southfront--2020-04-16--Foreign Instructors Training Ukrainian Troops And Nazi Battalion Members

Quite a few of military specialists from Norway and Sweden , as well as other NATO members and partners are taking part in the training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Nazi-infested volunteer battalions .
From the first days of the armed coup in Ukraine , NATO member countries have steadily increased their support for the Ukrainian armed forces .
The main emphasis is on training personnel for warfare .
To this end , new advisers are regularly sent to Ukraine by the leadership of the alliance .
As a striking example of the demonstration and training of military personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Battles , the so-called “ European values , humanism , and Western tolerance ” can be served by the participation of instructors from the armed forces of Sweden and Norway in this process .
Currently , these specialists have permanent staff in Ukraine , training is carried out in various areas : from command to sniper and fire training .
The training of the Ukrainian military involves the active servicemen of the armies of Norway and Sweden .
At the same time , most significant training attention is paid to units of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volunteer battalions located at the frontline or preparing to be sent to the contact line between Ukraine and Donetsk and Luhansk .
An example of this is the so-called NATO combat guidelines published in Ukrainian on various information platforms .
Photos of Ukrainian soldiers with foreign instructors are also regularly posted on the network .
Such training events for the Armed Forces of Ukraine by instructors from Norway and Sweden contribute to the spread of lawlessness , violence and the continuation of hostilities in the Eastern Ukraine .
As a result of , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastern Ukraine , 119 children have already died and 310 were injured , and the personnel was trained by these same foreign instructors .
Below is the list of the Swedish and Norwegian military instructors ( that circulates online ) , and it would appear that the crimes of some Ukrainian security officials have already been proven , other evidence is being gathered and there would be a case that would be submitted to the International Criminal Court and the European Court of Human Rights .
• Col. Jan Eldeblad , born 1968-1978 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Akersberga Sweden .
He studied at the National University of Defense of Sweden at the command faculty ( Stockholm ) .
Currently , in the department for the study / development of the principles of warfare of the Department of Military Studies of the National University of Defense of Sweden .
In the period from January 25 to 27 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Major Jimmy Nelson , representative of the Swedish Armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport number 8250 ** 36 ( valid until 06/29/2016 ) .
In the period from November 18 to 19 , 2016 , he trained the military personnel of the military unit A2641 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ( settlement Kamenetz-Podolsky ) .
• Sergeant Richard Meurck , Representative of the Swedish Armed Forces Search and Clearance Center .
Swedish passport number 9057 ** 89 ( valid until 10/29/2020 ) .
In the period from November 18 to 19 , 2016 , he trained the military personnel of the military unit A2641 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamenetz-Podolsky ) .
• Lieutenant Colonel Dag Henricksen , born 05.03.1972 , Head of the Norwegian Air Force Department ( Ph.D. ) , Norwegian national passport No .
2774 ** 09 .
In the period from April 4 to 8 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Torbjom L. Knutsen , born 01.21.1952 , a native of Arendal , Norway , lives in Trondheim ( Norway ) , Norwegian passport filed No .
2979 ** @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Vanderbilt University , George Mason University , a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern California .
He studied at Georgetown University , the University of Denver , the Graduate School of International Studies ( GSIS ) , and the Norwegian Humanities Academy .
In the period from April 4 to 8 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Associate Professor ( Ph.D. ) /Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karl Eric Hough , born 07.06.1967 , born in Steinhier , Norway , lives in Trondheim ( Norway , Norwegian passport number 2758 ** 86 , military ID No .
0314 0041 ** 5 ) .
From 2017 to the present , he is a professor at the Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy ( Luftkrigsskolen Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy ) .
From 1996 to 1999 , he was a research fellow at the Norwegian Air Force Academy , from 1999 to 2012 an assistant professor at the Norwegian Air Force Academy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Norwegian University of Technical and Natural Sciences in modern history .
Since May 19 , 2017 , has been married to Monica Rolfsen .
In the period from April 4 to 8 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Associate Professor ( Ph.D. ) of the Norwegian Air Force Academy Ole Jorgen Maao , born 09.21.1968 , a native of Trondheim ( Norway ) , lives in Trondheim .
Passport of a citizen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Previously worked for the company “ Defense ” ( Forsvaret ) , Harstad , ( Norway ) .
In 1992 he graduated from the Norwegian Air Force Academy ( Trondheim ) , where he teaches to the present .
In the period from April 4 to 8 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Senior Instructor in the Norwegian Air Force Academy major – Jens Gunnar Dragsnes , born 03.03.1970 , Norwegian passport number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ** 65 .
In the period from April 4 to 8 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the basis of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Assistant to the Senior Instructor at the Academy of the Norwegian Air Force Captain Marianne Eidem , born on 20.11.1981 , passport of the citizen of Norway No .
2688 ** 96 , military ticket number No .
0307 008 ** 03 .
In the period from April 4 to 6 , 2016 , she trained the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Assistant to the Senior Instructor at the Academy of the Norwegian Armed Forces , Captain Steinar Sanderod , born on 18.09.1966 , a native of Trondheim ( Norway ) , lives in Trondheim .
He is a master of history at the Norwegian University of Technical and Natural Sciences ( NTNU ) , previously studied at the Air Force College .
Married to Mereta N. Sanderod .
In the period from April 4 to 6 , 2016 he trained the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Associate Professor ( Ph.D. ) of the Norwegian Air Force Academy Sigmund Simonsen , born 14.04.1972 , Norwegian passport number 2655 ** 60 , military ticket number 0314 004 ** 28 .
In the period from April 4 to 6 , 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
• Junior professor at the Norwegian Air Force Academy Ann Karin Larssen , born 13.05.1967 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trondheim .
Norwegian passport No .
3149 ** 89 , military ID number 0314 003 ** 30 .
Since 2002 , he is an assistant professor at the Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy ( Trondheim ) .
In 1988 , she studied at the University of Bergen in the direction of “ politics ” .
In the period from April 4 to 8 , 2016 , she trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine ( Kiev ) .
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Quite a few of military specialists from Norway and Sweden, as well as other NATO members and partners are taking part in the training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Nazi-infested volunteer battalions.
From the first days of the armed coup in Ukraine, NATO member countries have steadily increased their support for the Ukrainian armed forces.
The main emphasis is on training personnel for warfare. To this end, new advisers are regularly sent to Ukraine by the leadership of the alliance.
As a striking example of the demonstration and training of military personnel of the Armed Forces and the National Battles, the so-called “European values, humanism, and Western tolerance” can be served by the participation of instructors from the armed forces of Sweden and Norway in this process.
Currently, these specialists have permanent staff in Ukraine, training is carried out in various areas: from command to sniper and fire training.
The training of the Ukrainian military involves the active servicemen of the armies of Norway and Sweden.
At the same time, most significant training attention is paid to units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Nazi-infested volunteer battalions located at the frontline or preparing to be sent to the contact line between Ukraine and Donetsk and Luhansk.
An example of this is the so-called NATO combat guidelines published in Ukrainian on various information platforms. Photos of Ukrainian soldiers with foreign instructors are also regularly posted on the network.
Such training events for the Armed Forces of Ukraine by instructors from Norway and Sweden contribute to the spread of lawlessness, violence and the continuation of hostilities in the Eastern Ukraine.
As a result of, more or less, war crimes in Eastern Ukraine, 119 children have already died and 310 were injured, and the personnel was trained by these same foreign instructors.
Below is the list of the Swedish and Norwegian military instructors (that circulates online), and it would appear that the crimes of some Ukrainian security officials have already been proven, other evidence is being gathered and there would be a case that would be submitted to the International Criminal Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
Col. Jan Eldeblad, born 1968-1978 a native of Sweden, lives in Akersberga Sweden. He studied at the National University of Defense of Sweden at the command faculty (Stockholm). Currently, in the department for the study / development of the principles of warfare of the Department of Military Studies of the National University of Defense of Sweden. In the period from January 25 to 27, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Major Jimmy Nelson, representative of the Swedish Armed Forces Search and Clearance Center. Swedish passport number 8250 ** 36 (valid until 06/29/2016). In the period from November 18 to 19, 2016, he trained the military personnel of the military unit A2641 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (settlement Kamenetz-Podolsky). Sergeant Richard Meurck, Representative of the Swedish Armed Forces Search and Clearance Center. Swedish passport number 9057 ** 89 (valid until 10/29/2020). In the period from November 18 to 19, 2016, he trained the military personnel of the military unit A2641 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (settlement Kamenetz-Podolsky). Lieutenant Colonel Dag Henricksen, born 05.03.1972, Head of the Norwegian Air Force Department (Ph.D.), Norwegian national passport No. 2774 ** 09. In the period from April 4 to 8, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Torbjom L. Knutsen, born 01.21.1952, a native of Arendal, Norway, lives in Trondheim (Norway), Norwegian passport filed No. 2979 ** 63. Married. He is a professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Vanderbilt University, George Mason University, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern California. He studied at Georgetown University, the University of Denver, the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), and the Norwegian Humanities Academy. In the period from April 4 to 8, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Associate Professor (Ph.D.)/Dean of the Norwegian Air Force Academy – Karl Eric Hough, born 07.06.1967, born in Steinhier, Norway, lives in Trondheim (Norway, Norwegian passport number 2758 ** 86, military ID No. 0314 0041 ** 5). From 2017 to the present, he is a professor at the Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy (Luftkrigsskolen Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy). From 1996 to 1999, he was a research fellow at the Norwegian Air Force Academy, from 1999 to 2012 an assistant professor at the Norwegian Air Force Academy. In 2012, he completed his studies at the Norwegian University of Technical and Natural Sciences in modern history. Since May 19, 2017, has been married to Monica Rolfsen. In the period from April 4 to 8, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Associate Professor (Ph.D.) of the Norwegian Air Force Academy Ole Jorgen Maao, born 09.21.1968, a native of Trondheim (Norway), lives in Trondheim. Passport of a citizen of Norway No. 3037 ** 00. Previously worked for the company “Defense” (Forsvaret), Harstad, (Norway). In 1992 he graduated from the Norwegian Air Force Academy (Trondheim), where he teaches to the present. In the period from April 4 to 8, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Senior Instructor in the Norwegian Air Force Academy major – Jens Gunnar Dragsnes, born 03.03.1970, Norwegian passport number 26198163, military ticket number 0313 008 ** 65. In the period from April 4 to 8, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the basis of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Assistant to the Senior Instructor at the Academy of the Norwegian Air Force Captain Marianne Eidem, born on 20.11.1981, passport of the citizen of Norway No. 2688 ** 96, military ticket number No. 0307 008 ** 03. In the period from April 4 to 6, 2016, she trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Assistant to the Senior Instructor at the Academy of the Norwegian Armed Forces, Captain Steinar Sanderod, born on 18.09.1966, a native of Trondheim (Norway), lives in Trondheim. He is a master of history at the Norwegian University of Technical and Natural Sciences (NTNU), previously studied at the Air Force College. Married to Mereta N. Sanderod. In the period from April 4 to 6, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the basis of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Associate Professor (Ph.D.) of the Norwegian Air Force Academy Sigmund Simonsen, born 14.04.1972, Norwegian passport number 2655 ** 60, military ticket number 0314 004 ** 28. In the period from April 4 to 6, 2016 he trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev). Junior professor at the Norwegian Air Force Academy Ann Karin Larssen, born 13.05.1967, a native of Norway, lives in Trondheim. Norwegian passport No. 3149 ** 89, military ID number 0314 003 ** 30. Since 2002, he is an assistant professor at the Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy (Trondheim). In 1988, she studied at the University of Bergen in the direction of “politics”. In the period from April 4 to 8, 2016, she trained the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the facilities of the National University of Defense of Ukraine (Kiev).
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southfront--2020-04-16--ERC President Resigned Over COVID-19 Response: Too Much Or Too Little Bureaucracy?

On April 7th , Professor Mauro Ferrari , a distinguished nanomedicine researcher resigned from his post as president of the European Research Council ( ERC ) .
[ pdf ] In his letter of resignation , he made a very emotion-filled case of idealism and that he was let down by the ERC .
“ My tenure as President of the European Research Council ( ERC ) has come to an end , as earlier today I tendered my resignation to President Ursula von der Leyen .
My appointment was announced in May 2019 , to take office on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 months I volunteered my time to the ERC , motivated by my enthusiasm for the great reputation of this world-leading funding agency , my commitment to the idealistic dream of a United Europe , and my belief in serving the needs of the world , through service to the best of science .
Those idealistic motivations were crushed by a very different reality , in the brief three months since I took office .
Disquieting early warning , signs gave way to the painfully icy , cold recognitions of a world entirely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Covid-19 pandemic shone a merciless light on how mistaken I had been : In time of emergencies people , and institutions , revert to their deepest nature and reveal their true character.
” He was somewhat relieved when EC President Ursula von der Leyen reached out to him to ask for his personal opinion on how the pandemic could be tackled , but that lead to nothing .
Thus , it should be noted that he didn ’ t specifically complain about the EU bureaucratic machine , rather by the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states , and that even more equalizing bureaucracy needs to be introduced , in one way or another .
In conclusion to his letter , he said that he would continue his work “ on the frontlines , ” but that he was unaware of the politics of the entire system and was , likely , inadequate for it .
“ Now it is time for me to return to the frontier , to the frontlines of the fight against Covid-19 , with real resources and responsibilities , away from offices in Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inadequate , and again at the true service of those who need new medical solutions .
So far , despite my formal title , my real role has been to serve as an advisor to the European Commission .
Following my departure , I will be honored and happy to continue to provide my most conscientious advice , in a public and transparent manner , for free , and without the need for misleading , high-sounding titles , if Europe or anyone else wishes to ask.
” He was essentially disappointed that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as a non-elected official , but at the same time complained that the political bodies have impeded him from enforcing decisions that are to be applied on non-uniform systems in all member states of the EU .
In response , the ERC issued its own statement , rather underlying what Ferrari said in his own letter , and about the things he complained about , but provided from a different point of view .
• During his three-month term in office , Professor Ferrari displayed a complete lack of appreciation for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support excellent frontier science , designed and implemented by the best researchers in Europe .
Although voicing his support for this in public pronouncements , the proposals he made to the Scientific Council did not reflect this position .
He did not understand the context of the ERC within the EU ’ s Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020 .
• Since his appointment , Professor Ferrari displayed a lack of engagement with the ERC , failing to participate in many important meetings , spending extensive time in the USA and failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mission when representing the ERC .
• In contrast , Professor Ferrari made several personal initiatives within the Commission , without consulting or tapping into the collective knowledge of the Scientific Council , and instead using his position to promote his own ideas .
• Lastly , Professor Ferrari was involved in multiple external enterprises , some academic and some commercial , which took a lot of his time and effort and appeared on several occasions to take precedence over his commitment to ERC .
The workload associated with these activities proved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Scientific Council .
As it starts appearing from his own resignation letter , and from the points that the ERC issued , it would appear that Professor Ferrari was , more or less , attempting to be a sort of “ dictator ” in the field , while refusing to be any sort of a team player .
His resignation was needless , since his conduct caused a unanimous vote of no confidence .
ERC President by MEP Christian Ehler , rapporteur for Horizon Europe had the following to say : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from all around the world .
Several of these grantees are actually working in fields which can be applied to the current situation and could help to understand and contain the outbreak , such as virology and epidemiology .
As announced recently , ERC grantees are also working on AI solutions for disease detection .
Mr Ferrari ’ s recent proposal to deviate from the ERC ’ s researcher-driven approach was seen more as a window-dressing public relations stand on the coronavirus crisis and it was a contradiction to the legal basis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in many ways contribute to the fight against COVID 9 .
Starting with high expectations but never really acquainting with the independent nature of the ERC , we are sorry that things have turned out this way for a brilliant researcher and entrepreneur like Mr Ferrari .
However , this should not serve as argument to accuse the ERC or the EU of not doing enough.
’ ’ And surely , the claims that the EU is “ doing enough ” are surely overestimated , since much more could be done for its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rants , for a lack of a better word are not constructive and the emotional speech of “ idealism ” in an attempt for good publicity and claims that bureaucracy and politics are stopping real progress , while refusing cooperation and to actually follow the established order of things , and at the same time regretting that there ’ s not more bureaucracy to allow for more executive powers is a very two-sided and unclear argument .
Since , Mauro Ferrari expressed an opinion that plays towards both sides – more and less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and towards disregarding cooperative , research work in place for a top-down approach , but not from the European Commission , but from him , which led him to resign , but prior to that lose the complete confidence of those he ’ s supposed to lead .
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On April 7th, Professor Mauro Ferrari, a distinguished nanomedicine researcher resigned from his post as president of the European Research Council (ERC). [pdf]
In his letter of resignation, he made a very emotion-filled case of idealism and that he was let down by the ERC.
“My tenure as President of the European Research Council (ERC) has come to an end, as earlier today I tendered my resignation to President Ursula von der Leyen. My appointment was announced in May 2019, to take office on January 1, 2020. In the intervening 7 months I volunteered my time to the ERC, motivated by my enthusiasm for the great reputation of this world-leading funding agency, my commitment to the idealistic dream of a United Europe, and my belief in serving the needs of the world, through service to the best of science. Those idealistic motivations were crushed by a very different reality, in the brief three months since I took office. Disquieting early warning, signs gave way to the painfully icy, cold recognitions of a world entirely different from what I had envisioned. The Covid-19 pandemic shone a merciless light on how mistaken I had been: In time of emergencies people, and institutions, revert to their deepest nature and reveal their true character.”
He was somewhat relieved when EC President Ursula von der Leyen reached out to him to ask for his personal opinion on how the pandemic could be tackled, but that lead to nothing.
“The very fact that I worked directly with her created an internal political thunderstorm. The proposal was passed on to different layers of European Commission administration, where I believe disintegrated upon impact. I have been extremely disappointed by the European response to Covid-19, for what pertains to the complete absence of coordination of health care policies among member states, the recurrent opposition to cohesive financial support initiatives, the pervasive one-sided border closures, and the marginal scale of synergistic scientific initiatives.”
Thus, it should be noted that he didn’t specifically complain about the EU bureaucratic machine, rather by the fact that there is too little standardization between member states, and that even more equalizing bureaucracy needs to be introduced, in one way or another.
In conclusion to his letter, he said that he would continue his work “on the frontlines,” but that he was unaware of the politics of the entire system and was, likely, inadequate for it.
“Now it is time for me to return to the frontier, to the frontlines of the fight against Covid-19, with real resources and responsibilities, away from offices in Brussels, where my political skills are clearly inadequate, and again at the true service of those who need new medical solutions. So far, despite my formal title, my real role has been to serve as an advisor to the European Commission. Following my departure, I will be honored and happy to continue to provide my most conscientious advice, in a public and transparent manner, for free, and without the need for misleading, high-sounding titles, if Europe or anyone else wishes to ask.”
He was essentially disappointed that he didn’t have more executive functions, as a non-elected official, but at the same time complained that the political bodies have impeded him from enforcing decisions that are to be applied on non-uniform systems in all member states of the EU.
In response, the ERC issued its own statement, rather underlying what Ferrari said in his own letter, and about the things he complained about, but provided from a different point of view.
During his three-month term in office, Professor Ferrari displayed a complete lack of appreciation for the raison-d’être of the ERC to support excellent frontier science, designed and implemented by the best researchers in Europe. Although voicing his support for this in public pronouncements, the proposals he made to the Scientific Council did not reflect this position. He did not understand the context of the ERC within the EU’s Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020. Since his appointment, Professor Ferrari displayed a lack of engagement with the ERC, failing to participate in many important meetings, spending extensive time in the USA and failing to defend the ERC’s programme and mission when representing the ERC. In contrast, Professor Ferrari made several personal initiatives within the Commission, without consulting or tapping into the collective knowledge of the Scientific Council, and instead using his position to promote his own ideas. Lastly, Professor Ferrari was involved in multiple external enterprises, some academic and some commercial, which took a lot of his time and effort and appeared on several occasions to take precedence over his commitment to ERC. The workload associated with these activities proved to be incompatible with the mandate of President of the Scientific Council.
As it starts appearing from his own resignation letter, and from the points that the ERC issued, it would appear that Professor Ferrari was, more or less, attempting to be a sort of “dictator” in the field, while refusing to be any sort of a team player.
His resignation was needless, since his conduct caused a unanimous vote of no confidence.
ERC President by MEP Christian Ehler, rapporteur for Horizon Europe had the following to say:
“The ERC is rewarding excellent scientists from all around the world. Several of these grantees are actually working in fields which can be applied to the current situation and could help to understand and contain the outbreak, such as virology and epidemiology. As announced recently, ERC grantees are also working on AI solutions for disease detection. Mr Ferrari’s recent proposal to deviate from the ERC’s researcher-driven approach was seen more as a window-dressing public relations stand on the coronavirus crisis and it was a contradiction to the legal basis of the ERC, which can and does in many ways contribute to the fight against COVID 9. Starting with high expectations but never really acquainting with the independent nature of the ERC, we are sorry that things have turned out this way for a brilliant researcher and entrepreneur like Mr Ferrari. However, this should not serve as argument to accuse the ERC or the EU of not doing enough.’’
And surely, the claims that the EU is “doing enough” are surely overestimated, since much more could be done for its member states. However, entirely one-sided rants, for a lack of a better word are not constructive and the emotional speech of “idealism” in an attempt for good publicity and claims that bureaucracy and politics are stopping real progress, while refusing cooperation and to actually follow the established order of things, and at the same time regretting that there’s not more bureaucracy to allow for more executive powers is a very two-sided and unclear argument.
Since, Mauro Ferrari expressed an opinion that plays towards both sides – more and less bureaucracy, against politics, against cooperation, and towards disregarding cooperative, research work in place for a top-down approach, but not from the European Commission, but from him, which led him to resign, but prior to that lose the complete confidence of those he’s supposed to lead.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Tactical Fashion Among Syrian Terrorists

The original article was published by Daily War , and it is called Looks are everything , efficiency is nothing .
As they say , the self-isolation regime is a great time to do something that your hands have not touched in the past .
I don ’ t know if there are different types of terrorists sitting in Syrian Idlib , but the fact that some of them will continue to follow the tactical fashion is 100 % pure fact .
First , we run into the eternal question – what did we forget in Syria ?
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation , quite a few Russian citizens and citizens from the CIS countries ( primarily Central Asian countries ) fought on the side of ISIS .
So much so that the Russian language was used in territories controlled by terrorists along with Arabic .
The inscriptions in Russian were used onroad signs , there were textbooks in Russian for the preparation of the “ Lion of the Caliphate , ” and so on .
And all these citizens expected sooner or later to return to their homeland , to build the caliphate wilayat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residence .
This is something they were not allowed to do .
Most of the militants with Russian passports were either eliminated or returned to the Russian Federation , but directly into the caring hands of law enforcement and justice .
However , the ( conditionally ) Russian legacy in Syria remained and spread among other terrorist groups .
First of all , this relates to the Gorka suit .
Whoever doesn ’ t know , the Gorka is the type of mountain windproof suit that became widespread during the USSR war in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dense fabric that protects against wind and moisture , and has good resilience indicators .
And Gorka is a suit that is rather simple and cheap to manufacture , which is why in modern times it has become widespread even in civilian environments .
During the fighting in the North Caucasus , at first it was mainly used by law enforcement officers , and as the costume spread in civilian traffic , local militants began to use it more and more often .
Syria , although a Middle Eastern country , and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winter , especially in the mountains , temperatures tend to drop towards zero degrees Celsius .
Moreover , at this time of the year there is more rainfall .
So with a moisture and windproof suit , it would be more comfortable .
The locals appreciated it , and therefore began not only to bring in the Gorka bought from various places , but also to produce it themselves .
This primarily concerns the terrorist seamstresses of Idlib .
Such suits can be easily identified by the strange arrangement of pockets , reinforced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fasteners , camouflage inserts with exotic camouflage patterns .
Yes , in Idlib you can ’ t meet such a number of “ Russian ” militants , but there are enough Russian speakers ( primarily from Central Asian countries ) .
And many use the same Russian “ Gorka ” .
But in general , the demand for tactical fashion is growing .
An unconditional example of this is the media claims regarding the Malhama tactical “ PMC.
” It is primarily media because there is no reliable and documented evidence of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But reports on how they prepare other fighters , how they allegedly carry out secret and dangerous special tasks , are published regularly .
And the purpose of this is to raise more money for jihad .
And it is no PMC .
Nevertheless , money is continuously sent to them , but where does it go ?
And this is where the tactical fashion made its advent .
A lot has been said about it before me , by people more competent than me , who have undeniable combat experience .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighter and being a cool fighter are two completely different realities .
It is like the difference liquid and gaseous state of water .
The idiots , having been spoiled by donations began buying uniform , unloading systems , belts and pouches .
But this is minuscule , and one can always say that it is useful .
In skillful hands , the truth is that it comes in handy .
However , they should have probably upgraded their weapons .
The main thing , my friends , they focus on isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also important and may be done , but the coloring of the Kalashnikovs with a bullpup pattern .
The piece turned out to be so popular among the most tactical Mujahideen that it might seem that Ukrainians send their Malyuk rifles to Syria or the Chinese reworked their Type 86S .
But this is not the case .
In the future , the Kalashnikov bullpups are painted , beautiful forends and tactical arms are set up and an even stranger thing begins .
Thermal cameras and nightlights are installed on these automatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nightlights is worth at least 100,000 rubles ( $ 1,330 ) .
And they ’ re most likely produced in Belarus .
These gizmos are magnificent , no can argue with that .
The only question is , why are these “ bullpup weapons ” in the hands of fighters who shoot only at firing ranges ?
And what ’ s also important , as the recent militant offensive in Idlib , supported by the Turkish army , ultimately shows , in large offensive operations , much , almost the majority , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide the fighting .
Unlike what used to happen in the good old days : menacing-looking guys in Gorkas with camo patterns , and painted Kalashnikovs .
However , one can only rejoice at having to fight such opponents .
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The original article was published by Daily War, and it is called Tactical (Russian) fashion among Syrian terrorists.
Looks are everything, efficiency is nothing.
As they say, the self-isolation regime is a great time to do something that your hands have not touched in the past.
I don’t know if there are different types of terrorists sitting in Syrian Idlib, but the fact that some of them will continue to follow the tactical fashion is 100% pure fact.
First, we run into the eternal question – what did we forget in Syria?
At the time of the start of the Russian operation, quite a few Russian citizens and citizens from the CIS countries (primarily Central Asian countries) fought on the side of ISIS.
So much so that the Russian language was used in territories controlled by terrorists along with Arabic.
The inscriptions in Russian were used onroad signs, there were textbooks in Russian for the preparation of the “Lion of the Caliphate,” and so on.
And all these citizens expected sooner or later to return to their homeland, to build the caliphate wilayat (friendship) in their area of residence.
This is something they were not allowed to do.
Most of the militants with Russian passports were either eliminated or returned to the Russian Federation, but directly into the caring hands of law enforcement and justice.
However, the (conditionally) Russian legacy in Syria remained and spread among other terrorist groups.
First of all, this relates to the Gorka suit.
Whoever doesn’t know, the Gorka is the type of mountain windproof suit that became widespread during the USSR war in Afghanistan.
The suit is made of dense fabric that protects against wind and moisture, and has good resilience indicators.
And Gorka is a suit that is rather simple and cheap to manufacture, which is why in modern times it has become widespread even in civilian environments.
During the fighting in the North Caucasus, at first it was mainly used by law enforcement officers, and as the costume spread in civilian traffic, local militants began to use it more and more often.
Syria, although a Middle Eastern country, and even one that has deserts, but in winter, especially in the mountains, temperatures tend to drop towards zero degrees Celsius.
Moreover, at this time of the year there is more rainfall. So with a moisture and windproof suit, it would be more comfortable.
The locals appreciated it, and therefore began not only to bring in the Gorka bought from various places, but also to produce it themselves.
This primarily concerns the terrorist seamstresses of Idlib.
Such suits can be easily identified by the strange arrangement of pockets, reinforced inserts, zippers and velcro as costume fasteners, camouflage inserts with exotic camouflage patterns.
Yes, in Idlib you can’t meet such a number of “Russian” militants, but there are enough Russian speakers (primarily from Central Asian countries). And many use the same Russian “Gorka”.
But in general, the demand for tactical fashion is growing. An unconditional example of this is the media claims regarding the Malhama tactical “PMC.”
It is primarily media because there is no reliable and documented evidence of the full participation of this unit in hostilities. But reports on how they prepare other fighters, how they allegedly carry out secret and dangerous special tasks, are published regularly.
And the purpose of this is to raise more money for jihad. And it is no PMC.
Nevertheless, money is continuously sent to them, but where does it go?
And this is where the tactical fashion made its advent. A lot has been said about it before me, by people more competent than me, who have undeniable combat experience.
In short: looking like a cool fighter and being a cool fighter are two completely different realities.
It is like the difference liquid and gaseous state of water.
The idiots, having been spoiled by donations began buying uniform, unloading systems, belts and pouches. But this is minuscule, and one can always say that it is useful.
In skillful hands, the truth is that it comes in handy. However, they should have probably upgraded their weapons.
The main thing, my friends, they focus on isn’t a tactical upgrade, although it is also important and may be done, but the coloring of the Kalashnikovs with a bullpup pattern.
The piece turned out to be so popular among the most tactical Mujahideen that it might seem that Ukrainians send their Malyuk rifles to Syria or the Chinese reworked their Type 86S. But this is not the case.
In the future, the Kalashnikov bullpups are painted, beautiful forends and tactical arms are set up and an even stranger thing begins. Thermal cameras and nightlights are installed on these automatic rifles, and each of these cameras and nightlights is worth at least 100,000 rubles ($1,330). And they’re most likely produced in Belarus.
These gizmos are magnificent, no can argue with that.
The only question is, why are these “bullpup weapons” in the hands of fighters who shoot only at firing ranges?
And what’s also important, as the recent militant offensive in Idlib, supported by the Turkish army, ultimately shows, in large offensive operations, much, almost the majority, as artillery, aviation and armored vehicles decide the fighting. Unlike what used to happen in the good old days: menacing-looking guys in Gorkas with camo patterns, and painted Kalashnikovs.
However, one can only rejoice at having to fight such opponents.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Syrian Army Eliminates Promninet Militant Commander In Southern Idlib

On April 15 , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) eliminated a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation ( NFL ) in Greater Idlib .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , the commander , known as Abu al-Walid Tell Hadya , was killed along with another militant in a rocket strike by the SAA on the town of Maarbalit in the southern Idlib countryside .
The SAA ’ s strike was likely a response to violations of the ceasefire agreement , that was brokered by Russia and Turkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Abu al-Walid , heavy clashes between the SAA and militants erupted near the town of al-Bara in southern Idlib .
Both sides exchanged artillery fire .
However , no losses were reported .
Earlier today , the Turkish military and the Russian Military Police conducted a 4th limited joint patrol on the M4 highway , that links the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo .
The highway is still blocked by opposition supporters and radical militants .
Greater Idlib could witness a new round of escalation soon .
The March 5 agreement is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , radical groups are taking advantage of the ceasefire to rebuild their capabilities .
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On April 15, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) eliminated a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation (NFL) in Greater Idlib.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the commander, known as Abu al-Walid Tell Hadya, was killed along with another militant in a rocket strike by the SAA on the town of Maarbalit in the southern Idlib countryside.
The SAA’s strike was likely a response to violations of the ceasefire agreement, that was brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5.
Following the killing of Abu al-Walid, heavy clashes between the SAA and militants erupted near the town of al-Bara in southern Idlib. Both sides exchanged artillery fire. However, no losses were reported.
Earlier today, the Turkish military and the Russian Military Police conducted a 4th limited joint patrol on the M4 highway, that links the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo. The highway is still blocked by opposition supporters and radical militants.
Greater Idlib could witness a new round of escalation soon. The March 5 agreement is yet to be fully implemented by Turkey. Meanwhile, radical groups are taking advantage of the ceasefire to rebuild their capabilities.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Houthis Target Three Saudi-led Coalition Warplanes Over Yemen With Soviet Missiles

The Houthis announced late on March 14 that the Yemeni Air Defense Force had targeted three warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition over the northern Yemeni province of al-Jawf .
Brig .
Gen. Yahya Sari , a spokesman for the Yemeni group , said air defense fire forced the warplanes , an F-15 and two F-16s , to abort their missions and withdrew from Yemen ’ s airspace .
Saudi Arabia is the only member of the coalition that operates F-15s .
F-16s are operated by several members , including the UAE .
According to Brig .
Gen. Sari , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Fatir-1 ” air-defense system .
The Fatir-1 is a is a locally-upgraded Soviet-made SA-6 “ Gainful ” system that was revealed in August of 2019 .
The SA-6 system has a range of 25 km and engagement altitude of up to 8 km with its standard armament , the 9M336 missile , guided by semi-active radar homing .
However , the Houthis ’ Fatir-1 is supposedly “ heat-guided ” with a range of 22 km only .
Last month , the Houthis shot down a Saudi Torido IDS warplane over al-Jawf with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing air-defense capabilities .
The Yemeni group announced previously that 2020 will be the “ year of air-defense ” vowing to hinder Saudi-led coalition aerial operations .
The group presented several air-defense systems earlier this year .
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The Houthis announced late on March 14 that the Yemeni Air Defense Force had targeted three warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition over the northern Yemeni province of al-Jawf.
Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Yemeni group, said air defense fire forced the warplanes, an F-15 and two F-16s, to abort their missions and withdrew from Yemen’s airspace.
“They [the warplanes] were forced out of the [Yemeni] airspace before they could conduct any aggression,” the spokesman said.
Saudi Arabia is the only member of the coalition that operates F-15s. F-16s are operated by several members, including the UAE.
According to Brig. Gen. Sari, the three coalition warplanes were targeted with a “Fatir-1” air-defense system. The Fatir-1 is a is a locally-upgraded Soviet-made SA-6 “Gainful” system that was revealed in August of 2019.
The SA-6 system has a range of 25 km and engagement altitude of up to 8 km with its standard armament, the 9M336 missile, guided by semi-active radar homing. However, the Houthis’ Fatir-1 is supposedly “heat-guided” with a range of 22 km only.
Last month, the Houthis shot down a Saudi Torido IDS warplane over al-Jawf with an anti-aircraft missile, successfully demonstrating their growing air-defense capabilities.
The Yemeni group announced previously that 2020 will be the “year of air-defense” vowing to hinder Saudi-led coalition aerial operations. The group presented several air-defense systems earlier this year.
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southfront--2020-03-15--ISIS Claims Dozens Of Malian, French Soldiers Killed In Suicide Attack

Dozens of Malian and French soldiers were killed or Injured in a recent suicide attack by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara ( ISIS-GS ) , the terrorist group ’ s news agency , Amaq , claimed in a report on March 14 .
According to Amaq , the attack targeted a convoy of French and Malian forces near the town of Indelimane on the road linking the towns of Ansongo and Menaka in eastern Mali on March 10 .
A suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device ( SVBIED ) struck a gathering of Malian and French soldiers near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them .
Amaq said that SVBIED was driven by a suicide bomber known as Abdullah al-Ansari .
The agency also shared a photo of the attacker .
The same convoy was supposedly targeted again on March 11 near the town of Ihagana with an improvised explosive device ( IED ) .
Amaq claimed that the attack destroyed a vehicle , killing everyone aboard it .
No SVBIED or IED attacks were reported in Mali on March 10 or 11 .
This suggests that ISIS-GS claims are false or that both attacks were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2015 as the result of a split within the radical group al-Mourabitoun .
French and Malian forces have been attempting to contain the threat of the terrorist group ever since with limited success .
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Dozens of Malian and French soldiers were killed or Injured in a recent suicide attack by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS-GS), the terrorist group’s news agency, Amaq, claimed in a report on March 14.
According to Amaq, the attack targeted a convoy of French and Malian forces near the town of Indelimane on the road linking the towns of Ansongo and Menaka in eastern Mali on March 10.
A suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) struck a gathering of Malian and French soldiers near the convoy, allegedly killing or injuring most of them.
Amaq said that SVBIED was driven by a suicide bomber known as Abdullah al-Ansari. The agency also shared a photo of the attacker.
The same convoy was supposedly targeted again on March 11 near the town of Ihagana with an improvised explosive device (IED). Amaq claimed that the attack destroyed a vehicle, killing everyone aboard it.
No SVBIED or IED attacks were reported in Mali on March 10 or 11. This suggests that ISIS-GS claims are false or that both attacks were a complete failure.
ISIS-GS was formed in 2015 as the result of a split within the radical group al-Mourabitoun. French and Malian forces have been attempting to contain the threat of the terrorist group ever since with limited success.
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southfront--2020-03-15--New Photos Reveal PMU’s Heavy Losses In Recent U.S. Strikes On Iraq

On March 14 , Iraqi sources shared photos revealing the Popular Mobilization Units ( PMU ) heavy losses in the recent U.S. strikes .
The photos document the destruction in the PMU ’ s 46th Brigade headquarters in the area of Jurf Sakhar south of the capital , Baghdad .
Dozens of vehicles , multiple rocket launchers ( MRLs ) and howitzers were damaged or completely destroyed in the U.S. attack .
The 46th Brigade headquarters was one of five positions targeted by the U.S. early on March 13 .
The other positions were bases of the Iraqi military ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Police Regiments and an under construction airport near the holy Shiite city of Karbala .
Three soldiers of the Iraqi military and two policemen were killed in the strikes .
A civilian was also killed in Karbala ’ s airport .
The U.S. strikes were a response to an attack on coalition troops in Camp Taji on March 11 .
The attack claimed the lives of three coalition service members and injured others .
Earlier today , a new rocket attack struck Camp Taji , injuring three coalition personnel .
The U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new wave of strikes on Iraqi military positions in the upcoming few days .
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On March 14, Iraqi sources shared photos revealing the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) heavy losses in the recent U.S. strikes.
The photos document the destruction in the PMU’s 46th Brigade headquarters in the area of Jurf Sakhar south of the capital, Baghdad. Dozens of vehicles, multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) and howitzers were damaged or completely destroyed in the U.S. attack.
2\صور من مقر اللواء 46 -الحشد الشعبي في جرف الصخر pic.twitter.com/2QCiVWaTIb — Mustafa Ahmad (@KLKAMASH2018) March 14, 2020
3\تضرر اغلب العجلات في الموقع pic.twitter.com/EYi60bbtpA — Mustafa Ahmad (@KLKAMASH2018) March 14, 2020
The 46th Brigade headquarters was one of five positions targeted by the U.S. early on March 13. The other positions were bases of the Iraqi military’s 19th Commandos Division, Babylon’s Police Regiments and an under construction airport near the holy Shiite city of Karbala.
2- صور من قصف قوات التحالف الدولي لقطعات الجيش العراقي \الفرقة-19 pic.twitter.com/IcHBjLoxPV — Mustafa Ahmad (@KLKAMASH2018) March 14, 2020
Three soldiers of the Iraqi military and two policemen were killed in the strikes. A civilian was also killed in Karbala’s airport.
The U.S. strikes were a response to an attack on coalition troops in Camp Taji on March 11. The attack claimed the lives of three coalition service members and injured others.
Earlier today, a new rocket attack struck Camp Taji, injuring three coalition personnel. The U.S. may response to the attack with a new wave of strikes on Iraqi military positions in the upcoming few days.
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southfront--2020-03-15--ISIS Wives Murder Iraqi Man In Syria’s Notorious Al-Hawl Camp

ISIS wives have viciously murdered an Iraqi citizen in the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeast Syria .
The body of the victim was found by the camp ’ s authorities on March 14 .
A source in the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) security forces told the Hawar News Agency ( ANHA ) that the attackers murdered the victim with a hammer .
The victim received multiple hits on his head .
According to the source , the victim was an Iraqi refugee in his 30s known as Bakr Mohsen Farhan .
The murder weapon was found next to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killings in which the hammer was used have become more frequent , they are used by ISIS mercenaries ’ wives , in an attempt to punish all those who try to get away from their extremist ideology , whether they are displaced or Iraqi refugees residing in the camp , ” the source said .
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) contradicted the ANHA ’ s report , claiming that the Iraqi victim was a “ volunteer ” in the SDF .
The al-Hawl camp , that is located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosting more than 66,000 , including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters many of whom are foreigners .
ISIS wives in the camp are taking the role of the terrorist group ’ s “ Hosbah ” [ religious police ] .
Anyone who abandons the group ’ s radical ideology is being punished , or even murdered by these women .
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ISIS wives have viciously murdered an Iraqi citizen in the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeast Syria. The body of the victim was found by the camp’s authorities on March 14.
A source in the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) security forces told the Hawar News Agency (ANHA) that the attackers murdered the victim with a hammer. The victim received multiple hits on his head.
According to the source, the victim was an Iraqi refugee in his 30s known as Bakr Mohsen Farhan. The murder weapon was found next to his body.
“The attacks and killings in which the hammer was used have become more frequent, they are used by ISIS mercenaries’ wives, in an attempt to punish all those who try to get away from their extremist ideology, whether they are displaced or Iraqi refugees residing in the camp,” the source said.
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) contradicted the ANHA’s report, claiming that the Iraqi victim was a “volunteer” in the SDF.
The al-Hawl camp, that is located in the eastern al-Hasakah countryside, is hosting more than 66,000, including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters many of whom are foreigners.
ISIS wives in the camp are taking the role of the terrorist group’s “Hosbah” [religious police]. Anyone who abandons the group’s radical ideology is being punished, or even murdered by these women.
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southfront--2020-03-15--M4 Highway Remains Blocked Less Than A Day Before First Planned Russian-Turkish Patrol (Video)

For the second day in a row , opposition supporters and activists in Greater Idlib continued their sit-in on the M4 highway in southern Idlib .
The sit-in began on March 13 .
The protesters are planning to prevent Russian and Turkish forces from conducting joint patrols on the highway in order to sabotage the recent Turkish-Russian agreement on Greater Idlib .
Under the agreement , the first patrol should take place on March 15 .
A unit of the Turkish military made an attempt to end the sit-in and open the highway on March 14 noon .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unit to retreat .
The sit-in is by no mean peaceful , the protesters threatened to target any Russian unit that would approach the M4 highway .
The threats were not limited to the protesters .
A large unit of the Sham Corps , the biggest Turkish-backed group in Greater Idlib , released also a statement threatening Russian forces .
Reopening the M4 highway , that links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city , is the keystone of the Russian-Turkish agreement on Greater Idlib .
Turkey is clearly making efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this will not likely happen as radical militants are dominating in the area .
Turkish forces appear to be unwilling to confront these militants .
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For the second day in a row, opposition supporters and activists in Greater Idlib continued their sit-in on the M4 highway in southern Idlib.
The sit-in began on March 13. The protesters are planning to prevent Russian and Turkish forces from conducting joint patrols on the highway in order to sabotage the recent Turkish-Russian agreement on Greater Idlib. Under the agreement, the first patrol should take place on March 15.
A unit of the Turkish military made an attempt to end the sit-in and open the highway on March 14 noon. However, the protesters refused to evacuate, forcing the unit to retreat.
The sit-in is by no mean peaceful, the protesters threatened to target any Russian unit that would approach the M4 highway. The threats were not limited to the protesters. A large unit of the Sham Corps, the biggest Turkish-backed group in Greater Idlib, released also a statement threatening Russian forces.
“Any Russian patrol that would enter our land will be a target for us,” the unit, known as the Ahl al-Sham Brigade, said in its statement.
Reopening the M4 highway, that links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city, is the keystone of the Russian-Turkish agreement on Greater Idlib.
Turkey is clearly making efforts to reopen the highway. However, this will not likely happen as radical militants are dominating in the area. Turkish forces appear to be unwilling to confront these militants.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Three U.S.-led Coalition Service Members Injured In New Camp Taji Attack (Photos)

The U.S.-led coalition announced on March 14 that three of its service members were wounded in a rocket attack that targeted Iraq ’ s Camp Taji in the morning .
Col. Myles B. Caggins III , a spokesman for the coalition , revealed that the attack also injured two Iraqi soldiers .
Camp Taji , which hosts coalition troops , is mainly run by the Iraqi military .
Lebanon ’ s al-Mayadeen TV revealed that the rocket attack also caused significant damage to a runway in Camp Taji used by coalition warplanes .
The perpetrators used seven 107 mm rocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Camp Taji to launch the attack .
The rocket launchers were uncovered by Iraqi security forces a few minutes after the attack .
Iraqi authorities have launched an investigation into the new attack .
Several security personnel stationed around Camp Taji and many locals are reportedly being questioned .
“ Those who conducted this attack must declare themselves to be dealt with by the law .
The JOC-I [ Joint Operations Center in Iraq ] considers any party that mobilizes and legitimizes these actions as a potential partner , ” the JOC-I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a similar attack targeted Camp Taji , killing three personnel of the U.S.-led coalition .
In response , the U.S. targeted five military positions in Iraq .
The strikes killed three Iraqi soldiers and two policemen .
The U.S. claims that these attacks are being carried out by Shiite groups affiliated with Iran , mainly Kata ’ ib Hezbollah .
However , these accusations are not supported by any clear evidence .
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The U.S.-led coalition announced on March 14 that three of its service members were wounded in a rocket attack that targeted Iraq’s Camp Taji in the morning.
Col. Myles B. Caggins III, a spokesman for the coalition, revealed that the attack also injured two Iraqi soldiers. Camp Taji, which hosts coalition troops, is mainly run by the Iraqi military.
“The CJTFOIR [Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve] confirms at least (25) 107mm rockets impacted Iraq’s Camp Taji base hosting Coalition troops, March 14 at 10:51 a.m. (Iraq Time). 3-Coalition WIA, 2-Iraqi WIA. Assessment and investigation ongoing,” the spokesman said.
Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen TV revealed that the rocket attack also caused significant damage to a runway in Camp Taji used by coalition warplanes.
The perpetrators used seven 107 mm rocket launchers hidden underground in a garage near Camp Taji to launch the attack. The rocket launchers were uncovered by Iraqi security forces a few minutes after the attack.
Iraqi authorities have launched an investigation into the new attack. Several security personnel stationed around Camp Taji and many locals are reportedly being questioned.
“Those who conducted this attack must declare themselves to be dealt with by the law. The JOC-I [Joint Operations Center in Iraq] considers any party that mobilizes and legitimizes these actions as a potential partner,” the JOC-I said in a statement.
Earlier this week, a similar attack targeted Camp Taji, killing three personnel of the U.S.-led coalition. In response, the U.S. targeted five military positions in Iraq. The strikes killed three Iraqi soldiers and two policemen.
The U.S. claims that these attacks are being carried out by Shiite groups affiliated with Iran, mainly Kata’ib Hezbollah. However, these accusations are not supported by any clear evidence.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Nasrallah Vows To Battle Coronavirus Pandemic, Calls Trump “Biggest Liar On Earth”

Hassan Nasrallah , secretary-General of Lebanon ’ s Hezbollah , vowed in a speech on March 13 to battle the Coronavirus pandemic .
The Lebanese leader said the entire world is in a war with the Coronavirus , stressing that everyone has responsibility to confront the dangerous pandemic .
“ Today we are facing an enemy whose threat is clear , large and wide .
This threat does not stop at borders , but rather involves the world … We are in midst of a warfare , it ’ s a global war being fought by people and exposing world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Nasrallah said , adding “ In any battle , there ’ s a target and an enemy , the problem in this battle is that the enemy is “ coronavirus ” which is anonymous in all its aspects .
Its threat has become obvious to all people.
” Nasrallah also praised the work of the Lebanese health sector , calling on people in the country to be transparent if they have any symptoms .
The number of recorded COVID-19 cases in Lebanon rose to 93 on March 14 .
At least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notorious virus , thus far .
Some pro-Western parties and media outlets in Lebanon had launched a smear campaign against Hezbollah , holding it responsible for the widespread of the virus in the country .
Hezbollah ’ s close ties with Iran , one of the main hotspots of the Coronavirus pandemic , were cited as the reason .
Nasrallah ignored these accusations in his speech , hailing Iranian officials for being transparent about the coronavirus cases in Iran .
The leader also criticized the U.S. poor management of the pandemic , calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on earth.
” Hezbollah is now actively supporting the Lebanese government in its efforts to confront the Coronavirus .
The group ’ s health cadres , manpower and institutions are working day and night to contain the pandemic in several regions of Lebanon , including the capital , Beirut .
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Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, vowed in a speech on March 13 to battle the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Lebanese leader said the entire world is in a war with the Coronavirus, stressing that everyone has responsibility to confront the dangerous pandemic.
“Today we are facing an enemy whose threat is clear, large and wide. This threat does not stop at borders, but rather involves the world … We are in midst of a warfare, it’s a global war being fought by people and exposing world governments as a priority to be handled,” Nasrallah said, adding “In any battle, there’s a target and an enemy, the problem in this battle is that the enemy is “coronavirus” which is anonymous in all its aspects. Its threat has become obvious to all people.”
Nasrallah also praised the work of the Lebanese health sector, calling on people in the country to be transparent if they have any symptoms.
“The virus can be defeated if everyone takes responsibility and plays their part,” Nasrallah said.
The number of recorded COVID-19 cases in Lebanon rose to 93 on March 14. At least three patients have fallen victims to the notorious virus, thus far.
Some pro-Western parties and media outlets in Lebanon had launched a smear campaign against Hezbollah, holding it responsible for the widespread of the virus in the country. Hezbollah’s close ties with Iran, one of the main hotspots of the Coronavirus pandemic, were cited as the reason.
Nasrallah ignored these accusations in his speech, hailing Iranian officials for being transparent about the coronavirus cases in Iran. The leader also criticized the U.S. poor management of the pandemic, calling President Donald Trump “the biggest liar on earth.”
Hezbollah is now actively supporting the Lebanese government in its efforts to confront the Coronavirus. The group’s health cadres, manpower and institutions are working day and night to contain the pandemic in several regions of Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Escalation In Daraa’s Tafas After Assassination Attempt On Former Rebel Commander

On March 13 , a failed assassination attempt targeted a former rebel commander known as Fadi al-Asmi in the town of Tafas in northern Daraa .
According to the SMART News Agency , the commander , who is originally from the town of Dael , was shot by unknown gunmen riding a motorcycle in Tafas ’ town center .
Al-Asmi was a commander in the Revolution Army .
The group was one of the largest U.S.-backed factions in southern Syria .
The commander joined the reconciliation process in 2018 .
However , he was arrested by the Syrian intelligence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A day earlier , a militant who worked as an arms trafficker for the U.S.-led Military Operations Center ( MOC ) in Jordan was assassinated near the town of Om Elmiathin in eastern Daraa .
The assassination attempt led to some tension in Tafas .
Some radical militants have been active in the town for about a year now .
The Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) deployed large reinforcements around the town in the last few weeks .
A delegation of the Russian Military Police , the guarantor of the reconciliation process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures on March 12 to de-escalate the situation .
The SAA carried out a security operation against radical militants in the town of al-Sanamayn in northern Daraa earlier this month .
The operation ended in a few days with a new reconciliation agreement .
A similar security operation could target Tafas soon .
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On March 13, a failed assassination attempt targeted a former rebel commander known as Fadi al-Asmi in the town of Tafas in northern Daraa.
According to the SMART News Agency, the commander, who is originally from the town of Dael, was shot by unknown gunmen riding a motorcycle in Tafas’ town center.
Al-Asmi was a commander in the Revolution Army. The group was one of the largest U.S.-backed factions in southern Syria. The commander joined the reconciliation process in 2018. However, he was arrested by the Syrian intelligence, only to be released soon after.
A day earlier, a militant who worked as an arms trafficker for the U.S.-led Military Operations Center (MOC) in Jordan was assassinated near the town of Om Elmiathin in eastern Daraa.
The assassination attempt led to some tension in Tafas. Some radical militants have been active in the town for about a year now.
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) deployed large reinforcements around the town in the last few weeks. A delegation of the Russian Military Police, the guarantor of the reconciliation process in the south, met with local figures on March 12 to de-escalate the situation.
The SAA carried out a security operation against radical militants in the town of al-Sanamayn in northern Daraa earlier this month. The operation ended in a few days with a new reconciliation agreement. A similar security operation could target Tafas soon.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Map Update: Locations Of US Strikes On Alleged Iranian-linked Targets In Iraq

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Lampposts on every city street of the world world will @ @ @ @ @ dangling from it .
You can fool some of the world people some of the @ @ @ @ @ time .
Desist now , or there will be a real Holocast , not a @ @ @

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On March 13, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) shared details regarding its recent strikes on the supposed Iranian-linked targets in Iraq. According to the CENTCOM, the targeted locations were belonging to Kataib Hezbollah and storing weapons prepared to be used against forces of the US-led coalition. Iraqi sources deny these claims saying that Iraqi government forces beame a target of the attack. MORE HERE
These defensive strikes were designed to destroy Iranian-supplied advanced conventional weapons, and that the U.S. acted in self-defense in response to a direct and deliberate attack on an Iraqi base that hosts coalition service members. – Gen Frank McKenzie, CDR CENTCOM pic.twitter.com/dBbe3Fx6Os — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 13, 2020
We assess that each location stored weapons that could enable lethal operations against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq. We also assess that the destruction of these sights will degrade KH’s ability to conduct future attacks. pic.twitter.com/wRH6u9xLbH — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 13, 2020
We have effectively destroyed these facilities and expect that they no longer contain the type of advanced Iranian-supplied weapons that were used in the KH attacks.
– Gen Frank McKenzie, CDR CENTCOM pic.twitter.com/ag27fZnCoO — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 13, 2020
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southfront--2020-03-15--Military Situation In Afghanistan On March 14, 2020 (Map Update)

Afghanistan was a Buddhist area before the Arab moslem invasion… Taliban moslems – recently destroyed 2,000 year old Buddhists statues.. @ @ @ @ @ history .

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A brief overivew of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
The Taliban conducted 95 attacks on government forces in 10 provinces during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense reported late on March 13;
The Kabul government said that it will start releasing 1,500 Taliban prisoners (100 persons per day) on March 14 if the movement fulfils the ceasefire agtreement;
The Taliban announced that 684 Kabul administration workers joined the group in February 2020;
An increased activity of ISIS cells was reported in northern Afghanistan.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Coronavirus Hysteria Hits Russia As Europe Becomes Center Of Outbreak

During the past week , the center of the coronavirus outbreak ( COVID-19 ) officially moved from China to the European Union .
Italy already overcame the number of active cases in China .
Furthermore , Italy demonstares sky-high numbers of deaths and total coronavirus cases per a million of population .
In aprticular , open sources numbers show that every fourteenth person affected by coronavirus in Italy dies .
These numbers cause reasonable questions because there are not so much explanations of the observed crisis in Europe .
So , the entire Italian government is disfunctional and demonstrates a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exaggerates the scale of crisis .
If one supposes that the Italian government is interested in fueling the hysteria and crisis to achieve some own goals ( to support the global campaign in the field or gain tactical economic benefits as additional funding from the EU ) , it may look that authorities count any virus infection death or even deaths caused some other reasons as coronavirus-caused deaths .
The European developments followed the official Chinese declaration of conerns regarding the possibiltiy that the coronavirus outbreak may have been a preplanned action ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against China and the entire crisis is being manipulated to fuel instability and further .
The coronavirus hysteria rapidly expanded into other European countries ( even not really affected by the oubreak ) and even Russia .
The Russian opposition media and representatives of the so-called neo-liberal part of the elite are already cry foul about the supposed coronavirus-related problems .
According to them , the country is ‘ fully unprepared ’ to fight the possible outbreak .
These claims are being supported by a large-scale media campaign in the field .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these happens amid the chaos on the oil market ( caused by Saudi agressive actions on it ) , constitutional reforms in Russia and the escalation of the Iranian-US tensions in the Middle East ( Iran is currently suffering from coronavirus-related issues with over 12,000 active cases ) .
The large-scale diplomatic and media efforts to paint the coronavirus oubtreak as a large-scale threat and the timing of developments demonstrate allow to suggest that forces related to the global establishment are intentionally exploiting and fueling the crisis ( or even contributed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own goals .
The COVID-19 issue is already used to explain the upcoming global economic crisis ( which is barely caused by the virus itself ) , and will likely be used among the tools used to distabilize situation inside the countries opposing the neo-liberal world order : China , Russia and Iran .
Modern “ liberalism ” ( often called “ neo-liberalism ” ) is the ideology of serving to global financial monopolies and market speculators in general .
The goal of such “ liberals ” is to increase their personal level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and physical work , using the margin simplification of modern communications and IT technologies , for satisfying their selfish , mainly bodily , desires covering them under the guise of post-modern sophistry .
Thus , they swallow public resources undermining the steadily development of the humanity .
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During the past week, the center of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) officially moved from China to the European Union. Italy already overcame the number of active cases in China.
Furthermore, Italy demonstares sky-high numbers of deaths and total coronavirus cases per a million of population. In aprticular, open sources numbers show that every fourteenth person affected by coronavirus in Italy dies. These numbers cause reasonable questions because there are not so much explanations of the observed crisis in Europe. So, the entire Italian government is disfunctional and demonstrates a criminal negligence, or the available statistics exaggerates the scale of crisis. If one supposes that the Italian government is interested in fueling the hysteria and crisis to achieve some own goals (to support the global campaign in the field or gain tactical economic benefits as additional funding from the EU), it may look that authorities count any virus infection death or even deaths caused some other reasons as coronavirus-caused deaths.
The European developments followed the official Chinese declaration of conerns regarding the possibiltiy that the coronavirus outbreak may have been a preplanned action (Beijing blamed the US military) aimed against China and the entire crisis is being manipulated to fuel instability and further.
The coronavirus hysteria rapidly expanded into other European countries (even not really affected by the oubreak) and even Russia. The Russian opposition media and representatives of the so-called neo-liberal part of the elite are already cry foul about the supposed coronavirus-related problems. According to them, the country is ‘fully unprepared’ to fight the possible outbreak. These claims are being supported by a large-scale media campaign in the field.
It’s interesting to note that all of these happens amid the chaos on the oil market (caused by Saudi agressive actions on it), constitutional reforms in Russia and the escalation of the Iranian-US tensions in the Middle East (Iran is currently suffering from coronavirus-related issues with over 12,000 active cases).
The large-scale diplomatic and media efforts to paint the coronavirus oubtreak as a large-scale threat and the timing of developments demonstrate allow to suggest that forces related to the global establishment are intentionally exploiting and fueling the crisis (or even contributed to its start) in order to achieve own goals. The COVID-19 issue is already used to explain the upcoming global economic crisis (which is barely caused by the virus itself), and will likely be used among the tools used to distabilize situation inside the countries opposing the neo-liberal world order: China, Russia and Iran.
Modern “liberalism” (often called “neo-liberalism”) is the ideology of serving to global financial monopolies and market speculators in general. The goal of such “liberals” is to increase their personal level of consumption with the minimal possible intellectual and physical work, using the margin simplification of modern communications and IT technologies, for satisfying their selfish, mainly bodily, desires covering them under the guise of post-modern sophistry. Thus, they swallow public resources undermining the steadily development of the humanity.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Military Situation In Northwestern Syria On March 14, 2020 (Map Update)

Repeated ceasefires prevent the SAA from clearing the roaches out of Idlib .
It is like doctors explaining to a @ @ @ @ @ to combat the cancer with a ceasefire doing nothing .
While the Patient = Syria @ @ @ @ @ is eating Syria ’ s body .
A lot of soldiers probably plan to finally @ @ @ @ @ a terrorist-free country , where they can go to work again and have their family @ @ @ @ @ and hopes are damned by repeated ceasefires ensuring they won ’ t have a peaceful @ @ @ @ @ doomed to watch the terrorists grow fat under prolonged ceasefires forever !
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A brief overview of the recent developments in northwestern Syria:
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southfront--2020-03-15--Military Situation In Yemen On March 14, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • Ansar Allah targeted @ @ @ @ @ missiles ; • Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in the southwest of @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Ceasefire violations were reported in al-Hudadyah;
Ansar Allah targeted the al-Labanat base with several missiles;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in the southwest of al-Jawf province;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Zaher district 4 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Nihm district 4 times.
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southfront--2020-03-15--US Moves Patriot Missiles To Iraq – Outraged Baghdad Says “Consequences” Coming After Airstrikes

With coronavirus pandemic dominating the world ’ s attention , it ’ s easy to forget that the US is essentially in a state of war with Iran , just Thursday night conducting a major aerial bombing campaign against multiple Iran-backed militia targets across southern Iraq .
In response to prior rocket attacks on Camp Taji which killed two Americans on Wednesday the Pentagon declared that “ all options are on the table ” suggesting there could be more strikes to come .
The Pentagon said it initiated a “ proportional ” response against five Kata ’ ib Hezbollah weapons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemned the attacks as not only unauthorized violations of its airspace , but as having killed and wounded several Iraqi security force personnel .
Top US forces general in the region , Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie , brushed Baghdad ’ s condemnation aside , essentially saying it was Iraqi forces ’ fault for being there .
Many officers in the Iraqi Army essentially see Khatib Hezbollah as a de facto extension of national forces .
The foreign ministry further summoned the US and UK ambassadors following the attacks .
But the Pentagon is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we struck are clear locations of terrorist bases , ” McKenzie said Friday .
When asked about Iraq ’ s fierce response , he said , “ If Iraqi military forces are there , I would say it ’ s probably not a good idea to position yourself with Khatib Hezbollah in the wake of a strike that killed Americans and Coalition members.
” Meanwhile , the Pentagon is moving Patriot air defense missile systems into Iraq to better defensed US personnel against any potential Iranian strike , even at a moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on combating the deadlier Covid-19 outbreak in its midst .
It was also reported Friday that Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has agreed to keep two aircraft carriers in the Gulf region “ for a period of time ” .
They ’ ve been identified as the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the USS Harry S. Truman .
The US rarely maintains two carriers there , with the last instance coming about eight years ago , in 2012 .

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With coronavirus pandemic dominating the world’s attention, it’s easy to forget that the US is essentially in a state of war with Iran, just Thursday night conducting a major aerial bombing campaign against multiple Iran-backed militia targets across southern Iraq.
In response to prior rocket attacks on Camp Taji which killed two Americans on Wednesday the Pentagon declared that “all options are on the table” — suggesting there could be more strikes to come. The Pentagon said it initiated a “proportional” response against five Kata’ib Hezbollah weapons facilities.
Iraq’s government immediately condemned the attacks as not only unauthorized violations of its airspace, but as having killed and wounded several Iraqi security force personnel.
Top US forces general in the region, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, brushed Baghdad’s condemnation aside, essentially saying it was Iraqi forces’ fault for being there. Many officers in the Iraqi Army essentially see Khatib Hezbollah as a de facto extension of national forces.
Reuters reports:
Iraq condemned overnight U.S. air strikes on Friday, saying they killed six people and warning of dangerous consequences for what it called a violation of sovereignty and targeted aggression against the nation’s regular armed forces.
The foreign ministry further summoned the US and UK ambassadors following the attacks. But the Pentagon is not backing down.
“These locations that we struck are clear locations of terrorist bases,” McKenzie said Friday. When asked about Iraq’s fierce response, he said, “If Iraqi military forces are there, I would say it’s probably not a good idea to position yourself with Khatib Hezbollah in the wake of a strike that killed Americans and Coalition members.”
Meanwhile, the Pentagon is moving Patriot air defense missile systems into Iraq to better defensed US personnel against any potential Iranian strike, even at a moment when Tehran’s real focus remains on combating the deadlier Covid-19 outbreak in its midst.
It was also reported Friday that Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has agreed to keep two aircraft carriers in the Gulf region “for a period of time”. They’ve been identified as the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the USS Harry S. Truman.
The US rarely maintains two carriers there, with the last instance coming about eight years ago, in 2012.
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southfront--2020-03-15--Defender Europe 2020 Can Not Be Cancelled Due To Corona Virus

Written by Timoschuk ; Originally appeared at The Duran Corona virus – more then 100,000 infected around the world , six countries where tourists are prohibited from traveling and 17 , which are recommended to be avoided .
“ Defender Europe 2020 ” – 40,000 participants from 17 NATO countries ( and Georgia ) .
One would like to ask : who will win ?
And soon we can check it out .
Polish Minister of Defense Mariusz Blaszczak has already announced the existence of a secret document “ The use of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the provision of medical care and the elimination of biological pollution and infections.
” Surely such secret instructions are also available in other countries participating in the exercise .
Although it would be better not to test the ability of NATO doctrines to withstand the modern virus .
And then what ?
Cancel ?
This makes no sense .
Although many are already starting to support this idea .
Currently on the Internet you can find many petitions for the abolition of the exercise .
Under them are the signatures of thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues as ensuring the security of Europe , it would be foolish to take into account the opinion of ordinary citizens who are not versed in this issue .
With the exception of civilian petitions , there are opinions of scholars and professional military personnel .
According to the professors , the large troop movements within the framework of Defender Europe 2020 can contribute to the spread of corona virus infection throughout the European continent .
And at the present time , the transfer of American troops to European ports is on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous virus can be not only people .
But also the transport in which dust particles containing the virus remained .
The first cases of corona virus have already been detected in Germany , Poland .
Italy is a hotbed of infection .
n the United States , 1635 cases of corona virus infection were recorded , 41 people died .
According to a Pentagon spokesman , Ryan McCarthy , Lieutenant General Christopher Cavoli and several other members of his headquarters could become infected with the new corona virus .
But there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then 100,000 infected , more than 52,000 people recovered .
In addition , the Chinese say they seem to have created a vaccine .
But it ’ s too early to talk about its effectiveness .
Corona virus makes serious adjustments to plans for major official events .
Geneva Motor Show was canceled .
A similar fate threatens the annual European Eurovision music contest .
Endangered football Champions League , Europa League threatened .
As part of these events , matches are already being held without spectators .
The fact of holding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The matter of their cancellation or rescheduling is seriously considered .
The first canceled military events appear .
Thus , the Finnish Ministry of Defense announced that Finnish troops will not take part in NATO ’ s major “ Cold Response 2020 ” exercise .
The U.S. and Israeli military exercises “ Juniper cobra missile defense ” , as well as the joint U.S.-South Korean exercises , have been canceled .
Against this background , it would be logical if not to cancel , then at least postpone the “ Defender Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the US Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel signed instructions recommending that all military commanders take comprehensive measures to preserve the health of military personnel and members of their families located in foreign countries .
One of the points of the document provides for the possibility of reducing the scale or canceling exercises and other combat training activities .
Moreover , commanders of expeditionary military formations are vested with the rights to impose restrictions .
In connection with the rapid spread of corona virus in Europe , a ban has been imposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowded places and local institutions .
But the instructions of the US military official are unlikely to extend to the exercises “ Defender Europe 2020 ” .
Their real cancellation is possible only in the case of mass deaths among US soldiers .
Otherwise , the exercise will be carried out according to plans .
Because along with a demonstration of American military power , Defender is an economic project .
The sale of arms to NATO countries should bring billions of dollars , which the American leadership is definitely not ready to @ @ @

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Written by Timoschuk; Originally appeared at The Duran
Corona virus – more then 100,000 infected around the world, six countries where tourists are prohibited from traveling and 17, which are recommended to be avoided. “Defender Europe 2020” – 40,000 participants from 17 NATO countries (and Georgia).
One would like to ask: who will win? And soon we can check it out.
Polish Minister of Defense Mariusz Blaszczak has already announced the existence of a secret document “The use of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland in anti-epidemic, sanitary and hygienic measures, the provision of medical care and the elimination of biological pollution and infections.” Surely such secret instructions are also available in other countries participating in the exercise.
Although it would be better not to test the ability of NATO doctrines to withstand the modern virus.
And then what? Cancel? This makes no sense. Although many are already starting to support this idea. Currently on the Internet you can find many petitions for the abolition of the exercise. Under them are the signatures of thousands of Europeans.
But in such important issues as ensuring the security of Europe, it would be foolish to take into account the opinion of ordinary citizens who are not versed in this issue.
With the exception of civilian petitions, there are opinions of scholars and professional military personnel.
According to the professors, the large troop movements within the framework of Defender Europe 2020 can contribute to the spread of corona virus infection throughout the European continent. And at the present time, the transfer of American troops to European ports is on the peak. And the source of a dangerous virus can be not only people. But also the transport in which dust particles containing the virus remained.
The first cases of corona virus have already been detected in Germany, Poland. Italy is a hotbed of infection. n the United States, 1635 cases of corona virus infection were recorded, 41 people died. According to a Pentagon spokesman, Ryan McCarthy, Lieutenant General Christopher Cavoli and several other members of his headquarters could become infected with the new corona virus.
But there is positive news from doctors. Of more then 100,000 infected, more than 52,000 people recovered. In addition, the Chinese say they seem to have created a vaccine. But it’s too early to talk about its effectiveness.
Corona virus makes serious adjustments to plans for major official events. Geneva Motor Show was canceled. A similar fate threatens the annual European Eurovision music contest. Endangered football Champions League, Europa League threatened. As part of these events, matches are already being held without spectators. The fact of holding the Summer Olympic Games in Japan is questionable. The matter of their cancellation or rescheduling is seriously considered.
The first canceled military events appear. Thus, the Finnish Ministry of Defense announced that Finnish troops will not take part in NATO’s major “Cold Response 2020” exercise. The U.S. and Israeli military exercises “Juniper cobra missile defense”, as well as the joint U.S.-South Korean exercises, have been canceled.
Against this background, it would be logical if not to cancel, then at least postpone the “Defender Europe 2020” exercise.
On February 28, the US Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel signed instructions recommending that all military commanders take comprehensive measures to preserve the health of military personnel and members of their families located in foreign countries. One of the points of the document provides for the possibility of reducing the scale or canceling exercises and other combat training activities. Moreover, commanders of expeditionary military formations are vested with the rights to impose restrictions.
In connection with the rapid spread of corona virus in Europe, a ban has been imposed on visits by the US military to crowded places and local institutions.
But the instructions of the US military official are unlikely to extend to the exercises “Defender Europe 2020”. Their real cancellation is possible only in the case of mass deaths among US soldiers. Otherwise, the exercise will be carried out according to plans. Because along with a demonstration of American military power, Defender is an economic project. The sale of arms to NATO countries should bring billions of dollars, which the American leadership is definitely not ready to give up.
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