southfront--2020-05-01--A Closer Look At Qatari-Funded Propaganda Over War In Libya

A secret letter from the Qatari Foreign Minister to the Qatari Ambassador in Canada was somehow leaked online .
In the letter , the former orders the latter to express support of the UN-backed Government of National Accord ( GNA ) on social media .
The document explicitly states the allocation of funds for propaganda materials against Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar .
It also mandates the dissemination of information about the control of territories by the GNA ’ s Turkish-backed forces .
The Twitter user made a joke out of it , that $ 6,000 wasn ’ t a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle was also included in the price .
Turkey , and then Qatar are the GNA ’ s most vehement supporters , with assisting it not only with propaganda in the media , but also with very actual equipment and weapon deliveries .
On the part of Ankara , there ’ s also thousands of fighters being deployed from Syria to fight on behalf of the UN-backed government .
Qatar rejected the declaration by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar that he obtained a “ popular mandate ” allowing the military to govern Libya , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persistent attempt to stage a coup against international legitimacy and the Libyan national consensus as well as a clear disdain for the international community which have been watching for a long time without taking any action regarding the crimes committed against the brotherly Libyan people , especially since the beginning of the attack on Tripoli last year .
In a statement , the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Khalifa Haftar gave a false pretext in his declaration reflecting his disregard for the sanctity of Libyan blood and the minds of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time when the world ’ s efforts are directed to stop the bloodshed in Libya and fight the coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) pandemic , we see the continuation of the militarization of the scene and attacks on civilians and on the political track , without any regard for the tragedy of the children , women , elderly , and displaced persons of the Libyan people , ” it added .
The statement called on the international community and actors in the Libyan scene to shoulder their humanitarian and historical responsibility and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ militias from killing more innocents and tearing the Libyan nation apart .
Essentially , it just repeated the same accusations that the GNA-affiliated media , and the Turkish propaganda network has been attempting to propagate for a while .
The Libyan National Army , in response , has repeatedly accused the Emir of Qatar of bankrolling the GNA ’ s militias .
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A Libya-related scandal is brewing in Qatar.
A secret letter from the Qatari Foreign Minister to the Qatari Ambassador in Canada was somehow leaked online.
In the letter, the former orders the latter to express support of the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) on social media.
The document explicitly states the allocation of funds for propaganda materials against Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
It also mandates the dissemination of information about the control of territories by the GNA’s Turkish-backed forces.
هذه الوثيقة ناقصة الاتفاق كان ٦٠٠٠ دولار + مدرعة تايقر اماراتي من الغنائم #Depends https://t.co/HvfLWEoy2b — عمر بن عبدالعزيز Omar Abdulaziz (@oamaz7) April 30, 2020
The Twitter user made a joke out of it, that $6,000 wasn’t a little money and an armored “Tiger” vehicle was also included in the price.
Turkey, and then Qatar are the GNA’s most vehement supporters, with assisting it not only with propaganda in the media, but also with very actual equipment and weapon deliveries. On the part of Ankara, there’s also thousands of fighters being deployed from Syria to fight on behalf of the UN-backed government.
Qatar rejected the declaration by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar that he obtained a “popular mandate” allowing the military to govern Libya, considering this a new affirmation of his persistent attempt to stage a coup against international legitimacy and the Libyan national consensus as well as a clear disdain for the international community which have been watching for a long time without taking any action regarding the crimes committed against the brotherly Libyan people, especially since the beginning of the attack on Tripoli last year.
In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Khalifa Haftar gave a false pretext in his declaration reflecting his disregard for the sanctity of Libyan blood and the minds of those who listen to him.
“At a time when the world’s efforts are directed to stop the bloodshed in Libya and fight the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, we see the continuation of the militarization of the scene and attacks on civilians and on the political track, without any regard for the tragedy of the children, women, elderly, and displaced persons of the Libyan people,” it added.
The statement called on the international community and actors in the Libyan scene to shoulder their humanitarian and historical responsibility and to prevent Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and his militias from killing more innocents and tearing the Libyan nation apart.
Essentially, it just repeated the same accusations that the GNA-affiliated media, and the Turkish propaganda network has been attempting to propagate for a while.
The Libyan National Army, in response, has repeatedly accused the Emir of Qatar of bankrolling the GNA’s militias.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Pompeo Demands Countries Block Airspace To Iran’s ‘Terrorist Airline’ After Venezuela Deliveries

The US is going on the offensive once again against Venezuela , this time attempting to break up growing Iranian cooperation and assistance to Caracas .
The two so-called ‘ rogue states ’ recently targeted for US-imposed regime change are helping each other fight coronavirus as well as Washington-led sanctions .
Specifically Tehran has ramped up cargo deliveries related getting Venezuela ’ s derelict oil refineries fully operational .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in new statements has called on international allies to block airspace specifically for Iran ’ s Mahan Air , currently under US sanctions , and which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ unknown support ” to the Venezuelan government , according to Pompeo ’ s words .
Late last week it was revealed Venezuela received a huge boost in the form of oil refinery materials and chemicals to fix the catalytic cracking unit at the 310,000 barrels-per-day Cardon refinery , essential to the nation ’ s gas production .
Repair of the refinery is considered essential to domestic gasoline consumption , the shortage of which has recently driven unrest amid general food and fuel shortages , especially in the rural area .
Mahan Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) , and its deliveries to Caracas are expected to continue .
“ This is the same terrorist airline that Iran used to move weapons and fighters around the Middle East , ” Pompeo asserted in his Wednesday remarks .
Pompeo demanded the flights “ must stop ” and called on all countries to halt sanctioned aircraft from flying through their airspace , and to further refuse access to their airports .
Mahan Air first came under sanctions in 2011 as Washington alleged it provided financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The US is going on the offensive once again against Venezuela, this time attempting to break up growing Iranian cooperation and assistance to Caracas. The two so-called ‘rogue states’ recently targeted for US-imposed regime change are helping each other fight coronavirus as well as Washington-led sanctions. Specifically Tehran has ramped up cargo deliveries related getting Venezuela’s derelict oil refineries fully operational.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in new statements has called on international allies to block airspace specifically for Iran’s Mahan Air, currently under US sanctions, and which has in recent days delivered cargoes of “unknown support” to the Venezuelan government, according to Pompeo’s words.
Late last week it was revealed Venezuela received a huge boost in the form of oil refinery materials and chemicals to fix the catalytic cracking unit at the 310,000 barrels-per-day Cardon refinery, essential to the nation’s gas production.
Repair of the refinery is considered essential to domestic gasoline consumption, the shortage of which has recently driven unrest amid general food and fuel shortages, especially in the rural area.
Mahan Air is considered to have close ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and its deliveries to Caracas are expected to continue.
“This is the same terrorist airline that Iran used to move weapons and fighters around the Middle East,” Pompeo asserted in his Wednesday remarks.
Pompeo demanded the flights “must stop” and called on all countries to halt sanctioned aircraft from flying through their airspace, and to further refuse access to their airports.
Mahan Air first came under sanctions in 2011 as Washington alleged it provided financial and non-financial support to the IRGC.
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southfront--2020-05-01--T-80BVM Main Battle Tank (Infographics)

T-80BVM Main Battle Tank (Infographics)

Click to see the full-size image The T-80BVM is an upgraded version of the Russian T-80BV main battle tank revealed @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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southfront--2020-05-01--Russia Reopening Its Oldest Dry Dock For Business: The Kronsdadt Marine Plant

On April 28th , the Kronstadt Marine Plant JSC , the oldest dry dock in Russia , after being subject to conservation for more than 25 years , is once again accepting ships for repair , the company ’ s press service announced .
Two fire-fighting and one diving boat of the Leningrad Naval Base were accepted for docking as part of the state order .
The underwater part of the side of the boats will be painted , as well as the repair of bottom-outboard fittings .
Dock repair will last until mid-May .
These are the first ships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repairs for over 25 years .
In 2018 , the dock was removed from conservation and surveyed .
During 2019 , the specialists of the marine plant repaired the main communications , caisson , dock bottom .
Repair was carried out at the expense of the plant .
Given the two-chamber configuration , the dock is capable of receiving small ships and vessels with low draft : tug boats , boats , diesel engines , minesweepers , barges , and yachts .
The plant also intends to use the dock in its plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Dry Dock ( named after M.I.Surgina ) is by far the oldest active dry dock not only in Kronstadt , but also in Russia .
It was built between 1830-1846 , even before the founding of the Marine Plant , during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I , and after his death until 1919 , the dry dock was called Nikolaev .
It was designed for the repair of frigates , brigs , corvettes , gunboats , later destroyers , submarines , minesweepers , small steamers and icebreakers .
• width of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • depth ( above the threshold ) of the southern chamber – 6.2 m ; • depth ( above the threshold ) of the northern chamber – 5.8 m ; • equipped with mooring devices and a crane with a lifting capacity of 10 tons .
Kronstadt Marine Plant JSC is the largest ship repair company in the North-West region of Russia .
It was founded in 1858 .
It performs complex repairs and maintenance of ships and vessels of all types , classes and purposes with a displacement of up to 60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is repairing more than 100 ships and vessels annually .
It is part of the United Construction Corporation JSC .
United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC is the largest shipbuilding company in Russia .
It was created in accordance with the decree of the President of the Russian Federation in 2007 with 100 % of the shares in federal ownership .
The holding includes about 40 enterprises and organizations of the industry ( major shipbuilding and ship repair yards , leading design bureaus ) .
Currently , on the basis of USC , a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been consolidated .
The Russian market is the main one for the state corporation , which also exports its products to 20 countries around the globe .
This reopening is likely necessary with the recent announcements of new ships being laid down in Russia .
In addition there are extensive plans to build facilities that would accommodate the growing Russian naval fleet .
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On April 28th, the Kronstadt Marine Plant JSC, the oldest dry dock in Russia, after being subject to conservation for more than 25 years, is once again accepting ships for repair, the company’s press service announced.
Two fire-fighting and one diving boat of the Leningrad Naval Base were accepted for docking as part of the state order.
The underwater part of the side of the boats will be painted, as well as the repair of bottom-outboard fittings. Dock repair will last until mid-May.
These are the first ships being accepted in the dry dock for repairs for over 25 years.
In 2018, the dock was removed from conservation and surveyed.
During 2019, the specialists of the marine plant repaired the main communications, caisson, dock bottom. Repair was carried out at the expense of the plant.
Given the two-chamber configuration, the dock is capable of receiving small ships and vessels with low draft: tug boats, boats, diesel engines, minesweepers, barges, and yachts.
The plant also intends to use the dock in its plans for the construction of small vessels.
The Dry Dock (named after M.I.Surgina) is by far the oldest active dry dock not only in Kronstadt, but also in Russia.
It was built between 1830-1846, even before the founding of the Marine Plant, during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I, and after his death until 1919, the dry dock was called Nikolaev.
It was designed for the repair of frigates, brigs, corvettes, gunboats, later destroyers, submarines, minesweepers, small steamers and icebreakers.
Characteristics of the dock:
length of the southern chamber – 99.9 m;
length of the northern chamber – 75.4 m;
width of the southern chamber is 25.5 m;
width of the northern chamber – 21.1 m;
depth (above the threshold) of the southern chamber – 6.2 m;
depth (above the threshold) of the northern chamber – 5.8 m;
equipped with mooring devices and a crane with a lifting capacity of 10 tons.
Kronstadt Marine Plant JSC is the largest ship repair company in the North-West region of Russia. It was founded in 1858. It performs complex repairs and maintenance of ships and vessels of all types, classes and purposes with a displacement of up to 60 thousand tons.
Currently, the factory is repairing more than 100 ships and vessels annually. It is part of the United Construction Corporation JSC.
United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC is the largest shipbuilding company in Russia. It was created in accordance with the decree of the President of the Russian Federation in 2007 with 100% of the shares in federal ownership.
The holding includes about 40 enterprises and organizations of the industry (major shipbuilding and ship repair yards, leading design bureaus).
Currently, on the basis of USC, a large part of the domestic shipbuilding complex has been consolidated.
The Russian market is the main one for the state corporation, which also exports its products to 20 countries around the globe.
This reopening is likely necessary with the recent announcements of new ships being laid down in Russia. In addition there are extensive plans to build facilities that would accommodate the growing Russian naval fleet.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Tripoli-Based Government Rejects Haftar’s Announcement Of Ramadan Ceasefire

On April 30th , the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) rejected the unilaterally declared Ramadan truce , which Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar announced for Libya .
The Tripoli-based GNA said in a statement that it did not trust Haftar ’ s Libyan National Army ( LNA ) .
LNA spokesperson Brigadier General Ahmed al-Mesmari said that the ceasefire came at the request of the international community and “ friendly countries ” .
Al-Mesmari warned violations by the GNA would be met with an “ immediate and harsh response.
” In the previous week , the UN , European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s warring sides to lay down their arms during Ramadan .
The announcement following a statement by Haftar , who on April 27th made a televised address in which he proclaimed that the military would take control of the whole country , since popular mandate dictated so .
LNA-related networks also said that the House of Representatives , based in Tobruk would remain the legislative body , until elections are held , since it was democratically elected .
The House of Representatives itself , in the face of its speaker said that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Libyan Parliament , Aqeela Saleh said that there were no misunderstandings between Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and himself .
Saleh explained that his initiative for a political solution in Libya is based on Libyan and social norms , noting that Libya is linked to the international community and is not isolated from it .
He pointed out that this initiative aims to solve the Libyan crisis politically , and based on historical backgrounds , noting that the post-independence period of Libya witnessed the formation of the Constitution Committee by twenty representatives from each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that the Senate in that period was composed of An equal number of members representing the three regions of Libya .
Saleh stressed that the Libyan society is coherent , denying what he described as rumors that were reported about his threat or pressure on him after announcing his political initiative , noting that these rumors aim to spread sedition only and that it will not be feasible , as he put it .
Meanwhile , on the ground , the LNA reportedly captured a major leader and field commander of # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Al-Barasi Al-Makani .
Others known terrorists were also killed in the clashes in and around Tripoli .
Furthermore , additional regions announced that they were joining the fight against the GNA ’ s Turkish-led forces and to support Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar .
The UAE announced its support for a political solution in Libya and categorically rejected any Turkish military role in what transpires in the country .
“ The UAE affirms its adherence to the political solution in Libya and the need for an immediate and comprehensive cease-fire UAE expresses its categorical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impedes the chances of a ceasefire in Libya , and prejudices the efforts of the international community to reach a comprehensive political solution there ” On the side of the GNA , Turkish Bayraktar TB2 continue being the most active asset being used in the fight , with air strikes being carried out on a LNA convoy on April 30th .
The GNA also recaptured Al-Hawatim and Al-Jabayiliyah from the LNA .
Finally , the GNA announced that any vehicle on the road from Bani Walid to Tripoli , without proper permission , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if its civilian or not .
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On April 30th, the Government of National Accord (GNA) rejected the unilaterally declared Ramadan truce, which Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar announced for Libya.
The Tripoli-based GNA said in a statement that it did not trust Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA).
“We confirm our fixed position that we will continue with our legitimate self-defence and strike the source of threat wherever it is,” the statement said.
Fayez al-#Sarraj rejected the humanitarian #Ramadan #truce declared by #LNA, and said it would continue fighting. #UNSMIL and the international community had urged both parties to hold a ceasefire due to Ramadan and coranvirus pandemic fears. #Libyahttps://t.co/r9WqcjWLap — صحيفة المرصد الليبية (@ObservatoryLY) April 30, 2020
LNA spokesperson Brigadier General Ahmed al-Mesmari said that the ceasefire came at the request of the international community and “friendly countries”.
Al-Mesmari warned violations by the GNA would be met with an “immediate and harsh response.”
In the previous week, the UN, European Union and several countries called Libya’s warring sides to lay down their arms during Ramadan.
The announcement following a statement by Haftar, who on April 27th made a televised address in which he proclaimed that the military would take control of the whole country, since popular mandate dictated so.
LNA-related networks also said that the House of Representatives, based in Tobruk would remain the legislative body, until elections are held, since it was democratically elected.
To those whom ask about the position of the democratically elected parliament in the upcoming stage after the disowning of the political agreement.
The parliament preexisted the expired agreement and will remain the soul legislative body in #libya until general elections are held pic.twitter.com/6uTO4C1G2W — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) April 29, 2020
Other tribal leaders also accepted Haftar’s announcement.
Statement of the Al-Obidat Tribes of Cyrenaica as they Clarify it by authorizing the military establishment, led by Field Marshal #Hafter To lead the country against the #Turksih invasion of #Libya and disown the political agreement and the expired #GNApic.twitter.com/99OHYUpeVj — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) April 30, 2020
The House of Representatives itself, in the face of its speaker said that they support Haftar entirely.
Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Aqeela Saleh said that there were no misunderstandings between Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and himself.
Saleh explained that his initiative for a political solution in Libya is based on Libyan and social norms, noting that Libya is linked to the international community and is not isolated from it.
He pointed out that this initiative aims to solve the Libyan crisis politically, and based on historical backgrounds, noting that the post-independence period of Libya witnessed the formation of the Constitution Committee by twenty representatives from each of the three regions of Libya, and that the Senate in that period was composed of An equal number of members representing the three regions of Libya.
Saleh stressed that the Libyan society is coherent, denying what he described as rumors that were reported about his threat or pressure on him after announcing his political initiative, noting that these rumors aim to spread sedition only and that it will not be feasible, as he put it.
Meanwhile, on the ground, the LNA reportedly captured a major leader and field commander of #ISIS-Libyan branch by the name of Tariq Al-Barasi Al-Makani.
#Libya – #LNA captures a big major leader and a field commander of #ISIS-Libyan branch and he goes by the name of Tariq Al-Barasi Al-Makani in #Wadi_Rabeh war front in #Tripoli – Tariq AlBarasi is responsible for the hundreds of assassinations of military officers in #Benghazi — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) May 1, 2020
Others known terrorists were also killed in the clashes in and around Tripoli.
The famous #Terrorist Abdel Moneim El-Gahhawy, affiliated with Ansar Al-Sharia, was killed by the #LNA while fighting in the ranks of the multinational #GNA terrorists in #Tripoli.
He was one of those who attacked the US embassy in Benghazi in 2014.#BenghaziAintGoingAway pic.twitter.com/KUNepWMySP — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) April 30, 2020
Furthermore, additional regions announced that they were joining the fight against the GNA’s Turkish-led forces and to support Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Senate and sheikhs of the municipality of Sidi Al-Sayeh, and the Nowahi AlArba south of #Tripoli , announce their full delegation of general command of the armed forces to lead the country against the #Turkish invasion. #حفتر#hafter#libya#Tripoli pic.twitter.com/R2lVxxyC2g — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) May 1, 2020
The UAE announced its support for a political solution in Libya and categorically rejected any Turkish military role in what transpires in the country.
عاجل | الإمارات تعرب عن رفضها القاطع للدور العسكري التركي الذي يعرقل فرص وقف إطلاق النار في ليبيا، ويجهض جهود المجتمع الدولي للتوصل إلى حل سياسي شامل هناك — العين الإخبارية – عاجل (@AlainBRK) April 30, 2020
“The UAE affirms its adherence to the political solution in Libya and the need for an immediate and comprehensive cease-fire
UAE expresses its categorical rejection of the Turkish military role that impedes the chances of a ceasefire in Libya, and prejudices the efforts of the international community to reach a comprehensive political solution there”
On the side of the GNA, Turkish Bayraktar TB2 continue being the most active asset being used in the fight, with air strikes being carried out on a LNA convoy on April 30th.
مشاهد تعرض لأول مرة استهداف قافلة امدادات ذخائر كانت في طريقها لميليشيات حفتر الارهابية في #ترهونة وجنوب #طرابلس
نُفّذت الغارات على رتل شاحنات وسيارات نقل تحمل الذخائر بالقرب من النصب التذكاري – مرسيط في الطريق بين القريات ونسمة، ويوضح الفيديو انفجار الذخائر بعد استهدافها #ليبيا pic.twitter.com/YdSfM8dMPk — المركز الاعلامي لعملية بركان الغضب (@BurkanLy) April 30, 2020
The GNA also recaptured Al-Hawatim and Al-Jabayiliyah from the LNA.
GNA Forces have recaptured Al-Hawatim and Al-Jabayiliyah from Hafter Forces — ثائر سوري (@VivaRevolt) April 29, 2020
Finally, the GNA announced that any vehicle on the road from Bani Walid to Tripoli, without proper permission, would be a legitimate target, regardless if its civilian or not.
GNA spokesman Gnugnu announces that any truck/car on the road from Bani Waleed without permission will be a legitimate target. — Annabel Rubio❤??❤? (@RubioAnnabel) April 29, 2020
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southfront--2020-05-01--Israeli Missiles Hit Syrian Army Positions Near Golan Heights

Late on April 30 , several missiles launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights hit positions of the Syrian Army near @ @ @ @ @ .
The strike reportedly led to no casualties among Syrian personnel , but destroyed several @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Syria ’ s SANA news agency , the strike was conducted by @ @ @ @ @ was the second Israeli strike on Syria in less than a week .
On April @ @ @ @ @ the countryside of Damascus , include the al-Mazzeh Airport .
Pro-Israeli sources claim that underground @ @ @ @ @ Revolutionary Guard Corps were the target .
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Late on April 30, several missiles launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights hit positions of the Syrian Army near Tell Ahmar and Quneitra city.
The strike reportedly led to no casualties among Syrian personnel, but destroyed several pieces of reconnaissance military equipment.
According to Syria’s SANA news agency, the strike was conducted by Israeli attack helicopters.
This was the second Israeli strike on Syria in less than a week. On April 27, Israeli airstrikes hit the countryside of Damascus, include the al-Mazzeh Airport. Pro-Israeli sources claim that underground facilities of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were the target.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Censorship Continues. Facebook Permanently Deleted SouthFront’s Page

SouthFront once again became a target of corporate censorship .
On April 30 , Facebook permanently deleted our page ( LINK ) with about 100,000 followers .
This is not the first time , when SouthFront becomes a target of the technical and propaganda pressure campaign .
On April 9 , Facebook placed limits on SouthFront ’ s page claiming that its activities “ don ’ t comply with Facebook ’ s policies.
” ( LINK ) On July 21 , 2015 , Facebook deleted our previous used to inform people about the conflict in eastern Ukraine , Syria and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( LINK ) The motivation of the US intelligence and Facebook as a tool of US special services in 2015 , when the situation in eastern Ukraine was especially tense , is clear .
However , the current move raises much more questions .
It is likely Facebook was triggered by SouthFront ’ s video released on April 29 .
Entitled “ SpaceX : Camel ’ s Nose under the Tent of Space Militarization ” , it covers key aspects of the international situation and the US security strategy .
With facts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of view that supposedly “ private ” global corporations based in the US are first of all the tools of , likely , the ‘ neo-liberal ’ part of the US establishment .
Another article that may have scared Facebook censors is “ Leaked Video Reveals Pentagon Briefing On Development Of Vaccine To Modify Human Behavior ” .
This article was released on April 28 and objectively covered the background of the circulating video and questions the authenticity of claims that it shows Bill Gates .
If this post became the reason of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this will mean that the leaked video poses an exceptional threat to a part of the US establishment .
In the meantime , SouthFront is facing an increasing media pressure .
Recently , Deutsche Welle and several other mainstream media outlets released articles alleging that SouthFront is spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 outbreak .
An interesting fact is that Deutsche Welle appeared to be unable to answer to SouthFront ’ s official email regarding its accusations against our organization .
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SouthFront once again became a target of corporate censorship. On April 30, Facebook permanently deleted our page (LINK) with about 100,000 followers.
This is not the first time, when SouthFront becomes a target of the technical and propaganda pressure campaign. On April 9, Facebook placed limits on SouthFront’s page claiming that its activities “don’t comply with Facebook’s policies.” (LINK)
On July 21, 2015, Facebook deleted our previous used to inform people about the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Syria and other key developments around the world. (LINK)
The motivation of the US intelligence and Facebook as a tool of US special services in 2015, when the situation in eastern Ukraine was especially tense, is clear. However, the current move raises much more questions.
It is likely Facebook was triggered by SouthFront’s video released on April 29. Entitled “SpaceX: Camel’s Nose under the Tent of Space Militarization”, it covers key aspects of the international situation and the US security strategy. With facts and examples, the video highlights the point of view that supposedly “private” global corporations based in the US are first of all the tools of, likely, the ‘neo-liberal’ part of the US establishment.
Another article that may have scared Facebook censors is “Leaked Video Reveals Pentagon Briefing On Development Of Vaccine To Modify Human Behavior”. This article was released on April 28 and objectively covered the background of the circulating video and questions the authenticity of claims that it shows Bill Gates. If this post became the reason of SouthFront’s ban on Facebook, this will mean that the leaked video poses an exceptional threat to a part of the US establishment.
In the meantime, SouthFront is facing an increasing media pressure. Recently, Deutsche Welle and several other mainstream media outlets released articles alleging that SouthFront is spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 outbreak. An interesting fact is that Deutsche Welle appeared to be unable to answer to SouthFront’s official email regarding its accusations against our organization. (LINK)
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southfront--2020-05-01--ZTQ-15 Light Battle Tank (Infographics)

ZTQ-15 Light Battle Tank (Infographics)

Click to see the full-size image The ZTQ-15 ( also known as the Type 15 ) is China ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
It was developed as a replacement for the antiquated Type 62 light tank introduced @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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The ZTQ-15 (also known as the Type 15) is China’s third generation light battle tank. It was developed as a replacement for the antiquated Type 62 light tank introduced in 1963.
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southfront--2020-05-01--In Video: U.S.-led Coalition Warplanes Bomb ISIS Caves In Eastern Iraq

On April 29 , warplanes of the U.S.-led coalition carried out a series of airstrikes on ISIS positions in the eastern Iraqi province of Diyala .
Col. Myles B. Caggins III , a spokesman for the coalition , said the airstrikes targeted several caves of the terrorist group in Hamrin Mountains .
The mountain chain , which borders Iran , is known to be infested with ISIS cells .
The U.S.-led coalition ’ s airstrikes coincided with a large security operation by Iraqi government forces against ISIS cells in the same region .
Iraq ’ s Security Media announced on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were eliminated in the course of the operation , that was supported by Iraqi attack helicopters .
Government forces also uncovered 5 hideouts of the group and seized loads of weapons and explosives .
The Iraqi military , security forces and the Popular Mobilization Units ( PMU ) conduct joint security operations in Hamrin Mountains on a regular basis .
Nevertheless , ISIS cells are still active in the region .
The involvement of U.S.-led coalition and Iraqi warplanes will likely allow to restrict the movement of ISIS cells in the region and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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On April 29, warplanes of the U.S.-led coalition carried out a series of airstrikes on ISIS positions in the eastern Iraqi province of Diyala.
Col. Myles B. Caggins III, a spokesman for the coalition, said the airstrikes targeted several caves of the terrorist group in Hamrin Mountains. The mountain chain, which borders Iran, is known to be infested with ISIS cells.
VIDEO: Bombs away! ISIS stronghold in Hamrin Mountains, Iraq is blasted by @CJTFOIR jets, April 29. The @modmiliq relentlessly pursues Daesh.??
إنفجار ! قامت طائرات التحالف بتفجير كهوف وأنفاق داعش في جبال حمرين pic.twitter.com/C7ZVHCCQeU — OIR Spokesman Col. Myles B. Caggins III (@OIRSpox) April 30, 2020
The U.S.-led coalition’s airstrikes coincided with a large security operation by Iraqi government forces against ISIS cells in the same region.
Iraq’s Security Media announced on April 30 that seven terrorists of ISIS were eliminated in the course of the operation, that was supported by Iraqi attack helicopters. Government forces also uncovered 5 hideouts of the group and seized loads of weapons and explosives.
The Iraqi military, security forces and the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) conduct joint security operations in Hamrin Mountains on a regular basis. Nevertheless, ISIS cells are still active in the region.
The involvement of U.S.-led coalition and Iraqi warplanes will likely allow to restrict the movement of ISIS cells in the region and inflict more losses on the terrorist group.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Russian Military Built Six More Medical Centers As Part Of Its Anti-Coronavirus Campaign (Videos)

The website of the Russian Defense Ministry reports ( source ) : Specialists of the Military construction complex of the Russian Defence Ministry commissioned six multifunctional infectious medical centers at once .
New buildings were commissioned in Podolsk , Smolensk , Volgograd , Novosibirsk , Ussuriysk and Orenburg .
The delivery of the medical equipment to these centers have been completed , including x-ray equipment , CT scanners , ultrasound devices , anesthesiology and endoscopy equipment , as well as artificial lungs ventilation ( ALV ) devices .
The readiness of the center in Smolensk to be commissioned was checked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a working trip to the troops of the Western Military District .
Previously , two multifunctional centers were put into operation – in Nizhny Novgorod and Odintsovo .
They are equipped with medical personnel , as well as all necessary equipment and are fully ready to work .
At eight more sites , work has been deployed around the clock , and more than 12,000 people are already involved .
The design and construction of centers takes into account the location of the centers , including the seismic activity of the regions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defence Ministry are being built on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin against the background of the coronavirus pandemic .
8.8 billion rubles were allocated for this purpose .
All 16 centers will be completed by May 15 .
The total number of medical equipment , special equipment and various devices supplied to military medical institutions will be about 500 thousand units .
The work of 16 medical centers will be provided by 400 military doctors , 950 secondary and 800 junior medical personnel .
In total , more than 2,300 military and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical specialists have already completed training and advanced training at the Kirov Military Medical Academy in Saint Petersburg .
Completion of the construction will provide the necessary specialized medical care for both military personnel and the civilian population , if necessary .

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The website of the Russian Defense Ministry reports (source):
Specialists of the Military construction complex of the Russian Defence Ministry commissioned six multifunctional infectious medical centers at once.
New buildings were commissioned in Podolsk, Smolensk, Volgograd, Novosibirsk, Ussuriysk and Orenburg. The delivery of the medical equipment to these centers have been completed, including x-ray equipment, CT scanners, ultrasound devices, anesthesiology and endoscopy equipment, as well as artificial lungs ventilation (ALV) devices.
The readiness of the center in Smolensk to be commissioned was checked by Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov during a working trip to the troops of the Western Military District.
Previously, two multifunctional centers were put into operation – in Nizhny Novgorod and Odintsovo. They are equipped with medical personnel, as well as all necessary equipment and are fully ready to work.
At eight more sites, work has been deployed around the clock, and more than 12,000 people are already involved. The design and construction of centers takes into account the location of the centers, including the seismic activity of the regions.
Multipurpose medical centers of the Russian Defence Ministry are being built on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin against the background of the coronavirus pandemic. 8.8 billion rubles were allocated for this purpose. All 16 centers will be completed by May 15.
The total number of medical equipment, special equipment and various devices supplied to military medical institutions will be about 500 thousand units.
The work of 16 medical centers will be provided by 400 military doctors, 950 secondary and 800 junior medical personnel. In total, more than 2,300 military and civilian personnel will be involved.
Some medical specialists have already completed training and advanced training at the Kirov Military Medical Academy in Saint Petersburg.
Completion of the construction will provide the necessary specialized medical care for both military personnel and the civilian population, if necessary.


southfront--2020-05-01--Geo-Economic Battle for Russia

Geo-Economic Battle for Russia

As the world struggles to achieve any semblance of normality amid the developing economic and coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cries , China is playing towards increasing its influence throughout Eurasia .
In the first quarter of 2020 , China bought a record high number of Russian oil ( Urals ) – 4 million tones .
As a comparison , in the fourth quarter of 2019 , China received only 2.5 million tones .
The previous record of the supplies of Russian oil to China was registered in the third quarter of 2018 – 2.7 million tones .
Therefore , China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.6 times .
This decision of the Chinese leadership could be seen as a politically-motivated move ; especially if one takes into the account the declining demand to oil supplies and massive discounts by Saudi Arabia on the Asian market .
Thus , Beijing is choosing to purchase Moscow ’ s crude oil , as a sort of a “ grant ” in the conditions of an economic crisis , taking place amid the coronavirus hysteria .
How the liberal-controlled economic bloc of the Russian government pushed the country to the brink of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current situation is another question .
Some critics could call the purchase of Russian crude by China a sort of political bribe , which would ensure either Russia ’ s compliance , or at least Moscow not getting in the way , while Beijing works to realize its geopolitical agenda .
This , however , leads to a bit of eyebrow raising , as Moscow and Beijing have , for a while now , cooperated in various fields of interest , as well as various common regions of interest .
This support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it is not surprising , as it also fits into the expected format of new strategic partnerships in Eurasia , that wish to compete with the United States ’ ambitions .
Purchase of crude oil or not , it is apparent that when it comes to geopolitical activity , China expects that Russia to either support or simply does not stand against the Chinese national security interests .
For example , China formed two administrative units aimed at specifically managing the artificial islands it constructed in the South China Sea .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration will be based in Woody Island , also known as Yongxing Island .
Meanwhile , the Nansha administration will be placed in the Fiery Cross Reef , referred to as Yongshu Reef in Chinese .
The US strongly opposes China ’ s attempt to seize a larger area under its jurisdiction in the South China Sea , not least because it is the region through which the most trade passes year-round .
Meanwhile , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Xiao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article published on a Chinese website www.sohu.com titled “ Why Kazakhstan is eager to return to China ” .
Various plans of China ’ s territorial expansion are actively being discussed in the Chinese society itself .
And this appears to be taking place into most directions .
Alongside all of this , the intensification in the confrontation between China and the US appears to be all but avoidable .
Another important factor is that the increasing supplies of energy resources from Russia will allow China to be covered in the event of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gulf ( it will likely involve the US and Iran ) .
In these conditions , Russia , as a key Chinese partner , becomes the apparent and vital supplier of energy resources by contrast with Saudi Arabia and other large oil suppliers .
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the dire situation in which the markets and state economies already were .
The crisis deepened the global and inter-regional competition , including those between the two key economic players : Beijing and Washington .
Russia is both an object and a subject of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an object by virtue of its size – it has a massive market which needs materials ( raw and otherwise ) , but it also produces its fair share of products and energy .
It is a subject in terms of the simple fact that it is the world ’ s second largest military power and is one of the leaders on the international diplomatic scene .
Due to the same reasons , the US might also move towards easing the rhetoric towards Russia , and attempt to expand trade and economic cooperation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to do .
Even the media organization of Michael Bloomberg , a key Donald Trump competitor said that it was a possibility .
However , in the current situation , it is understandable that the Russian leadership is more inclined towards cooperating with China .
Beijing has demonstrated itself as a complicated , but also consistent and stable partner .
In contrast , the US has spent the last almost 30 years in very apparent attempts to entirely undermine any semblance of Russian strategic power and shake the foundations of the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ :

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As the world struggles to achieve any semblance of normality amid the developing economic and coronavirus (COVID-19) cries, China is playing towards increasing its influence throughout Eurasia.
In the first quarter of 2020, China bought a record high number of Russian oil (Urals) – 4 million tones. As a comparison, in the fourth quarter of 2019, China received only 2.5 million tones. The previous record of the supplies of Russian oil to China was registered in the third quarter of 2018 – 2.7 million tones. Therefore, China expanded its import of Russian crude by 1.6 times.
This decision of the Chinese leadership could be seen as a politically-motivated move; especially if one takes into the account the declining demand to oil supplies and massive discounts by Saudi Arabia on the Asian market.
Thus, Beijing is choosing to purchase Moscow’s crude oil, as a sort of a “grant” in the conditions of an economic crisis, taking place amid the coronavirus hysteria. How the liberal-controlled economic bloc of the Russian government pushed the country to the brink of the crisis despite years of preparations for the current situation is another question.
Some critics could call the purchase of Russian crude by China a sort of political bribe, which would ensure either Russia’s compliance, or at least Moscow not getting in the way, while Beijing works to realize its geopolitical agenda.
This, however, leads to a bit of eyebrow raising, as Moscow and Beijing have, for a while now, cooperated in various fields of interest, as well as various common regions of interest.
This support from China towards Russia is not unexpected, and it is not surprising, as it also fits into the expected format of new strategic partnerships in Eurasia, that wish to compete with the United States’ ambitions. Purchase of crude oil or not, it is apparent that when it comes to geopolitical activity, China expects that Russia to either support or simply does not stand against the Chinese national security interests.
For example, China formed two administrative units aimed at specifically managing the artificial islands it constructed in the South China Sea.
“The State Council has recently approved the establishment of the Xisha and Nansha districts under Sansha city.”
According to the notice, the Xisha administration will be based in Woody Island, also known as Yongxing Island. Meanwhile, the Nansha administration will be placed in the Fiery Cross Reef, referred to as Yongshu Reef in Chinese.
The US strongly opposes China’s attempt to seize a larger area under its jurisdiction in the South China Sea, not least because it is the region through which the most trade passes year-round.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Xiao.
Kazakhstan’s side reacted an article published on a Chinese website www.sohu.com titled “Why Kazakhstan is eager to return to China”.
“The meeting pointed out that an article of such content does not correspond to the spirit of eternal comprehensive strategic partnership reflected in the Joint Statement of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Republic of China, signed by the Heads of State on September 11, 2019. The parties agreed to closely cooperate in the fields of spreading information and mass media.”
Various plans of China’s territorial expansion are actively being discussed in the Chinese society itself. And this appears to be taking place into most directions. Alongside all of this, the intensification in the confrontation between China and the US appears to be all but avoidable.
Another important factor is that the increasing supplies of energy resources from Russia will allow China to be covered in the event of a new military conflict in the Persian Gulf (it will likely involve the US and Iran). In these conditions, Russia, as a key Chinese partner, becomes the apparent and vital supplier of energy resources by contrast with Saudi Arabia and other large oil suppliers.
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the dire situation in which the markets and state economies already were. The crisis deepened the global and inter-regional competition, including those between the two key economic players: Beijing and Washington.
Russia is both an object and a subject of the global geo-economic standoff.
It is an object by virtue of its size – it has a massive market which needs materials (raw and otherwise), but it also produces its fair share of products and energy. It is a subject in terms of the simple fact that it is the world’s second largest military power and is one of the leaders on the international diplomatic scene.
Due to the same reasons, the US might also move towards easing the rhetoric towards Russia, and attempt to expand trade and economic cooperation, something which China would likely also plan to do. Even the media organization of Michael Bloomberg, a key Donald Trump competitor said that it was a possibility.
“Yet a small opening exists to professionalize a segment of bilateral U.S.-Russia ties. Russia has long been interested in pulling the United States into coordinating the global oil market. Although the United States does not need to join OPEC+ and its pledges to mandate production cuts, having regular exchanges about global energy trends could create a niche for constructive discussions between Russian and U.S. officials. It is not crazy to think that a dialogue around common energy interests could evolve into a more meaningful conversation about how to deal with Venezuela’s collapse, for instance,” one of the recent Bloomberg articles says.
However, in the current situation, it is understandable that the Russian leadership is more inclined towards cooperating with China. Beijing has demonstrated itself as a complicated, but also consistent and stable partner. In contrast, the US has spent the last almost 30 years in very apparent attempts to entirely undermine any semblance of Russian strategic power and shake the foundations of the Russian state itself.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Syrian Army Shells Southern Idlib As Russian Warplanes Scout The Region

On May 1 afternoon , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) shelled militants ’ positions in the Zawiya Mountain in the southern Idlib countryside .
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , the army launched a barrage of rockets at the towns of Fatterah and Sufuhon .
Both towns are known to be under the control of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) and other terrorist groups .
The rocket strike was likely a response to recent violations of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib .
A few days ago , terrorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” operations room shelled SAA positions in the region .
The ceasefire in Greater Idlib is a part of a wider agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5 .
The agreement includes other important terms like the reopening of the M4 highway , between the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo .
Turkey is yet to implement this term .
In spite of repeated violations and the delays in the implementation of some terms , the March 5 agreement appears to be holding .
The collapse of the agreement could result in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces in Greater Idlib .
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On May 1 afternoon, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shelled militants’ positions in the Zawiya Mountain in the southern Idlib countryside.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the army launched a barrage of rockets at the towns of Fatterah and Sufuhon. Both towns are known to be under the control of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other terrorist groups.
“[The shelling] coincided with the flight of Russian reconnaissance planes in the airspace of the region,” the London-based monitoring group said in its report.
The rocket strike was likely a response to recent violations of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib. A few days ago, terrorists of the al-Qaeda-affiliated “Wa Harid al-Muminin” operations room shelled SAA positions in the region.
The ceasefire in Greater Idlib is a part of a wider agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5. The agreement includes other important terms like the reopening of the M4 highway, between the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo. Turkey is yet to implement this term.
In spite of repeated violations and the delays in the implementation of some terms, the March 5 agreement appears to be holding. The collapse of the agreement could result in another confrontation between the SAA and Turkish forces in Greater Idlib.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Type 63A Amphibious Light Tank (Infographics)

Click to see the full-size image The Type 63A ( also known as the ZTS63A ) is a Chinese amphibious @ @ @ @ @ Type 63 .
It ’ s designed for river-crossing operations at inland rivers and lakes @ @ @ @ @ :

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The Type 63A (also known as the ZTS63A) is a Chinese amphibious light tank upgraded from the Type 63. It’s designed for river-crossing operations at inland rivers and lakes.
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southfront--2020-05-01--ISIS Cells Assassinate Syrian Intelligence Service Member In Northern Daraa

On April 30 , a service member of the Syrian intelligence was assassinated by ISIS cells in the southern governorate @ @ @ @ @ group said in a statement published by its news agency , Amaq , that its @ @ @ @ @ the service member in the town of Kafar Nasej in Daraa ’ s northern countryside @ @ @ @ @ photo of the service member ’ s dead body .
However , SouthFront decided to @ @ @ @ @ .
Local sources in Daraa confirmed that ISIS cells assassinated Issa al-Jbawi , a native @ @ @ @ @ the ranks of the Military Intelligence Directorate ( MID ) .
This was the second @ @ @ @ @ Syrian intelligence personnel in Daraa this week .
On April 29 , the group ’ @ @ @ @ @ service member in the eastern countryside .
However , he survived the attack .
The @ @ @ @ @ ) and security forces are yet to take any action against ISIS cells in Daraa @ @ @ @ @ terrorist group to carry out even larger attacks .
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On April 30, a service member of the Syrian intelligence was assassinated by ISIS cells in the southern governorate of Daraa.
The terrorist group said in a statement published by its news agency, Amaq, that its fighters had shot and killed the service member in the town of Kafar Nasej in Daraa’s northern countryside. Amaq also shared a photo of the service member’s dead body. However, SouthFront decided to not share the graphic content.
Local sources in Daraa confirmed that ISIS cells assassinated Issa al-Jbawi, a native of the region serving in the ranks of the Military Intelligence Directorate (MID).
This was the second attack by ISIS cells on Syrian intelligence personnel in Daraa this week. On April 29, the group’s fighters shot an MID service member in the eastern countryside. However, he survived the attack.
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and security forces are yet to take any action against ISIS cells in Daraa. This could encourage the terrorist group to carry out even larger attacks.
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southfront--2020-05-01--U.S.-led Coalition, SDF Arrest ‘Mastermind’ Behind ISIS Assassinations In Deir Ezzor

The mastermind behind the recent assassinations in Deir Ezzor was captured by the U.S.-led coalition and the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) , the North Press Agency ( NPA ) reported on April 29 , citing security sources in the SDF .
The terrorist , Moeen Taha al-Hamad , was apprehended by the SDF in the town of al-Busayrah in the southeastern Deir Ezzor countryside .
“ Moeen Taha al-Hamad was the mastermind of the assassinations carried out by ISIS in Deir Ezzor … He is responsible for the murder of many innocents , he also planned dozens of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SDF told the NPA .
A second source told the NPA that al-Hamad was under surveillance for months , adding that attack helicopters of the coalition participated in the operation to capture him .
In the last few months , a series of assassinations targeted SDF personnel and supporters of the group in Deir Ezzor , especially in the southeastern countryside .
Earlier this month , the group ’ s cells assassinated the SDF ’ s fuel official in Deir Ezzor in the southeastern countryside .
Later , a prominent commander of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an assassination attempt in the same region .
The U.S.-led coalition and the SDF are intensifying their security operations in Deir Ezzor now .
This will likely improve security situation there on the short term .
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The mastermind behind the recent assassinations in Deir Ezzor was captured by the U.S.-led coalition and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the North Press Agency (NPA) reported on April 29, citing security sources in the SDF.
The terrorist, Moeen Taha al-Hamad, was apprehended by the SDF in the town of al-Busayrah in the southeastern Deir Ezzor countryside.
“Moeen Taha al-Hamad was the mastermind of the assassinations carried out by ISIS in Deir Ezzor … He is responsible for the murder of many innocents, he also planned dozens of operations,” a security source of the SDF told the NPA.
A second source told the NPA that al-Hamad was under surveillance for months, adding that attack helicopters of the coalition participated in the operation to capture him.
In the last few months, a series of assassinations targeted SDF personnel and supporters of the group in Deir Ezzor, especially in the southeastern countryside.
Earlier this month, the group’s cells assassinated the SDF’s fuel official in Deir Ezzor in the southeastern countryside. Later, a prominent commander of the SDF’s security forces survived an assassination attempt in the same region.
The U.S.-led coalition and the SDF are intensifying their security operations in Deir Ezzor now. This will likely improve security situation there on the short term.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Golan Heights Escalation And New Drama In Idlib

Early on May 1 , several missiles launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights hit positions of the Syrian Army near Tell Ahmar and Quneitra city .
The strike reportedly led to no casualties among Syrian personnel , but destroyed several pieces of military equipment .
This was the second Israeli strike on Syria in less than a week .
On April 27 , Israeli airstrikes hit the countryside of Damascus , including the al-Mazzeh Airport .
Pro-Israeli sources claim that underground facilities of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were the target .
Meanwhile , a new drama is developing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After briefly clashing with the Turkish Army near Nayrab , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham found themselves in the center of a new scandal .
On April 30 , the group ’ s fighters were confronted by supporters of other radical groups in the town of Maaret Elnaasan in western Aleppo .
According to pro-opposition sources , the main reason of tensions is the decision of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to open a crossing for commercial purposes to the government-held area .
This initiative faced resistance among militant groups directly controlled by Turkey .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road towards Maaret Elnaasan .
However , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militants were able to suppress the protest and the crossing was opened .
The further protests that continued on May 1 forced Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to close the crossing .
Earlier in April , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham tried to open a similar commercial crossing near Saraqib , but this attempt was also blocked by Turkish-led forces .
Representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claim that the opening of such crossings is vital to contain the developing economic crisis in the militant-held area .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goods produced within the militant-held area , first of all food , is being sold in the government-controlled territory .
Various fees on commercial activities and contraband traffic are among key sources of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham budget , which has been facing difficulties amid the shirking funding from its foreign sponsors .
On the other hand , the ability to fill own budget from independent sources of income allows the terrorist group to remain to a large degree independent from direct Turkish support .
Thus , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is capable of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most powerful militant group in the entire Greater Idlib .
At least 4 Syrian soldiers were killed and several others were injured in an ISIS attack on the army convoy near the T3 pumping station in the province of Homs .
The terrorists used an improvised explosive device to strike the bus moving within the convoy and then shelled it with machine guns .
The attack likely came in response to the intensified security efforts of the army in the Homs-Deir Ezzor desert .
Just recently , government troops eliminated several ISIS militants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrorist group .

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Early on May 1, several missiles launched from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights hit positions of the Syrian Army near Tell Ahmar and Quneitra city. The strike reportedly led to no casualties among Syrian personnel, but destroyed several pieces of military equipment.
This was the second Israeli strike on Syria in less than a week. On April 27, Israeli airstrikes hit the countryside of Damascus, including the al-Mazzeh Airport. Pro-Israeli sources claim that underground facilities of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were the target.
Meanwhile, a new drama is developing in the militant-held part of Greater Idlib. After briefly clashing with the Turkish Army near Nayrab, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham found themselves in the center of a new scandal.
On April 30, the group’s fighters were confronted by supporters of other radical groups in the town of Maaret Elnaasan in western Aleppo. According to pro-opposition sources, the main reason of tensions is the decision of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to open a crossing for commercial purposes to the government-held area. This initiative faced resistance among militant groups directly controlled by Turkey. The Turkish Army even tried to block a road towards Maaret Elnaasan. However, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militants were able to suppress the protest and the crossing was opened. The further protests that continued on May 1 forced Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to close the crossing.
Earlier in April, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham tried to open a similar commercial crossing near Saraqib, but this attempt was also blocked by Turkish-led forces.
Representatives of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claim that the opening of such crossings is vital to contain the developing economic crisis in the militant-held area. According to them, a large part of goods produced within the militant-held area, first of all food, is being sold in the government-controlled territory.
Various fees on commercial activities and contraband traffic are among key sources of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham budget, which has been facing difficulties amid the shirking funding from its foreign sponsors. On the other hand, the ability to fill own budget from independent sources of income allows the terrorist group to remain to a large degree independent from direct Turkish support. Thus, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is capable of remaining a relatively independent player and the most powerful militant group in the entire Greater Idlib.
At least 4 Syrian soldiers were killed and several others were injured in an ISIS attack on the army convoy near the T3 pumping station in the province of Homs. The terrorists used an improvised explosive device to strike the bus moving within the convoy and then shelled it with machine guns.
The attack likely came in response to the intensified security efforts of the army in the Homs-Deir Ezzor desert. Just recently, government troops eliminated several ISIS militants and captured 2 vehicles belonging to the terrorist group.
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southfront--2020-05-01--ISIS Claims Responsibility For Homs Ambush, Says 25 Syrian Soldiers Were Killed Or Injured

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on a bus carrying Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) soldiers in @ @ @ @ @ In an official statement released by the Amaq news agency , the terrorist group said @ @ @ @ @ with an improvised explosive device ( IEDs ) and machine guns as it was passing @ @ @ @ @ to , east of the T3 pumping station .
Pro-government sources dismissed ISIS ’ claims @ @ @ @ @ soldiers were killed in the ambush .
The sources identified the causalities as : In @ @ @ @ @ ISIS remnants in the Homs desert stepped up their attacks .
In response , the @ @ @ @ @ a large-scale security operation in the region .
ISIS terrorists managed to launch several attacks @ @ @ @ @ ongoing operation .
This shows that the situation in the Homs desert is more dangerous @ @ @ @ @ .
The SAA and its allies will have to contribute more efforts and time to @ @ @ @ @ there .
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ISIS has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on a bus carrying Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers in the eastern Homs countryside.
In an official statement released by the Amaq news agency, the terrorist group said its fighters targeted the bus with an improvised explosive device (IEDs) and machine guns as it was passing on Hamimah’s road to, east of the T3 pumping station.
“As a result [of the ambush], ten soldiers, including six officers, were killed and fifteen others were injured,” that statement, that was released on May 1, reads.
Pro-government sources dismissed ISIS’ claims, reporting that only six soldiers were killed in the ambush. The sources identified the causalities as:
Pte. Imad Refaat al-Saleem;
Pte. Hassan Abdel Karim Ibrahim;
Pte. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ahmad;
Pte. Abdul Rahman Abdul Hamid Odeh;
Pte. Hassan Ali Mustafa;
Pte. Sharaf Khalid al-Amer.
In the last few months, ISIS remnants in the Homs desert stepped up their attacks. In response, the army and its allies launched a large-scale security operation in the region.
ISIS terrorists managed to launch several attacks, in spite of the ongoing operation. This shows that the situation in the Homs desert is more dangerous than what’s thought. The SAA and its allies will have to contribute more efforts and time to fully eliminate the remaining terrorists there.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Satellite Images Show Al-Sha’irat Air Base Back To Service After Devastating Israeli Attack

On May 1 , Israel ’ s ImageSat International released a satellite images revealing that the Syrian al-Sha ’ irat Air Base has recovered from the recent Israeli attack .
Israel warplanes targeted al-Sha ’ irat from Lebanon ’ s airspace on March 31 .
The airstrikes hit the base ’ s runway , access routes and navigation equipment .
ImageSat ’ s photos show that the craters caused by the attack were fixed .
New navigation equipment was also installed in the air base , which appeared to be in service .
Several Mig-23 warplanes can be spotted preparing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The March 31 strikes were meant to knock the al-Sha ’ irat Air Base out of service , preventing the arrival of new weapon shipments from Iran , according to several sources .
In the months leading up to the strikes , the air base received many cargo planes coming from Iran .
This was not the first attack on al-Sha ’ irat .
In 2017 , the air base was the target of a large U.S. missile strike , carried out in response to the alleged chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ base .
However , it returned to service within 24 hours .
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On May 1, Israel’s ImageSat International released a satellite images revealing that the Syrian al-Sha’irat Air Base has recovered from the recent Israeli attack.
Israel warplanes targeted al-Sha’irat from Lebanon’s airspace on March 31. The airstrikes hit the base’s runway, access routes and navigation equipment.
ImageSat’s photos show that the craters caused by the attack were fixed. New navigation equipment was also installed in the air base, which appeared to be in service. Several Mig-23 warplanes can be spotted preparing for takeoff next to the runway.
2/3: The craters from the mentioned attack were fixed and the destroyed navigation systems have been replaced. pic.twitter.com/JL5qtKrF76 — ImageSat Intl. (@ImageSatIntl) May 1, 2020
The March 31 strikes were meant to knock the al-Sha’irat Air Base out of service, preventing the arrival of new weapon shipments from Iran, according to several sources. In the months leading up to the strikes, the air base received many cargo planes coming from Iran.
This was not the first attack on al-Sha’irat. In 2017, the air base was the target of a large U.S. missile strike, carried out in response to the alleged chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun. At least 50 cruise missiles struck the base. However, it returned to service within 24 hours.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Ten Egyptian Service Members Killed, Injured In New Sinai Attack

Eight service members of the Egyptian military were killed and two others were injured when an improvised explosive device ( @ @ @ @ @ armored vehicle in the Sinai Peninsula , the Egyptian military announced on April 30 .
@ @ @ @ @ spokesman for the army , said the attack took place south of the town of @ @ @ @ @ part of Sinai .
Egyptian sources identified the eight casualties as : No group has @ @ @ @ @ , yet .
However , several sources said that ISIS , whose cells are highly-active @ @ @ @ @ it .
In the last few weeks , ISIS cells carried out a series of @ @ @ @ @ vehicles and troops in northern Sinai .
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Eight service members of the Egyptian military were killed and two others were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) ripped through an armored vehicle in the Sinai Peninsula, the Egyptian military announced on April 30.
Col. Tamer al-Rifai, a spokesman for the army, said the attack took place south of the town of Bir al-Abd in the northern part of Sinai.
“The armed forces affirm that they will continue their combat operations against terrorist elements to preserve the security and stability of the country,” the spokesman said.
Egyptian sources identified the eight casualties as:
Lt. Abdel Hamid Sobhy Abdel Hamid;
WO Shehata Mustafa Abu al-Yazid;
Pte. Ahmed Abdullah;
Pte. Ahmed Hamed Mohamed;
Pte. Ahmed Ali Ahmed;
Pte. Mohamed Hassanein Ali;
Pte. Abanoub Abdel Tawab Boles;
Pte. Mohamed Abdel Aziz al-Gohary.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, yet. However, several sources said that ISIS, whose cells are highly-active in Sinai, was behind it.
In the last few weeks, ISIS cells carried out a series of IED attacks on Egyptian military vehicles and troops in northern Sinai.
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southfront--2020-05-01--Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Closes Crossing With Government Areas As Protests Ramp Up In Greater Idlib (Vi

Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Closes Crossing With Government Areas As Protests Ramp Up In Greater Idlib (Videos)

A new wave of protests forced al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) to close its newly-established crossing with government-held areas .
The crossing , which links the HTS-held town of Maaret Elnaasan and the government-held town of Mizanaz in western Aleppo , was opened in the afternoon of April 30 .
HTS ’ security forces opened live fire at dozens of locals who attempted to block a road leading to the crossing .
Several civilians were wounded as a result .
One of the civilians , Saleh Marei , died of wounds late on the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against HTS in different parts of Idlib .
In an attempt to contain the situation , HTS released an official statement announcing that work at the crossing will be “ suspended ” right away .
“ We reject the targeting of any civilian gathering with the aim of dispersal or intimidation , we also promise to hold those who dared to open fire accountable , these are not our morals , nor our standards , ” the statement reads .
Despite HTS ’ concession , a series of protests against the terrorist group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Idlib on May 1 .
The HTS desperation to open the crossing indicates that it is going through a rough financial crisis .
The recent Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) operations have apparently drained a serious part of the group ’ s resources .
According to some activists , HTS will likely attempt to reopen the crossing once the situation in Greater Idlib becomes calm once again .
The group already hinted at this in its statement , claiming that many farmers , workers and traders in the region want a crossing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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A new wave of protests forced al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to close its newly-established crossing with government-held areas.
The crossing, which links the HTS-held town of Maaret Elnaasan and the government-held town of Mizanaz in western Aleppo, was opened in the afternoon of April 30. HTS’ security forces opened live fire at dozens of locals who attempted to block a road leading to the crossing. Several civilians were wounded as a result.
One of the civilians, Saleh Marei, died of wounds late on the same day. This provoked a wave of protests against HTS in different parts of Idlib.
In an attempt to contain the situation, HTS released an official statement announcing that work at the crossing will be “suspended” right away.
“We reject the targeting of any civilian gathering with the aim of dispersal or intimidation, we also promise to hold those who dared to open fire accountable, these are not our morals, nor our standards,” the statement reads.
Despite HTS’ concession, a series of protests against the terrorist group were held in different parts of Greater Idlib on May 1.
The HTS desperation to open the crossing indicates that it is going through a rough financial crisis. The recent Syrian Arab Army (SAA) operations have apparently drained a serious part of the group’s resources.
According to some activists, HTS will likely attempt to reopen the crossing once the situation in Greater Idlib becomes calm once again. The group already hinted at this in its statement, claiming that many farmers, workers and traders in the region want a crossing with government-held areas.
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southfront--2020-05-01--North-Korean-Defector-Turned-South-MP Says He’s 99% Certain Kim Jong-Un Passed Away

On May 1st , a North Korean defector , who was elected as a member of South Korean Parliament – Ji Seong-ho said that he was 99 % certain Kim Jong-Un had died over the weekend between April 24th and 26th .
Ji Seong-ho , who earned a proportional representation seat of a minor party in the April 15 elections , claimed that he is 99 percent sure of Kim ’ s death and North Korea may make the related announcement by May 3rd .
“ I ’ ve wondered how long he could have endured after cardiovascular surgery .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ died last weekend , ” Ji told Yonhap News Agency .
“ It is not 100 percent certain , but I can say the possibility is 99 percent .
North Korea is believed to be grappling with a complicated succession issue , ” he said .
The Korean MP didn ’ t reveal the source of his claim , and there is no way of verifying it , unless Pyongyang itself releases a statement .
The South Korean government said it has not detected any “ unusual ” signs in North Korea that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kim ’ s health .
Regardless , this could also be a way to gain some easy publicity from the defector-turned-politician .
It should also be reminded that Yonhap is the source of most unfounded rumors when it comes to North Korea , most of which turn out to be entirely debunked in a short time frame .
Judging by the wide plethora of reports , North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is in scenario similar to the cat in Erwin Schrödinger famous experiment from 1935 .
But it even goes one step further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to media he is : perfectly healthy , slightly ill , terribly ill , terminally ill , in a coma , in an induced coma , or dead .
As its typical for all global events in the current world , memes are abound regarding Kim ’ s condition and what would happen if the North ’ s leader were to not be around anymore .
Most frequently , his 21-year-old sister – Kim Yo-Jong is dubbed to be the leader , with edited photographs presenting her as an “ anime-protagonist ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being “ dictator.
” Memes and humour aside , Kim ’ s condition is a serious matter , and any bad news regarding it might be detrimental to the current balance of influences and powers in South East Asia and it is unclear what ripples it might cause .
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On May 1st, a North Korean defector, who was elected as a member of South Korean Parliament – Ji Seong-ho said that he was 99% certain Kim Jong-Un had died over the weekend between April 24th and 26th.
Ji Seong-ho, who earned a proportional representation seat of a minor party in the April 15 elections, claimed that he is 99 percent sure of Kim’s death and North Korea may make the related announcement by May 3rd.
“I’ve wondered how long he could have endured after cardiovascular surgery. I’ve been informed that Kim died last weekend,” Ji told Yonhap News Agency. “It is not 100 percent certain, but I can say the possibility is 99 percent. North Korea is believed to be grappling with a complicated succession issue,” he said.
The Korean MP didn’t reveal the source of his claim, and there is no way of verifying it, unless Pyongyang itself releases a statement.
The South Korean government said it has not detected any “unusual” signs in North Korea that may suggest a serious problem in leader Kim’s health.
Regardless, this could also be a way to gain some easy publicity from the defector-turned-politician.
It should also be reminded that Yonhap is the source of most unfounded rumors when it comes to North Korea, most of which turn out to be entirely debunked in a short time frame.
Judging by the wide plethora of reports, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is in scenario similar to the cat in Erwin Schrödinger famous experiment from 1935. But it even goes one step further, since he has more states. According to media he is: perfectly healthy, slightly ill, terribly ill, terminally ill, in a coma, in an induced coma, or dead.
As its typical for all global events in the current world, memes are abound regarding Kim’s condition and what would happen if the North’s leader were to not be around anymore. Most frequently, his 21-year-old sister – Kim Yo-Jong is dubbed to be the leader, with edited photographs presenting her as an “anime-protagonist” being late for her first day of being “dictator.”
HINT: The toast in her mouth is added post-fact.
Memes and humour aside, Kim’s condition is a serious matter, and any bad news regarding it might be detrimental to the current balance of influences and powers in South East Asia and it is unclear what ripples it might cause.
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southfront--2020-05-02--POV Video Documents Last Moments Of Syrian Mercenary Group In Libya

On May 2 , the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) released a video documenting the very last minutes of a group of Syrian mercenaries fighting on the side of the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord ( GNA ) .
The group was neutralized by LNA units during clashes in the district of Saladin , right to the south of the Libyan capital , Tripoli .
The video shows the mercenaries heading aboard a Turkish ACV-15 armored personnel carrier ( APV ) to storm a villa in the district .
Minutes after arriving in the villa , the group got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group ’ s militants were killed or injured in the strike .
The group ’ s leader , nicknamed al-Hayani [ likely because he is from the town of Hayan in northern Aleppo ] , immediately panics and start shouting on the radio asking for help as troops from the LNA approach the villa .
Frustrated as his commanders continue to ignore his repeated calls for help , al-Hayani began to shout even louder and louder on the radio The video ends with al-Hayani saying “ Guys , please send us an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … Guys , everyone with me are injured only I ’ m alive.
” The shocking footage were recovered from a GoPro camera that was worn by al-Hayani himself .
This confirms that he was also killed by the LNA later on .
The video demonstrates the poor training of Turkish-backed Syrian militants as well as the lack of serious coordination between them and GNA forces .
According to a recent report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , 233 Syrian militants have been killed in Libya , thus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ militants were deployed by Turkey in Libya to support the GNA .
The deployment of Syrian militants allowed GNA forces to hold onto their remaining positions around Tripoli .
However , this came at a high cost .
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On May 2, the Libyan National Army (LNA) released a video documenting the very last minutes of a group of Syrian mercenaries fighting on the side of the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA).
The group was neutralized by LNA units during clashes in the district of Saladin, right to the south of the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
The video shows the mercenaries heading aboard a Turkish ACV-15 armored personnel carrier (APV) to storm a villa in the district. Minutes after arriving in the villa, the group got hit with an ordnance.
Most of the group’s militants were killed or injured in the strike. The group’s leader, nicknamed al-Hayani [likely because he is from the town of Hayan in northern Aleppo], immediately panics and start shouting on the radio asking for help as troops from the LNA approach the villa.
“Guys, they are storming us, they are storming us … They are shooting at us, they reached us,” al-Hayani shouts on the radio in a clear Aleppo dialect.
Frustrated as his commanders continue to ignore his repeated calls for help, al-Hayani began to shout even louder and louder on the radio
As an ACV-15 passes by their village without stopping, he shouts “stop, stop, stop for God’s sake stop, tell him to come back, to come back.”
The video ends with al-Hayani saying “Guys, please send us an ACV … Guys, we are dying … Guys, everyone with me are injured only I’m alive.”
The shocking footage were recovered from a GoPro camera that was worn by al-Hayani himself. This confirms that he was also killed by the LNA later on.
The video demonstrates the poor training of Turkish-backed Syrian militants as well as the lack of serious coordination between them and GNA forces.
According to a recent report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), 233 Syrian militants have been killed in Libya, thus far. A total of 7,400 Syrian militants were deployed by Turkey in Libya to support the GNA.
The deployment of Syrian militants allowed GNA forces to hold onto their remaining positions around Tripoli. However, this came at a high cost.
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southfront--2020-05-02--Military Situation In Afghanistan On May 2, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • At least three @ @ @ @ @ IED near the Laghman prison in Mehtarlam city on May 2 morning ; • The @ @ @ @ @ on May 1 that at least 15 Taliban fighters were killed in recent clashes in @ @ @ @ @ claimed that 5 government troops and 15 Taliban members were killed in clashes in the @ @ @ @ @ ; • The Taliban released 52 prisoners in Kunduz province as a part of the @ @ @ @ @ .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
At least three civilians were killed in an IED near the Laghman prison in Mehtarlam city on May 2 morning;
The Afghan Ministry of Defense said on May 1 that at least 15 Taliban fighters were killed in recent clashes in Logar province;
Authorities claimed that 5 government troops and 15 Taliban members were killed in clashes in the Zare district of Balkh province;
The Taliban released 52 prisoners in Kunduz province as a part of the ceasefire deal with the US.
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southfront--2020-05-02--Bombardier E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (Infographics)

The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node ( BACN ) is a communications relay and gateway system that enables real-time information flow @ @ @ @ @ and dissimilar tactical data link and voice systems through relay , bridging , and data @ @ @ @ @ situations .
The BACN can allow surface and air forces to overcome communications difficulties caused @ @ @ @ @ and different types of communications networks employed by different types of aircraft and equipment .
@ @ @ @ @ single E-11A equipped with the BACN has not been officially revealed .
However , it @ @ @ @ @ .
In January 2020 , the Pentagon announced that Northrop Grumman Systems was awarded a @ @ @ @ @ to support payload equipment and services for the BACN .
Work will be carried out @ @ @ @ @ undisclosed overseas locations , with an expected completion date of January 23 , 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ contract after the recent modification is $ 570.2 million .
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The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) is a communications relay and gateway system that enables real-time information flow across the battlespace between similar and dissimilar tactical data link and voice systems through relay, bridging, and data translation in line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight situations.
The BACN can allow surface and air forces to overcome communications difficulties caused by rough terrain, distance and different types of communications networks employed by different types of aircraft and equipment.
The unit cost of a single E-11A equipped with the BACN has not been officially revealed. However, it is approximately $1 billion. In January 2020, the Pentagon announced that Northrop Grumman Systems was awarded a $217.2 million modification contract to support payload equipment and services for the BACN. Work will be carried out in San Diego and at undisclosed overseas locations, with an expected completion date of January 23, 2021. The total cost of the contract after the recent modification is $570.2 million.
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southfront--2020-05-02--Military Situation In Yemen On May 2, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • Clashes between Ansar @ @ @ @ @ in the northern and southern parts of Baydha province .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Ceasefire violations were reported in al-Hudaydah;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Marib area 3 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Majzar area 5 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Affar Customs in Baydha, destroying 11 trucks carrying food, household appliances and electricity generators;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in the northern and southern parts of Baydha province.
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southfront--2020-05-02--Military Situation In Syria On May 2, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments : • Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was forced @ @ @ @ @ with the government-held area in Maaret Elnaasan ; • ISIS claimed rsponsibility for the recent @ @ @ @ @ near the T3 station ; • The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) and the @ @ @ @ @ a person that they accuse in the recent wave of assassinations ; • The Syrian @ @ @ @ @ Tahrir al-Sham in the Zawiya Mountain .
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southfront--2020-05-02--Lockheed Martin Carries Out Third Successful Test Of Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)

On April 30th , the U.S. Army successfully tested a prototype Precision Strike Missile ( PrSM ) , launching it 85 km at White Sands Missile Range , New Mexico .
According to Army leadership , the launch was “ the most challenging ” yet , stressing the 500+ km range missile ’ s ability to maneuver immediately after exiting the launcher .
A successor to the Army Tactical Missile System ( ATACMS ) , PrSM is expected to enter Army service in 2023 .
“ The missile almost has to start tipping over as soon as it comes out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burn off a lot of energy in order to turn over .
But we started off with 240 kilometers , went to 180 and now we ’ re at 85 , ” said Brig .
Gen. John Rafferty , the Army ’ s Long Range Precision Fires cross-functional team director .
Future testing will look at longer ranges , and Army Futures Command is examining what officials actually want the PrSM missile to do , including engaging moving armored vehicles at extended ranges .
This is the third successful test of the missile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in every way , according to Gaylia Campbell , Lockheed ’ s vice president of precision fires and combat maneuver systems .
Lockheed Martin is currently competing with nobody else , as Raytheon exited the competition to replace the ATACMS .
According to Gen. John Murray , who helms Army Futures Command , however , other competitors might enter the fray .
The request for proposals the Army put out asked for a range of 499 kilometers , but the service anticipates the final range will exceed 500 kilometers in light of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nuclear Forces Treaty .
The PrSM missile will be shot out of the same HIMARS launchers used by the ATACMS system it ’ s intended to replace , the Army expects to save money .
“ We ’ re not investing in a new fleet of launchers and we ’ re getting two missiles in the same pod that our current missile goes into , so we ’ re actually doubling the load-out of our current fleet with this missile technology , ” Murray said .
The new missile system will have applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted Rafferty .
“ The early capability is against long-range artillery and integrated air defense systems , ” he said .
“ As you integrate the seeker technology , it gives you the ability to go after the mini-targets .
Those mini-targets can be maritime in the Pacific ; those mini-targets can be fire control radars [ and airfields ] in the European scenario.
” No footage of the most recent test has been released , however , Lockheed Martin did publish a video of the first flight test that was carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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On April 30th, the U.S. Army successfully tested a prototype Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), launching it 85 km at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
According to Army leadership, the launch was “the most challenging” yet, stressing the 500+ km range missile’s ability to maneuver immediately after exiting the launcher.
A successor to the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), PrSM is expected to enter Army service in 2023.
“The missile almost has to start tipping over as soon as it comes out of the launcher. It has to burn off a lot of energy in order to turn over. But we started off with 240 kilometers, went to 180 and now we’re at 85,” said Brig. Gen. John Rafferty, the Army’s Long Range Precision Fires cross-functional team director.
Future testing will look at longer ranges, and Army Futures Command is examining what officials actually want the PrSM missile to do, including engaging moving armored vehicles at extended ranges.
This is the third successful test of the missile, and it performed entirely as expected in every way, according to Gaylia Campbell, Lockheed’s vice president of precision fires and combat maneuver systems.
“The team has really performed flawlessly,” Campbell said. “And being able to take a clean sheet design of a new missile and be able to perform three for three — [that’s] really 100 percent mission success. And it’s the Army’s No. 1 modernization priority.”
Lockheed Martin is currently competing with nobody else, as Raytheon exited the competition to replace the ATACMS.
According to Gen. John Murray, who helms Army Futures Command, however, other competitors might enter the fray.
“No concern whatsoever about being down to one competitor,” Murray said. “Based upon a lot of factors, there will be chances to introduce competition in this program as we get into further increments.”
The request for proposals the Army put out asked for a range of 499 kilometers, but the service anticipates the final range will exceed 500 kilometers in light of the United States’ withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
The PrSM missile will be shot out of the same HIMARS launchers used by the ATACMS system it’s intended to replace, the Army expects to save money.
“We’re not investing in a new fleet of launchers and we’re getting two missiles in the same pod that our current missile goes into, so we’re actually doubling the load-out of our current fleet with this missile technology,” Murray said.
The new missile system will have applications in multiple theaters, as well, noted Rafferty.
“The early capability is against long-range artillery and integrated air defense systems,” he said. “As you integrate the seeker technology, it gives you the ability to go after the mini-targets. Those mini-targets can be maritime in the Pacific; those mini-targets can be fire control radars [and airfields] in the European scenario.”
No footage of the most recent test has been released, however, Lockheed Martin did publish a video of the first flight test that was carried out earlier.
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