.
Also, three combat vehicles of the Derivatsiya anti-aircraft artillery system, four launchers and two loader-launchers of the S-300V4 surface-to-air missile system will be presented at the Victory Day Parade.
This year’s Victory Day parade commemorates 75 years of the Soviet Union’s victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany.
It will involve 225 weapon systems, of which 24 latest models will be demonstrated for the first time, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said earlier.
The mechanized column will include T-90M ‘Proryv’ main battle tanks, Armata and Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicles with the new Kinzhal and Epokha combat modules, S-300V4 and S-350 anti-aircraft missile systems, a remotely-controlled mine-clearing vehicle and the family of Taifun armored vehicles.
Finally, the Tosochka flamethrower system will also be demonstrated during the military parade.
It is apparent that the Russian Armed Forces are actively rearming its units with the new advanced Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system.
The newest Russian 9K317M Buk-M3 medium-range surface-to-air missile system (NATO reporting name: SA-17 Grizzly) entered in service in 2015.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Military Situation In Afghanistan On March 17, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • At least 11 @ @ @ @ @ a Taliban attack on a checkpoint in the Shahrak district of Ghor province ; • @ @ @ @ @ killed and two others were wounded in an IED blast in Mazar-e-Sharif city , Balkh @ @ @ @ @ claimsthat its forces had seiized a check point of government forces in the Shahrak district @ @ @ @ @ fighters ; • Clashes between the Taliban and government forces broke out in the Nad @ @ @ @ @ .
Casualties were reported .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
At least 11 government troops were killed in a Taliban attack on a checkpoint in the Shahrak district of Ghor province;
At least one policeman was killed and two others were wounded in an IED blast in Mazar-e-Sharif city, Balkh province;
The Taliban claimsthat its forces had seiized a check point of government forces in the Shahrak district of Ghor province killing 15 fighters;
Clashes between the Taliban and government forces broke out in the Nad Ali district, Helmand province. Casualties were reported.
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southfront--2020-03-17--Military Situation In Iraq On March 17, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Iraq : • US forces are @ @ @ @ @ smaller bases ’ following an increase of rocket attacks on their facilities ; • Adnan @ @ @ @ @ new Foreign Minister of Iraq ; • The Basmaya camp , which hosts US forces @ @ @ @ @ a rocket attack ; • The US vows to take more military measures in response @ @ @ @ @ in Iraq .
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southfront--2020-03-17--Military Situation In Syria On March 17, 2020 (Map Update)

Zionists got their way in iraq…told u donks here… Breaking News presstv iran Iraqi president names Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate , draws criticism Tuesday , 17 March 2020 11:33 AM [ Last Update : Tuesday , 17 March 2020 12:08 PM ] File photo of Najaf Adnan Al-Zurfi In his latest bid to end Iraq ’ s months-long political stalemate , President Barham Salih has designated Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister , tasking him with forming a government within a month , a decision which has been met with opposition from several factions .
State TV reported the appointment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Victory ) parliamentary alliance , to the Iraqi premiership .
Zurfi , the ex-governor of the holy city of Najaf , is a former official of the US-run authority that took over Iraq after the 2003 invasion .
He lived in the United States as a refugee in the 1990s after fleeing the regime of ex-dictator Saddam Hussein .
His appointment came more than two weeks after former premier-designate Mohammed Allawi withdrew his candidacy for the post following the parliament ’ s failure to approve his cabinet .
Allawi said he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain political factions are not yet ready for reform , ” and that continuing his tenure under such circumstances would run contrary to his promises to the Iraqi people .
He was tasked early February with forming a new administration after Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in late November in the wake of demonstrations calling for economic reforms and a meaningful fight against corruption in state institutions .
Zurfi has to win the confidence of parliament for his new cabinet , a difficult task as several Iraqi groups have objected to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resistance inside parliament and he will need a miracle to pass his government , ” Reuters cited a lawmaker as saying on condition of anonymity .
If Zurfi can secure parliamentary approval for his cabinet , he would run the country until early elections can be held .
Prior to the official nomination , a leader of Asa ’ ib Ahl al-Haq , which is part of Iraq ’ s Popular Mobilization Forces or Hashd al-Sha ’ abi , reacted to news of Salih ’ s decision to nominate Zurfi .
He described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ axis of resistance .
In a statement carried by Al Ekhbariya TV network , Jawad al-Talibawi said the appointment is a betrayal of the blood of martyrs .
Some members of the Nasr alliance also told Iraqi media that al-Zurfi ’ s appointment had not been made on behalf of the group .
Since October , Iraqis have staged street protests in several cities over unemployment and a lack of basic services , calling for early elections .
The anti-government rallies , however , took a violent turn later .
Reports say more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 25,000 injured in the course of the violent protests .

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southfront--2020-03-17--Car Bomb In Southern Thailand Leaves At Least 20 Injured

A car bomb attack left at least 20 injured in Southern Thailand .
The attack occurred while the SBPAC secretary-general , RrAdm Somkiart Pholprayoon , was meeting with governors and health officials to discuss the coronavirus situation in five southern provinces .
Surveillance video showed the bomber parking a pickup truck in front of the center and then placing another explosive device in the middle of the road before fleeing on a waiting motorcycle , said police Col. Naravee Binwae-arong of the Yala police station .
After the first explosion , the SPBAC secretary-general had instructed local people who gathered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the grounds of the SPBAC , otherwise there would have been more casualties .
Police said the first bomb was a trap , intended to draw people to the scene .
They were targeted by the car bomb .
“ The first bomb was a grenade thrown to the area outside the SBPAC office fence to draw people out , ” Colonel Pramote Prom-in , a military regional security spokesman told Reuters .
“ Then a car bomb about 10 meters from the first explosion went off .
This was hidden in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fence .
Eighteen are wounded and no one died , ” he said .
Yala Hospital reported 20 people were hurt in the attack .
None was badly injured , said Col. Pramote Prom-in , a spokesman for the center .
Pramote said guards at the center spotted the pickup truck and told everyone who had run outside after the first blast not to come close to the vehicle .
Luring security personnel and first responders with an initial blast and then detonating a second device is a common insurgent tactic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack .
According to Reuters , claims of responsibility are rare after attacks in the region .
The Southern Border Provinces Administration Center in the capital of Yala province coordinates government policy in the region where a Muslim separatist insurgency since 2004 has led to the deaths of about 7,000 civilians , soldiers , government workers and rebels .
In November , coordinated attacks in Yala killed 15 security personnel , mostly lightly armed village defense volunteers , in the highest single-day death toll on the government side since the insurgency began .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ belonged to an independent Malay Muslim sultanate before Thailand annexed them in 1909 , is 80 percent Muslim , while the rest of the country is overwhelmingly Buddhist .
Conflict has flared on and off for decades as insurgent groups fought a guerrilla war to demand independence for the area .
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A car bomb attack left at least 20 injured in Southern Thailand.
The attack occurred while the SBPAC secretary-general, RrAdm Somkiart Pholprayoon, was meeting with governors and health officials to discuss the coronavirus situation in five southern provinces.
Surveillance video showed the bomber parking a pickup truck in front of the center and then placing another explosive device in the middle of the road before fleeing on a waiting motorcycle, said police Col. Naravee Binwae-arong of the Yala police station.
After the first explosion, the SPBAC secretary-general had instructed local people who gathered to have a look to stay in the grounds of the SPBAC, otherwise there would have been more casualties.
Police said the first bomb was a trap, intended to draw people to the scene. They were targeted by the car bomb.
“The first bomb was a grenade thrown to the area outside the SBPAC office fence to draw people out,” Colonel Pramote Prom-in, a military regional security spokesman told Reuters. “Then a car bomb about 10 meters from the first explosion went off. This was hidden in a pick-up truck where the perpetrators parked near the fence. Eighteen are wounded and no one died,” he said.
Yala Hospital reported 20 people were hurt in the attack. None was badly injured, said Col. Pramote Prom-in, a spokesman for the center.
Pramote said guards at the center spotted the pickup truck and told everyone who had run outside after the first blast not to come close to the vehicle. Luring security personnel and first responders with an initial blast and then detonating a second device is a common insurgent tactic.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. According to Reuters, claims of responsibility are rare after attacks in the region.
The Southern Border Provinces Administration Center in the capital of Yala province coordinates government policy in the region where a Muslim separatist insurgency since 2004 has led to the deaths of about 7,000 civilians, soldiers, government workers and rebels.
In November, coordinated attacks in Yala killed 15 security personnel, mostly lightly armed village defense volunteers, in the highest single-day death toll on the government side since the insurgency began.
The population of the provinces, which belonged to an independent Malay Muslim sultanate before Thailand annexed them in 1909, is 80 percent Muslim, while the rest of the country is overwhelmingly Buddhist. Conflict has flared on and off for decades as insurgent groups fought a guerrilla war to demand independence for the area.
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southfront--2020-03-18--80 Houthi Fighters Killed In Clashes With Saudi-led Coalition: Report

On March 17th , at least 80 Houthis were killed and dozens were injured in clashes with the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen , according to a statement from the Yemen army .
60 Houthi fighters were killed in clashes in Qaniyah region in Al Bayda province .
Another 20 were killed in Saudi Arabian airstrikes in the district of Survah of Marib province .
Houthi officials said the Saudi-led coalition carried out at least 15 airstrikes against their fighters .
A Houthi drone was shot down in Al-Hudaydah province by Yemeni government forces , according to the press office of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers , saying that at least 38 fighters from the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis have died combined .
The officials and tribal leaders said the Houthis advanced deep into the district before government forces pushed them back and captured at least 30 Houthi fighters .
This reported success by the Saudi-led coalition follows a big victory for the Houthis , who captured the strategic northern city of Hazm , the capital of Jawf province , which borders Marib .
The rebels earlier this year also seized a key supply line linking Marib @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border with Saudi Arabia .
They also took control of the strategic district of Nehm , some 60 kilometers northeast of the Yemeni capital Sana ’ a , under control of the Houthis .
The Houthis even showcased their gains in Hazm , releasing a variety of photographs from the captured city .
The Saudi-led coalition continues heavy airstrike activity , despite the upper hand in the clashes on the ground .
However , one of the outlets perpetuating the reports of 80 killed Houthi fighters is Anadolu Agency , which could mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in propaganda spreading by Turkey , which is , at this point , an expert in making claims backed up by no evidence at all .
The Saudi-led coalition ’ s Sudanese backbone is also withdrawing from the fight , and this could spell even worse times for the Kingdom in the near future .
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On March 17th, at least 80 Houthis were killed and dozens were injured in clashes with the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, according to a statement from the Yemen army.
60 Houthi fighters were killed in clashes in Qaniyah region in Al Bayda province.
Another 20 were killed in Saudi Arabian airstrikes in the district of Survah of Marib province. Houthi officials said the Saudi-led coalition carried out at least 15 airstrikes against their fighters.
A Houthi drone was shot down in Al-Hudaydah province by Yemeni government forces, according to the press office of Amalika Brigade.
Other reports provide smaller numbers, saying that at least 38 fighters from the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis have died combined.
The officials and tribal leaders said the Houthis advanced deep into the district before government forces pushed them back and captured at least 30 Houthi fighters.
This reported success by the Saudi-led coalition follows a big victory for the Houthis, who captured the strategic northern city of Hazm, the capital of Jawf province, which borders Marib.
The rebels earlier this year also seized a key supply line linking Marib and Jawf provinces, located along the border with Saudi Arabia. They also took control of the strategic district of Nehm, some 60 kilometers northeast of the Yemeni capital Sana’a, under control of the Houthis.
The Houthis even showcased their gains in Hazm, releasing a variety of photographs from the captured city.
The Saudi-led coalition continues heavy airstrike activity, despite the upper hand in the clashes on the ground. However, one of the outlets perpetuating the reports of 80 killed Houthi fighters is Anadolu Agency, which could mean that Saudi Arabia is getting a hand in propaganda spreading by Turkey, which is, at this point, an expert in making claims backed up by no evidence at all.
The Saudi-led coalition’s Sudanese backbone is also withdrawing from the fight, and this could spell even worse times for the Kingdom in the near future.
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southfront--2020-03-18--Three Turkish Soldiers In Idlib Diagnosed With COVID-19: Report

Cases of coronavirus have been detected among jihadists , the Syrian Arab Army and the Turkish forces in Idlib , according to Turkish outlet grihat3 .
It was announced that the corona virus was detected in three Turkish soldiers .
It is alleged that these soldiers were first sent to Reyhanlı and then to Gata and quarantined .
It is not known how many soldiers are infected with the virus since testing could not be made after this incident , which was stated to have occurred approximately a week before March 16th .
The initial report was that three soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then it turned out to be coronavirus after they were tested for it .
It is estimated that the risk of infection on the battlefield is relatively high , where hygiene conditions are low , as well as most nutrition comes from canned foods .
Furthermore , the virus may have been contracted from jihadists or members of the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army .
The Turkish Armed Forces reportedly sent more healthcare personnel to the battlefield , after the General Staff notified the Turkish Ministry of Defense about the situation .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the spread of the virus among soldiers is very high and that serious consequences may occur if emergency measures are not taken .
It is not known exactly what the situation is at the observation posts , that are surrounded by the Syrian Arab Army .
Extensive tests can not be performed , because healthcare personnel can not safely go to the observation posts .
Furthermore , according to the outlet , there ’ s widespread coronavirus infections in the Syrian Arab Army , but it ’ s allegedly attempting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Local independent sources say there are more than 30 quarantined Syrian soldiers .
Furthermore , the outlet reports that Iran-backed fighters who traveled from Iran to Syria and fight on behalf of the Syrian Arab Army may have transmitted the disease .
It is estimated that Turkish soldiers were infected with the virus from the groups that they were in contact with .
Because the jihadist passage to Idlib “ still continues from time to time.
” As per the outlet , the jihadists of Afghanistan , Pakistan , and Uyghur origin are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no clear information about the number of corona virus carriers on the front .
There is no information regarding any Russian troops being infected .
While the war that has been going on for years has been locked in Idlib , the corona virus has made all parties panic .
This could assist in reaching a “ colder ” phase in the conflict , with less escalations , or may push the Syrian Arab Army ’ s schedule forward , and the offensive to liberate Idlib from militants may be accelerated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkish-backed Militants Protest In Tell Abyad Because Of Salary Delays ( Video )

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Cases of coronavirus have been detected among jihadists, the Syrian Arab Army and the Turkish forces in Idlib, according to Turkish outlet grihat3.
It was announced that the corona virus was detected in three Turkish soldiers. It is alleged that these soldiers were first sent to Reyhanlı and then to Gata and quarantined.
It is not known how many soldiers are infected with the virus since testing could not be made after this incident, which was stated to have occurred approximately a week before March 16th.
The initial report was that three soldiers were treated from a severe flu, but then it turned out to be coronavirus after they were tested for it.
It is estimated that the risk of infection on the battlefield is relatively high, where hygiene conditions are low, as well as most nutrition comes from canned foods.
Furthermore, the virus may have been contracted from jihadists or members of the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army.
The Turkish Armed Forces reportedly sent more healthcare personnel to the battlefield, after the General Staff notified the Turkish Ministry of Defense about the situation.
An unnamed health worker working in the region said that the spread of the virus among soldiers is very high and that serious consequences may occur if emergency measures are not taken.
It is not known exactly what the situation is at the observation posts, that are surrounded by the Syrian Arab Army. Extensive tests cannot be performed, because healthcare personnel cannot safely go to the observation posts.
Furthermore, according to the outlet, there’s widespread coronavirus infections in the Syrian Arab Army, but it’s allegedly attempting to keep the infection rate a secret.
Local independent sources say there are more than 30 quarantined Syrian soldiers.
Furthermore, the outlet reports that Iran-backed fighters who traveled from Iran to Syria and fight on behalf of the Syrian Arab Army may have transmitted the disease.
It is estimated that Turkish soldiers were infected with the virus from the groups that they were in contact with. Because the jihadist passage to Idlib “still continues from time to time.”
As per the outlet, the jihadists of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uyghur origin are moving with the Turkish Armed Forces.
There is no clear information about the number of corona virus carriers on the front.
There is no information regarding any Russian troops being infected.
While the war that has been going on for years has been locked in Idlib, the corona virus has made all parties panic.
This could assist in reaching a “colder” phase in the conflict, with less escalations, or may push the Syrian Arab Army’s schedule forward, and the offensive to liberate Idlib from militants may be accelerated.
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