southfront--2020-06-26--Syrian Army Pounds Militant Positions In Northern Lattakia

On June 26 afternoon , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) artillery shelled militants ’ positions in the northern @ @ @ @ @ to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , the shelling targeted the Turkman Mount @ @ @ @ @ jihadi groups like the Turkistan Islamic Party and Ajnad al-Kavkaz are known to be stationed @ @ @ @ @ likely a response to recent attacks by the militants .
A day earlier , a @ @ @ @ @ by a sniper in the southern part of Greater Idlib .
A ceasefire was implemented @ @ @ @ @ in the framework of the agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey .
The agreement has @ @ @ @ @ including the militants ’ refusal to allow the reopening of the M4 highway .
The @ @ @ @ @ city of Lattakia with Aleppo city , the industrial hub of the country .
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On June 26 afternoon, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) artillery shelled militants’ positions in the northern countryside of Lattakia.
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the shelling targeted the Turkman Mount. A number of foreign jihadi groups like the Turkistan Islamic Party and Ajnad al-Kavkaz are known to be stationed there.
“There is no information about any human losses [as a result of the shelling],” the monitoring group’s report reads.
The shelling was likely a response to recent attacks by the militants. A day earlier, a Syrian service member was killed by a sniper in the southern part of Greater Idlib.
A ceasefire was implemented in Greater Idlib in March in the framework of the agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey.
The agreement has been facing several challenges, including the militants’ refusal to allow the reopening of the M4 highway. The strategic highway links the port city of Lattakia with Aleppo city, the industrial hub of the country.
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southfront--2020-06-26--Idlib Militants Use Battle Tanks To Kill Each Others Under Turkish Nose

ISIS announced a new series of attacks against the Syrian Army in the Homs-Deir Ezzor desert .
According to the terrorist group ’ s news agency Amaq , ISIS cells ambushed an army unit near the town of al-Sukhna killing 2 soldiers , injuring a third one and capturing a vehicle .
This attack became the second successful ISIS raid in the desert area in less than a week .
The previous one took place south of al-Mayadin and resulted in the killing of 8 Syrian troops .
On June 25 and June 26 , the Syrian Air Force and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the detected ISIS hideouts south of the Palmyra-Deir Ezzor highway .
According to pro-government sources , at least one weapon depot and 2 vehicles were eliminated .
The precise number of ISIS casualties remains unclear .
The pro-Turkish coalition of militant groups , the National Front for Liberation , repelled an imaginary attack of Russian special forces in southern Idlib .
According to militants , they killed 2 Russian personnel and 2 Syrian soldiers in intense fighting in the village of Benin on June 25 .
The only problem with this version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian forces conducted offensive operations in the area , according to local sources .
Clashes between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and militants from the Fa Ithbatu coalition continue in the countryside of Idlib .
The sides briefly reached a tactical ceasefire on June 25 and even removed checkpoints between Idlib city mostly controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the town of Jisr al-Shughur , which is the Fa Ithbatu rear base .
Nonetheless , as of June 26 the fighting once again resumed after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham attacked positions of Horas al-Din and Ansar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ al-Janoudiyah .
Intense fighting was also ongoing near Arab Said .
Local sources claim that both sides are now using battle tanks .
According to supporters of Fa Ithbatu , the al-Qaeda-linked coalition captured 2 battle tanks belonging to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and damaged another one .
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says it ’ s ready to accept a ceasefire only if Horas al-Din , Ansar al-Din and other members of Fa Ithbatu remove checkpoints that they have established near Idlib city over the past few days .
Control over the movement of goods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the pillars of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham influence and allows it to collect various fees and fines there .
So , the group sees any presence of other forces on key roads in Greater idlib as a threat to its interests .
Currently , the main opposition to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is located in Jisr al-Shughur .
The main point of contradiction between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other al-Qaeda-linked groups is that Fa Ithbatu wants itsown share of the revenue , which can be collected by exploiting the militant-held part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for further confrontation until a new balance of power within the militant-held area is found .

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ISIS announced a new series of attacks against the Syrian Army in the Homs-Deir Ezzor desert. According to the terrorist group’s news agency Amaq, ISIS cells ambushed an army unit near the town of al-Sukhna killing 2 soldiers, injuring a third one and capturing a vehicle. This attack became the second successful ISIS raid in the desert area in less than a week. The previous one took place south of al-Mayadin and resulted in the killing of 8 Syrian troops.
On June 25 and June 26, the Syrian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted intense airstrikes on the detected ISIS hideouts south of the Palmyra-Deir Ezzor highway. According to pro-government sources, at least one weapon depot and 2 vehicles were eliminated. The precise number of ISIS casualties remains unclear.
The pro-Turkish coalition of militant groups, the National Front for Liberation, repelled an imaginary attack of Russian special forces in southern Idlib. According to militants, they killed 2 Russian personnel and 2 Syrian soldiers in intense fighting in the village of Benin on June 25. The only problem with this version is that neither the Syrian Army nor Russian forces conducted offensive operations in the area, according to local sources.
Clashes between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and militants from the Fa Ithbatu coalition continue in the countryside of Idlib. The sides briefly reached a tactical ceasefire on June 25 and even removed checkpoints between Idlib city mostly controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the town of Jisr al-Shughur, which is the Fa Ithbatu rear base.
Nonetheless, as of June 26 the fighting once again resumed after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham attacked positions of Horas al-Din and Ansar al-Din near the villages of Yacubiyeh and al-Janoudiyah. Intense fighting was also ongoing near Arab Said. Local sources claim that both sides are now using battle tanks.
According to supporters of Fa Ithbatu, the al-Qaeda-linked coalition captured 2 battle tanks belonging to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and damaged another one. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says it’s ready to accept a ceasefire only if Horas al-Din, Ansar al-Din and other members of Fa Ithbatu remove checkpoints that they have established near Idlib city over the past few days.
Control over the movement of goods and people in the Idlib countryside is one of the pillars of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham influence and allows it to collect various fees and fines there. So, the group sees any presence of other forces on key roads in Greater idlib as a threat to its interests. Currently, the main opposition to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is located in Jisr al-Shughur.
The main point of contradiction between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other al-Qaeda-linked groups is that Fa Ithbatu wants itsown share of the revenue, which can be collected by exploiting the militant-held part of Greater Idlib. This sets the conditions for further confrontation until a new balance of power within the militant-held area is found.
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southfront--2020-06-26--29 Militants Were Killed In Recent Greater Idlib Conflict: Monitoring Group

A total of 29 militants were killed in the recent conflict between Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) and the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room in Greater Idlib , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on June 26 .
“ The clashes have claimed the lives of 29 fighters from both sides … 18 of them were personnel of Horas al-Din [ one of Fa Ithbatu factions ] , including a foreign commander , and 11 were members of HTS , ” the London-based monitoring group said in a report .
The fighting between HTS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier today , when they reached a detailed agreement to resolve their dispute .
The SOHR reported that the agreement is now being implemented .
Fa Ithbatu is withdrawing its militants from their headquarters and checkpoints in western Idlib .
Meanwhile , HTS is deploying its security forces between the town of Arab Said and the al-Roug Valley .
While the military confrontation between HTS and Fa Ithbatu appears to be over , the two sides will likely continue to clash for influence in Greater Idlib .
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A total of 29 militants were killed in the recent conflict between Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room in Greater Idlib, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on June 26.
“The clashes have claimed the lives of 29 fighters from both sides … 18 of them were personnel of Horas al-Din [one of Fa Ithbatu factions], including a foreign commander, and 11 were members of HTS,” the London-based monitoring group said in a report.
The fighting between HTS and Fa Ithbatu was set to end earlier today, when they reached a detailed agreement to resolve their dispute.
The SOHR reported that the agreement is now being implemented. Fa Ithbatu is withdrawing its militants from their headquarters and checkpoints in western Idlib. Meanwhile, HTS is deploying its security forces between the town of Arab Said and the al-Roug Valley.
While the military confrontation between HTS and Fa Ithbatu appears to be over, the two sides will likely continue to clash for influence in Greater Idlib.
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southfront--2020-06-26--Israel Informed Palestinian Authority That It Will Not Annex Jordan Valley – Report

Israel has informed the Palestinian Authority , headed by Mahmoud Abbas , that the Jordan Valley will not be included in its plan to annex parts of the Western Bank , Israel ’ s N12 reported on June 26 .
A senior Palestinian official told N12 that Abbas was informed in a message which was delivered to Jordan in a recent meeting between Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and King Abdullah II .
According to the Israeli outlet , the annexation plan will cover two or three settlements blocks .
The settlements of Gush Etzion and the city of Ma ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jerusalem , will likely be included .
The Israeli decision to exclude the Jordan Valley from the annexation plan may have been the result of pressure from the U.S. A recent report by the London-based al-Hayat newspaper revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump ’ s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to suspend the annexation of the Western Bank .
Al-Hayat reported that Kushner is worried that the annexation may have a negative impact on Israel ’ s newly-founded ties with Arab Gulf states .
Netanyahu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Western Bank during his last election campaign , is likely planning to please both the U.S. and Arab Gulf states by excluding the Jordan Valley from the annexation .
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Israel has informed the Palestinian Authority, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, that the Jordan Valley will not be included in its plan to annex parts of the Western Bank, Israel’s N12 reported on June 26.
A senior Palestinian official told N12 that Abbas was informed in a message which was delivered to Jordan in a recent meeting between Mossad chief Yossi Cohen and King Abdullah II.
According to the Israeli outlet, the annexation plan will cover two or three settlements blocks. The settlements of Gush Etzion and the city of Ma’ale Adumim, which are located near Jerusalem, will likely be included.
The Israeli decision to exclude the Jordan Valley from the annexation plan may have been the result of pressure from the U.S.
A recent report by the London-based al-Hayat newspaper revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to suspend the annexation of the Western Bank.
Al-Hayat reported that Kushner is worried that the annexation may have a negative impact on Israel’s newly-founded ties with Arab Gulf states.
Netanyahu, who promised to annex parts of the Western Bank during his last election campaign, is likely planning to please both the U.S. and Arab Gulf states by excluding the Jordan Valley from the annexation.
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southfront--2020-06-26--3 Killed During Suspected Terror Attack In Downtown Glasgow

Three people have been murdered during a suspected terror attack in Glasgow ’ s city center , according to the @ @ @ @ @ reportedly stabbed several people , including a police officer , before being shot dead by @ @ @ @ @ incident is believed to have taken place at the Park Hotel , where more than @ @ @ @ @ congregating downtown .
But details aren ’ t yet available .
Video from the scene @ @ @ @ @ .

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Three people have been murdered during a suspected terror attack in Glasgow’s city center, according to the Telegraph.
A male suspect reportedly stabbed several people, including a police officer, before being shot dead by an armed officer. The incident is believed to have taken place at the Park Hotel, where more than 20 emergency response vehicles were congregating downtown. But details aren’t yet available.
Video from the scene is circulating via European media.
BREAKING: Police Scotland have confirmed a male suspect was shot by an armed officer following an incident in Glasgow city centre. A police officer was injured while dealing with the incident as is now being treated in hospital. More: https://t.co/0s2aa8hSbZ pic.twitter.com/sU9bTu49QS — SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 26, 2020
? Tres muertos y varios heridos, entre ellos un policía, en un ataque con cuchillo en el hotel Park Inn by Radisson de #Glasgow, donde se estaba alojando a algunos solicitantes de asilo durante la crisis del #Covid19.pic.twitter.com/OWqAhitt2K — eSPAINews (@eSPAINews) June 26, 2020
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southfront--2020-06-26--Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham And Fa Ithbatu Reach New Agreement To End Fighting In Greater Idlib

Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) and the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room have reportedly reached a new agreement to resolve their conflict .
The new agreement , which was reached in the morning , is supposed to put an end to clashes between HTS and Fa Ithbatu in Greater Idlib .
Under the agreement , both groups accepted to the following conditions : • A ceasefire will be implemented in the town of Arab Said and the al-Roug Valley , all checkpoints will be removed and the state of high-alert will be ended ; • Militants who live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town and keep their personal weapons ; • Any militant who wants to leave Arab Said can do this with his personal weapon ; • Militants who were accused of certain crimes will be tried in a court run by the Turkistan Islamic Party ; • Horas al-Din [ one of Fa Ithbatu factions ] should close its headquarters in Arab Said and shouldn ’ t establish any checkpoints in the town .
A few hours after signing the agreement , HTS attacked positions of Fa Ithbatu factions in northern Idlib and northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still holding on .
An initial agreement reached a day earlier collapsed within a few hours when HTS renewed its attack on Arab Said , a stronghold of Fa Ithbatu .
The new agreement could hold on for the time being .
However , tensions between HTS and Fa Ithbatu will not likely end soon .
The conflict between the two sides could reignite at any moment .
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Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room have reportedly reached a new agreement to resolve their conflict.
The new agreement, which was reached in the morning, is supposed to put an end to clashes between HTS and Fa Ithbatu in Greater Idlib.
Under the agreement, both groups accepted to the following conditions:
A ceasefire will be implemented in the town of Arab Said and the al-Roug Valley, all checkpoints will be removed and the state of high-alert will be ended; Militants who live in Arab Said can stay in the town and keep their personal weapons; Any militant who wants to leave Arab Said can do this with his personal weapon; Militants who were accused of certain crimes will be tried in a court run by the Turkistan Islamic Party; Horas al-Din [one of Fa Ithbatu factions] should close its headquarters in Arab Said and shouldn’t establish any checkpoints in the town.
عاجل: بيان إتفاق بين هيئة تحرير الشام وعمليات فاثبتوا. #مركز_الأتارب_الإعلامي pic.twitter.com/n5ZlPV8frj — مركز الأتارب الإعلامي (@alatareb) June 26, 2020
A few hours after signing the agreement, HTS attacked positions of Fa Ithbatu factions in northern Idlib and northern Lattakia. However, the agreement is still holding on.
An initial agreement reached a day earlier collapsed within a few hours when HTS renewed its attack on Arab Said, a stronghold of Fa Ithbatu.
The new agreement could hold on for the time being. However, tensions between HTS and Fa Ithbatu will not likely end soon. The conflict between the two sides could reignite at any moment.
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southfront--2020-06-26--ISIS Cells Assassinate ‘Turkish Spy’ In Al-Bab City

Late on June 25 , ISIS cells carried out yet another operation in the Turkish-occupied part of the northern Aleppo countryside .
Two terrorists , riding a motorcycle , shot and killed Ahmad al-Talib , a local real-estate agent , in front of his office in the city of al-Bab .
The terrorists managed to escape .
Local sources revealed that al-Talib was the “ chief ” of real-estate brokers in al-Bab .
The slain civilian was reportedly a vocal supporter of Turkey .
ISIS ’ news agency , Amaq , claimed that al-Talib was a spy working for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group provided no further details .
Earlier this week , ISIS terrorists assassinated Col. Adnan Mahmoud Bakar of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army in northern Aleppo .
The terrorists also attacked a Turkish military vehicle near al-Bab .
These attacks appears to be a response to a recent U.S. drone strike that killed Fayz al-Akal , a prominent commander of ISIS , near al-Bab .
Prior to the assassination of al-Akal , ISIS cells were inactive in Turkish-occupied areas .
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Late on June 25, ISIS cells carried out yet another operation in the Turkish-occupied part of the northern Aleppo countryside.
Two terrorists, riding a motorcycle, shot and killed Ahmad al-Talib, a local real-estate agent, in front of his office in the city of al-Bab. The terrorists managed to escape.
Local sources revealed that al-Talib was the “chief” of real-estate brokers in al-Bab. The slain civilian was reportedly a vocal supporter of Turkey.
ISIS’ news agency, Amaq, claimed that al-Talib was a spy working for the intelligence of Turkish-backed militants. The terrorist group provided no further details.
Earlier this week, ISIS terrorists assassinated Col. Adnan Mahmoud Bakar of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army in northern Aleppo. The terrorists also attacked a Turkish military vehicle near al-Bab.
These attacks appears to be a response to a recent U.S. drone strike that killed Fayz al-Akal, a prominent commander of ISIS, near al-Bab. Prior to the assassination of al-Akal, ISIS cells were inactive in Turkish-occupied areas.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Syrian Army Launched Rocket Strikes On Six Towns In Southern Idlib

Early on June 27 , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) launched a barrage of rockets at militants ’ @ @ @ @ @ countryside .
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , the shelling targeted @ @ @ @ @ Sufuhon , Fleifel , al-Halwbah , Kafar Aweed and the western outskirt of al-Ruwaihah .
@ @ @ @ @ as a result of the strikes .
A day earlier , the SAA artillery pounded @ @ @ @ @ Turkman Mount in the northern countryside of Lattakia .
These strikes were likely carried out @ @ @ @ @ militants ’ violations of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib .
The ceasefire was brokered by @ @ @ @ @ 5 after a military confrontation between the SAA and the Turkish military .
The repeated @ @ @ @ @ Turkey ’ s failure to honor its commitments within the March 5 agreement may soon @ @ @ @ @ allies to resume ground operations in Greater Idlib .
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Early in the morning on June 27, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a barrage of rockets on militants’ positions in the southern Idlib countryside.
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the shelling targeted the towns of Benin, Sufuhon, Fleifel, al-Halwbah, Kafar Aweed and the western outskirts of al-Ruwaihah. No casualties have been reported so far.
A day earlier, the SAA artillery pounded militants’ positions on the Turkman Mount in the northern countryside of Lattakia.
These strikes were likely carried out in response to the repeated militants’ violations of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib. The ceasefire was brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5 after a military confrontation between the SAA and the Turkish military.
The repeated violations of the ceasefire and Turkey’s failure to fulfill its obligations under the agreement of 5 March may soon force the SAA and its allies to resume ground operations in Greater Idlib.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Bans The Formation Of New Operations Rooms, Factions In Greater Idlib

Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) has banned the formation of any new operations rooms or factions @ @ @ @ @ of Greater Idlib .
The group announced the decision in an official statement released late @ @ @ @ @ other groups in the region to work in the framework of the so-called the al-Fateh @ @ @ @ @ al-Fateh al-Mubeenn Operations Rooms was established last year by HTS and prominent Turkish-backed groups in @ @ @ @ @ National Front for Liberation .
The decision to ban new formations in Greater Idlib was @ @ @ @ @ step to “ unify military efforts ” in this area .
Nevertheless , opposition sources @ @ @ @ @ meant to dissolve al-Qaeda ’ s Fa Ithbatu Operations Room that had had a recent @ @ @ @ @ ’ s decision restates the terrorist group ’ s position of the ruler and law @ @ @ @ @ The group has been attempting to turn the region into its private “ de-facto state @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THIS TOPIC :

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Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has banned the formation of any new operations rooms or factions in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
The group announced the decision in an official statement released late on June 27, arguing other groups in the region to work in the framework of the so-called the al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room.
“In view of the exceptional military situation in the region, it was decided that: It is prohibited to establish any other operations rooms or to form any new factions, at the risk of accountability, so that all military activities become directed by the al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room. Anyone who wants to contribute to the military field can do so through the al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room,” reads the statement.
The al-Fateh al-Mubeenn Operations Rooms was established last year by HTS and prominent Turkish-backed groups in Greater Idlib, including the National Front for Liberation.
The decision to ban new formations in Greater Idlib was promoted by HTS as a step to “unify military efforts” in this area. Nevertheless, opposition sources reported that the decision was meant to dissolve al-Qaeda’s Fa Ithbatu Operations Room that had had a recent fallout with HTS.
HTS’s decision restates the terrorist group’s position of the ruler and law enforcer in Greater Idlib. The group has been attempting to turn the region into its private “de-facto state” since late 2018.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Military Situation In Yemen On June 27, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • Ansar Allah reported @ @ @ @ @ during the past 24 hours .
They included 90 artillery strikes and 48 firefights ; @ @ @ @ @ the Marib province from the south and seized mountain Jibal Kharfan , northwest of Qaniyah @ @ @ @ @ positions of Saudi forces in al-Sawh and destroyed an ammo depot in the al-Hamad military @ @ @ @ @ province of Najran ; • The Bahrain Defence Force announced the death of one of @ @ @ @ @ recent days .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 18 airstrikes on the Radman area;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 6 airstrikes on the Hajjah area;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 18 airstrikes on the Majzar area;
Ansar Allah reported 88 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours. They included 90 artillery strikes and 48 firefights;
Ansar Allah forces entered the Marib province from the south and seized mountain Jibal Kharfan, northwest of Qaniyah;
Ansar Allah shelled positions of Saudi forces in al-Sawh and destroyed an ammo depot in the al-Hamad military camp near the southern Saudi province of Najran;
The Bahrain Defence Force announced the death of one of its soldiers in Yemen in recent days.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Israeli Strikes Hamas Targets In Response To Rocket Launches From Gaza (Photos, Video)

Last night , the Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on at least 5 supposed ‘ Haamas ’ targets in the @ @ @ @ @ were launched at southern Islrael from the area .
According to the Israeli Defense Forces @ @ @ @ @ a Hamas rocket manufacturing workshop and a weapons manufacturing facility ” .
Nonetheless , no @ @ @ @ @ these claims .
Tensions between Israel and Palestinians have been growing once again recently as @ @ @ @ @ a part of the West Bank .
According to media reports , the current variant @ @ @ @ @ cover two or three settlements blocks .
The settlements of Gush Etzion and the city @ @ @ @ @ , which are located near Jerusalem , will likely be included .
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Last night, the Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on at least 5 supposed ‘Haamas’ targets in the Gaza Strip after 2 rockets were launched at southern Islrael from the area.
BREAKING: Israel Is Bombarding The Gaza Strip. Five Locations Struck With Airstrikes In Southern Gaza and Gunfire Targeting Palestinians East Of Deir al-Balah. Horrific scenes tonight, keeping the one million children of Gaza awake.#GazaUnderAttack #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/aLLvc3fSXC — Robert Inlakesh (@falasteen47) June 26, 2020
According to the Israeli Defense Forces, the strikes hit “a Hamas rocket manufacturing workshop and a weapons manufacturing facility”. Nonetheless, no evidence was provided to confirm these claims.
In response to the 2 rockets fired at #Israel, our fighter jets struck a Hamas rocket manufacturing workshop and a weapons manufacturing facility in #Gaza. We hold Hamas responsible for all acts of terror emanating from Gaza. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 26, 2020
Tensions between Israel and Palestinians have been growing once again recently as Israel is preparing to annex a part of the West Bank. According to media reports, the current variant of the annexation plan will cover two or three settlements blocks. The settlements of Gush Etzion and the city of Ma’ale Adumim, which are located near Jerusalem, will likely be included.
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southfront--2020-06-27--UR-77 Meteorit Self-Propelled Mine Clearing Rocket System (Infographics)

Click to see the full-size image The UR-77 Meteorit is a self-propelled mine clearing rocket system based on a variant @ @ @ @ @ .
The system is armed with a launcher and two mine-clearing line charges .
The @ @ @ @ @ wave that destroys or disables shells and mines along the area of the line charge @ @ @ @ @ :

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The UR-77 Meteorit is a self-propelled mine clearing rocket system based on a variant of the 2S1 Gvozdika chassis. The system is armed with a launcher and two mine-clearing line charges. The launched charge causes a shock wave that destroys or disables shells and mines along the area of the line charge.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Conservative Journalist Jack Posobiec Assaulted By DC Antifa

journalist Jack Posobiec was assaulted by a self-described member of Antifa – the violent leftist designated a terrorist organization less than one month ago .
Posobiec was filming a speech by an elderly black man trying to prevent the protesters from destroying the Emancipation Memorial to Abraham Lincoln ( funded entirely by the wages of freed slaves in 1876 ) , when he was surrounded by hostile protesters and assaulted .
As the reports : “ The situation escalated when a black-clad Antifa insurgent wearing a pair of red ski goggles and bicycle helmet identified Posobiec and accused him of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a “ literal Nazi , ” drawing a larger group of Antifa to approach and surround the journalist.
” For a detailed account of the sequence of events , see here .
One of Posobiec ’ s assailants has been identified as 25-year-old Jason Robert Charter , an Antifa terrorist who has a history of agitating at political events .
Posobiec has filed a report with US Park Police and will be pressing charges .
Meanwhile , noted Antifa agitator Luke Kuhn was reportedly spotted at the protest .
Kuhn made headlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undercover sting at pizzeria – plotting to attack a DC Trump inauguration party .
The sting resulted in the arrest of Kuhn – who once made several pedophilic posts to usenet internet groups .
Kuhn was sentenced to probation in exchange for agreeing not to attend future Antifa events – however he was caught on camera in April , 2017 when Posobiec was assaulted by another member of Antifa .
The man who punched Posobiec , Sydney Alexander Ramsey-Laree , served 60 days in jail .

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One America News journalist Jack Posobiec was assaulted by a self-described member of Antifa – the violent leftist designated a terrorist organization less than one month ago.
Posobiec was filming a speech by an elderly black man trying to prevent the protesters from destroying the Emancipation Memorial to Abraham Lincoln (funded entirely by the wages of freed slaves in 1876), when he was surrounded by hostile protesters and assaulted.
As the Post Millennial reports: “The situation escalated when a black-clad Antifa insurgent wearing a pair of red ski goggles and bicycle helmet identified Posobiec and accused him of “founding the alt-lite” and of being a “literal Nazi,” drawing a larger group of Antifa to approach and surround the journalist.”
Assault, battery & attempted robberty commited by antifa/blm on @OANN's reporter @JackPosobiec in DC
earlier this evening. Clip courtesy of @BreitbartNews edited by moi .. God Blesshttps://t.co/qXrO1MgGg8 pic.twitter.com/QLYiDCks0c — wlctv.ca (@wlctv_ca) June 27, 2020
More video of violent black bloc militants attacking @JackPosobiec in D.C. They dumped liquid all over him, hit him and tried to steal his phone. pic.twitter.com/DCrOq8ZUtB — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 27, 2020
For a detailed account of the sequence of events, see here.
One of Posobiec’s assailants has been identified as 25-year-old Jason Robert Charter, an Antifa terrorist who has a history of agitating at political events.
Literally shaking right now from his intimidating presence. pic.twitter.com/vXEInIylyl — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 27, 2020
Based chad DC cops vs dork face pic.twitter.com/Cnm9jF1bmD — Cassandra Fairbanks (@CassandraRules) June 27, 2020
Posobiec has filed a report with US Park Police and will be pressing charges.
Meanwhile, noted Antifa agitator Luke Kuhn was reportedly spotted at the protest.
Kuhn made headlines in 2017 when Project Veritas busted him in an undercover sting at Comet Ping Pong pizzeria – plotting to attack a DC Trump inauguration party. The sting resulted in the arrest of Kuhn – who once made several pedophilic posts to usenet internet groups. Kuhn was sentenced to probation in exchange for agreeing not to attend future Antifa events – however he was caught on camera in April, 2017 when Posobiec was assaulted by another member of Antifa.
@JackPosobiec assaulted by Antifa – and pedo advocate Paul 'Luke' Kuhn caught on cam apparently violating probation! https://t.co/a96zafeIA0 pic.twitter.com/1fWAmAUC5p — ZeroPointNow (@ZeroPointNow) April 24, 2017
The man who punched Posobiec, Sydney Alexander Ramsey-Laree, served 60 days in jail.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Algeria Received First Batch Of Terminator Vehicles From Russia

Algeria has received the first batch of BMPT-72 Terminator-2 tank support combat vehicles ( TSCV ) from Russia , the @ @ @ @ @ on June 25 .
According to the report the first batch included sixty Terminator-2 TSCV @ @ @ @ @ the delivery of about 300 Terminator-2 appeared in the public space in 2017 .
Then @ @ @ @ @ the delivery of combat vehicles to Algeria will start in 2017-2018 .
However , it @ @ @ @ @ the deal was delayed by some reason .
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Algeria has received the first batch of BMPT-72 Terminator-2 tank support combat vehicles (TSCV) from Russia, the Algerian media outlet Menadefense reported on June 25. According to the report the first batch included sixty Terminator-2 TSCV.
The first reports about the delivery of about 300 Terminator-2 appeared in the public space in 2017. Then, it was claimed that the delivery of combat vehicles to Algeria will start in 2017-2018. However, it seems that the implementation of the deal was delayed by some reason.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Houthis Target Saudi Positions, Ammo Depot In Najran With Recoilless Rifles (Videos)

On June 26 , the Houthis ’ s anti-tank units targeted a number of military positions near the southern Saudi @ @ @ @ @ Yemeni group ’ s fighters shelled positions of Saudi forces in al-Sawh with Soviet-made B-10 @ @ @ @ @ The fighters scored direct hits .
In the al-Hamad military camp , the Houthis targeted @ @ @ @ @ of Saudi forces .
A B-10 recoilless rifle was also used .
A day earlier @ @ @ @ @ pick-up and a military bulldozer of Saudi forces in two separate attacks near the Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ Jizan , west of Najran .
The Houthis are apparently stepping up their attacks along @ @ @ @ @ .
This is likely a response to the continued attacks by the Saudi-led coalition .
@ @ @ @ @ civilians were killed in an airstrike on the southern Yemeni province of al-Bayda ’ .
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On June 26, the Houthis’s anti-tank units targeted a number of military positions near the southern Saudi province of Najran.
The Yemeni group’s fighters shelled positions of Saudi forces in al-Sawh with Soviet-made B-10 82 mm recoilless rifles. The fighters scored direct hits.
In the al-Hamad military camp, the Houthis targeted and destroyed an ammo depot of Saudi forces. A B-10 recoilless rifle was also used.
A day earlier, the Houthis destroyed a pick-up and a military bulldozer of Saudi forces in two separate attacks near the Kingdom’s southern province of Jizan, west of Najran.
The Houthis are apparently stepping up their attacks along the border with Saudi Arabia. This is likely a response to the continued attacks by the Saudi-led coalition. On June 25, five civilians were killed in an airstrike on the southern Yemeni province of al-Bayda’.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Syrian Army Pounds Militant Positions In Northern Lattakia


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southfront--2020-06-27--29 Militants Were Killed In Recent Greater Idlib Conflict: Monitoring Group


southfront--2020-06-27--Israel Informed Palestinian Authority That It Will Not Annex Jordan Valley – Report

I think what you said is understood by many Seasoned diplomats .
The same can be said for the Golan heights .
But people in general have little understanding of how we got here and why Israel does what it does .
If people made the effort to understand the history , they would understand history as it is in the making and where it is taking us .
Going back to 1947 we can understand how we got to today .
What Israel does and her policy positions should be a mystery to no one if you take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin with , the UN special committee UNSCOP was mandated to prepare a report on Palestine and resolving status of Palestinians and Jews , given ending of the British Mandate .
The Committee membership notably lacked experience with or knowledge of the subject matter they were to report on .
They also were given an extraordinarily short window of time to conduct there work despite the steep learning curve too bring committee members up to speed – the whole process was basically a summer project , although it would have far reaching consequences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a naive membership , it should be no surprise the Report with its majority recommendation for partition would prove disastrous , a casus belli for continuous strife and conflict in the region .
Below are several key points crucial to understanding the problem .
1 ) The Arab nations did not recognize the legitimacy of the UN committee ( which had no Arab representation ) as it had no right to partition Palestine – in fact the UN committee ’ s mandate violated the UN Charter regarding principles of National Determination .
2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to as the Jewish State by UNSCOP yet the proposed partition had a large Arab population within the boundaries of the Jewish state revealing the Committee ’ s utter lack of understanding of the aims of political Zionism to create a Jewish Nation state .
If the committee had any clue they would have recognized such a plan would precipitate mass expulsion of Palestinians , which it did , and Ben-Gurion warned as much only days after the vote for Partition : …the total population of the Jewish State at the time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including almost 40 % non-Jews .
Such a [ population ] composition does not provide a stable basis for a Jewish State .
This [ demographic ] fact must be viewed in all its clarity and acuteness .
With such a [ population ] composition , there can not even be absolute certainty that control will remain in the hands of the Jewish majority… There can be no stable and strong Jewish state so long as it has a Jewish majority of only 60 % I point out that Part of UNSCOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partition would ensure a viable Jewish State .
This has far reaching implications because the committee and by extension the UN , failed to deliver on this mandate on multiple levels .
First , a viable Jewish State as conceptualized in Zionism must have a strong Jewish majority .


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southfront--2020-06-27--Vehicles Of Niger Army Rams Supposed Boko Haram Militants To Death (Video 18+)

The Niger Army has been conducting a new phase of anti-terrorist operations in the Lake Chad area .
In the @ @ @ @ @ government forces are set to track and neutralize cells of ISIS and Boko Haram terrorist @ @ @ @ @ The video below shows how Niger Army troops are hunting down 2 supposed Boko Haram @ @ @ @ @ the operation .
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The Niger Army has been conducting a new phase of anti-terrorist operations in the Lake Chad area. In the framework of the operation, government forces are set to track and neutralize cells of ISIS and Boko Haram terrorist groups in the area.
The video below shows how Niger Army troops are hunting down 2 supposed Boko Haram militants in the framework of the operation.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Cheap And Effective: Kurdish Rebels Showcase Attacks By DIY Drones On Turkish Military

Pro-Kurdish sources have been circulating a new propaganda video supposedly showcasing attacks on the Turkish Army in northern Iraq and in southern Turkey .
While the video itself is assembled from several pieces showing different locations and time and is in fact a propaganda piece rather than the actual footage of recent clashes , it demonstrates an important trend : the increasing usage of DIY-combat drones by non-state actors in the Middle East .
Over the past few years , DIY-combat drones operated by various armed groups across the Middle East has become a constant factor on the battle field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cause material damage and casualties even to more technologically advanced forces .
Over the past years , the usage of improvised armed unmanned aerial vehicles by various armed groups and paramilitary formations has become an inherent part of conflicts in the Middle East .
First reports about the usage of such unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ) in Syria and Iraq started appearing in the second half of 2016 .
During the battle for Iraq ’ s Mosul ( October 16 , 2016 – July 20 , 2017 ) , ISIS was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disturbing fire along the frontline and attacks on pro-government formations behind the frontline on a regular basis .
Initially , militants employed slightly upgraded commercial drones , like the DJI Phantom , that could be bought via the Internet .
These drones cost 500-1,000 USD , have a range of up to 1km and can carry and drop small strike elements like grenades , or IEDs .
At the same time , ISIS started developing their own improvised armed UAVs in specially established workshops .
However , the terrorist group ’ s self-proclaimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to launch a serial production of these weapons .
In the end of 2017 , the center of UAV production and employment moved to Syria .
This time the main party responsible for improvised attack UAV production and employment appeared to be al-Qaeda-linked groups in Greater Idlib .
They mostly employ these UAVs in attempts to cause damage to Russian and Syria military infrastructure located behind the frontline .
Russia ’ s Hmeimim Airbase in the province of Lattakia became the main target of these efforts .
On September 27 , 2019 the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past two years , air defense and electronic warfare systems deployed at Hmeimim Airbase have shot down or disabled 118 unmanned aerial vehicles .
58 of these UAVs have been neutralized since the beginning of the year 2019 .
A majority of UAVs have been launched from the southern part of the Idlib de-escalation zone , in particular the towns of al-Lataminah and Khan Sheikhun where workshops for assembling UAVs and UAV launch sites were found .
After the liberation of these towns by the Syrian Army in August , the intensity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but has not fully ceased .
Furthermore , militant groups continue to modernize their UAVs and UAV employment approaches .
The most recent UAV attacks on Hmeimim Airbase took place on August 11 and September 3 .
The August attack involved six UAVs : five attack UAVs and a control UAV .
The attack UAVs carried striking elements with explosives , while the control UAV was used to direct them toward targets .
An armed UAV can carry up to 10 striking elements fastened to its wings .
The September attack involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from different directions .
One came from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea .
According to a Russian military spokesperson , Major-General Igor Konashenkov , the UAV was apparently “ launched from a vessel.
” Moscow says that militants are actively modernizing their UAVs .
The main priority of these modernization efforts are navigation and control systems .
UAV striking elements ’ release systems have also been modernized .
The technical characteristics of UAVs and employed schemes of their construction demonstrate that militants have begun their serial production .
The Russian side noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious technical training of operators .
Major-General Konashenkov said that Russia is concerned that some third party is supplying militants with military technologies related to the UAV production .
UAVs employed by Idlib militants in 2019 are quite different from commercial quadcopters with attached projectiles popular in the previous phases of the conflicts in Syria and Iraq .
They are used in swarm formations , when a control UAV is used to direct UAVs equipped with striking elements , and approach targets via complex trajectories maneuvering by means of height and azimuth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ measurement units .
This indicates that UAVs are capable of transferring and receiving data about their height and coordinates .
The newest UAVs are equipped with two fuel tanks and have the range of 250km and the service ceiling of 4.5km .
The previous variant of UAVs had a single fuel tank and the range of 120km .
Besides that , militants employ electric-powered UAVs with the range of 50km .
UAVs are made of plastics and wood allowing them to have a smaller radar cross-section , thus increasing their chances to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of the Russian military operation in Syria in 2015 , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other militant groups have been seeing Russian personnel , equipment and aircraft deployed in the war-torn country as high-priority targets .
Militants have repeatedly attacked Hmeimim Airbase with rockets and UAVs .
Most of them have been successfully repelled by air defense systems deployed there .
The most successful , and therefore widely known attack on Hmeimim , took place on December 31 , 2017 .
According to an initial version of the event appeared on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a combined mortar and UAV attack destroyed four Su-24 attack aircraft , two Su-35S multi-role fighters and an An-72 transport aircraft and may have killed or injured 9 servicemen .
On January 4 , 2018 , the Russian Defense Ministry commented on the incident denouncing reports about any equipment damage , but confirming a mortar attack and the death of two personnel .
According to the Defense Ministry , “ a mobile militant subversive group ” was behind the attack .
Nonetheless , photo evidence appeared online indicates that at least one aircraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tail number ‘ 29 ’ , was damaged .
No aircraft were destroyed .
The incident likely took place because of negligence on the part of some units of Syrian and Russian security forces assigned to secure the perimeter of the base .
Just a few days later , air defenses deployed at Hmeimim Airbase and the Tartus naval facility repelled a large-scale UAV attack intercepting 13 armed UAVs .
In response to a constant threat of UAV and rocket attacks , the Russian military boosted active and passive protection measures needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security was strengthened and permanent aircraft hangars were constructed .
The air defense regiment was reinforced .
In the coming years , the layered air defense consisting of long-range and short-range complexes and electronic warfare systems had demonstrated their effectiveness .
The core of the air defense is the S-400 long-range air defense system , the TorM2 anti-aircraft missile system and the Pantsir-S1 short-to-medium range surface-to-air missile/gun system .
The Russian military says that the established air defense allows it to strike all types of aerial targets at a range of up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be extremely capable of striking small-size UAVs and fast-speed shells of factory-produced and improvised multiple launch rocket systems employed by militants .
An additional protection against UAV attacks is provided by EW systems like the Krasukha .
The Syrian conflict demonstrated that even limited military UAV technologies in the hands of illegal armed groups pose a serious threat that can not be addressed without the employment of complex active and passive security measures .
The further proliferation of these technologies became almost inevitable after some ‘ third party ’ had supplied Idlib militant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAVs could be used against civilian targets somewhere around the world have been growing .
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Pro-Kurdish sources have been circulating a new propaganda video supposedly showcasing attacks on the Turkish Army in northern Iraq and in southern Turkey. While the video itself is assembled from several pieces showing different locations and time and is in fact a propaganda piece rather than the actual footage of recent clashes, it demonstrates an important trend: the increasing usage of DIY-combat drones by non-state actors in the Middle East.
Over the past few years, DIY-combat drones operated by various armed groups across the Middle East has become a constant factor on the battle field that provides a cheap and effective solution to cause material damage and casualties even to more technologically advanced forces.
Terrorists’ Air Force: Improvised Attack Drones In Syria And Iraq (20.10.2019):
Over the past years, the usage of improvised armed unmanned aerial vehicles by various armed groups and paramilitary formations has become an inherent part of conflicts in the Middle East.
First reports about the usage of such unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Syria and Iraq started appearing in the second half of 2016. During the battle for Iraq’s Mosul (October 16, 2016 – July 20, 2017), ISIS was using UAVs and groups of UAVs for disturbing fire along the frontline and attacks on pro-government formations behind the frontline on a regular basis.
Initially, militants employed slightly upgraded commercial drones, like the DJI Phantom, that could be bought via the Internet. These drones cost 500-1,000 USD, have a range of up to 1km and can carry and drop small strike elements like grenades, or IEDs. At the same time, ISIS started developing their own improvised armed UAVs in specially established workshops. However, the terrorist group’s self-proclaimed Caliphate collapsed earlier than it was able to launch a serial production of these weapons. In the end of 2017, the center of UAV production and employment moved to Syria. This time the main party responsible for improvised attack UAV production and employment appeared to be al-Qaeda-linked groups in Greater Idlib. They mostly employ these UAVs in attempts to cause damage to Russian and Syria military infrastructure located behind the frontline. Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in the province of Lattakia became the main target of these efforts.
On September 27, 2019 the Russian Defense Ministry reported that for the past two years, air defense and electronic warfare systems deployed at Hmeimim Airbase have shot down or disabled 118 unmanned aerial vehicles. 58 of these UAVs have been neutralized since the beginning of the year 2019.
A majority of UAVs have been launched from the southern part of the Idlib de-escalation zone, in particular the towns of al-Lataminah and Khan Sheikhun where workshops for assembling UAVs and UAV launch sites were found. After the liberation of these towns by the Syrian Army in August, the intensity of UAV attacks on the Russian airbase decreased, but has not fully ceased. Furthermore, militant groups continue to modernize their UAVs and UAV employment approaches.
The most recent UAV attacks on Hmeimim Airbase took place on August 11 and September 3. The August attack involved six UAVs: five attack UAVs and a control UAV. The attack UAVs carried striking elements with explosives, while the control UAV was used to direct them toward targets. An armed UAV can carry up to 10 striking elements fastened to its wings.
The September attack involved two UAVs that approached the air base from different directions. One came from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea. According to a Russian military spokesperson, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, the UAV was apparently “launched from a vessel.”
Moscow says that militants are actively modernizing their UAVs. The main priority of these modernization efforts are navigation and control systems. UAV striking elements’ release systems have also been modernized. The technical characteristics of UAVs and employed schemes of their construction demonstrate that militants have begun their serial production.
The Russian side noted that an employment of such equipment requires serious technical training of operators. Major-General Konashenkov said that Russia is concerned that some third party is supplying militants with military technologies related to the UAV production.
UAVs employed by Idlib militants in 2019 are quite different from commercial quadcopters with attached projectiles popular in the previous phases of the conflicts in Syria and Iraq. They are used in swarm formations, when a control UAV is used to direct UAVs equipped with striking elements, and approach targets via complex trajectories maneuvering by means of height and azimuth. Some UAVs are equipped with air pressure measurement units. This indicates that UAVs are capable of transferring and receiving data about their height and coordinates.
The newest UAVs are equipped with two fuel tanks and have the range of 250km and the service ceiling of 4.5km. The previous variant of UAVs had a single fuel tank and the range of 120km. Besides that, militants employ electric-powered UAVs with the range of 50km. UAVs are made of plastics and wood allowing them to have a smaller radar cross-section, thus increasing their chances to avoid detection by air defense systems.
Since the start of the Russian military operation in Syria in 2015, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other militant groups have been seeing Russian personnel, equipment and aircraft deployed in the war-torn country as high-priority targets. Militants have repeatedly attacked Hmeimim Airbase with rockets and UAVs. Most of them have been successfully repelled by air defense systems deployed there.
The most successful, and therefore widely known attack on Hmeimim, took place on December 31, 2017. According to an initial version of the event appeared on January 3, 2018 in Russian media, a combined mortar and UAV attack destroyed four Su-24 attack aircraft, two Su-35S multi-role fighters and an An-72 transport aircraft and may have killed or injured 9 servicemen. On January 4, 2018, the Russian Defense Ministry commented on the incident denouncing reports about any equipment damage, but confirming a mortar attack and the death of two personnel. According to the Defense Ministry, “a mobile militant subversive group” was behind the attack. Nonetheless, photo evidence appeared online indicates that at least one aircraft, the Su-24 attack aircraft with the tail number ‘29’, was damaged. No aircraft were destroyed. The incident likely took place because of negligence on the part of some units of Syrian and Russian security forces assigned to secure the perimeter of the base. Just a few days later, air defenses deployed at Hmeimim Airbase and the Tartus naval facility repelled a large-scale UAV attack intercepting 13 armed UAVs.
In response to a constant threat of UAV and rocket attacks, the Russian military boosted active and passive protection measures needed to protect its air group. The perimeter security was strengthened and permanent aircraft hangars were constructed. The air defense regiment was reinforced.
In the coming years, the layered air defense consisting of long-range and short-range complexes and electronic warfare systems had demonstrated their effectiveness. The core of the air defense is the S-400 long-range air defense system, the TorM2 anti-aircraft missile system and the Pantsir-S1 short-to-medium range surface-to-air missile/gun system. The Russian military says that the established air defense allows it to strike all types of aerial targets at a range of up to 250 km.
The Pantsir-S1 appeared to be extremely capable of striking small-size UAVs and fast-speed shells of factory-produced and improvised multiple launch rocket systems employed by militants. An additional protection against UAV attacks is provided by EW systems like the Krasukha.
The Syrian conflict demonstrated that even limited military UAV technologies in the hands of illegal armed groups pose a serious threat that cannot be addressed without the employment of complex active and passive security measures.
The further proliferation of these technologies became almost inevitable after some ‘third party’ had supplied Idlib militant groups with them. Chances that such UAVs could be used against civilian targets somewhere around the world have been growing.
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southfront--2020-06-27--US State Department Is Concerned By Presence Of Alleged ‘Russian Mercenaries’ At Libya’s Largest Oil

US State Department Is Concerned By Presence Of Alleged ‘Russian Mercenaries’ At Libya’s Largest Oil Field

The US State Department seems to be very concerned by the supposedly growing Russian influence in Libya .
On June 26 , the US embassy in Libya even released a statement claiming that “ foreign-backed campaign to undermine Libya ’ s energy sector and prevent the resumption of oil production.
” “ We share the NOC ’ s deep concern about the shameful interference of Wagner and other foreign mercenaries against NOC facilities and personnel at the al-Sharara oil field , which constitutes a direct assault against Libya ’ s sovereignty and prosperity .
The Embassy also regrets that Libyan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution that would lift the needless oil and gas blockade and allow the NOC to resume its vital work across the country on behalf of all Libyans , ” the US embassy wrote in a statement .
The comment followed a report by the National Oil Corporation , based in Tripoli and thus loyal to the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord ( GNA ) , that forces of the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) and ‘ Russian mercenaries ’ entered the Al-Sharara oilfield on June 25 .
Earlier in 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Libyan oil saying that the GNA uses oil revenues to pay Turkey for mercenaries and weapons .
The Al-Sharara briefly resumed its work in early June but then was closed once again .
The strong stance of the LNA against using the country ’ s natural resources to fund the Turkish invasion of Libya demonstrates that its leadership is still committed to its long-pushed project of uniting the country and restoring its sovereignty .
This effort faces a strong criticism of the US and some other Western states .
It ’ s interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department remains a vocal opponent of the Russian presence in the Libyan oil sector ( which goes in a close and official cooperation with the local administration ) , Washington sees nothing wrong with US agressive actions in the Greater Middle East , for example the occupation of Syrian oil fields .
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The US State Department seems to be very concerned by the supposedly growing Russian influence in Libya. On June 26, the US embassy in Libya even released a statement claiming that it condemns a “foreign-backed campaign to undermine Libya’s energy sector and prevent the resumption of oil production.”
“We share the NOC’s deep concern about the shameful interference of Wagner and other foreign mercenaries against NOC facilities and personnel at the al-Sharara oil field, which constitutes a direct assault against Libya’s sovereignty and prosperity. The Embassy also regrets that Libyan parties have been unable to reach a solution that would lift the needless oil and gas blockade and allow the NOC to resume its vital work across the country on behalf of all Libyans,” the US embassy wrote in a statement.
Allow the NOC to Resume Its Vital Work on Behalf of All LibyansThe Embassy reiterates full U.S. support for the… Posted by U.S. Embassy Libya on Friday, June 26, 2020
The comment followed a report by the National Oil Corporation, based in Tripoli and thus loyal to the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), that forces of the Libyan National Army (LNA) and ‘Russian mercenaries’ entered the Al-Sharara oilfield on June 25. Earlier in 2020, the LNA ordered to block the export of Libyan oil saying that the GNA uses oil revenues to pay Turkey for mercenaries and weapons. The Al-Sharara briefly resumed its work in early June but then was closed once again.
The strong stance of the LNA against using the country’s natural resources to fund the Turkish invasion of Libya demonstrates that its leadership is still committed to its long-pushed project of uniting the country and restoring its sovereignty. This effort faces a strong criticism of the US and some other Western states.
It’s interesting to note that while the US State Department remains a vocal opponent of the Russian presence in the Libyan oil sector (which goes in a close and official cooperation with the local administration), Washington sees nothing wrong with US agressive actions in the Greater Middle East, for example the occupation of Syrian oil fields.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Saudi Arabia Intercepted Three Iranian Boats In Own Territorial Waters

Saudi Arabia announced late on June 27 that its Border Guard had intercepted three Iranian boats , which had violated its exclusive economic zone .
“ At 18:30 on Thursday 4/11/1441 AH , maritime border guard patrols monitored three Iranian boats after entering Saudi waters , they were immediately chased and repeated warnings were issued to them to stop , but they refused to respond .
According to the procedures followed in the cases when [ boats ] refuse to stop , the boats were dealt with by firing warning shots , which resulted in them being forced to retreat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Directorate of Border Guard ( GDBG ) told the Saudi Press Agency .
The spokesman also stressed that the GDBG would not allow any side to violate Saudi waters , in what appears to be a warning to Iran .
Iran is yet to respond to the Saudi accusations .
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) Navy is known for being highly active in the Persian Gulf .
Earlier this year , the U.S. Navy accused the IRGC Navy of harassing its vessels in the Persian Gulf .
Back then , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased its maritime patrols in the Persian Gulf “ to prevent the continued illegal , unprofessional , dangerous , and even adventurous behavior ” of the U.S. Navy .
The new incident is a direct reflection of the ever growing tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia , which is committed to Washington ’ s “ maximum pressure ” campaign against Tehran .
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Saudi Arabia announced late on June 27 that its Border Guard had intercepted three Iranian boats, which had violated its exclusive economic zone.
“At 18:30 on Thursday 4/11/1441 AH, maritime border guard patrols monitored three Iranian boats after entering Saudi waters, they were immediately chased and repeated warnings were issued to them to stop, but they refused to respond. According to the procedures followed in the cases when [boats] refuse to stop, the boats were dealt with by firing warning shots, which resulted in them being forced to retreat,” a spokesman for the General Directorate of Border Guard (GDBG) told the Saudi Press Agency.
The spokesman also stressed that the GDBG would not allow any side to violate Saudi waters, in what appears to be a warning to Iran.
Iran is yet to respond to the Saudi accusations. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy is known for being highly active in the Persian Gulf.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Navy accused the IRGC Navy of harassing its vessels in the Persian Gulf. Back then, the IRGC said that it had recently increased its maritime patrols in the Persian Gulf “to prevent the continued illegal, unprofessional, dangerous, and even adventurous behavior” of the U.S. Navy.
The new incident is a direct reflection of the ever growing tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which is committed to Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Russian Fighter Jets Intercepted Two US Spy Planes Over Black Sea (Video)

The United States and NATO members have been steadily increasing their military activity near Russian borders .
On June 26 , Russian fighter jets intercepted two US spy planes near the Russian airspace over the Black Sea .
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the interception of a US Navy P-8 , a USAF KC-135 refueling and a RC-135 reconnaissance plane .
According to the Russian side .
a Su-30 fighter from the Southern Military District responded to the sitaution and “ approached from a safe distance ” to identify the aircraft .
On June 27 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheduled flights in international airspace over the Barents and Norwegian Seas as well as over the northern Pacific Ocean .
They were shadowed by F-22 fighter jets of the US Air Force and F-16 fighter jets of Norway ’ s Air Force at certain stages of their route , according to Russia .
“ On June 27 , 2020 , three long-range antisubmarine Tu-142 aircraft made a scheduled flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas , ” the Defense Ministry said .
“ Four more long-range antisubmarine Tu-142 aircraft trained missions over neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pacific Ocean .
US Air Force ’ s F-22 fighter jets escorted [ the Russian aircraft ] at certain stages of the route.
” “ They were supported by MiG-31 fighter interceptors in the close zone .
The flights continued for around 11 hours , ” the military added .
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The United States and NATO members have been steadily increasing their military activity near Russian borders.
On June 26, Russian fighter jets intercepted two US spy planes near the Russian airspace over the Black Sea. The Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the interception of a US Navy P-8, a USAF KC-135 refueling and a RC-135 reconnaissance plane . According to the Russian side. a Su-30 fighter from the Southern Military District responded to the sitaution and “approached from a safe distance” to identify the aircraft.
On June 27, Seven Russian long-range antisubmarine Tu-142 aircraft made scheduled flights in international airspace over the Barents and Norwegian Seas as well as over the northern Pacific Ocean. They were shadowed by F-22 fighter jets of the US Air Force and F-16 fighter jets of Norway’s Air Force at certain stages of their route, according to Russia.
“On June 27, 2020, three long-range antisubmarine Tu-142 aircraft made a scheduled flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas,” the Defense Ministry said. “Four more long-range antisubmarine Tu-142 aircraft trained missions over neutral waters of the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. US Air Force’s F-22 fighter jets escorted [the Russian aircraft] at certain stages of the route.” “They were supported by MiG-31 fighter interceptors in the close zone. The flights continued for around 11 hours,” the military added.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Turkish-Backed Militants Killed In A Sudden Attack In Northern Raqqa

Early morning of June 27 , unidentified gunmen attacked a checkpoint of the so-called Syrian National Army ( SNA ) near the town of Hamam al-Turkman in the northern Raqqa Governorate .
According to several sources , the gunmen targeted the militants , who were manning the checkpoint .
The attackers were armed with assault rifles and hand guns .
Some opposition sources reported that a militant of the SNA ’ s al-Sharqiyah Army had been killed and another one had been injured as a result of the attack .
However , different sources reported that up to three had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that one of its militants had been killed in the attack .
The slain militant was identified as “ Ahmad al-Abd.
” Last month , an improvised explosive device stuck a vehicle of the SNA ’ s Ahrar al-Sharqiyah in northern Raqqa .
Three militants were killed and two others were injured .
So far no group has claimed responsibility for the attack .
The recent attacks on Turkish-backed militants in the northern Raqqa Governorate may be related to the never ending internal conflicts between the SNA ’ s factions .
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Early morning of June 27, unidentified gunmen attacked a checkpoint of the so-called Syrian National Army (SNA) near the town of Hamam al-Turkman in the northern Raqqa Governorate.
According to several sources, the gunmen targeted the militants, who were manning the checkpoint. The attackers were armed with assault rifles and hand guns.
Some opposition sources reported that a militant of the SNA’s al-Sharqiyah Army had been killed and another one had been injured as a result of the attack. However, different sources reported that up to three had been killed.
The al-Sharqiyah Army acknowledged that one of its militants had been killed in the attack. The slain militant was identified as “Ahmad al-Abd.”
Last month, an improvised explosive device stuck a vehicle of the SNA’s Ahrar al-Sharqiyah in northern Raqqa. Three militants were killed and two others were injured. So far no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The recent attacks on Turkish-backed militants in the northern Raqqa Governorate may be related to the never ending internal conflicts between the SNA’s factions.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Military Situation In Libya On June 27, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya : • The Russian Wagner @ @ @ @ @ oil field in southern Libya .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya:
6 Russian-made Pantsir anti-aircraft systems arrived in Sirte;
Turkish Army mine dismantling units continue to clean southern Tripoli areas;
The Russian Wagner groups allegedly entered the Sharara oil field in southern Libya.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Iran’s Quds Force Commander Paid Visit To Syria Few Days After Israeli Strikes

Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) Quds Force commander , Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani , had paid a new visit to Syria , the Tasnim News Agency reported on June 27 .
According to the Iranian news agency , Ghanni visited the city of al-Bukamal in the east of Deir Ezzor governorate a few days ago .
The commander inspected areas where the operations against ISIS remnants are conducted .
During the visit , the senior IRGC commander gave a speech .
He accused the U.S. and Israel of founding and supporting ISIS , calling them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are to be put to an end.
” Ghaani succeeded former Quds Force commander Brig .
Gen. Qassam Soleimani , who was assassinated by the U.S. in the Iraqi capital , Baghdad , on January 3 .
Last March , Ghanni paid his first visit to Syria , where he inspected the frontlines with Turkish forces in the Western countryside of Aleppo .
Ghanni ’ s visit appears to be meant to restate Iran ’ s presence in the city of al-Baukamal , which is located on the Syrian-Iraqi border .
Israel carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions near the city earlier this year .
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander, Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, had paid a new visit to Syria, the Tasnim News Agency reported on June 27.
According to the Iranian news agency, Ghanni visited the city of al-Bukamal in the east of Deir Ezzor governorate a few days ago. The commander inspected areas where the operations against ISIS remnants are conducted.
During the visit, the senior IRGC commander gave a speech. He accused the U.S. and Israel of founding and supporting ISIS, calling them “two criminal regimes, whose plots are to be put to an end.”
Ghaani succeeded former Quds Force commander Brig. Gen. Qassam Soleimani, who was assassinated by the U.S. in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on January 3.
Last March, Ghanni paid his first visit to Syria, where he inspected the frontlines with Turkish forces in the Western countryside of Aleppo.
Ghanni’s visit appears to be meant to restate Iran’s presence in the city of al-Baukamal, which is located on the Syrian-Iraqi border. Israel carried out a series of attacks on Iranian positions near the city earlier this year.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Fierce Clashes Broke Out Between Pro-Turkish Forces And Kurdish Rebels In Northern Aleppo (Videos)

On June 27 , fierce clashes broke out between Turkish-backed militants and Kurdish forces near the town of Maraanaz in @ @ @ @ @ National Army ( SNA ) claimed that its militants had raided the positions of Kurdish @ @ @ @ @ Maraanaz .
However , Kurdish sources reported that Kurdish fighters had targeted a number of @ @ @ @ @ mines near the town , and this had led to the clashes .
According to @ @ @ @ @ fighters were killed in the clashes .
The group claimed no casualties among its soldiers @ @ @ @ @ said that at least three Turkish-backed militants had been killed .
Maraanaz is located in @ @ @ @ @ by Kurdish forces , mainly by the People ’ s Protection Units , and the @ @ @ @ @ militants and Kurdish forces clash with each other in northern Aleppo on a regular basis @ @ @ @ @ military rarely intervenes to support its proxies in this area .
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On June 27, fierce clashes broke out between Turkish-backed militants and Kurdish forces near the town of Maraanaz in northern Aleppo.
The Syrian National Army (SNA) claimed that its militants had raided the positions of Kurdish forces in the outskirts of Maraanaz. However, Kurdish sources reported that Kurdish fighters had targeted a number of militants who had been laying mines near the town, and this had led to the clashes.
According to the SNA, six Kurdish fighters were killed in the clashes. The group claimed no casualties among its soldiers. Nevertheless, Kurdish sources said that at least three Turkish-backed militants had been killed.
Maraanaz is located in a narrow area jointly controlled by Kurdish forces, mainly by the People’s Protection Units, and the Syrian Arab Army.
Turkish-backed militants and Kurdish forces clash with each other in northern Aleppo on a regular basis. However, the Turkish military rarely intervenes to support its proxies in this area. This prevents any serious escalation.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Military Situation In Afghanistan On June 27, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • According to the @ @ @ @ @ 21 civilians were killed and 30 others were wounded in Taliban attacks over the last @ @ @ @ @ the Afghan Ministry of Defense , 7 Taliban members were killed in clashes with ANDSF @ @ @ @ @ Helmand province ; • CNN reported that the Trump administration was close to finalizing a @ @ @ @ @ 4,000 troops from Afghanistan by the fall .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
According to the Afghan National Security Council, 21 civilians were killed and 30 others were wounded in Taliban attacks over the last week;
According to the Afghan Ministry of Defense, 7 Taliban members were killed in clashes with ANDSF in the Washer district of Helmand province;
CNN reported that the Trump administration was close to finalizing a decision to withdraw more than 4,000 troops from Afghanistan by the fall.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Egypt Signed A Contract For 500 Russian T-90MS Battle Tanks

Egypt has signed a contract with Russia to license-build 500 T-90MS battle tanks , the Defense Blog reported on June 27 .
Citing sources in the Russian defense industry , the Defense Blog reported that the contract was signed by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence and Military Production and the sole Russian state defense export agency Rosoboronexport .
Under the alleged contract , the Uralvagonzavod corporation will build a facility to assemble T-90MS tanks under license in Egypt .
The T-90MS is a significantly upgraded version of the T-90S .
The battle tank is equipped with a 1,130 hp engine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a UDP T05BV-1 remote weapon station with a 7.62 mm machine gun , and a brand new navigation system with GLONASS .
The tank protection was improved with the addition of the new Relikt explosive reactive armour ( ERA ) that covers a large part of the chassis and turret .
If confirmed , the purchase of T-90MS battle tanks will significantly improve the offensive capabilities of the Egyptian Armed Forces .
The contract will also allow Egypt to gain vast experience in the construction and maintenance of battle tanks .
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Egypt has signed a contract with Russia to license-build 500 T-90MS battle tanks, the Defense Blog reported on June 27.
Citing sources in the Russian defense industry, the Defense Blog reported that the contract was signed by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence and Military Production and the sole Russian state defense export agency Rosoboronexport.
Under the alleged contract, the Uralvagonzavod corporation will build a facility to assemble T-90MS tanks under license in Egypt.
The T-90MS is a significantly upgraded version of the T-90S. The battle tank is equipped with a 1,130 hp engine, a PNM Sosna-U gunner sight, a UDP T05BV-1 remote weapon station with a 7.62 mm machine gun, and a brand new navigation system with GLONASS.
The tank protection was improved with the addition of the new Relikt explosive reactive armour (ERA) that covers a large part of the chassis and turret.
If confirmed, the purchase of T-90MS battle tanks will significantly improve the offensive capabilities of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The contract will also allow Egypt to gain vast experience in the construction and maintenance of battle tanks.
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southfront--2020-06-27--Military Situation In Syria On June 27, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments : • Hayat Tahrir al-Sham sent a @ @ @ @ @ reinforcing its positions in the Jisr al-Shughour area ; • Hayat Tahrir al-Sham raided the @ @ @ @ @ towns of Sarmada and al-Fuah ; • The protests erupted in the city of Ayn @ @ @ @ @ base after 3 women were killed in a Turkish drone strike on June 23 .
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A brief overview of the recent developments:
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham sent a convoy to Northwestern Idlib, reinforcing its positions in the Jisr al-Shughour area;
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham raided the Ansar Islam headquarters in the towns of Sarmada and al-Fuah;
The protests erupted in the city of Ayn al-Arab near the Russian military base after 3 women were killed in a Turkish drone strike on June 23. The protestors blamed Russia for the agreement on cease-fire with Turkey;
SAA artillery targeted militants’ positions on Turkman Mount north of Lattakia.
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southfront--2020-06-27--String Of Assassinations Continues In Syria’s Daraa

On the morning of June 27 , unidentified gunmen assassinated a fighter of the Russian-backed 5th Corps in the eastern countryside of Daraa .
According to local sources , the victim , Aghyad Mohamad al-Maf ’ alani , was standing by the window in his house in the town of Nahtah when he was shot dead by an unidentified gunmen .
The killer managed to escape .
Al-Maf ’ alani , a former rebel , joined the reconciliation process in mid-2018 .
Later he enlisted in the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) 5th Corps .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of attacks targeted fighters and leaders of the 5th Corps .
One of the largest attacks took place on June 20 .
An improvised explosive device struck a bus , which transported fighters of the Russian-backed formation .
Nine people were killed .
ISIS claimed responsibility for some of the attacks on 5th Corps personnel in Daraa .
However , the perpetrators of many other attacks remain unknown .
Daraa ’ s local fighters , the SAA and security forces will have to coordinate more efficiently in order to improve security in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important for achieving this goal .
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On the morning of June 27, unidentified gunmen assassinated a fighter of the Russian-backed 5th Corps in the eastern countryside of Daraa.
According to local sources, the victim, Aghyad Mohamad al-Maf’alani, was standing by the window in his house in the town of Nahtah when he was shot dead by an unidentified gunmen. The killer managed to escape.
Al-Maf’alani, a former rebel, joined the reconciliation process in mid-2018. Later he enlisted in the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) 5th Corps.
In the last few months, a series of attacks targeted fighters and leaders of the 5th Corps. One of the largest attacks took place on June 20. An improvised explosive device struck a bus, which transported fighters of the Russian-backed formation. Nine people were killed.
ISIS claimed responsibility for some of the attacks on 5th Corps personnel in Daraa. However, the perpetrators of many other attacks remain unknown.
Daraa’s local fighters, the SAA and security forces will have to coordinate more efficiently in order to improve security in the southern region. Russia’s assistance is important for achieving this goal.
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southfront--2020-06-28--Unidentified Aircraft Struck Positions Of Iranian-backed Forces Near Al-Bukamal: Reports

On June 28 , unidentified aircraft ( most likely Israeli ) struck positions of Iranian-backed forces near the town of @ @ @ @ @ bank of the Euphrates in eastern Syria , according to reports by pro-militant sources .
@ @ @ @ @ of pro-Iranian forces in the al-Sayyal area supposedly killing 9 personnel and destroyed a weapon @ @ @ @ @ the June 28 strike was the second in the last 2 days .
A day @ @ @ @ @ , airstrike allegedly hit the area of the village of Al-Abbas near al-Bukamal injuring at @ @ @ @ @ week , pro-Iranian groups deployed additional reinforcements to the al-Bukamal and al-Mayadin countrysides in order @ @ @ @ @ attacks in the desert area .
Nonetheless , it seems that some parties are not @ @ @ @ @ .
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On June 28, unidentified aircraft (most likely Israeli) struck positions of Iranian-backed forces near the town of al-Bukamal, on the western bank of the Euphrates in eastern Syria, according to reports by pro-militant sources. The strikes allegedly hit positions of pro-Iranian forces in the al-Sayyal area supposedly killing 9 personnel and destroyed a weapon depot.
Reports specualte that the June 28 strike was the second in the last 2 days. A day earlier, on June 27, airstrike allegedly hit the area of the village of Al-Abbas near al-Bukamal injuring at least 4 fighters.
Last week, pro-Iranian groups deployed additional reinforcements to the al-Bukamal and al-Mayadin countrysides in order to contain the intensifying ISIS attacks in the desert area. Nonetheless, it seems that some parties are not happy to see these efforts.
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southfront--2020-06-28--“Praying For Our City” – Gunman Opens Fire On Protesters At Louisville Park

Shocking videos have surfaced on social media , show the chaos that unfolded on Saturday evening at a park in Louisville , Kentucky , where a man opened fire on demonstrators who had gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor , reported The Epoch Times .
At least one person was killed , and another injured at Jefferson Square Park around 9 pm , the Louisville Metro Police Department ( LMPD ) said in a statement , adding that shortly after gunshots rang out in the park , sheriffs arrived on scene to conduct life-saving measures on a male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim was found at the Hall of Justice near the park , who suffered non-life-threatening injuries .
Videos of the incident were posted on social media , several uploaded to YouTube , show a man opening fire at the perimeter of the park .
He unloaded a clip into the demonstration area – as he fired the third round , it appears someone returned fire with a larger caliber weapon .
At the end of the video , one of the shooting victims was bleeding on the ground .
A man dressed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variant of the rifle was seen in the final seconds of the clip – still , there ’ s no conclusive evidence of who returned the fire .
LMPD said an investigation into the shooting was launched immediately : Mayor Greg Fischer tweeted : “ I am deeply saddened by the violence that erupted in Jefferson Square Park tonight , where those who have been voicing their concerns have been gathered… “ It is a tragedy that this area of peaceful protest is now a crime scene.
” The park has been the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the police killings of Taylor and George Floyd .
“ Praying for our city , ” tweeted Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker on Saturday night .

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Shocking videos have surfaced on social media, show the chaos that unfolded on Saturday evening at a park in Louisville, Kentucky, where a man opened fire on demonstrators who had gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor, reported The Epoch Times.
A gunman firing into Jefferson Square Park
At least one person was killed, and another injured at Jefferson Square Park around 9 pm, the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) said in a statement, adding that shortly after gunshots rang out in the park, sheriffs arrived on scene to conduct life-saving measures on a male who eventually died. A second shooting victim was found at the Hall of Justice near the park, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Just about 9 p.m., there were reports of shots fired in Jefferson Square Park. Calls then came in that Sheriff’s Department personnel were in the park performing life-saving measures on a male who eventually died at the scene. — LMPD (@LMPD) June 28, 2020
Videos of the incident were posted on social media, several uploaded to YouTube, show a man opening fire at the perimeter of the park. He unloaded a clip into the demonstration area – as he fired the third round, it appears someone returned fire with a larger caliber weapon. At the end of the video, one of the shooting victims was bleeding on the ground. A man dressed in all black wielding an AR-15 or a variant of the rifle was seen in the final seconds of the clip – still, there’s no conclusive evidence of who returned the fire.
LMPD said an investigation into the shooting was launched immediately:
“We’re trying to gather as much information as possible to identify all who were involved in the incident.”
Mayor Greg Fischer tweeted: “I am deeply saddened by the violence that erupted in Jefferson Square Park tonight, where those who have been voicing their concerns have been gathered… “It is a tragedy that this area of peaceful protest is now a crime scene.”
The park has been the epicenter of demonstrations in Louisville for weeks after the police killings of Taylor and George Floyd.
“Praying for our city,” tweeted Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker on Saturday night.
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southfront--2020-06-28--Fa Ithbatu Chief Commander Arrested By Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham In Recent Raid On Arab Said

On June 28 , a large strike force of Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) stormed the town of Arab Said , a stronghold of the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room .
The force , backed by armored vehicles , surrounded the town then arrested a chief commander of the operations room , known as Abu Omar Manhaj .
Some sources said that Manhaj was a senior figure in Horas al-Din , while others claimed that he was linked to Ansar al-Din .
According to the available information , Abu Omar will be taken to a Sharia [ Islamic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This measure will be taken in accordance with a recent agreement reached by HTS and Fa Ithbatu on June 26 .
Manhaj was reportedly responsible for the recent attacks on HTS positions in western Idlib .
The attacks were launched from Arab Said .
The arrest of Abu Omar Manhaj coincided with another operation in the city of Jisr al-Shughur .
HTS forces stormed the city and raided positions and headquarters of Fa Ithbatu .
The operation was also in line with the recent agreement .
HTS is now openly working to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which lost most of its assets in the in the recent clashes .
The day before , HTS banned the establishment of any new operations room or factions in Greater Idlib .
The decision is is intended to strengthen the HTS ’ grip over the Syrian region .
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On June 28, a large strike force of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed the town of Arab Said, a stronghold of the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room.
The force, backed by armored vehicles, surrounded the town then arrested a chief commander of the operations room, known as Abu Omar Manhaj. Some sources said that Manhaj was a senior figure in Horas al-Din, while others claimed that he was linked to Ansar al-Din.
عاجل | هيئة تحرير الشام تقطع طريق الواصل الى بلدة عرب سعيد غرب مدينة ادلب بهدف اعتقال مطلوبين لها من فصيل “حراس الدين” قناة ” #مرصد_ادلب ” على التليغرامhttps://t.co/aGQmNj5y1v pic.twitter.com/iUvXV0xVlQ — مرصد ادلب (@IdlibObservato) June 28, 2020
#عاجـــــــــــــــــــــــل مازال الإنتشار في عرب سعيد بالمصفحات والقناصات من قبل قوات هيئة تحرير الشام على أسطح المنازل قناة ” #مرصد_ادلب ” على التليغرامhttps://t.co/C65Ids7OmA pic.twitter.com/U1wk2sHvXd — مرصد ادلب (@IdlibObservato) June 28, 2020
According to the available information, Abu Omar will be taken to a Sharia [Islamic] court of the Turkistan Islamic Party. This measure will be taken in accordance with a recent agreement reached by HTS and Fa Ithbatu on June 26.
Manhaj was reportedly responsible for the recent attacks on HTS positions in western Idlib. The attacks were launched from Arab Said.
The arrest of Abu Omar Manhaj coincided with another operation in the city of Jisr al-Shughur. HTS forces stormed the city and raided positions and headquarters of Fa Ithbatu. The operation was also in line with the recent agreement.
HTS is now openly working to neutralize the Fa Ithbatu Operations Room, which lost most of its assets in the in the recent clashes. The day before, HTS banned the establishment of any new operations room or factions in Greater Idlib. The decision is is intended to strengthen the HTS’ grip over the Syrian region.
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southfront--2020-06-28--Military Situation In Palestine On June 28, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in the region : • 9 Palestinians @ @ @ @ @ dispersed a demonstration in Kafr Qaddum village near Qalqilia ; • Hamas and the PFLP @ @ @ @ @ “ for an escalation with all-out resistance to confront the Israeli annexation plan ” ; @ @ @ @ @ the Gaza Strip , some of them created sonic booms by breaking the sound barrier @ @ @ @ @ heard in the cities of Sderot , Ibim and Haner near the Gaza strip .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in the region:
9 Palestinians were wounded when Israeli forces dispersed a demonstration in Kafr Qaddum village near Qalqilia;
Hamas and the PFLP called in a joint statement “for an escalation with all-out resistance to confront the Israeli annexation plan”;
Israeli jets flew over the Gaza Strip, some of them created sonic booms by breaking the sound barrier;
Alert sirens were heard in the cities of Sderot, Ibim and Haner near the Gaza strip.
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southfront--2020-06-28--Iran Is Hunting For Spies In Its Ranks. Four Fighters Arrested In Syria – Report

Iranian forces had arrested four of its own fighters who were suspected of collaborating with Israel in the eastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on June 28 .
“ Iranian forces launched security campaigns targeting its own personnel and collaborators , on charges of collaborating and dealing with Israel , at least four have been arrested , thus far , ” the monitoring group said in its report .
According to the SOHR , Iranian forces were also redeployed in southern Deir Ezzor .
Furthermore , a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The UK-based group claimed that two waves of Israeli airstrikes had hit Iranian forces ’ positions in Deir Ezzor on June 28 .
A number of Iranian-backed fighters were allegedly killed or injured .
This incident was not covered by other sources , which casts doubt on the accuracy of this information .
Earlier this month , Commander of the Iranian Quds Force , Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani , paid a secret visit to Syria ’ s Deir Ezzor , where he oversaw ongoing operations against ISIS remnants .
Iranian forces maintain a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially in the city of al-Bukamal which is located on the Syrian-Iraqi border .
Israel is openly trying to push Iran out of the region .
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Iranian forces had arrested four of its own fighters who were suspected of collaborating with Israel in the eastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on June 28.
“Iranian forces launched security campaigns targeting its own personnel and collaborators, on charges of collaborating and dealing with Israel, at least four have been arrested, thus far,” the monitoring group said in its report.
According to the SOHR, Iranian forces were also redeployed in southern Deir Ezzor. Furthermore, a number of positions in the region were fortified.
The UK-based group claimed that two waves of Israeli airstrikes had hit Iranian forces’ positions in Deir Ezzor on June 28. A number of Iranian-backed fighters were allegedly killed or injured. This incident was not covered by other sources, which casts doubt on the accuracy of this information.
Earlier this month, Commander of the Iranian Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, paid a secret visit to Syria’s Deir Ezzor, where he oversaw ongoing operations against ISIS remnants.
Iranian forces maintain a large presence in southern Deir Ezzor, especially in the city of al-Bukamal which is located on the Syrian-Iraqi border. Israel is openly trying to push Iran out of the region.
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