southfront--2020-03-21--COVID-19: Italian Crematoriums Running Out Of Space, Pentagon Sends 2,600 Europe-based Personnel Int

COVID-19: Italian Crematoriums Running Out Of Space, Pentagon Sends 2,600 Europe-based Personnel Into Quarantine

As Western propaganda is crying foul about some ‘ Russian , Chinese and Iranian disinformation ’ about the COVID-19 crisis in Europe and the United States , Italian crematoriums are running out of space .
On March 20 , Italy marked the deadliest day yet for any country in the COVID-19 pandemic reporting 627 fatalities in a single day .
The outbreak pushed Italy ’ s hospitals to their breaking point demonstrating that the EU health care system is in a deep crisis .
The lack of propper anti-epidemic measures and the health care security that caused the highest death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and crematoria in a complicated situation .
They have also been overwhelmed by the sheer number of patients killed by the disease , forcing some to consider halting the intake of new bodies to make room .
The Italian government has already started employing miltiary forces to enforce lockdown around the country .
Similar measures are employed across most of the European Union and the United States .
Meanwhile , some 2,600 U.S. European Command ( EUCOM ) troops and personnel were isolated on after at least 35 of them tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 .
“ These individuals are not necessarily sick , but may have been exposed and are doing their due diligence following health preventative measures , ” the Pentagon said .
“ That number includes those who may have been tested , but not positive , and those who did indeed test positive , which is 35.
” Taking into account the US and EU problems with effective COVID-19 tests , the real number of infected may be much higher .
Earlier , the Defender Europe 2020 military drill was in fact suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis is also developing in the United States , where the Trump administration is undertaking extraordinary measures in an attempt to not repat the Italian scenario .
Europe is now an official hot spot of the COVID-19 outbreak around the world .
The crisis goes amid the increasing Western-led propaganda campaign blaming and shaming countries that more successfilly opposing the pandemic – mostly China and Russia .
However , it seems that soon the Middle Eastern opponents of the global establishment will also be targeted .
For example , CNN may invent some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regime in Syria ’ s Idlib .
A few photos of ‘ Assad criminals ’ in Damascus could be seen below : MORE ON THE TOPIC : • World Is In Crisis To Which Russia Had Been Preparing

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As Western propaganda is crying foul about some ‘Russian, Chinese and Iranian disinformation’ about the COVID-19 crisis in Europe and the United States, Italian crematoriums are running out of space.
On March 20, Italy marked the deadliest day yet for any country in the COVID-19 pandemic reporting 627 fatalities in a single day. The outbreak pushed Italy’s hospitals to their breaking point demonstrating that the EU health care system is in a deep crisis. The lack of propper anti-epidemic measures and the health care security that caused the highest death toll around the world also put mortuaries and crematoria in a complicated situation. They have also been overwhelmed by the sheer number of patients killed by the disease, forcing some to consider halting the intake of new bodies to make room.
The Italian government has already started employing miltiary forces to enforce lockdown around the country. Similar measures are employed across most of the European Union and the United States.
Meanwhile, some 2,600 U.S. European Command (EUCOM) troops and personnel were isolated on after at least 35 of them tested positive for COVID-19. The development happend on March 20.
“These individuals are not necessarily sick, but may have been exposed and are doing their due diligence following health preventative measures,” the Pentagon said. “That number includes those who may have been tested, but not positive, and those who did indeed test positive, which is 35.”
Taking into account the US and EU problems with effective COVID-19 tests, the real number of infected may be much higher. Earlier, the Defender Europe 2020 military drill was in fact suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The crisis is also developing in the United States, where the Trump administration is undertaking extraordinary measures in an attempt to not repat the Italian scenario.
Europe is now an official hot spot of the COVID-19 outbreak around the world. The crisis goes amid the increasing Western-led propaganda campaign blaming and shaming countries that more successfilly opposing the pandemic – mostly China and Russia. However, it seems that soon the Middle Eastern opponents of the global establishment will also be targeted. For example, CNN may invent some COVID-19 bomb attack by the bloody Assad regime in Syria’s Idlib. A few photos of ‘Assad criminals’ in Damascus could be seen below:
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southfront--2020-03-21--Terrorists In Idlib Received Additional Funding Of $2m For Weapons, Operations Against Syrian Army,

Terrorists In Idlib Received Additional Funding Of $2m For Weapons, Operations Against Syrian Army, Russians

Intelligence agencies of Qatar ( a close ally of Turkey ) provided militant groups in Idlib for an additional funding @ @ @ @ @ recruiting of new members , weapons and operations against Syrian government forces and Russians , @ @ @ @ @ Russian war correspondent Eugeny Poddybny .
The report claims that on March 15 Qatari representatives @ @ @ @ @ Jaysh al-Islam militant group , Jamil Al-Saleh , discussing the current situation in Idlib .
@ @ @ @ @ operations against Russian military personnel and journalists in Syria .
Recently , sources affilated with @ @ @ @ @ large armed groups started offering bounties for killing or capturing Russian journalists or military personnel @ @ @ @ @ M4 and M5 highways .
Radical organizations also increased their propagnada and recruiting campaign exploting @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THE TOPIC :

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Intelligence agencies of Qatar (a close ally of Turkey) provided militant groups in Idlib for an additional funding of $2 million for recruiting of new members, weapons and operations against Syrian government forces and Russians, accordng to a report by Russian war correspondent Eugeny Poddybny.
The report claims that on March 15 Qatari representatives met with the head of Jaysh al-Islam militant group, Jamil Al-Saleh, discussing the current situation in Idlib. The additional funding reportedly includes operations against Russian military personnel and journalists in Syria. Recently, sources affilated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other large armed groups started offering bounties for killing or capturing Russian journalists or military personnel involved in operations along the M4 and M5 highways. Radical organizations also increased their propagnada and recruiting campaign exploting the current ceasefire regime.
Reinforces SAA to Idlib pic.twitter.com/nwIGVzbj5b — ZOKA (@200_zoka) March 20, 2020
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southfront--2020-03-21--Map Update: Saudi-backed Forces Fleeing Northern And Central Yemen Bombing Abandoned Equipment

The defense of Saudi-backed forces continued collapsing in the provinces of al-Jawf and Marib in northern and central Yemen .
@ @ @ @ @ al-Hazm , the provincial capital of al-Jawf , Saudi-backed forces failed to repel the attack @ @ @ @ @ Houthis ) east of Sirwah in the province of Marib .
According to pro-Yemenu sources @ @ @ @ @ Saudi proxies to retreat from the Kufil base located on the road to Marib city @ @ @ @ @ remains a no-man land because of intense Saudi airstrikes in the area .
Soon , @ @ @ @ @ of it and continue their advance towards Marib city .
If the city is captured @ @ @ @ @ coalition will lose another key strong point in central Yemen .
The scale of setbacks @ @ @ @ @ is so high that Saudi warplanes are even forced to bomb military equipment and weapon @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THE TOPIC :

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The defense of Saudi-backed forces continued collapsing in the provinces of al-Jawf and Marib in northern and central Yemen. After the massive losses near al-Hazm, the provincial capital of al-Jawf, Saudi-backed forces failed to repel the attack by Ansar Allah (the Houthis) east of Sirwah in the province of Marib.
According to pro-Yemenu sources, Ansar Allah forces forced Saudi proxies to retreat from the Kufil base located on the road to Marib city. However, the base remains a no-man land because of intense Saudi airstrikes in the area. Soon, Yemeni forces will take control of it and continue their advance towards Marib city. If the city is captured by them, the Saudi-led coalition will lose another key strong point in central Yemen.
The scale of setbacks and losses of Saudi proxies is so high that Saudi warplanes are even forced to bomb military equipment and weapon depots abandoned by them.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Idlib ‘Moderates’ Kidnapped Members Of Red Crescent: Report

Members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( formerly the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda ) have kidnapped 2 members of the Red @ @ @ @ @ of Idlib in northwestern Syria .
According to the representative of the Red Crescent quoted @ @ @ @ @ did this to seize humantiarain aid and prevent the delivery of aid to civilians .
@ @ @ @ @ an overwhelming majority of humanitarian aid delivered to Idlib via various channels and from different @ @ @ @ @ of various radical militant groups .
However , this does not mean that supplied radicals @ @ @ @ @ the source of this humantiarain aid .
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2 Turkish Soldiers Killed In Idlib

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Members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda) have kidnapped 2 members of the Red Crescent Movement near the city of Idlib in northwestern Syria.
According to the representative of the Red Crescent quoted by Russian media, militants did this to seize humantiarain aid and prevent the delivery of aid to civilians.
There is no secret that an overwhelming majority of humanitarian aid delivered to Idlib via various channels and from different sources ends in the hands of various radical militant groups. However, this does not mean that supplied radicals have some warm feelings towards the source of this humantiarain aid.
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southfront--2020-03-21--US government threatens families of Int’l Criminal Court staff if they try Americans for war crimes

Written by Ben Norton ; Originally appeared at The Gray Zone The International Criminal Court approved an investigation into US war crimes in Afghanistan .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responded by threatening to punish family members of ICC staff .
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened the family members of International Criminal Court staff , vowing that Washington will take punitive action against them if the court tries American soldiers for war crimes .
Pompeo also announced an intensification of unilateral US sanctions on Iran and Syria , which are illegal under international law , and which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain the coronavirus pandemic .
In March 2019 , the Pompeo State Department threatened to revoke or deny visas to any International Criminal Court ( ICC ) personnel investigating crimes committed by American forces .
A year later , on March 5 , 2020 , the ICC took a defiant step forward , officially approving an investigation into allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the US military and CIA in Afghanistan .
Pompeo responded by angrily condemning the court and its proceedings .
His broadside was an apparent attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US government is not a party to .
In a subsequent State Department press briefing on March 17 , Pompeo launched another tirade against the ICC , belittling it as a “ so-called court , ” a “ nakedly political body , ” and an “ embarrassment.
” Pompeo , who previously served as director of the CIA , took the denunciations a step further , threatening the family members of ICC staff .
“ We want to identify those responsible for this partisan investigation and their family members who may want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in activity that ’ s inconsistent with making sure we protect Americans , ” Pompeo said , according to the US State Department ’ s official transcript .
Sarah Leah Whitson , the managing director for research and policy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft , drew attention to the “ shocking attack ” on Twitter .
“ This isn ’ t just unlawful collective punishment against family members ; it ’ s not just a disturbing attack on staff of a judiciary — where the US has voted to refer other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse of federal authority to use sanctions against actual wrongdoers , ” said Whitson , who previously directed the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch .
Whitson called on Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders to “ condemn this US State Department assault on the staff and FAMILIES of ICC – abuse of sanctions authority in flagrant attack on judicial independence , unlawful collective punishment.
” This blatant US threat against the family members of International Criminal Court prosecutors is part of a longer historical pattern of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning of the George W. Bush administration ’ s so-called war on terror , in 2002 , the US Congress passed a bill called the American Service-Members ’ Protection Act — more commonly known as the “ Hague Invasion Act.
” This unprecedented piece of legislation , which has no precedent anywhere else in the world , declares that the US government unilaterally grants itself the right to militarily invade the Hague if a citizen of the United States or any allied country is tried at the court .
Nor are Secretary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time US government officials have targeted the family members of international organizations .
José Bustani , the former director of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) , said hardline neoconservative John Bolton , a former under secretary of state for George W. Bush and national security adviser for Donald Trump , threatened him and his family when Bustani negotiated with the Iraqi government to allow in OPCW weapons inspectors .
“ You have 24 hours to leave the organization , and if you don ’ t comply with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways to retaliate against you , ” Bolton reportedly told Bustani , according to his recollection .
“ We know where your kids live .
You have two sons in New York.
” US State Department imposes new sanctions on Iran and Syria as deadly coronavirus spreads Denigrating the Iranian government as “ terrorists ” in his State Department press briefing , Mike Pompeo declared new sanctions on the social security investment company of Iran ’ s military , along with five Iranian nuclear scientists .
Moreover , Pompeo announced State Department sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Africa , Hong Kong , and China , for doing business with Iran .
He also unveiled new sanctions on Syria ’ s minister of defense , citing the Syrian army ’ s battle to retake Idlib , the last remaining insurgent-held territory in the country , which is occupied by a rebranded al-Qaeda affiliate and other extremist Salafi-jihadists , backed by NATO member Turkey .
US sanctions on Iran have devastated the country ’ s health infrastructure , greatly exacerbating the coronavirus pandemic .
A new study by researchers at the Sharif @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of people could die due to Covid-19 — which Pompeo repeatedly referred to as the “ Wuhan virus ” in his press briefing .
An article by German state broadcaster DW concisely explained how US sanctions have set the stage for mass death in Iran : “ Iran ’ s government applied for a $ 5 billion ( €4.6 billion ) loan from the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) to fight the epidemic — the first time it has asked the IMF for assistance in over 50 years .
Yet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration won ’ t be able to shop for much-needed medical supplies : US sanctions make the banking transactions required to secure even medical supplies and humanitarian goods virtually impossible .
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Written by Ben Norton; Originally appeared at The Gray Zone
The International Criminal Court approved an investigation into US war crimes in Afghanistan. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responded by threatening to punish family members of ICC staff.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened the family members of International Criminal Court staff, vowing that Washington will take punitive action against them if the court tries American soldiers for war crimes.
Pompeo also announced an intensification of unilateral US sanctions on Iran and Syria, which are illegal under international law, and which are undermining the countries’ attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
In March 2019, the Pompeo State Department threatened to revoke or deny visas to any International Criminal Court (ICC) personnel investigating crimes committed by American forces.
A year later, on March 5, 2020, the ICC took a defiant step forward, officially approving an investigation into allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the US military and CIA in Afghanistan.
Pompeo responded by angrily condemning the court and its proceedings. His broadside was an apparent attempt at discrediting the institution, which the US government is not a party to.
In a subsequent State Department press briefing on March 17, Pompeo launched another tirade against the ICC, belittling it as a “so-called court,” a “nakedly political body,” and an “embarrassment.”
Pompeo, who previously served as director of the CIA, took the denunciations a step further, threatening the family members of ICC staff.
“We want to identify those responsible for this partisan investigation and their family members who may want to travel to the United States or engage in activity that’s inconsistent with making sure we protect Americans,” Pompeo said, according to the US State Department’s official transcript.
Sarah Leah Whitson, the managing director for research and policy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, drew attention to the “shocking attack” on Twitter.
“This isn’t just unlawful collective punishment against family members; it’s not just a disturbing attack on staff of a judiciary — where the US has voted to refer other nations for prosecution; it’s abuse of federal authority to use sanctions against actual wrongdoers,” said Whitson, who previously directed the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch.
Whitson called on Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders to “condemn this US State Department assault on the staff and FAMILIES of ICC – abuse of sanctions authority in flagrant attack on judicial independence, unlawful collective punishment.”
BREAKING: In shocking attack on #ICC @secpompeo threatens collective punishment against named staff of the court and their FAMILIES for court's ongoing investigation into #Afghanistan crimes that implicate US https://t.co/OsCTrC5YJs — Sarah Leah Whitson (@sarahleah1) March 17, 2020
.@SecPompeo threatens to impose travel bans on the ICC staff "and their family members":
"We want to identify those responsible for this partisan investigation and their family members who may want to travel to the United States…" — Sarah Leah Whitson (@sarahleah1) March 17, 2020
Hi @JoeBiden @BernieSanders — looking to you to condemn this US State Department assault on the staff and FAMILIES of #ICC – abuse of sanctions authority in flagrant attack on judicial independence, unlawful collective punishment — Sarah Leah Whitson (@sarahleah1) March 17, 2020
Long history of US threatening multilateral institutions
This blatant US threat against the family members of International Criminal Court prosecutors is part of a longer historical pattern of Washington attacking multilateral institutions.
At the beginning of the George W. Bush administration’s so-called war on terror, in 2002, the US Congress passed a bill called the American Service-Members’ Protection Act — more commonly known as the “Hague Invasion Act.”
This unprecedented piece of legislation, which has no precedent anywhere else in the world, declares that the US government unilaterally grants itself the right to militarily invade the Hague if a citizen of the United States or any allied country is tried at the court.
Nor are Secretary of State Pompeo’s threats the first time US government officials have targeted the family members of international organizations.
José Bustani, the former director of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), said hardline neoconservative John Bolton, a former under secretary of state for George W. Bush and national security adviser for Donald Trump, threatened him and his family when Bustani negotiated with the Iraqi government to allow in OPCW weapons inspectors.
“You have 24 hours to leave the organization, and if you don’t comply with this decision by Washington, we have ways to retaliate against you,” Bolton reportedly told Bustani, according to his recollection. “We know where your kids live. You have two sons in New York.”
US State Department imposes new sanctions on Iran and Syria as deadly coronavirus spreads
Denigrating the Iranian government as “terrorists” in his State Department press briefing, Mike Pompeo declared new sanctions on the social security investment company of Iran’s military, along with five Iranian nuclear scientists.
Moreover, Pompeo announced State Department sanctions on nine more entities, in South Africa, Hong Kong, and China, for doing business with Iran.
He also unveiled new sanctions on Syria’s minister of defense, citing the Syrian army’s battle to retake Idlib, the last remaining insurgent-held territory in the country, which is occupied by a rebranded al-Qaeda affiliate and other extremist Salafi-jihadists, backed by NATO member Turkey.
US sanctions on Iran have devastated the country’s health infrastructure, greatly exacerbating the coronavirus pandemic.
A new study by researchers at the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran warned that millions of people could die due to Covid-19 — which Pompeo repeatedly referred to as the “Wuhan virus” in his press briefing.
An article by German state broadcaster DW concisely explained how US sanctions have set the stage for mass death in Iran: “Iran’s government applied for a $5 billion (€4.6 billion) loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to fight the epidemic — the first time it has asked the IMF for assistance in over 50 years. Yet, even if it gets the loan, the administration won’t be able to shop for much-needed medical supplies: US sanctions make the banking transactions required to secure even medical supplies and humanitarian goods virtually impossible.”
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southfront--2020-03-21--Mercy-Class Hospital Ship (Infographics)

Mercy-class of hospital ships are created from San Clemente-class supertankers used by the United States Navy .
There are two @ @ @ @ @ USNS Mercy ( T-AH-19 ) and USNS Comfort ( T-AH-20 ) .
They are operated @ @ @ @ @ are designed to provide emergency , on-site care for American combatant forces , and also @ @ @ @ @ disaster relief and humanitarian operations .
Recetly , reports appeared that the US is activating @ @ @ @ @ in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the country .
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Mercy-class of hospital ships are created from San Clemente-class supertankers used by the United States Navy. There are two ships of the class: USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and USNS Comfort (T-AH-20). They are operated by Military Sealift Command and are designed to provide emergency, on-site care for American combatant forces, and also for use in support of disaster relief and humanitarian operations.
Recetly, reports appeared that the US is activating USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Coronavirus Forces U.S. To Pull Some Troops Out Of Iraq. Pompeo Blames Russia For Coronavirus Hyster

Coronavirus Forces U.S. To Pull Some Troops Out Of Iraq. Pompeo Blames Russia For Coronavirus Hysteria

“ When you have eliminated the impossible , whatever remains , however improbable , must be the truth ?
” Sherlock Holmes So , “ we lie , steel & cheet ” Pompeous the shithead is out drooling nonsense again , but then again , He is just an Moronikan , not much of an surprice , stupdity so bad its only beaten by Trump .
Yup , trancapapapacy and eh accuCracy , as if this bag is shit knows what this words even means .
So , I knew I was right when this hysterical freak show called Corona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an hart beat into been something witch they is lying about , fudging the stats , you know the word , lies , dammed lies and statistics , and in this uh… epidemic , they have dragged the shit into new hights .
But , the ugly truth is , I didnt go fully for the bio-weapon theory , but now I am not that certain anymore , not that it have to be an bio-weapon , but the effect of it , when I know only one nations insanly evil Gov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trumpthing , thats whhat they want , never let an crisis go to waist , and the blame game , to divert the attentions into an issue witch is de facto irrelevant , when its comed out anyway , weapon or not , is what have the Imperial banana republic done , and why have they done this .
Remeber , the Impisses have crashed the european economy , with moronic sanctions witch have bleed europa , and wars , witch is feeding refugees in millions , killed millions directly or indirectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 5 colums in the EU , an EU whom even gave their own members the finger , and made everything worse , and when they countered it was with draconian idiocy , like the little freak MaCrony to Mutti Morekill , they have no gone total bananas , and spews shit in every direction I will this time again link , to articles witch if this dont awaken you/us , we indeed will go down in flames , because as said before , the AmeriCunts are evil , an people without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steeling and cheeting and their actions speaks , and we know also that our MSM witch is run by the same people whom is cashing in on various bailouts/austeritys , of course while sprinkling scraps on the people , and smal companys will be wiped out , but never the banks whom is becoming an black hole , witch we pay for , of course , and then we have the second biggest evil , the MIC , medical ind .
complext and this time , they both have the same agenda , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything anymore of what our MSM writes , they accused some of us for been “ conspiracy lacen ” while it turned out we where dead on .
Remeber Trumps denile of the buying of vaccine/medics , that was an fact , and this time its about stealing/taking away things the Italians needed .
And that they did nothing , and why they did nothing , cue bono .
This f… .
knew and I start to belive they , the AmerCunts started this , and never underestemate their evil .
https : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nothing but an f… .
scam .
Its what that comes that worries me , not this virus , but ignorants will always hang them self on the MSM bedbug wagon , since its about hate propaganda , and China is their main target , like the Trumps Kung Flu , etc and the best thing , if there ever was any f… doubt about how false the MSM is , the expsoing of the ugly truth about the so called “ Alternative Media ” is what I realy like , everything from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from so called right winged alt media witch means the same as the MSM where they are based upon their owners , whom are Jews .
The truth is , there is no alternative media , some few , and they deserve respect , but the large ones are 100 % fake .
Then we have the good news , Cuba , hehe , and China , the exposure of the corrupt EU , and again this time they did it all them selfs , and hopefully , european nations finaly awaken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bitches for the NWO aka The Imperial banana republic .
The best thing to do is to kick the Moronikans out of europa , ban their corps , and if they want to stay , pay to play of simply eradicate them from our realms , so others may come up , we will benefit from trowing the scums of this earth out , the banana republic will become an 3 world shithole , and let them have it .

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The U.S.-led coalition announced on March 20 that it will be pulling a part of its troops out of Iraq as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
In an official statement, the coalition said its “training-focused forces” will be returning to their countries within a few weeks. The coalition noted that Iraq’s security forces suspended all training activities in order to prevent potential spread of the COVID-19.
“The coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS through our partnership with the ISF [Iraqi security forces], and as the situation permits, we will resume our support to Iraqi training,” the statement reads.
The coalition also announced that it will be “repositioning” some of its units within Iraqi military bases. The coalition claimed that the recent success in counter-ISIS efforts is the reason behind the repositioning decision. However, the increasing number of rocket attacks on US forces in the country is likely among the key reasons behind the decision.
As of March 20, 208 COVIED-19 cases have been documented in Iraq. 17 of the patients lost their lives to the notorious virus.
While the U.S.-led coalition was announcing its decision to pull its troops of Iraq because of the coronavirus fear, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused accusing Russia, Iran and China of fueling hysteria over the pandemic in the West. Pompeo said on March 20 that Russia, Iran and China are making “pretty diffused” efforts to disparage the U.S. plan to address Coronavirus pandemic.
“They need to knock it off. We don’t approve of it … The idea of transparency and accuracy in information is very important,” Pompeo said, according to U.S. News.
These accusations contradict with the U.S. own behavior, which appears to be hysteric. The U.S. has more than 16,000 COVID-19 cases. Many in the U.S. itself are criticizing the government performance in handling the pandemic. The coronavirus problems are strengthened by the economic crisis developing around the world.
Apparently, somebody in Washington opted to find some ‘external enemy’ to blame for internal problems. The list of the chosen enemies is not surprising. So, according to the US State Deparment, all these reports from the EU and the United States are fake and a result of the Russian/Chinese/Iranian-led propagnada campaign. Okay…
It’s expected that in the near future, the US and other Western states that are struggling in the fight against teh COVID-19 will increase their propaganda campaign blaming some ‘enemies’ for their own problems. The pandemic issue will be politized in order to shift the audience’s attention from the real problems. Previously, SouthFront covered the COVID-19 pandemic residually since this is not a topic related to military, diplomatic or geopolitical situation around the world. However, now, when the pandemic issue is being weaponized by the US-led bloc in its media and diplomatic propagnada campaign, we will pay more attention to the topic.
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southfront--2020-03-21--PMU Clears Vast Areas Of Khanaqin In Eastern Iraq Of ISIS Cells

On March 20 , Iraq ’ s Popular Mobilization Units ( PMU ) cleared more than 100 square kilometers of @ @ @ @ @ of Diyala of ISIS remnants .
PMU units launched a large-scale combing operation in the @ @ @ @ @ , in the morning .
The operation was successfully concluded by the eve .
Khanaqin @ @ @ @ @ PMU ’ s Diyala Operations Command , the engineer unit and the 4th Regiments of @ @ @ @ @ 2nd Regiments of the 23th Brigade .
The large-scale combing operation targeted ISIS cells in @ @ @ @ @ active in the areas of al-Zur and al-Adghal [ forest in Arabic ] .
Similar @ @ @ @ @ in ISIS ’ ex-strongholds on a regular basis .
These operations are limiting the movement @ @ @ @ @ the terrorist group from reorganizing its members .
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On March 20, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) cleared more than 100 square kilometers of Khanaqin in the eastern province of Diyala of ISIS remnants.
PMU units launched a large-scale combing operation in the region, which borders Iran, in the morning. The operation was successfully concluded by the eve.
Khanaqin operation was conducted by the PMU’s Diyala Operations Command, the engineer unit and the 4th Regiments of the 23th Brigade and the 2nd Regiments of the 23th Brigade.
“The operation resulted in securing and clearing eight areas: Ain al-Samak, Zallu, Kani Masi, Ali al-Sagheer, Baggha, Tilal Nukht Khan, Wadi Gharb, and Wadi Talab,” a source in the PMU said, according to the Military Media.
The large-scale combing operation targeted ISIS cells in Khanaqin, which have been active in the areas of al-Zur and al-Adghal [forest in Arabic].
Similar security operations are carried out in ISIS’ ex-strongholds on a regular basis. These operations are limiting the movement of ISIS remnants, preventing the terrorist group from reorganizing its members.
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southfront--2020-03-21--ISIS Cells Assassinated 40 People In Syria’s Deir Ezzor During Last Three Months

On March 20 , ISIS newspaper , al-Naba ’ , released an infographic summarizing the assassinations carried out by the terrorist group ’ s cells in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor over the last three months .
According to the al-Naba ’ , ISIS cells assassinated 40 people and injured 8 others in the course of 34 operations which took place between January and March .
17 of the operations were carried out with machine guns , 3 with handguns , 5 with improvised explosive devices ( IEDs ) , 3 involved kidnappings and 5 were conducted during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intelligence agents , ” 14 local commanders , 10 “ spies , ” 3 fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) and 2 local chiefs .
A quick look at the assassinations reported by ISIS ’ news agency , Amaq , reveals that the vast majority of these attacks took place in the northeastern , eastern and southeastern parts of Deir Ezzor which are controlled by the SDF .
The SDF and its allies in the U.S.-led coalition intensified their operations in Deir Ezzor in order to counter ISIS influence there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apparently that effective .
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On March 20, ISIS newspaper, al-Naba’, released an infographic summarizing the assassinations carried out by the terrorist group’s cells in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor over the last three months.
According to the al-Naba’, ISIS cells assassinated 40 people and injured 8 others in the course of 34 operations which took place between January and March.
17 of the operations were carried out with machine guns, 3 with handguns, 5 with improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 3 involved kidnappings and 5 were conducted during raids.
The victims were 18 “intelligence agents,” 14 local commanders, 10 “spies,” 3 fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and 2 local chiefs.
A quick look at the assassinations reported by ISIS’ news agency, Amaq, reveals that the vast majority of these attacks took place in the northeastern, eastern and southeastern parts of Deir Ezzor which are controlled by the SDF.
The SDF and its allies in the U.S.-led coalition intensified their operations in Deir Ezzor in order to counter ISIS influence there. However, these operations are not apparently that effective.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Afghanistan: ISIS Claims Responsibility For Rocket Attack On U.S. Bagram Airfield (Photos)

ISIS Khorasan Province ( ISIS-KP ) announced on March 21 that its fighters had shelled the U.S. Bagram Airfield in @ @ @ @ @ Parwan .
The terrorist group ’ s news agency , Amaq , released photos showing @ @ @ @ @ ten 107 mm rocket for the attack .
The Bagram Airfield is the largest U.S. @ @ @ @ @ The base has a dual runway capable of handling large military aircrafts .
Many units @ @ @ @ @ ( AAF ) and the U.S.-led Resolute Support Mission are stationed in the base .
@ @ @ @ @ report any damage or causalities as a result of the rocket attack on the airfield @ @ @ @ @ revealed within a few hours .
This was the second rocket attack by ISIS-PK on @ @ @ @ @ last 30 days .
The group ’ s ability to attack such high value targets @ @ @ @ @ the province is growing .
This poses a dangerous threat to both Afghan and U.S. @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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ISIS Khorasan Province (ISIS-KP) announced on March 21 that its fighters had shelled the U.S. Bagram Airfield in the eastern Afghan province of Parwan.
The terrorist group’s news agency, Amaq, released photos showing the fighters preparing at least ten 107 mm rocket for the attack.
The Bagram Airfield is the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan. The base has a dual runway capable of handling large military aircrafts. Many units of the Afghan Armed Forces (AAF) and the U.S.-led Resolute Support Mission are stationed in the base.
Afghan sources didn’t report any damage or causalities as a result of the rocket attack on the airfield. Any losses are usually revealed within a few hours.
This was the second rocket attack by ISIS-PK on the Bagram Airfield in the last 30 days. The group’s ability to attack such high value targets indicates that its influence in the province is growing. This poses a dangerous threat to both Afghan and U.S. forces.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Leader Of Idlib Militant Group Responsible For Killing Of 2 Turkish Soldiers Survives Assassination

Leader Of Idlib Militant Group Responsible For Killing Of 2 Turkish Soldiers Survives Assassination Attempt

The head of al-Qaeda-linked miltiant group Houras al-Din , Abu al-Bara al-Tunisi survived an assassination attempt in the city of @ @ @ @ @ According to local sources , an IED exploded near a car waiting for the prominent @ @ @ @ @ Houras al-Din leader was not targeted .
Earlier , this week Houras al-Din carried out @ @ @ @ @ Turkish military convoy in the province of Idlib killing 2 Turkish soldiers .
Hayat Tahrir @ @ @ @ @ other radical groups are not interested in the implementation of the Russian-Turkish safe zone deal @ @ @ @ @ any form .
So , they are ready to carry out any actions , including @ @ @ @ @ that in fact support them ) , to achieve this goal .
Some sources speculate @ @ @ @ @ a response to the attack on Turkish troops .
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The head of al-Qaeda-linked miltiant group Houras al-Din, Abu al-Bara al-Tunisi survived an assassination attempt in the city of Idlib on Marh 21. According to local sources, an IED exploded near a car waiting for the prominent terrorist. Nonetheless, the Houras al-Din leader was not targeted.
#Idlib: Une tentative d'assassinat à la bombe IED a eu lieu aujourd'hui contre Abou Al Bara Al Tounsi, un dirigeant de l'organisation Horas Al Dine, dans la ville d'#Idlib. pic.twitter.com/zsWvaIQbNe — Moussa Al Hassan (@MoussaNDT) March 21, 2020
Earlier, this week Houras al-Din carried out an IED attack on a Turkish military convoy in the province of Idlib killing 2 Turkish soldiers. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Houras al-Din and other radical groups are not interested in the implementation of the Russian-Turkish safe zone deal on the M4 highway in any form. So, they are ready to carry out any actions, including attacks on Turkish forces (that in fact support them), to achieve this goal.
Some sources speculate that the assassination attempt was a response to the attack on Turkish troops.
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southfront--2020-03-21--A “Major Disaster”: Army Deploys In New York State, Italy Confirms Record 800 Deaths In A Single Day

• Massive surge in number of deaths and cases in UK , Germany , Spain , Italy , and France • NJ declares full state lockdown ; “ will take action ” for people not following precautions • US Fiscal Aid package around $ 2 trillion ( 10 % of GDP ) , Kudlow • Officials increasingly calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics Update ( 1415ET ) : Just as Gov .
Cuomo hinted earlier this week , New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy has signed an executive order mandating that all non-essential workers living in the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of European countries have reported new figures , including Spain , which announced that more than 5,000 new cases and ~300 new deaths were confirmed over the past day , increasing the total number of cases in the country by 25 % to 24,926 , according to the Spanish Ministry of Health .
The death toll in the country is at 1,326 .
Germany confirmed that it has agreed to take on over €150 billion of new debt as part of a €350 billion package of emergency measures to save its economy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More devastating figures were released from Italy on Saturday , including announcing 793 new deaths , the highest total yet , bringing its total to 4,825 , well above China ’ s total , and the latest in a grim string of records that has so far tracked the worst fears of epidemiologists .
In total , more than 53,578 cases have been confirmed .
UK today saw total deaths reach 233 as the number of cases soared by more than 1000 to 5,015 from 3,983 on Friday .
Italy was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The UK patients were aged between 41 and 94 years old and all had underlying health conditions , according to NHS England .
Earlier , two more deaths were recorded in Wales , bringing its total to five , and another death in Scotland , taking the number to seven .
Northern Ireland has recorded one death .
Finally , France also just reported the biggest daily jump in covid cases , which soared by 1,847 to 14,459 , while the number of deaths spiked the most yet , or 112 to 562 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bangkok , Thailand ’ s capital , imposed a partial shutdown from Sunday as the number of confirmed cases surged past 400 with a rising number of people in critical condition .
Malls in Bangkok will be closed , and shops offering food and essential services will be among the few allowed to remain open , Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said during a press briefing on Saturday .
The restrictions will begin Sunday , and continue until at least April 12 , he said .
( 1230ET ) : New cases are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NYC are being reported faster than we can keep up , as the state ramps up testing .
NYC officials just announced that the total number of confirmed cases in the city has climbed to 7,530 .
An hour ago , Gov .
Cuomo put the number at 6,211 .
By our count , this puts the new total cases in New York State at 11,675 .
Last night , de Blasio described NYC as the “ epicenter ” of the US outbreak .
Update ( 1145ET ) : During Saturday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Cuomo made clear that he wasn ’ t waiting around for the military and FEMA to solve his state ’ s problems .
After announcing new restrictions that closed all “ non-essential ” businesses and threatened fines and other punishments for any “ non-essential ” New York workers who violate his ‘ stay at home ’ order ( though , of course , certain activities like buying food , medication and doctors appointments will be permitted ) .
As state ’ s scramble to follow President Trump ’ s advice to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chains , Cuomo revealed that New York State had ordered 6,000 ventilators .
He also announced that he would be traveling around the state on Saturday with state workers looking for appropriate staging areas for the Army Corp of Engineers , which is preparing to renovate buildings to prepare more space for COVID-19 patients .
With a federal cost-sharing rate of 75 % , New York State will be able to dole emergency funds out to counties , towns and cities , as well as the state ’ s Native American tribes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive money if they meet certain criteria .
Part of the money will pay for ‘ crisis counseling ’ for New Yorkers who are psychologically or physically impacted by the crisis .
As Cuomo ’ s press conference was ending , the state reported another 3,254 new cases of the virus , bringing its total to 10,356 , making New York State the first in the US to pass 10,000 .
For nearly a week now , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has been begging the White House or the Pentagon to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quickly transform existing businesses into coronavirus hospitals where patients from the impending surge can be isolated and treated .
If the state doesn ’ t quickly make up for its twin shortages of hospital beds and medical equipment , Cuomo warned , it could lead to thousands of preventable deaths .
Now , a few days after President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper dispatched a Navy hospital ship to New York to help with the outbreak , President Donald Trump formally approved FEMA aid to the state late Friday night after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first “ major disaster area ” since the start of the national outbreak .
Billions of dollars in emergency funding are now available to help combat the outbreak in the state , FEMA said in a statement .
“ Federal funding is also available to state , tribal , and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures , ” FEMA said in a statement .
President Trump ’ s national emergency declaration earlier this month activated FEMA , and made a pot of $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The decision comes after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that his city has become the epicenter of the national outbreak , as public health authorities in the city counted at least one coronavirus-linked death per hour on Friday .
Between just 10 am and 6 pm , 14 people in NYC died from the virus , raising the death toll in America ’ s largest city to 43 .
It was the first time NYC ’ s daily death toll hit double-digits .
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths may become the new normal for New Yorkers , for at least a time .
In another rare moment of political unity , Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the president ’ s decision .
Yesterday , Cuomo ordered 100 % of the state ’ s workforce to stay home , effective Sunday evening .
Only essential businesses are allowed to stay open .
And that ’ s not a request , that ’ s an order .
“ These are not helpful hints…they will be enforced , ” as Cuomo said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we reported .
The latest data show 8,299 confirmed cases in New York State .
And as the state runs out of hospital beds and precious ventilators , Trump is sending in the military , which is now working on plans to takeover hotels , college dormitories and sports arenas and turn them into ICU-like medical facilities , as the Daily Mail reports .
According to the latest federal data , at least 19,624 people have been diagnosed with the virus , and at least 260 deaths have been recorded .
So far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there have been at least 275,000 diagnosed cases and more than 11,000 coronavirus-related deaths .
With billions in federal funding flowing into New York , Trump ’ s decision to declare New York a “ major disaster ” will open up money available to eligible local and tribal governments and even nonprofits who meet the criteria , so long as they operate in areas affected by COVID-19 in New York State .
Initially , it seemed like the outbreak was developing in the suburbs , Public health officials in New York State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a cluster of cases was confirmed in New Rochelle , including the town ’ s “ patient zero ” , a lawyer who commuted into Manhattan into his wife , also a lawyer .
Both contracted the virus , kicking off a wave of infections in a Jewish community in and around New Rochelle .
Now , it appears swift action in wealthy Westchester County has brought the outbreak under control ( or so it seems , at least ) .
The bigger problem now is an outbreak in Jewish communities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williamsburg and Borough Park .
The clusters , though so far not explicitly acknowledged as such by the state , appear to be the biggest centers of infection in the city .
De Blasio even admitted that Brooklyn is seeing the worst of the outbreak .
Switzerland reported another batch of new cases , bringing its total to 6,100 infections and 56 deaths .
As the global panic deepens , and the number of cases continues to multiply at an alarming rate , more officials are calling for the 2020 Tokyo Games to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would probably rattle confidence in global markets , at least momentarily , as the world grapples with the unprecedented situation at hand .
The IOC chief rebutted these calls again Saturday morning , according to reports in the Japanese press , but it definitely makes one wonder : If things keep getting worse , how much longer can they hold off ?

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Summary:
Massive surge in number of deaths and cases in UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France
New York, New Jersey deaths, cases accelerate;
NY Gov Cuomo: “months, not weeks” to control virus
NYC airspace closed after positive Air Traffic Controller test
NJ declares full state lockdown; “will take action” for people not following precautions
FDA authorizes first 45-minute COVID-19 test
US Fiscal Aid package around $2 trillion (10% of GDP), Kudlow
Officials increasingly calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics
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Update (1415ET): Just as Gov. Cuomo hinted earlier this week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order mandating that all non-essential workers living in the state stay home.
Meanwhile, a group of European countries have reported new figures, including Spain, which announced that more than 5,000 new cases and ~300 new deaths were confirmed over the past day, increasing the total number of cases in the country by 25% to 24,926, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health.
The death toll in the country is at 1,326.
Germany confirmed that it has agreed to take on over €150 billion of new debt as part of a €350 billion package of emergency measures to save its economy from the brutal effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
More devastating figures were released from Italy on Saturday, including announcing 793 new deaths, the highest total yet, bringing its total to 4,825, well above China’s total, and the latest in a grim string of records that has so far tracked the worst fears of epidemiologists. In total, more than 53,578 cases have been confirmed.
UK today saw total deaths reach 233 as the number of cases soared by more than 1000 to 5,015 from 3,983 on Friday. Italy was at that death figure on March 7. The UK patients were aged between 41 and 94 years old and all had underlying health conditions, according to NHS England. Earlier, two more deaths were recorded in Wales, bringing its total to five, and another death in Scotland, taking the number to seven. Northern Ireland has recorded one death.
Finally, France also just reported the biggest daily jump in covid cases, which soared by 1,847 to 14,459, while the number of deaths spiked the most yet, or 112 to 562 overnight.
Meanwhile, in Asia, Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, imposed a partial shutdown from Sunday as the number of confirmed cases surged past 400 with a rising number of people in critical condition. Malls in Bangkok will be closed, and shops offering food and essential services will be among the few allowed to remain open, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said during a press briefing on Saturday. The restrictions will begin Sunday, and continue until at least April 12, he said.
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(1230ET): New cases are being reported out of New York State and NYC are being reported faster than we can keep up, as the state ramps up testing.
NYC officials just announced that the total number of confirmed cases in the city has climbed to 7,530. An hour ago, Gov. Cuomo put the number at 6,211.
By our count, this puts the new total cases in New York State at 11,675.
Last night, de Blasio described NYC as the “epicenter” of the US outbreak.
New York City has 5,151 confirmed cases of COVID-19, Mayor de Blasio announced, and said the largest U.S. city is now the epicenter of the crisis. Follow latest updates here: https://t.co/1S9iYGfKZK pic.twitter.com/u4FPfOxHBf — Reuters (@Reuters) March 21, 2020
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Update (1145ET): During Saturday’s press briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made clear that he wasn’t waiting around for the military and FEMA to solve his state’s problems.
After announcing new restrictions that closed all “non-essential” businesses and threatened fines and other punishments for any “non-essential” New York workers who violate his ‘stay at home’ order (though, of course, certain activities like buying food, medication and doctors appointments will be permitted).
As state’s scramble to follow President Trump’s advice to try and acquire equipment through their own supply chains, Cuomo revealed that New York State had ordered 6,000 ventilators.
He also announced that he would be traveling around the state on Saturday with state workers looking for appropriate staging areas for the Army Corp of Engineers, which is preparing to renovate buildings to prepare more space for COVID-19 patients.
With a federal cost-sharing rate of 75%, New York State will be able to dole emergency funds out to counties, towns and cities, as well as the state’s Native American tribes. Nonprofits working in the state can also receive money if they meet certain criteria. Part of the money will pay for ‘crisis counseling’ for New Yorkers who are psychologically or physically impacted by the crisis.
As Cuomo’s press conference was ending, the state reported another 3,254 new cases of the virus, bringing its total to 10,356, making New York State the first in the US to pass 10,000.
Here’s a video from Cuomo’s press briefing:
Holding a briefing with updates on #Coronavirus. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/uSqQdxYRUQ — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 21, 2020
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For nearly a week now, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been begging the White House or the Pentagon to send in the Army Corp of Engineers to quickly transform existing businesses into coronavirus hospitals where patients from the impending surge can be isolated and treated.
If the state doesn’t quickly make up for its twin shortages of hospital beds and medical equipment, Cuomo warned, it could lead to thousands of preventable deaths.
Now, a few days after President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper dispatched a Navy hospital ship to New York to help with the outbreak, President Donald Trump formally approved FEMA aid to the state late Friday night after declaring New York the nation’s first “major disaster area” since the start of the national outbreak.
Billions of dollars in emergency funding are now available to help combat the outbreak in the state, FEMA said in a statement.
“Federal funding is also available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures,” FEMA said in a statement.
President Trump’s national emergency declaration earlier this month activated FEMA, and made a pot of $42 billion in disaster-relief funds available.
The decision comes after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that his city has become the epicenter of the national outbreak, as public health authorities in the city counted at least one coronavirus-linked death per hour on Friday.
Between just 10 am and 6 pm, 14 people in NYC died from the virus, raising the death toll in America’s largest city to 43. It was the first time NYC’s daily death toll hit double-digits.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot warned on Saturday morning that double-digit increases in deaths may become the new normal for New Yorkers, for at least a time.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we get to a day when we have double-digits new people dying every day,” she said at a City Hall press conference Friday afternoon. “With more and more cases confirmed here each day, it’s imperative that the federal government does everything within its power to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus.”
In another rare moment of political unity, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the president’s decision.
Pres. Trump just approved a major disaster declaration for New York to fight coronavirus. Sen. @GillibrandNY and I pushed for this! FEMA needs to get to work NOW to open these MANY billions in direct aid for New York and individuals to help save lives and protect public health. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 20, 2020
Yesterday, Cuomo ordered 100% of the state’s workforce to stay home, effective Sunday evening. Only essential businesses are allowed to stay open. And that’s not a request, that’s an order.
“These are not helpful hints…they will be enforced,” as Cuomo said during his Friday press conference, as we reported.
The latest data show 8,299 confirmed cases in New York State. And as the state runs out of hospital beds and precious ventilators, Trump is sending in the military, which is now working on plans to takeover hotels, college dormitories and sports arenas and turn them into ICU-like medical facilities, as the Daily Mail reports.
According to the latest federal data, at least 19,624 people have been diagnosed with the virus, and at least 260 deaths have been recorded. So far, 147 people have recovered. Globally, there have been at least 275,000 diagnosed cases and more than 11,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
With billions in federal funding flowing into New York, Trump’s decision to declare New York a “major disaster” will open up money available to eligible local and tribal governments and even nonprofits who meet the criteria, so long as they operate in areas affected by COVID-19 in New York State.
Initially, it seemed like the outbreak was developing in the suburbs,
Public health officials in New York State were gripped with anxiety earlier this month as a cluster of cases was confirmed in New Rochelle, including the town’s “patient zero”, a lawyer who commuted into Manhattan into his wife, also a lawyer. Both contracted the virus, kicking off a wave of infections in a Jewish community in and around New Rochelle.
Now, it appears swift action in wealthy Westchester County has brought the outbreak under control (or so it seems, at least).
The bigger problem now is an outbreak in Jewish communities in Brooklyn, based in the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Borough Park. The clusters, though so far not explicitly acknowledged as such by the state, appear to be the biggest centers of infection in the city. De Blasio even admitted that Brooklyn is seeing the worst of the outbreak.
Switzerland reported another batch of new cases, bringing its total to 6,100 infections and 56 deaths.
As the global panic deepens, and the number of cases continues to multiply at an alarming rate, more officials are calling for the 2020 Tokyo Games to be postponed – an unprecedented event that would probably rattle confidence in global markets, at least momentarily, as the world grapples with the unprecedented situation at hand. The IOC chief rebutted these calls again Saturday morning, according to reports in the Japanese press, but it definitely makes one wonder: If things keep getting worse, how much longer can they hold off?
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southfront--2020-03-21--Libyan National Army Captures Turkish Armored Personnel Carrier (Photos)

The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) has captured a Turkish ACV-15 armored personnel carrier ( APC ) from forces loyal to the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) .
On March 21 , the LNA shared photos of the captured APC , which appeared to be damaged .
The vehicle was reportedly captured in the town of Ain Zara , to the southeast of the Libyan capital , Tripoli .
Over the last few months , Turkey stepped up its support for the GNA following a cooperation agreement .
Ankara sent armored vehicles , howitzers and ammunition to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drones were also deployed in Libya .
Turkey also sent thousands of its Syrian proxies to fight in the ranks of pro-GNA forces .
In the last few days , 14 such militants were killed by the LNA around Tripoli and the city of Misrata .
Despite not making any significant advance on the ground , the LNA is inflicting heavy losses on GNA forces .
The army could be trying to drain the GNA , without getting dragged into a direct military confrontation with Turkey .
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The Libyan National Army (LNA) has captured a Turkish ACV-15 armored personnel carrier (APC) from forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA).
On March 21, the LNA shared photos of the captured APC, which appeared to be damaged. The vehicle was reportedly captured in the town of Ain Zara, to the southeast of the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
Over the last few months, Turkey stepped up its support for the GNA following a cooperation agreement. Ankara sent armored vehicles, howitzers and ammunition to its Libyan allies. Air-defense systems and drones were also deployed in Libya.
Turkey also sent thousands of its Syrian proxies to fight in the ranks of pro-GNA forces. In the last few days, 14 such militants were killed by the LNA around Tripoli and the city of Misrata.
Despite not making any significant advance on the ground, the LNA is inflicting heavy losses on GNA forces. The army could be trying to drain the GNA, without getting dragged into a direct military confrontation with Turkey.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Security Forces Foil Attempt To Smuggle ISIS Wives, Children From Al-Hawl Camp

The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) security forces , commonly known as Asayish , have foiled an attempt to smuggle ISIS wives and children out of the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeast Syria , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on March 20 .
The attempt was foiled thanks to surveillance cameras installed inside the camp .
The cameras were able to detect the smuggler .
“ Security forces thwarted the smuggling of five Russian women , accompanied by 13 of their children , from the families of the Islamic State … A woman attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she is the wife of an ISIS official responsible for the affairs of the group ’ s non-Syrian fighters who were killed , ” the SOHR ’ s report reads .
According to the monitoring group , the smuggler and ISIS wives attempted to sneak out of the camp through the side fence .
However , they were immediately busted .
More than 66,000 people , including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters , are being held in the al-Hawl camp , which is located in the eastern al-Hasakah countryside .
Recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criminal activities of ISIS wives .
In the most recent incident , that took place last week , an Iraqi refugee was murdered in the camp by these terrorists with a sledgehammer .
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) security forces, commonly known as Asayish, have foiled an attempt to smuggle ISIS wives and children out of the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeast Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 20.
The attempt was foiled thanks to surveillance cameras installed inside the camp. The cameras were able to detect the smuggler.
“Security forces thwarted the smuggling of five Russian women, accompanied by 13 of their children, from the families of the Islamic State … A woman attempted to smuggle them out of the camp, she is the wife of an ISIS official responsible for the affairs of the group’s non-Syrian fighters who were killed,” the SOHR’s report reads.
According to the monitoring group, the smuggler and ISIS wives attempted to sneak out of the camp through the side fence. However, they were immediately busted.
More than 66,000 people, including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters, are being held in the al-Hawl camp, which is located in the eastern al-Hasakah countryside.
Recently, the al-Hawl camp became notorious for the criminal activities of ISIS wives. In the most recent incident, that took place last week, an Iraqi refugee was murdered in the camp by these terrorists with a sledgehammer.
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southfront--2020-03-21--In Video: Russian UAVs Painting Targets For Krasnopol Laser-Guided Artillery Rounds In Syria

A new video showing Russian operations against terrorists in Syria .
The video shows how Russian UAVs paint targets for artillery strikes with 12mm Krasnopol laser-guided artillery rounds .
Several Russian and Soviet-made 152mm artillery guns can launch the advanced shell , which is guided by semi-active laser .
Krasnopol has a range of 20km and can hit its targets with a pin-point accuracy .
According to the available information , Russian forces in Syria are employing the Krasnopol with the 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer .
This type of howitzers was seen in the Homs desert in late 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Krasnopol ’ s target should be illuminated with laser .
The Malakhit portable automated artillery fire control system , which was developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau , is usually used to illuminate targets .
However , experts believe that Russia has several types of drones , which are capable of illumining targets for the Krasnopol .
Russian forces used the Krasnopol to eliminated a group of militants , which conducted the drone attack on Hmeimim airbase on December 31 , 2017 .
The guided shell was able to hit its targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC : • ‘ Moderate Rebels ’ Bite Hand That Feeds Them .
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A new video showing Russian operations against terrorists in Syria. The video shows how Russian UAVs paint targets for artillery strikes with 12mm Krasnopol laser-guided artillery rounds.
Undated video showing Russian UAVs painting targets for Krasnopol 152mm laser-guided artillery rounds in Syria. https://t.co/BJ8infnZ1n pic.twitter.com/EmintcJvJt — Rob Lee (@RALee85) March 20, 2020
Several Russian and Soviet-made 152mm artillery guns can launch the advanced shell, which is guided by semi-active laser. Krasnopol has a range of 20km and can hit its targets with a pin-point accuracy.
According to the available information, Russian forces in Syria are employing the Krasnopol with the 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer. This type of howitzers was seen in the Homs desert in late 2017.
Like any other laser-guided weapon, the Krasnopol’s target should be illuminated with laser. The Malakhit portable automated artillery fire control system, which was developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau, is usually used to illuminate targets. However, experts believe that Russia has several types of drones, which are capable of illumining targets for the Krasnopol.
Russian forces used the Krasnopol to eliminated a group of militants, which conducted the drone attack on Hmeimim airbase on December 31, 2017. The guided shell was able to hit its targets with great accuracy.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Afrin Liberation Forces Say 22 Turkish-Backed Militants Killed, Injured In New Attacks

The Afrin Liberation Forces ( ALF ) announced on March 21 that its units had carried out series of attacks @ @ @ @ @ northern Aleppo countryside .
In an official statement , the Kurdish guerilla group said the @ @ @ @ @ 11 Turkish-backed militants and injured 11 others .
The ALF didn ’ t claim responsibility @ @ @ @ @ attack on Afrin city , which reportedly killed five civilians .
The Kurdish group was @ @ @ @ @ deadly attack by some opposition activists .
The newly-announced attacks reveal that the ALF is @ @ @ @ @ occupied area of Afrin .
This could pose a serious threat not only to Syrian @ @ @ @ @ but also to Turkish military personnel .
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The Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) announced on March 21 that its units had carried out series of attacks on Turkish forces in the northern Aleppo countryside.
In an official statement, the Kurdish guerilla group said the attacks claimed the lives of 11 Turkish-backed militants and injured 11 others.
“On March 8, the [ALF] forces carried out an operation targeting a position of the mercenaries [Turkish-backed militants] in the village of Arab Waran of Shara district [in southern Afrinc], during which three mercenaries were killed.
On March 9, the forces targeted a gathering of mercenaries in the village of Shalta’a of Shara district, as a result two mercenaries were killed and two others were wounded.
On March 11, a sniper attack targeted a mercenary in the vicinity of [the town of] Marea. The mercenary was instantly killed.
On March 18, the forces damaged two vehicles belonging to the mercenaries of the Turkish occupation in the Mahmudiyah neighborhood of Afrin [city], as a result two mercenaries were wounded.
On the same date, the forces carried out an offensive operation on a checkpoint of the Turkish occupation’s mercenaries in the village of Kossa, in the Raju district [in southern Afrin], killing two mercenaries and wounding three others.
An explosive device also targeted a mercenary checkpoint in the village of Abidan in the district of Balbulah [in southern Afrin], as a result two mercenaries were killed and another was wounded. On March 19, the forces targeted a position of the mercenaries in the vicinity of the town of Marea, as a result a mercenary was killed and three others were wounded,” the ALF’s statement reads.
The ALF didn’t claim responsibility for the March 18 rocket attack on Afrin city, which reportedly killed five civilians. The Kurdish group was accused of carrying out the deadly attack by some opposition activists.
The newly-announced attacks reveal that the ALF is becoming more active inside the occupied area of Afrin. This could pose a serious threat not only to Syrian militants in the area, but also to Turkish military personnel.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Number Of Turkish-Backed Syrian Militants Killed In Libya Jumps To 143

The number of Turkish-backed Syrian militants who were killed fighting for the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) in Libya has risen to 143 , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) revealed on March 21 .
According to the London-based monitoring group , 14 Syrian militants from Palmyra , Salqin , al-Bukamal and al-Bab were killed in Libya over the last few days .
“ The death toll in the ranks of pro-Turkey factions as a result of the military operations in Libya has reached 143 fighters , from the Mu ’ tasim Brigade , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brigade , the Hamza Brigade , and the Suleiman Shah Brigade , ” the SOHR ’ s report read .
The militants were killed during clashes with the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) south of the capital , Tripoli , near the city ’ s airport , in the al-Hadabah housing complex and near the city of Misrata .
Earlier this week , Syrian sources revealed that five militants from Salqin , a small town in northwest Idlib , were killed in Libya .
Syrian militants are now more involved in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pro-GNA forces are still struggling on several fronts , especially around Tripoli ’ s city center .
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The number of Turkish-backed Syrian militants who were killed fighting for the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya has risen to 143, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) revealed on March 21.
According to the London-based monitoring group, 14 Syrian militants from Palmyra, Salqin, al-Bukamal and al-Bab were killed in Libya over the last few days.
“The death toll in the ranks of pro-Turkey factions as a result of the military operations in Libya has reached 143 fighters, from the Mu’tasim Brigade, the Sultan Murad Brigade, the North Falcons Brigade, the Hamza Brigade, and the Suleiman Shah Brigade,” the SOHR’s report read.
The militants were killed during clashes with the Libyan National Army (LNA) south of the capital, Tripoli, near the city’s airport, in the al-Hadabah housing complex and near the city of Misrata.
Earlier this week, Syrian sources revealed that five militants from Salqin, a small town in northwest Idlib, were killed in Libya.
Syrian militants are now more involved in the clashes with the LNA. Despite this, pro-GNA forces are still struggling on several fronts, especially around Tripoli’s city center.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Protesters Destroy Turkish Army Barracks On M4 Highway

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Syrian opposition supporters and militants have destroyed several barracks, which were set by the Turkish military near the M4 highway in Greater Idlib.
On March 21, opposition sources shared a photo showing the destroyed barracks, which were deployed by the Turkish military only a day ago.
تدمير المحارس التركية التي أنشأها الجيش التركي على طريق M4 من قبل مجهولين .
من هو صاحب المصلحة في هذا العمل ؟؟؟ pic.twitter.com/PgWm6eYvrB — البراء بن محمد (@e7vIIZOaYyRGvyT) March 21, 2020
Opposition supporters and militants have been protesting on the M4 for more than a week. On March 20 morning, the Turkish military reopened the highway. However, the protesters re-blocked it within a few hours.
In spite of the ongoing protest, the Turkish military was allowed to conduct patrols on a short strip of the M4 on March 21. During one of the patrols, Turkish military vehicles run over a Russian flag that was allegedly laid on the highway by the protesters.
Reopening the M4 highway, which links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city, is a key condition of the March 5 Russian-Turkish agreement on Greater Idlib.
Turkey has failed to fulfil any of its commitments under the agreement, thus far. This could force the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies to move to open the highway by force soon.
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southfront--2020-03-21--U.S. & French Ammunition Found At Former Hay’at Tahrir Al-Shame Position In Greater Idlib (Photos)

On March 21 , Russian journalist Oleg Blokhin shared photos of U.S. and French ammunition which were found in a former position of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) in Greater Idlib .
Blokhin ’ s photos show dozens of containers of 120 mm M933A1 mortar rounds , which are used in the U.S.-made M120 .
The mortar is a copy of the Israeli Soltam K6 .
This type of mortars was spotted before with the defunct U.S.-backed New Syrian Army ( NSA ) in southeast Syria .
The Photos also show several CM5\CM6 38 mm tear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are meant to be used for crowd-control , are manufactured by France ’ s SAE Alsetex .
The M933A1 rounds were likely supplied by the U.S. years ago .
Loads of weapons were supplied to Syrian “ moderate ” opposition group as a part of a train and equip program that run between 2014 and 2017 .
The French-made CM5\CM5 grenades , however , were never spotted in Syria before .
It ’ s unclear how HTS acquired these grenades , or how it was planning to use them .
Tear gas can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prohibited chemical weapons .
Greater Idlib militants received support from the Western and Arab countries for years .
Now , most of their supplies come from Turkey .
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On March 21, Russian journalist Oleg Blokhin shared photos of U.S. and French ammunition which were found in a former position of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Greater Idlib.
Blokhin’s photos show dozens of containers of 120 mm M933A1 mortar rounds, which are used in the U.S.-made M120. The mortar is a copy of the Israeli Soltam K6. This type of mortars was spotted before with the defunct U.S.-backed New Syrian Army (NSA) in southeast Syria.
The Photos also show several CM5\CM6 38 mm tear gas grenades. These grenades, which are meant to be used for crowd-control, are manufactured by France’s SAE Alsetex.
The M933A1 rounds were likely supplied by the U.S. years ago. Loads of weapons were supplied to Syrian “moderate” opposition group as a part of a train and equip program that run between 2014 and 2017.
The French-made CM5\CM5 grenades, however, were never spotted in Syria before. It’s unclear how HTS acquired these grenades, or how it was planning to use them. Tear gas can be used to simulate the exposure to prohibited chemical weapons.
Greater Idlib militants received support from the Western and Arab countries for years. Now, most of their supplies come from Turkey.
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southfront--2020-03-21--Video: Turkish Military Vehicles Run Over Russian Flag On Syria’s M4 Highway

On March 21 , Syrian opposition activists shared a video of Turkish military vehicles running over a Russian flag that was placed on the M4 highway in Greater Idlib .
The flag was allegedly laid down by activists and militants , who have been protesting on several parts of the highway for more than a week .
Turkish forces coordinate most of their movements on the highway with these protestors .
This means they were likely aware of the flag presence .
Turkey has to guarantee the reopening of the M4 for joint patrols with Russia under the March 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to happen .
The highway is still closed .
Turkish forces were barely able to patrol a small strip of the M4 , west of Saraqib city , in the early hours of March 21 .
A day earlier , the Turkish military reopened the M4 highway .
The protesters , however , re-blocked the highway within a few hours .
Their provocative move was not met with any response from Turkish forces .
Turkey is making minimal efforts to reopen the M4 , while boosting its military presence in Greater Idlib .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working to implement the March 5 agreement , but preparing for a new confrontation with the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and is allies .
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On March 21, Syrian opposition activists shared a video of Turkish military vehicles running over a Russian flag that was placed on the M4 highway in Greater Idlib.
The flag was allegedly laid down by activists and militants, who have been protesting on several parts of the highway for more than a week. Turkish forces coordinate most of their movements on the highway with these protestors. This means they were likely aware of the flag presence.
Turkey has to guarantee the reopening of the M4 for joint patrols with Russia under the March 5 agreement. However, this is yet to happen.
The highway is still closed. Turkish forces were barely able to patrol a small strip of the M4, west of Saraqib city, in the early hours of March 21.
A day earlier, the Turkish military reopened the M4 highway. The protesters, however, re-blocked the highway within a few hours. Their provocative move was not met with any response from Turkish forces.
Turkey is making minimal efforts to reopen the M4, while boosting its military presence in Greater Idlib. This behavior indicates that Ankara is not working to implement the March 5 agreement, but preparing for a new confrontation with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and is allies.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Military Situation In Syria On March 22, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • Leader of Hurras @ @ @ @ @ in Idlib city .
The group is responsible for the recent IED attack on a @ @ @ @ @ Syrian Democratic Forces prevented an attempt of ISIS wives and their children to flee the @ @ @ @ @ Afrin Liberation Forces ( ALF ) announced on March 21 that 11 Turkish-backed militants were @ @ @ @ @ injured in recent attacks .
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southfront--2020-03-22--In Video: COVID-19 Response Group Of Russian Military Is Preparing To Deploy In Italy

The Russian Defense Ministry ’ s Zvezda TV published a video from Chkalovsky Airport ( a military air base near @ @ @ @ @ .
The video shows preparations of a COVID-19 response group , which is set to @ @ @ @ @ 22 .
According to the Russian Defense Ministry , nine Il-76 military transport aircraft are @ @ @ @ @ will be involved in the operation .
They will deploy eight mobile teams of Russian @ @ @ @ @ the EU and NATO member state , Italy , to rescue it from the raging @ @ @ @ @ of about 100 specialists is already ready for departure .
It includes leading experts of @ @ @ @ @ in the field of virology and epidemiology that have a significant international experience in combating @ @ @ @ @ provide key supplies needed to combat the COVID-19 outbreak , incuding modern diagnostic equipment and @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Russian Defense Ministry’s Zvezda TV published a video from Chkalovsky Airport (a military air base near Shchyolkovo, Moscow Oblast). The video shows preparations of a COVID-19 response group, which is set to deploy in Italy on March 22.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, nine Il-76 military transport aircraft are deployed at Chkalovsky Airport and will be involved in the operation. They will deploy eight mobile teams of Russian military doctors and virologists to the EU and NATO member state, Italy, to rescue it from the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of about 100 specialists is already ready for departure. It includes leading experts of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the field of virology and epidemiology that have a significant international experience in combating epidemics.
Russia will also provide key supplies needed to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, incuding modern diagnostic equipment and special equipment for disinfection measures.
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southfront--2020-03-22--In Video: Security Forces Eliminated Terrorist Near Russia’s Ufa

On March 21 evening , Russia ’ s Federal Security Service ( FSB ) eliminated a terrorist near the city @ @ @ @ @ preparing a terrorist attack in the region .
Security personnel tried to stop his vehicle @ @ @ @ @ but he answered with a live fire and was shot and killed .
A gun @ @ @ @ @ were seized on the spot .
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On March 21 evening, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) eliminated a terrorist near the city of Ufa. He was preparing a terrorist attack in the region.
Security personnel tried to stop his vehicle and detain the militant, but he answered with a live fire and was shot and killed. A gun and an improvised explosive device were seized on the spot.
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