southfront--2020-03-22--U.S. Threatens Iran’s Allies In Iraq With Preemptive Strike

The U.S. has threatened to carry out preemptive strikes on Iran ’ s allies in Iraq , if the country ’ s government does not do well in protecting U.S.-led coalition personnel .
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker told reporters in a call on March 22 that the Iraqi government is at a “ decision point , ” stressing that the perpetrators of the recent attacks on coalition personnel in Iraq should be held accountable .
“ If it doesn ’ t take steps to hold accountable those responsible for the attacks on coalition forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Iraqi government , the US will be forced to continue to protect our forces proactively , ” Schenker said on a State Department call , according to Al-Monitor .
The U.S. diplomat added that Washington is “ enormously ” disappointed with the performance of the Iraqi government in protecting U.S.-led coalition forces in the country .
While demanding the Iraqi government to protect U.S. forces by all means , Schenker said Washington is looking for a government that would “ put Iraq first.
” “ We are looking for a government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in putting Iraq first , in demonstrating that they are Iraqi patriots , and wanting to have Iraq be a sovereign nation rather than a vassal state of Iran , ” the official said .
On March 11 , three U.S.-led coalition personnel were killed in a rocket attack on Iraq ’ s Camp Taji .
The U.S. responded with a series of airstrikes on several positions in Iraq .
The strikes , which supposedly targeted Iranian-affiliated Kata ’ ib Hezbollah ( KH ) , killed three soldiers and two policemen .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ al-Tha ’ ireen ( UT ) claimed responsibility for the most recent attacks on U.S.-led coalition forces .
The mysterious group appears to be a pro-Iranian Shiite organization .
In spite of the mounting pressure on U.S. military presence in Iraq , Washington is clearly still willing to do everything possible to keep its forces in the oil-rich country .
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The U.S. has threatened to carry out preemptive strikes on Iran’s allies in Iraq, if the country’s government does not do well in protecting U.S.-led coalition personnel.
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker told reporters in a call on March 22 that the Iraqi government is at a “decision point,” stressing that the perpetrators of the recent attacks on coalition personnel in Iraq should be held accountable.
“If it doesn’t take steps to hold accountable those responsible for the attacks on coalition forces, which are there at the invitation of the Iraqi government, the US will be forced to continue to protect our forces proactively,” Schenker said on a State Department call, according to Al-Monitor.
The U.S. diplomat added that Washington is “enormously” disappointed with the performance of the Iraqi government in protecting U.S.-led coalition forces in the country.
While demanding the Iraqi government to protect U.S. forces by all means, Schenker said Washington is looking for a government that would “put Iraq first.”
“We are looking for a government of Iraq that will … be interested in putting Iraq first, in demonstrating that they are Iraqi patriots, and wanting to have Iraq be a sovereign nation rather than a vassal state of Iran,” the official said.
On March 11, three U.S.-led coalition personnel were killed in a rocket attack on Iraq’s Camp Taji. The U.S. responded with a series of airstrikes on several positions in Iraq. The strikes, which supposedly targeted Iranian-affiliated Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH), killed three soldiers and two policemen.
A new Iraqi group by the name Usbat al-Tha’ireen (UT) claimed responsibility for the most recent attacks on U.S.-led coalition forces. The mysterious group appears to be a pro-Iranian Shiite organization.
In spite of the mounting pressure on U.S. military presence in Iraq, Washington is clearly still willing to do everything possible to keep its forces in the oil-rich country.
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southfront--2020-03-22--More Details On Russian COVID-19 Response Group In Italy (Photos, Videos)

On March 22 , Il-76 military transport aicraft started deploying a COVID-19 response group of the Russian Defense Ministry in Italy .
Nine Il-76 military transport aircraft from Chkalovsky Airport will be involved in the operation .
They will move nearly 100 virologists and epidemiologists , and eight medical teams with dozens pieces of equipment to provide assistance in combating the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) to an airbase of the Italian Air Force near Rome .
The deliveries will be carried out through the Ministry of Defense with the involvement of aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces The deplyoed systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KAMAZ-based mobile systems for aerosol disinfection of transport and territory , medical and other equipment .
HINT : A separate sanitary and epidemiological unit of the Russian Army medical brigade is designed to conduct qualified medical reconnaissance and a complex of sanitary-hygienic and anti-epidemic measures .
The unit includes three mobile sanitary and epidemiological laboratories ( one type “ A ” and two types “ B ” ) , a washing and disinfection platoon , and squads equipped separate tasks like disinfection-deratization and quarantine isolation .
The capacity of the unit in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the winter – 48 people an hour .
The Russian COVID-19 response team includes viral agent defense experts that fought against anthrax and African plague .
The group is led by Major General Sergey Kikot .
He is a leading developer and specialist in the application of the latest examples of special processing systems .
He has carried tasks of organizing work in difficult epidemiological conditions of outbreaks of anthrax peptic ulcer and liquidation of flood consequences .
Colonel Aleksey Smirnov is a leading epidemiologist and a candidate of medical sciences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ development of a vaccine against Ebola .
Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Eremin is a leading scientist at the research center , and a candidate of medical sciences .
Eremin is an expert in the field of organization and employment of anti-epidemiological measures .
He has experience in dealing with such dangerous diseases as African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease .
Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Kulish is a specialist in the development of protection against biological damaging agents of a viral nature .
He participated in the development of antiplague drugs and vaccines against Ebola .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor of the Military Medical Academy .
S.M .
Kirova and a candidate of medical sciences .
He has participated in the deployment of a mobile hospital in the Republic of Guinea as part of an international program to combat Ebola .
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On March 22, Il-76 military transport aicraft started deploying a COVID-19 response group of the Russian Defense Ministry in Italy.
Nine Il-76 military transport aircraft from Chkalovsky Airport will be involved in the operation. They will move nearly 100 virologists and epidemiologists, and eight medical teams with dozens pieces of equipment to provide assistance in combating the coronavirus (COVID-19) to an airbase of the Italian Air Force near Rome.
The deliveries will be carried out through the Ministry of Defense with the involvement of aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces
The deplyoed systems and supplies will include protective equipment, KAMAZ-based mobile systems for aerosol disinfection of transport and territory, medical and other equipment.
HINT: A separate sanitary and epidemiological unit of the Russian Army medical brigade is designed to conduct qualified medical reconnaissance and a complex of sanitary-hygienic and anti-epidemic measures. The unit includes three mobile sanitary and epidemiological laboratories (one type “A” and two types “B”), a washing and disinfection platoon, and squads equipped separate tasks like disinfection-deratization and quarantine isolation. The capacity of the unit in the summer is 95 people an hour, in the winter – 48 people an hour.
The Russian COVID-19 response team includes viral agent defense experts that fought against anthrax and African plague.
“Most of them are leading experts in their field, they were directly involved in the elimination of outbreaks of African swine fever, anthrax, the development of a vaccine against Ebola and plague vaccines,” the Russian Defense Ministry said.
The group is led by Major General Sergey Kikot. He is a leading developer and specialist in the application of the latest examples of special processing systems. He has carried tasks of organizing work in difficult epidemiological conditions of outbreaks of anthrax peptic ulcer and liquidation of flood consequences.
Colonel Aleksey Smirnov is a leading epidemiologist and a candidate of medical sciences. He has been actively involved in the development of a vaccine against Ebola.
Lieutenant Colonel Gennady Eremin is a leading scientist at the research center, and a candidate of medical sciences. Eremin is an expert in the field of organization and employment of anti-epidemiological measures. He has experience in dealing with such dangerous diseases as African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease.
Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Kulish is a specialist in the development of protection against biological damaging agents of a viral nature. He participated in the development of antiplague drugs and vaccines against Ebola.
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Yumanov is an associate professor of the Military Medical Academy. S.M. Kirova and a candidate of medical sciences. He has participated in the deployment of a mobile hospital in the Republic of Guinea as part of an international program to combat Ebola.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Terror attack thwarted in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria, three militants eliminated

“ Three bandits , who were plotting a terror attack , have been eliminated in Kabardino-Balkaria , ” the Committee @ @ @ @ @ and an improvised explosive device were discovered at the skirmish location .
On Monday , @ @ @ @ @ information that a group of people prepares a terror attack .
During the ensuing operation @ @ @ @ @ was determined .
“ [ The terrorists ] have been blocked in an area in @ @ @ @ @ .
They opened fire at the law enforcement and were eliminated , ” the Committee @ @ @ @ @ and components were discovered at the place of one of the perpetrators ’ stay .
@ @ @ @ @ civilians or law enforcement , the Commission informed .

“Three bandits, who were plotting a terror attack, have been eliminated in Kabardino-Balkaria,” the Committee said, adding that weapons and an improvised explosive device were discovered at the skirmish location.
On Monday, the law enforcement agencies received information that a group of people prepares a terror attack. During the ensuing operation, the bandits’ location was determined.
“[The terrorists] have been blocked in an area in Kabardino-Balkaria’s Kremenchug-Konstantinovskoye settlement. They opened fire at the law enforcement and were eliminated,” the Committee said.
Two assembled IEDs and components were discovered at the place of one of the perpetrators’ stay.
There are no casualties among civilians or law enforcement, the Commission informed.


southfront--2020-03-23--Military Situation In Yemen On March 23, 2020 (Map Update)

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Ceasefire violations were reported in al-Hudaydah;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Khab and Shaaf 34 times;
Saudi-led forces targeted the Durayhimi area with mortar shells.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Video, Photos: 2nd Joint Patrol Of Turkish And Russian Forces Along M4 Highway

On Marh 23 , Turkish and Russian forces conducted a second ‘ limited ’ joint patrol in the framework of @ @ @ @ @ recently reached in Moscow .
The patrol took place west of Saraqib .
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southfront--2020-03-23--Watch: US “Successfully” Test-Launches Hypersonic Glide Body

The US Department of Defense ( DoD ) reported that it successfully launched a common hypersonic glide body ( C-HGB ) missile from the Pacific Missile Range Facility , Kauai , Hawaii , on March 19 .
The Missile Defense Agency ( MDA ) monitored the launch of the hypersonic missile as it hit speeds above Mach 5 .
Information gathered in this launch will further the DOD ’ s hypersonic program , reported Defense Blog .
“ This test builds on the success we had with Flight Experiment 1 in October 2017 , in which our C-HGB achieved sustained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe , Director , Navy ’ s Strategic Systems Programs , which is the lead designer for the C-HGB .
“ In this test we put additional stresses on the system and it was able to handle them all , due to the phenomenal expertise of our top notch team of individuals from across government , industry and academia .
Today we validated our design and are now ready to move to the next phase towards fielding a hypersonic strike capability.
” “ This test was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capabilities to our warfighters in support of the National Defense Strategy , ” said US Army LTG L. Neil Thurgood , Director of Hypersonics , Directed Energy , Space and Rapid Acquisition , whose office is leading the Army ’ s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon program and joint C-HGB production .
We noted back in October that the DoD will field C-HGBs sometime in 2023 .
Each missile is capable of achieving Mach 5 or higher , which is about 3,800 mph .
Hypersonic missiles are the DoD ’ s top modernization effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hypersonic curve .
Shown below , C-HGBs can outmaneuver the world ’ s most advanced missile defense shields .
As a pandemic consumes the world , the global economy crashed , and President Trump already plowed $ 2 trillion into military modernization efforts — WWIII with Russia and or China could be much closer than anyone thinks .

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Over the years, we’ve had a lot of coverage on hypersonic developments in Russia and China, mostly because their hypersonic programs are more advanced than the US. Now it appears the US could be catching up, as a new video via the US military shows a recent test of a hypersonic weapon
The US Department of Defense (DoD) reported that it successfully launched a common hypersonic glide body (C-HGB) missile from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, on March 19.
U.S. Navy and U.S. Army jointly tests hypersonic glide body pic.twitter.com/9Fr8YvlBUS — Dylan Malyasov (@DylanMalyasov) March 21, 2020
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) monitored the launch of the hypersonic missile as it hit speeds above Mach 5. Information gathered in this launch will further the DOD’s hypersonic program, reported Defense Blog.
“This test builds on the success we had with Flight Experiment 1 in October 2017, in which our C-HGB achieved sustained hypersonic glide at our target distances,” said Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, Director, Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, which is the lead designer for the C-HGB.
“In this test we put additional stresses on the system and it was able to handle them all, due to the phenomenal expertise of our top notch team of individuals from across government, industry and academia. Today we validated our design and are now ready to move to the next phase towards fielding a hypersonic strike capability.”
“This test was a critical step in rapidly delivering operational hypersonic capabilities to our warfighters in support of the National Defense Strategy,” said US Army LTG L. Neil Thurgood, Director of Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition, whose office is leading the Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon program and joint C-HGB production.
“We successfully executed a mission consistent with how we can apply this capability in the future. The joint team did a tremendous job in executing this test, and we will continue to move aggressively to get prototypes to the field.”
We noted back in October that the DoD will field C-HGBs sometime in 2023.
Each missile is capable of achieving Mach 5 or higher, which is about 3,800 mph.
Hypersonic missiles are the DoD’s top modernization effort at the moment because it is behind the hypersonic curve.
Shown below, C-HGBs can outmaneuver the world’s most advanced missile defense shields.
As a pandemic consumes the world, the global economy crashed, and President Trump already plowed $2 trillion into military modernization efforts — WWIII with Russia and or China could be much closer than anyone thinks.
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southfront--2020-03-23--U.S. Weighs Capital Against Public Health

In the US , and not only , an interesting phenomenon of modern capitalism is beginning to surface and become apparent : economic stability is much more important than public health .
More and more opinions are voiced that the way to fight COVID-19 by way of total quarantine and lockdowns is not proper .
Because the economic consequences of this war will cause more problems than the epidemic itself .
Various US outlets are publishing pieces looking specifically at that .
Western economists say that mass unemployment is ten times worse than the coronavirus .
And scientists doubt the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treating the virus .
The business has recently had a kind of manifesto related to the epidemic .
The Wall Street Journal , called for the fight against the virus .
And the outlet did it entirely on its own behalf , releasing an editorial column .
Financial markets suspended their fall on March 19th , but one should not think that this economic disaster has ended .
If government restrictive measures last longer than a week or two , the cost of job loss and bankruptcy will exceed what most Americans imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days was necessary and brought many benefits .
The public has gained critical hygiene and disease prevention skills .
Nevertheless , the price of stopping the economy is growing every hour , and this is starting to weigh on the budget .
Tens of millions of people will lose their jobs , because trade and production will simply stop .
Many large companies can live for several weeks without income , but this does not apply to millions of small and medium enterprises .
Production losses will be serious , and it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal recession , the United States loses about 5 % of national production within a year or so .
In this case , it can lose as much or twice as much in a month .
Or a recent university graduate with $ 20,000 of student debt , who quits his first job .
He may be able to return to his parents , but what if they are fired too ?
Some media say that China has experienced a comparable shock for its economy , but is already recovering .
Why can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
At the same time , they forget that the Chinese state owns a huge share in the economy and takes losses on itself .
In America , these losses will be borne by private owners and workers .
They have no government support that could be counted on .
In the United States , another publication , The New York Times , published a column from Yale University ’ s Center for Prevention , Dr. David Katz , titled , “ Is our fight against coronavirus worse than disease ?
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous as they say .
According to Katz , the mortality figures are clearly overstated , since much more people are infected with COVID-19 than the statistics present .
The doctor explains the higher mortality rate in Chinese Wuhan by the fact that fewer people were tested there .
Katz said that even on such a revealing “ viral island ” as the Diamond Princess cruise ship ( where people infected with the virus were found , and the ship remained in quarantine off the coast of Japan for a long time ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % .
According to him , coronavirus is even less dangerous than the flu , which kills both the elderly and children , since it kills those with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease .
Therefore , the doctor believes , if anyone is isolated from the outside world , these are people over 60 years old .
And the rest should be given a mild illness so that collective immunity develops more quickly .
And most importantly – then you will not have to remove the active population from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he notes that the call to all to stay at home leads to the fact that in the same room together are members of the same family of different generations .
Including pensioners , which increases the risk of their infection .
The doctor also criticizes the US health care system and says that it , like the European one , is not designed for such loads .
Unlike medicine in China , South Korea or Singapore .
Therefore , Katz believes , “ we follow Italy , and our medical system is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in a hurry to get tested for coronavirus , and again , when especially vulnerable people catch a severe infection and need hospital beds.
” The bottom line of his recommendations is that isolation should be selective and concern only risk groups .
That is , only old people should sit at home .
And the rest – to study and work .
It is also important to figure out how to isolate the older generation from the younger within families – so that the young do not infect the elderly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is strongly concerned with the state of the economy , and the response should similar to that of ancient Sparta , those weak or “ disfigured ” should be left to die , at the cost of success .
And many , if not all , of the issues described in both texts stem from the flawed healthcare system in the US , and the generally corporate mindset of its politicians , not from the fact that COVID-19 requires quarantine and a loss of profit .
And many businesses are fine with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shift the model – allow for more distance work , more digital products being sold , improving fiber optic cables and what not .
However , as is typical for US conduct – all issues are the cause of outside factors and the blame is never within , and , also , the one who lobbies the hardest ( and pays most ) gets the loudest voice .
An economic crisis has been on the way for a while , and its been more apparent than ever .
Acting surprised by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus is entirely understandable , but it is more than apparent that ( of course it exacerbated the situation ) the economic crisis was not solely and entirely caused by the infectious disease .
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In the US, and not only, an interesting phenomenon of modern capitalism is beginning to surface and become apparent: economic stability is much more important than public health.
More and more opinions are voiced that the way to fight COVID-19 by way of total quarantine and lockdowns is not proper.
Because the economic consequences of this war will cause more problems than the epidemic itself.
Various US outlets are publishing pieces looking specifically at that. Western economists say that mass unemployment is ten times worse than the coronavirus.
And scientists doubt the adequacy of the total quarantine method for treating the virus.
The business has recently had a kind of manifesto related to the epidemic.
The Wall Street Journal, called for the fight against the virus. And the outlet did it entirely on its own behalf, releasing an editorial column.
“Rethinking the Coronavirus shutdown” is the name of the piece, published on March 19th. “No society can safeguard public health for long at the cost of its economic health” is the tagline of the hype article.
Financial markets suspended their fall on March 19th, but one should not think that this economic disaster has ended. If government restrictive measures last longer than a week or two, the cost of job loss and bankruptcy will exceed what most Americans imagine.
“Government officials should start adjusting their antivirus strategy now to avoid an economic downturn that will exceed the damage from 2008-2009,” according to the WSJ.
The quarantine of the last ten days was necessary and brought many benefits. The public has gained critical hygiene and disease prevention skills.
Nevertheless, the price of stopping the economy is growing every hour, and this is starting to weigh on the budget.
Tens of millions of people will lose their jobs, because trade and production will simply stop. Many large companies can live for several weeks without income, but this does not apply to millions of small and medium enterprises.
Production losses will be serious, and it will take years to recover. In a normal recession, the United States loses about 5% of national production within a year or so. In this case, it can lose as much or twice as much in a month.
“Think of an entrepreneur who invested his life in Memphis Ribs just to see his customers disappear in one week. Or a retail chain of 30 stores that employs hundreds of people but doesn’t see sales and should close.”
Or a recent university graduate with $20,000 of student debt, who quits his first job. He may be able to return to his parents, but what if they are fired too?
“How to evaluate the human costs of these shattered dreams, upturned lives, or mental health damage that results from government restrictions?”
Some media say that China has experienced a comparable shock for its economy, but is already recovering. Why can’t the US do the same? At the same time, they forget that the Chinese state owns a huge share in the economy and takes losses on itself.
In America, these losses will be borne by private owners and workers. They have no government support that could be counted on.
“Even America’s resources to fight the viral plague are not unlimited – and they will melt every day,” the publication sums up.
In the United States, another publication, The New York Times, published a column from Yale University’s Center for Prevention, Dr. David Katz, titled, “Is our fight against coronavirus worse than disease?”
He stated that the virus is not as dangerous as they say. According to Katz, the mortality figures are clearly overstated, since much more people are infected with COVID-19 than the statistics present.
“The data from South Korea, where coronavirus tracking was the best to date, indicates that up to 99 percent of active cases in the general population are” mild “and do not require special treatment,” the scientist said.
The doctor explains the higher mortality rate in Chinese Wuhan by the fact that fewer people were tested there.
“Mortality in China may be higher, but perhaps this is the result of less extensive testing. South Korea quickly and unequivocally began testing almost the entire healthy population, finding mild and asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 that other countries overlook,” argues the scientist.
Katz said that even on such a revealing “viral island” as the Diamond Princess cruise ship (where people infected with the virus were found, and the ship remained in quarantine off the coast of Japan for a long time), the mortality rate is only 1%.
According to him, coronavirus is even less dangerous than the flu, which kills both the elderly and children, since it kills those with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.
Therefore, the doctor believes, if anyone is isolated from the outside world, these are people over 60 years old. And the rest should be given a mild illness so that collective immunity develops more quickly.
And most importantly – then you will not have to remove the active population from the economy.
At the same time, he notes that the call to all to stay at home leads to the fact that in the same room together are members of the same family of different generations. Including pensioners, which increases the risk of their infection.
“I am deeply concerned that the social, economic and social consequences of this almost complete collapse of normal life – the closure of schools and enterprises, banned meetings – will be long-term and catastrophic, perhaps even more serious than the direct damage to the virus itself. The stock market will recover, but many firms will not. Unemployment, impoverishment and despair will become more serious disasters for public health,” Katz said.
The doctor also criticizes the US health care system and says that it, like the European one, is not designed for such loads. Unlike medicine in China, South Korea or Singapore.
Therefore, Katz believes, “we follow Italy, and our medical system is overloaded twice: first, when people are in a hurry to get tested for coronavirus, and again, when especially vulnerable people catch a severe infection and need hospital beds.”
“The path we are following may well lead to uncontrolled viral infection and colossal collateral damage to our society and economy. We need a more targeted approach,” Katz writes.
The bottom line of his recommendations is that isolation should be selective and concern only risk groups. That is, only old people should sit at home. And the rest – to study and work. It is also important to figure out how to isolate the older generation from the younger within families – so that the young do not infect the elderly.
In conclusion, it appears that MSM is strongly concerned with the state of the economy, and the response should similar to that of ancient Sparta, those weak or “disfigured” should be left to die, at the cost of success. And many, if not all, of the issues described in both texts stem from the flawed healthcare system in the US, and the generally corporate mindset of its politicians, not from the fact that COVID-19 requires quarantine and a loss of profit.
And many businesses are fine with the COVID-19 response, because it presents opportunities to shift the model – allow for more distance work, more digital products being sold, improving fiber optic cables and what not.
However, as is typical for US conduct – all issues are the cause of outside factors and the blame is never within, and, also, the one who lobbies the hardest (and pays most) gets the loudest voice.
An economic crisis has been on the way for a while, and its been more apparent than ever. Acting surprised by the downturn, and blaming it on the virus is entirely understandable, but it is more than apparent that (of course it exacerbated the situation) the economic crisis was not solely and entirely caused by the infectious disease.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Turkey, Russia Conduct Second ‘Limited’ Joint Patrol In Idlib (Video, Maps)

On Marh 23 , Turkish and Russian forces conducted a second ‘ limited ’ joint patrol in the framework of the new Idlib de-escalation agreement recently reached in Moscow .
The patrol reportedly involved 6 pieces of military equipment ( 3 – Turkish and 3 – Russian ) and took place on a short chunk of the M4 highway west of Sraqib .
Under the Moscow agrement , the Turkish side is responsible to create a security zone along the M4 highway in southern Idlib and secure the withdrawal of heavy weapons and radical militants from the area .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducting patrols along the security zone on March 15 .
However , in fact , the security zone was not created and Turkey can not guarantee security of patrols because the part of the M4 highway in southern Idlib is controlled by terrorists .
Some sources speculate that Turkey will soon contribute own military efforts to clear the highway and implement the deal .
However , this seems to be unlikely because the same terrorist groups that oppose the Moscow agreement are the core of Turkish proxies in the Idlib zone .
Therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new round of escalation .
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On Marh 23, Turkish and Russian forces conducted a second ‘limited’ joint patrol in the framework of the new Idlib de-escalation agreement recently reached in Moscow. The patrol reportedly involved 6 pieces of military equipment (3 – Turkish and 3 – Russian) and took place on a short chunk of the M4 highway west of Sraqib.
Under the Moscow agrement, the Turkish side is responsible to create a security zone along the M4 highway in southern Idlib and secure the withdrawal of heavy weapons and radical militants from the area. After this, the sides had to start conducting patrols along the security zone on March 15. However, in fact, the security zone was not created and Turkey cannot guarantee security of patrols because the part of the M4 highway in southern Idlib is controlled by terrorists.
Some sources speculate that Turkey will soon contribute own military efforts to clear the highway and implement the deal. However, this seems to be unlikely because the same terrorist groups that oppose the Moscow agreement are the core of Turkish proxies in the Idlib zone. Therefore, the region is slowly moving towards a new round of escalation.
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southfront--2020-03-23--“Chinese Virus” And Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement

The accusations between China and US of where specifically COVID-19 began continue .
On March 22nd , Lijian Zhao , spokesperson and deputy director general at the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry foreign ministry tweeted the following : Alleging that COVID-19 cases may have been present around September 2019 , but the US had no testing ability to detect any of it .
Furthermore , the US appeared to have eliminated a key US public health position in Beijing , months before the COVID-19 pandemic .
On February 25th , the first day the CDC told the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of mishandling the epidemic through its “ censorship ” of medical professionals and media .
Relations between the two countries have deteriorated since then , as Trump has labeled the coronavirus the “ Chinese virus ” – a description the Chinese have condemned as stigmatizing .
In response , the Chinese government announced that Americans from three U.S. news organizations , The New York Times , Washington Post and Wall Street Journal , would be expelled from China .
On March 20th , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again , accused China , alongside Russia and Iran of spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ There are coordinated efforts to disparage what America is doing and our activity to do all the things President Trump has set into motion , ” the secretary said .
“ It is pretty diffused , unfortunately .
But we have certainly seen it come from places like China , and Russia and Iran , ” he said .
Pompeo also noted that there is false information being spread about the U.S. government instituting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the disinformation that people are seeing on Twitter and around the world , some of it coming from governments and other individuals , ” Pompeo said at the start of the briefing .
“ I just urge everyone as they are seeing information that at one time suggested that this virus somehow emanated from the U.S. army , this information about lockdowns that are taking place.
” To address the disinformation threat , Pompeo said the U.S. is doing “ lots of things ” to fight back .
“ We want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trusted sources for their information .
But we ’ ve made clear — we ’ ve spoken to these countries directly that they need to knock it off , we don ’ t approve of it .
And then there are a handful of other things we are engaged in to make sure the right information is out there , ” Pompeo said .
Meanwhile , US CDC Director Robert Redfield said that patients who had seemingly died from influenza tested positive for COVID-19 .
The information war is on-going , with US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China , which is attempting to investigate how the crisis specifically transpired .
China is , meanwhile , sending medical equipment to many countries afflicted by COVID-19 , as well as experts in an attempt to curb the spread worldwide .
The US is currently struggling with carrying out any sort of uniform response to the situation , and is proving incapable of protecting its own people , let alone cooperating or assisting its allies .
In addition , Trump and Co. ’ s attempts to call the COVID-19 “ Chinese virus ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US itself .
Trump ’ s leadership , and that perpetuated by his aides shows a heavy mismanagement of the situation .
“ Trump ’ s rhetoric adds fuel to the growing fire of hatred being misdirected at Asian Americans .
The fact that he is the president of the United States , who is responsible for the well-being of all Americans , only makes his rhetoric even more disturbing .
The leaders of both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have warned that we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus.
” The novel coronavirus already has an official name , SARS-CoV-2 , and an unofficial name , covid-19 .
Injecting an ethnic qualifier to the virus is unnecessary and can stigmatize Asian Americans.
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The accusations between China and US of where specifically COVID-19 began continue.
On March 22nd, Lijian Zhao, spokesperson and deputy director general at the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry foreign ministry tweeted the following:
https://twitter.com/zlj517/status/1241723635964039168?s=20
Alleging that COVID-19 cases may have been present around September 2019, but the US had no testing ability to detect any of it.
Furthermore, the US appeared to have eliminated a key US public health position in Beijing, months before the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The American disease expert, a medical epidemiologist embedded in China’s disease control agency, left her post in July, according to four sources with knowledge of the issue. The first cases of the new coronavirus may have emerged as early as November, and as cases exploded, the Trump administration in February chastised China for censoring information about the outbreak and keeping U.S. experts from entering the country to help,” Reuters reported.
On February 25th, the first day the CDC told the American public to prepare for an outbreak at home, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of mishandling the epidemic through its “censorship” of medical professionals and media.
Relations between the two countries have deteriorated since then, as Trump has labeled the coronavirus the “Chinese virus” – a description the Chinese have condemned as stigmatizing.
In response, the Chinese government announced that Americans from three U.S. news organizations, The New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, would be expelled from China.
On March 20th, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, once again, accused China, alongside Russia and Iran of spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There are coordinated efforts to disparage what America is doing and our activity to do all the things President Trump has set into motion,” the secretary said. “It is pretty diffused, unfortunately. But we have certainly seen it come from places like China, and Russia and Iran,” he said.
Pompeo also noted that there is false information being spread about the U.S. government instituting lockdowns.
“I want to talk about the disinformation that people are seeing on Twitter and around the world, some of it coming from governments and other individuals,” Pompeo said at the start of the briefing. “I just urge everyone as they are seeing information that at one time suggested that this virus somehow emanated from the U.S. army, this information about lockdowns that are taking place.”
To address the disinformation threat, Pompeo said the U.S. is doing “lots of things” to fight back.
“We want to make sure the American people go to trusted sources for their information. But we’ve made clear — we’ve spoken to these countries directly that they need to knock it off, we don’t approve of it. And then there are a handful of other things we are engaged in to make sure the right information is out there,” Pompeo said.
1/2 Heard about the story of plugging ears while stealing bell? Is this the so-called freedom of information? Don't the American people have the right to know the truth? Will self-deception and smearing China help with epidemic response?https://t.co/VL5k1B75iC — Hua Chunying 华春莹 (@SpokespersonCHN) March 22, 2020
Meanwhile, US CDC Director Robert Redfield said that patients who had seemingly died from influenza tested positive for COVID-19.
CDC director Robert Redfield admitted some Americans who seemingly died from influenza were tested positive for novel #coronavirus in the posthumous diagnosis, during the House Oversight Committee Wednesday. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/kk7q0bKE6p — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) March 12, 2020
The information war is on-going, with US officials and media attempting to heavily discredit China, which is attempting to investigate how the crisis specifically transpired.
China is, meanwhile, sending medical equipment to many countries afflicted by COVID-19, as well as experts in an attempt to curb the spread worldwide.
The US is currently struggling with carrying out any sort of uniform response to the situation, and is proving incapable of protecting its own people, let alone cooperating or assisting its allies.
In addition, Trump and Co.’s attempts to call the COVID-19 “Chinese virus” appear to be causing adverse effects in the US itself.
“But Trump’s repeated insistence on calling coronavirus the “Chinese virus” is more than just xenophobic; it causes harm both to Asian Americans and to the White House’s response to this life-threatening pandemic,” Ted Lieu, a US Senator said in his opinion piece published in the Washington Post.
Trump’s leadership, and that perpetuated by his aides shows a heavy mismanagement of the situation.
“Trump’s rhetoric adds fuel to the growing fire of hatred being misdirected at Asian Americans. The fact that he is the president of the United States, who is responsible for the well-being of all Americans, only makes his rhetoric even more disturbing. The leaders of both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have warned that we should not use terms such as “Chinese virus.” The novel coronavirus already has an official name, SARS-CoV-2, and an unofficial name, covid-19. Injecting an ethnic qualifier to the virus is unnecessary and can stigmatize Asian Americans.”
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southfront--2020-03-23--Cloak And Dagger: The Commonwealth’s Intelligence Metamorphosis

This post is based on an article published by analyst blog Mikaprok , which looks into various aspects of the Commonwealth of Nations .
In the previous part of the look into the Commonwealth of Nations ’ activities , a look was made into its diplomatic and military activities , in addition to how and why it was formed .
Apart from military affairs , and the diplomatic trap that the Commonwealth of Nations appears to be , its intelligence activities of are of notable interest .
There ’ s much speculation about what specifically they do , where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The confirmed information is very limited , and very distorted .
The beginning of British intelligence began somewhat recently – in 1904 , and it was called Committee of Imperial Defence .
It was an important ad hoc part of the Government of the United Kingdom and the British Empire from just after the Second Boer War until the start of the Second World War .
It was responsible for research , and some co-ordination , on issues of military strategy .
Meaning that it would apply various approaches to its activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any form of doctrine or “ rulebook , ” thus the “ ad hoc ” part .
The original concept was to create a strategic vision defining the future roles of the two military services , the Royal Navy and the British Army , after the military reductions in the wake of the Boer War .
However , no arrangements were made for it to formally pass on its conclusions to those with the ability to translate them into actions .
By 1914 , the Committee had begun to act as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Empire , consequently providing advice to the Dominions on occasion .
It continued to perform such a role into the 1920s .
It was effectively a peacetime defence planning system , one which only provided advice ; formal authority remained with Ministers and service chiefs , which helped ensure the Committee ’ s acceptability to the existing bureaucracy .
Chaired by the Prime Minister , members were usually cabinet ministers , the heads of the military services , and key civil servants ; Prime Ministers from Dominion countries were de facto members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1947 it became the Defense Committee .
Returning to 1904 , at the same time , the Indian Department of Criminal Intelligence was born .
It is reported that the Committee members combined all the power structures of the Empire into one structure with extraordinary powers based on the analysis of not very successful actions in both Anglo-Boer campaigns .
This is the root node of the network , from which the rest went to branch the other much more famous hubs : MI5 , MI6 ( 1909 ) , Foreign Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were born .
In addition to spies , the Committee always included representatives of the navy , army and the budget committee of Britain .
In case of making important decisions .
In 1936 , based on the proposal for self-regulation of the Dominions within the Empire , the Joint Intelligence Organization and its committee ( JIC ) were separated from the Committee .
JIC united all the colonial ( at that time half-British ) security services to quickly resolve issues .
In 1947 , following the liberation of India-Pakistan , the Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defense Committee .
The JICs were taken out of direct submission to the new configuration of the Committee and subordinated to MI5 , i.e.
, to internal counterintelligence .
Incidentally , a representative of the CIA in London is regularly invited to the UK Security Committee .
The National intelligence structures began appearing in the former Dominions , which are joining the Commonwealth after World War II .
Africa began to be processed in 1948 to remove the threat of communism .
At a meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers that year , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centers .
The JIC took up the organization .
n each former colony , two “ referral ” bureaus were set up : Defense Security Officers ( DSOs ) for the army and navy and Security Liaison Officers ( SLOs ) for spies .
It was assumed that the bureaus had to train the locals , “ hand in the keys ” and leave .
MI5 created the so-called “ Office E ” to receive the affairs of former employees and redirect them to their historical homeland .
In place of the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open the Federal Intelligence and Security Bureau ( FISB ) , where locals should work exclusively .
It didn ’ t go exactly according to plan , however .
After two years of work in central and southern Africa ( the department of Rhodesia ) , the following was announced – out of 430 employees no more than 2 people were locals .
Before the declaration of independence of Zimbabwe in 1964 , everything had to be organized , but there was nobody to be organized .
So the solution was to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorts and then make a SLO , basically just fill it with MI5 staff .
Therefore , in 1968 , the security services of the former dominions began to be quickly transferred to the CoN level .
Then everything supposedly settled down , but after the declaration of independence by the country , Bob De Keen , who was responsible for the security of Southern Rhodesia , continued to report to his old department , but in a new position .
Since the 70s , local cadres were recruited there , but no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ultimately , the internal and external security bodies of the countries of the Commonwealth are governed by a structure in which MI5 is represented and in quite the significant role .
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This post is based on an article published by analyst blog Mikaprok, which looks into various aspects of the Commonwealth of Nations.
In the previous part of the look into the Commonwealth of Nations’ activities, a look was made into its diplomatic and military activities, in addition to how and why it was formed.
Apart from military affairs, and the diplomatic trap that the Commonwealth of Nations appears to be, its intelligence activities of are of notable interest.
There’s much speculation about what specifically they do, where they do it and how they do it.
The confirmed information is very limited, and very distorted.
The beginning of British intelligence began somewhat recently – in 1904, and it was called Committee of Imperial Defence.
It was an important ad hoc part of the Government of the United Kingdom and the British Empire from just after the Second Boer War until the start of the Second World War. It was responsible for research, and some co-ordination, on issues of military strategy.
Meaning that it would apply various approaches to its activity, which were not set out specifically in any form of doctrine or “rulebook,” thus the “ad hoc” part.
The original concept was to create a strategic vision defining the future roles of the two military services, the Royal Navy and the British Army, after the military reductions in the wake of the Boer War. However, no arrangements were made for it to formally pass on its conclusions to those with the ability to translate them into actions.
By 1914, the Committee had begun to act as a defence planning agency for the whole British Empire, consequently providing advice to the Dominions on occasion. It continued to perform such a role into the 1920s. It was effectively a peacetime defence planning system, one which only provided advice; formal authority remained with Ministers and service chiefs, which helped ensure the Committee’s acceptability to the existing bureaucracy.
Chaired by the Prime Minister, members were usually cabinet ministers, the heads of the military services, and key civil servants; Prime Ministers from Dominion countries were de facto members of the Committee in peacetime as well.
In 1947 it became the Defense Committee.
Returning to 1904, at the same time, the Indian Department of Criminal Intelligence was born.
It is reported that the Committee members combined all the power structures of the Empire into one structure with extraordinary powers based on the analysis of not very successful actions in both Anglo-Boer campaigns.
This is the root node of the network, from which the rest went to branch the other much more famous hubs: MI5, MI6 (1909), Foreign Office Defense (1921) and many others were born.
In addition to spies, the Committee always included representatives of the navy, army and the budget committee of Britain. In case of making important decisions.
In 1936, based on the proposal for self-regulation of the Dominions within the Empire, the Joint Intelligence Organization and its committee (JIC) were separated from the Committee.
JIC united all the colonial (at that time half-British) security services to quickly resolve issues.
In 1947, following the liberation of India-Pakistan, the Committee of Imperial Defense turned just into the Defense Committee.
The JICs were taken out of direct submission to the new configuration of the Committee and subordinated to MI5, i.e., to internal counterintelligence.
Incidentally, a representative of the CIA in London is regularly invited to the UK Security Committee.
The National intelligence structures began appearing in the former Dominions, which are joining the Commonwealth after World War II.
Africa began to be processed in 1948 to remove the threat of communism.
At a meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers that year, they raised the issue of establishing national intelligence centers.
The JIC took up the organization. n each former colony, two “referral” bureaus were set up: Defense Security Officers (DSOs) for the army and navy and Security Liaison Officers (SLOs) for spies.
It was assumed that the bureaus had to train the locals, “hand in the keys” and leave.
MI5 created the so-called “Office E” to receive the affairs of former employees and redirect them to their historical homeland.
In place of the former structures of the Commonwealth, they began to open the Federal Intelligence and Security Bureau (FISB), where locals should work exclusively.
It didn’t go exactly according to plan, however. After two years of work in central and southern Africa (the department of Rhodesia), the following was announced – out of 430 employees no more than 2 people were locals.
Before the declaration of independence of Zimbabwe in 1964, everything had to be organized, but there was nobody to be organized.
So the solution was to establish a Central Intelligence Agency, of sorts and then make a SLO, basically just fill it with MI5 staff.
Therefore, in 1968, the security services of the former dominions began to be quickly transferred to the CoN level.
Then everything supposedly settled down, but after the declaration of independence by the country, Bob De Keen, who was responsible for the security of Southern Rhodesia, continued to report to his old department, but in a new position.
Since the 70s, local cadres were recruited there, but no progress was being made at all.
Ultimately, the internal and external security bodies of the countries of the Commonwealth are governed by a structure in which MI5 is represented and in quite the significant role.
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southfront--2020-03-23--In Videos: Russian COVID-19 Response Team Delivers Aid At Italian Air Base Near Rome

The COVID-19 response group created by the Russian Defense Ministry is deploying medial aid , special equipments and specialists in @ @ @ @ @ involves 9 IL-76 military transport aircraft , about 100 viral agent defense experts and 8 @ @ @ @ @ March 22 evening , Russian forces arrived in Italy ’ s Pratica di Mare airbase @ @ @ @ @ , and immidiately started assisting the country to contain the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak .
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The COVID-19 response group created by the Russian Defense Ministry is deploying medial aid, special equipments and specialists in Italy. The Russian operation involves 9 IL-76 military transport aircraft, about 100 viral agent defense experts and 8 mobile medic teams.
On March 22 evening, Russian forces arrived in Italy’s Pratica di Mare airbase, about 30km from Rome, and immidiately started assisting the country to contain the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Russian COVID-19 Support Arrives In Italy, As Infection Ramps Up In U.S.

On March 23rd , the total cases of COVID-19 around the global surpassed 340,000 , with nearly 15,000 deaths and 100,00 recovered .
Italy continues suffering the most from the epidemic , as it recorded 793 deaths in a single day , the most of any country in a single day .
On March 22nd , Italy reported 5,560 new cases and 651 deaths , which was less than the previous day , and even lower as a percentage share of the whole .
However , the peak appears to not have been reached yet .
It has upwards of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which 7,000 have recovered and 5,500 have died .
In the evening , Russia ’ s aid to Italy landed at the Italian Air Force base Pratica di Mare .
Seven Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport planes carrying medical supplies and experts .
The teams will immediately begin their work once the Italian side clarifies areas for deployment , the Russian Defense Ministry reported .
In total , Moscow prepared nine cargo planes with emergency aid .
The deployment was ordered by President Vladimir Putin after a phone call with Italian Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg immediately discovered Russia ’ s “ hidden agenda ” of wanting to “ exploit ” the EU when it is in a difficult situation .
Essentially , MSM discovered that its own reports alleging that Russia is spreading disinformation are pure fact and Moscow created a hysteria , which is now solving by itself .
The medical aid “ will give us a chance in relations with Italy to hint gently about the need to repay the favor and block the extension of EU sanctions in June , ” said Frolov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ point out the aid is going along military lines , which shows how helpless NATO is.
” China has also sent quite a bit of equipment and experts to Italy and other EU countries to help .
Cuban doctors went to Italy to help in the battle against coronavirus , the Caribbean island has sent its “ armies of white robes ” to disaster sites around the world largely in poor countries since its 1959 revolution .
Its doctors were in the front lines in the fight against cholera in Haiti and against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yet with the 52-strong brigade , this is the first time Cuba has sent an emergency contingent to Italy , one of the world ’ s richest countries , demonstrating the reach of its medical diplomacy .
This is the sixth medical brigade Cuba has sent in recent days to combat the spread of the new disease abroad .
It has sent contingents to socialist allies Venezuela and Nicaragua as well as Jamaica , Suriname and Grenada .
Cuba even offered to help the US in dealing with the coronavirus , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US .
So far , the only country that appears completely incapable of cooperating with its allies ( and even adversaries ) is the US .
It is entirely focused on its own situation , and rumors that Trump even attempted to purchase a vaccine from a German company only for Washington ’ s needs is showing of how even the media of its allies feels towards its behavior .
And still , when the crisis passes , the expectation is that a very crude and obvious campaign to shame and blame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and others for the situation , and there will also be likely accusations by the US , for accepting help from “ the enemy ” who “ orchestrated ” the situation .
Spain is showing a tendency of rapid growth , however the country most rapidly gaining new cases in the US .
New York state alone has more total cases than France , South Korea and most of the European countries , according to data as of March 22nd .
New York governor Andrew Cuomo reported 15,168 cases of Covid-19 in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York City .
Trump said that in three to four weeks , a floating hospital will arrive in New York .
New York State may postpone primary elections in June .
On March 22nd , the US recorded 9,339 new cases , to a total of 33,546 , and 117 deaths , to a total of 419 .
The US is expected to surpass Italy in the number of infections in just a matter of days .
111 confirmed COVID-19 cases were confirmed among US military personnel .
In addition , 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 employees were also among the confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the US Armed Forces .
The National Guard is deployed in three states to combat coronavirus .
In several American states , prisoners will be released , media reported .
In Europe , German Chancellor Angela Merkel was quarantined , after her doctor tested positive for COVID-19 .
Meanwhile , German authorities have limited contact between people in the fight against the spread of coronavirus .
In particular , citizens should not gather in groups of more than two .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appeal to the people .
In addition , all cafes and restaurants , as well as enterprises that provide services to the population , such as hairdressers , are ordered to close for the duration of the restrictions if they can not provide a two-meter distance between visitors .
McDonald ’ s will close its restaurants in Britain and Ireland .
In France , clinical trials of treatment methods have begun .
The number of people infected in the country exceeded 16 thousand .
In the Czech Republic and Montenegro , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of the Ministry of Health recommended the introduction of an emergency in Ukraine .
The number of infected in the country increased to 73 .
A curfew will also be introduced in Greece to combat the spread .
In Russia , Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that the number of cases of coronavirus infection in Russia has grown to upwards of 400 .
25.5 million protective masks from China were delivered to Russia .
The Ministry of Industry and Trade stated that supplies will continue .
Russian schools go on vacation from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of schools at this time will switch to distance learning .
Furthermore , to combat the possible spread of COVID-19 , all scheduled outpatient screening in Russia has been prohibited , so that non-infected patients don ’ t visit hospitals .
In the Middle East , Syria recorded its first COVID-19 case , and Turkey exceeded 1,000 cases .
In Southeast Asia , the spread is slowing down , as countries such as Thailand , South Korea , Taiwan have experience in dealing with SARS back in 2002-3 .
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On March 23rd, the total cases of COVID-19 around the global surpassed 340,000, with nearly 15,000 deaths and 100,00 recovered.
Italy continues suffering the most from the epidemic, as it recorded 793 deaths in a single day, the most of any country in a single day.
On March 22nd, Italy reported 5,560 new cases and 651 deaths, which was less than the previous day, and even lower as a percentage share of the whole. However, the peak appears to not have been reached yet.
It has upwards of 59,000 cases in total, out of which 7,000 have recovered and 5,500 have died.
In the evening, Russia’s aid to Italy landed at the Italian Air Force base Pratica di Mare.
Seven Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport planes carrying medical supplies and experts. The teams will immediately begin their work once the Italian side clarifies areas for deployment, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
In total, Moscow prepared nine cargo planes with emergency aid. The deployment was ordered by President Vladimir Putin after a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
MSM, such as Bloomberg immediately discovered Russia’s “hidden agenda” of wanting to “exploit” the EU when it is in a difficult situation.
“Yet the humanitarian cargo is only one side of Putin’s double game when it comes to Europe and its health-care crisis. According to an internal EU report, Russia is also responsible for an organized campaign spreading disinformation about the coronavirus with the intention of undermining confidence in western leaders.”
Essentially, MSM discovered that its own reports alleging that Russia is spreading disinformation are pure fact and Moscow created a hysteria, which is now solving by itself.
“It’s good foreign-policy PR, showing Russia as a force for good,” said Vladimir Frolov, a foreign policy analyst based in Moscow. “Like China’s Xi Jinping, Putin can now say his regime is on the side of good and is effective because one person can make decisions quickly without having to pay attention to the opinion of the population.”
The medical aid “will give us a chance in relations with Italy to hint gently about the need to repay the favor and block the extension of EU sanctions in June,” said Frolov. “It’s also important to point out the aid is going along military lines, which shows how helpless NATO is.”
China has also sent quite a bit of equipment and experts to Italy and other EU countries to help.
Cuban doctors went to Italy to help in the battle against coronavirus, the Caribbean island has sent its “armies of white robes” to disaster sites around the world largely in poor countries since its 1959 revolution. Its doctors were in the front lines in the fight against cholera in Haiti and against ebola in West Africa in the 2010s.
Yet with the 52-strong brigade, this is the first time Cuba has sent an emergency contingent to Italy, one of the world’s richest countries, demonstrating the reach of its medical diplomacy.
This is the sixth medical brigade Cuba has sent in recent days to combat the spread of the new disease abroad. It has sent contingents to socialist allies Venezuela and Nicaragua as well as Jamaica, Suriname and Grenada.
Cuba even offered to help the US in dealing with the coronavirus, but Cuban doctors aren’t welcome in the US.
So far, the only country that appears completely incapable of cooperating with its allies (and even adversaries) is the US. It is entirely focused on its own situation, and rumors that Trump even attempted to purchase a vaccine from a German company only for Washington’s needs is showing of how even the media of its allies feels towards its behavior.
And still, when the crisis passes, the expectation is that a very crude and obvious campaign to shame and blame Russia, China, Iran, Cuba and others for the situation, and there will also be likely accusations by the US, for accepting help from “the enemy” who “orchestrated” the situation.
Spain is showing a tendency of rapid growth, however the country most rapidly gaining new cases in the US.
New York state alone has more total cases than France, South Korea and most of the European countries, according to data as of March 22nd. New York governor Andrew Cuomo reported 15,168 cases of Covid-19 in the state, with 9,045 cases originating in New York City. Trump said that in three to four weeks, a floating hospital will arrive in New York.
New York State may postpone primary elections in June.
On March 22nd, the US recorded 9,339 new cases, to a total of 33,546, and 117 deaths, to a total of 419. The US is expected to surpass Italy in the number of infections in just a matter of days. 111 confirmed COVID-19 cases were confirmed among US military personnel. In addition, 32 service members, 37 family members and 31 employees were also among the confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the US Armed Forces.
The National Guard is deployed in three states to combat coronavirus.
In several American states, prisoners will be released, media reported.
In Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was quarantined, after her doctor tested positive for COVID-19.
Meanwhile, German authorities have limited contact between people in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. In particular, citizens should not gather in groups of more than two. This was stated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an appeal to the people.
In addition, all cafes and restaurants, as well as enterprises that provide services to the population, such as hairdressers, are ordered to close for the duration of the restrictions if they cannot provide a two-meter distance between visitors.
McDonald’s will close its restaurants in Britain and Ireland.
In France, clinical trials of treatment methods have begun. The number of people infected in the country exceeded 16 thousand.
In the Czech Republic and Montenegro, the first patients with coronavirus died.
The head of the Ministry of Health recommended the introduction of an emergency in Ukraine. The number of infected in the country increased to 73.
A curfew will also be introduced in Greece to combat the spread.
In Russia, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that the number of cases of coronavirus infection in Russia has grown to upwards of 400.
25.5 million protective masks from China were delivered to Russia. The Ministry of Industry and Trade stated that supplies will continue.
Russian schools go on vacation from March 23rd to April 12th. A number of schools at this time will switch to distance learning.
Furthermore, to combat the possible spread of COVID-19, all scheduled outpatient screening in Russia has been prohibited, so that non-infected patients don’t visit hospitals.
In the Middle East, Syria recorded its first COVID-19 case, and Turkey exceeded 1,000 cases.
In Southeast Asia, the spread is slowing down, as countries such as Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan have experience in dealing with SARS back in 2002-3.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Business as Usual: Coronavirus, Iran and US Sanctions

Never discount the importance of venality in international relations .
While pandemics should provide the glue for a unified front in response – we keep being told of fighting this horrendous “ invisible enemy ” – it ’ s business as usual in other respects .
The United States , with a disparate , confused medical system that risks being overwhelmed , remains committed against that other country floundering in efforts to combat COVID-19 : Iran .
Instead of binding the nations , the virus , as with everything else , has served as a political obstacle .
This has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The first lies on the policy approach to US-led sanctions , which continues with usual viciousness .
Last week , the US State Department added nine new entities and three individuals to the sanctions list against Iran .
According to the press statement , “ The actions of these individuals and entities provide revenue to the regime that it may use to fund terror and other destabilizing activities , such as the recent rocket attacks on Iraqi and Coalition forces located at Camp Taji in Iraq.
” The aim here was to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its petrochemical industry and further Iran ’ s economic and diplomatic isolation.
” The Trump administration has insisted on pursuing the Iranian bogeyman with an enthusiasm verging on mania .
Its attempts to scuttle Tehran ’ s 2015 nuclear agreement with six world powers has , to a certain extent , been successful .
This has merely added gusto to Tehran ’ s defiance .
The US has also sought to impress the Iranian armed forces that their influence in the Middle East remains on notice : the killing of Major General Qassem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guards Coprs was sharp , bloody and bankrupt in terms of strategy .
The coronavirus outbreak may well be seen as offering other opportunities to bring Iran to its knees .
The desiccated tacticians are out with their spread sheets and tables wondering what will be most effective approach .
The sanctions , as they tend to , have targeted the vulnerable , though never touch the well-heeled .
The health system has suffered ; shortages in equipment and medicines are savagely biting .
A team of researchers at Sharif University of Technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that 3.5 million deaths might eventuate in Iran if the crisis persists at its current momentum till May .
A truly horrendous toll that , should it eventuate , would not necessarily give Washington what it wants : submission and regime change .
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has insisted on conditions to any state wishing to offer humanitarian assistance to Iran .
The “ release of all dual and foreign nationals ” is a primary condition .
A cumbersome , red-tape Swiss channel has also been established to facilitate trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the option ungainly .
Amidst the tangle have come small offers of assistance from Washington ; first the brutal slap , then the promise of miniscule relief .
Scepticism was forthcoming .
What was the Great Satan playing at ?
“ Several times Americans have offered to help us to fight the pandemic , ” assessed a sceptical Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a televised address over the weekend .
“ That is strange because you face shortages in America.
” Iran ’ s supreme leader had an explanation .
Using the conspiratorial language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and famous , he claimed , that the virus was “ specifically built for Iran using the genetic data of Iranians which they have obtained through different means.
” He also retorted with the Chinese thesis on the subject .
“ Also , you are accused of creating this virus.
” To accept medicines from the US might assist in spreading “ the virus or cause it to remain permanently.
” The continued sanctions regime despite the crippling effect of COVID-19 has prompted calls for an easing , if not lifting altogether .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue , and the international relations cognoscenti sense a pronounced step in the virus propaganda war .
Its Foreign Ministry has urged the US to , in the words of spokesman Geng Shuang , “ immediately lift unilateral sanctions on Iran .
Continued sanctions are against humanitarianism and hamper Iran ’ s epidemic response and delivery of humanitarian aid.
” Russia has also added its voice of support , with its Foreign Ministry arguing that , “ Illegal unilateral US sanctions , imposed since May 2018 as part of the ‘ maximum pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the effective fight against the infection.
” One firm US ally might also be softening its stance .
The case of the Iranian-British dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has seen prospects for an easing of pressure .
Her release from Iranian captivity , a period lasting five years , was a topic of discussion between UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and his counterpart Javad Zarif last week .
Options pertaining to practical help for Iran were also discussed .
Even within US political circles , the Trump administration ’ s insistence on politicising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should never be conditioning humanitarian aid , ” opined Rep. Ro Khanna ( D-Calif. ) to the .
“ We need to be engaged in the world , providing the leadership , and solving the pandemic , and giving help to countries that need it.
” The good member of Congress might also consider that leadership also entails sorting out the domestic front before sending in the cavalry of rescue .
A country short of respirators , masks and beds would be a poor contender for that role .
Azadeh Moaveni of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advocate Sussan Tahmasebi , founder of Femena , argue that suspending the sanctions regime during the course of the COVID-19 outbreak “ should not be seen as a troubling or even monumental thing to do.
” To control the virus should not be deemed a favour to the Iranian regime but more for Iranians “ and indeed , to the rest of the world.
” That would entail , almost impossibly , abandoning the temptations of Realpolitik and the urgings of insensible patriotism .
Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RMIT University , Melbourne .
Email : bkampmark @ gmail.com

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Never discount the importance of venality in international relations. While pandemics should provide the glue for a unified front in response – we keep being told of fighting this horrendous “invisible enemy” – it’s business as usual in other respects. The United States, with a disparate, confused medical system that risks being overwhelmed, remains committed against that other country floundering in efforts to combat COVID-19: Iran. Instead of binding the nations, the virus, as with everything else, has served as a political obstacle.
This has led to a few glaring oddities. The first lies on the policy approach to US-led sanctions, which continues with usual viciousness. Last week, the US State Department added nine new entities and three individuals to the sanctions list against Iran. According to the press statement, “The actions of these individuals and entities provide revenue to the regime that it may use to fund terror and other destabilizing activities, such as the recent rocket attacks on Iraqi and Coalition forces located at Camp Taji in Iraq.” The aim here was to “deprive the regime of critical income from its petrochemical industry and further Iran’s economic and diplomatic isolation.”
The Trump administration has insisted on pursuing the Iranian bogeyman with an enthusiasm verging on mania. Its attempts to scuttle Tehran’s 2015 nuclear agreement with six world powers has, to a certain extent, been successful. This has merely added gusto to Tehran’s defiance. The US has also sought to impress the Iranian armed forces that their influence in the Middle East remains on notice: the killing of Major General Qassem Soleimani of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Coprs was sharp, bloody and bankrupt in terms of strategy.
The coronavirus outbreak may well be seen as offering other opportunities to bring Iran to its knees. The desiccated tacticians are out with their spread sheets and tables wondering what will be most effective approach. The sanctions, as they tend to, have targeted the vulnerable, though never touch the well-heeled. The health system has suffered; shortages in equipment and medicines are savagely biting. A team of researchers at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran have concluded, using simulations, that 3.5 million deaths might eventuate in Iran if the crisis persists at its current momentum till May. A truly horrendous toll that, should it eventuate, would not necessarily give Washington what it wants: submission and regime change.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has insisted on conditions to any state wishing to offer humanitarian assistance to Iran. The “release of all dual and foreign nationals” is a primary condition. A cumbersome, red-tape Swiss channel has also been established to facilitate trade with Iran, but US oversight makes the option ungainly.
Amidst the tangle have come small offers of assistance from Washington; first the brutal slap, then the promise of miniscule relief. Scepticism was forthcoming. What was the Great Satan playing at? “Several times Americans have offered to help us to fight the pandemic,” assessed a sceptical Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a televised address over the weekend. “That is strange because you face shortages in America.”
Iran’s supreme leader had an explanation. Using the conspiratorial language that President Donald Trump has made ritualistic and famous, he claimed, that the virus was “specifically built for Iran using the genetic data of Iranians which they have obtained through different means.” He also retorted with the Chinese thesis on the subject. “Also, you are accused of creating this virus.” To accept medicines from the US might assist in spreading “the virus or cause it to remain permanently.”
The continued sanctions regime despite the crippling effect of COVID-19 has prompted calls for an easing, if not lifting altogether. China has taken the lead on the issue, and the international relations cognoscenti sense a pronounced step in the virus propaganda war. Its Foreign Ministry has urged the US to, in the words of spokesman Geng Shuang, “immediately lift unilateral sanctions on Iran. Continued sanctions are against humanitarianism and hamper Iran’s epidemic response and delivery of humanitarian aid.”
Russia has also added its voice of support, with its Foreign Ministry arguing that, “Illegal unilateral US sanctions, imposed since May 2018 as part of the ‘maximum pressure’ campaign, are a powerful obstacle to the effective fight against the infection.”
One firm US ally might also be softening its stance. The case of the Iranian-British dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has seen prospects for an easing of pressure. Her release from Iranian captivity, a period lasting five years, was a topic of discussion between UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and his counterpart Javad Zarif last week. Options pertaining to practical help for Iran were also discussed.
Even within US political circles, the Trump administration’s insistence on politicising aid is proving worrying. “We should never be conditioning humanitarian aid,” opined Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to the National Interest. “We need to be engaged in the world, providing the leadership, and solving the pandemic, and giving help to countries that need it.” The good member of Congress might also consider that leadership also entails sorting out the domestic front before sending in the cavalry of rescue. A country short of respirators, masks and beds would be a poor contender for that role.
Azadeh Moaveni of the International Crisis Group, and human rights advocate Sussan Tahmasebi, founder of Femena, argue that suspending the sanctions regime during the course of the COVID-19 outbreak “should not be seen as a troubling or even monumental thing to do.” To control the virus should not be deemed a favour to the Iranian regime but more for Iranians “and indeed, to the rest of the world.” That would entail, almost impossibly, abandoning the temptations of Realpolitik and the urgings of insensible patriotism.
Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne. Email: bkampmark@gmail.com
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southfront--2020-03-23--Police in California Plan to Use Drones to Enforce Quarantine Lockdown

Written by John Vibes ; Originally appeared at The Mind Unleashed The drones will be equipped with cameras and loudspeakers to enforce the recently imposed quarantine .
In the months since the CoViD-19 pandemic began , governments around the world have been utilizing a wide range of technological devices to enforce quarantines .
Advanced surveillance and tracking have been made possible by cellphone data , CCTV cameras , and drones .
Surveillance drones were used during the lockdown in China to monitor neighborhoods to ensure that residents were staying indoors .
Drones were also used to spray disinfectants during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organization ( WHO ) has urged additional governments to use similar tactics to enforce quarantines .
Police in Spain have been using drones to patrol the streets and order citizens to stay home during the lockdown .
Most Americans doubted that these types of measures would happen at home , but police in California have already announced a plan to use drones equipped with cameras and loudspeakers to enforce the recently imposed quarantine orders .
In Chula Vista , a town just outside of San Diego , police purchased at least two drones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11,000 each .
Vern Sallee , one of the city ’ s police captains , told the that the drones could be used to “ ” without the need for a human officer to be involved .
“ We have not traditionally mounted speakers to our drones , but .
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if we need to cover a large area to get an announcement out , or if there were a crowd somewhere that we needed to disperse—we could do it without getting police officers involved , ” Sallee said .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the program as rapidly as I can , ” he added .
Sallee also suggested that the drones could be used to give homeless people updates or orders about the pandemic , since many of them may not have access to the Internet and may be unaware of the current situation .
“ We need to tell them we actually have resources for them—they are vulnerable right now .
It might be impractical or unsafe for our officers to be put into those areas , ” Sallee said .
Spencer Gore , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maker of high-performance drones used by first responders , admitted that the idea “ , ” but insisted that it could “ .
” “ What we saw in China , and what we ’ re probably going to see around the world , is using drones with cameras and loudspeakers to fly around to see if people are gathering where they shouldn ’ t be , and telling them to go home , ” Gore said .

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The drones will be equipped with cameras and loudspeakers to enforce the recently imposed quarantine.
In the months since the CoViD-19 pandemic began, governments around the world have been utilizing a wide range of technological devices to enforce quarantines. Advanced surveillance and tracking have been made possible by cellphone data, CCTV cameras, and drones.
Surveillance drones were used during the lockdown in China to monitor neighborhoods to ensure that residents were staying indoors. Drones were also used to spray disinfectants during the outbreak as well.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged additional governments to use similar tactics to enforce quarantines. Police in Spain have been using drones to patrol the streets and order citizens to stay home during the lockdown.
Police in Spain have been using drones to check the streets for anyone ignoring Spanish orders to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak On Saturday, the country's 47 million citizens were ordered to stay indoors except for necessary tripshttps://t.co/Yqcy5K9OLC pic.twitter.com/jmLlQfQYXc — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 15, 2020
Most Americans doubted that these types of measures would happen at home, but police in California have already announced a plan to use drones equipped with cameras and loudspeakers to enforce the recently imposed quarantine orders.
In Chula Vista, a town just outside of San Diego, police purchased at least two drones from the Chinese company DJI for $11,000 each.
Vern Sallee, one of the city’s police captains, told the Financial Times that the drones could be used to “disperse crowds” without the need for a human officer to be involved.
“We have not traditionally mounted speakers to our drones, but . . . if we need to cover a large area to get an announcement out, or if there were a crowd somewhere that we needed to disperse—we could do it without getting police officers involved,” Sallee said.
“The outbreak has changed my view of expanding the program as rapidly as I can,” he added.
Sallee also suggested that the drones could be used to give homeless people updates or orders about the pandemic, since many of them may not have access to the Internet and may be unaware of the current situation.
“We need to tell them we actually have resources for them—they are vulnerable right now. It might be impractical or unsafe for our officers to be put into those areas,” Sallee said. Spencer Gore, chief executive of Impossible Aerospace, a California-based maker of high-performance drones used by first responders, admitted that the idea “seems a little Orwellian,” but insisted that it could “save lives.” “What we saw in China, and what we’re probably going to see around the world, is using drones with cameras and loudspeakers to fly around to see if people are gathering where they shouldn’t be, and telling them to go home,” Gore said.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Syria Confirms First Novel COVID-19 Case

The Ministry of Health of Syria announced on March 22 that it had registered the very first case of the notorious coronavirus in the war-torn country .
Health Minister Dr. Nizar Yazaji told the Syrian state-run TV that a 20-year old girl who returned from aboard has tested positive for COVID-19 .
The girl reportedly came from Lebanon .
The case was apparently detected right away .
The girl , which is not showing any symptoms yet , has been placed under quarantine .
On March 22 morning , Syria entered a general lock down .
The move was succeeded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible widespread of COVID-19 in the country .
Schools , markets , government departments were shut down .
public transportation are set to be suspended on March 23 , when border with Lebanon will be also closed .
In the last two weeks , the Ministry of Health of Syria prepared many quarantine centers and medical points in different parts of the country .
Syria had called on the international community to pressure the U.S. and the EU into lifting their sanctions , which dealt a devastating blow to its economy over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held the U.S. and the EU responsible for the widespread of the virus in sanctioned countries , including Iran and Venezuela .
While Syria is making efforts to confront the threat of coronavirus , the country ’ s limited resources remain a real threat .
A widespread of the virus in the Syria could lead to a tragedy far worse than everything we have seen , so far .
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The Ministry of Health of Syria announced on March 22 that it had registered the very first case of the notorious coronavirus in the war-torn country.
Health Minister Dr. Nizar Yazaji told the Syrian state-run TV that a 20-year old girl who returned from aboard has tested positive for COVID-19. The girl reportedly came from Lebanon.
The case was apparently detected right away. The girl, which is not showing any symptoms yet, has been placed under quarantine.
On March 22 morning, Syria entered a general lock down. The move was succeeded by several strict measures aiming at preventing a possible widespread of COVID-19 in the country. Schools, markets, government departments were shut down. public transportation are set to be suspended on March 23, when border with Lebanon will be also closed.
In the last two weeks, the Ministry of Health of Syria prepared many quarantine centers and medical points in different parts of the country.
Syria had called on the international community to pressure the U.S. and the EU into lifting their sanctions, which dealt a devastating blow to its economy over the last nine years. Damascus also held the U.S. and the EU responsible for the widespread of the virus in sanctioned countries, including Iran and Venezuela.
While Syria is making efforts to confront the threat of coronavirus, the country’s limited resources remain a real threat. A widespread of the virus in the Syria could lead to a tragedy far worse than everything we have seen, so far.
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southfront--2020-03-23--Satellite Images Reveal Numbers Of Russian Warplanes Deployed In Hmeimim Air Airbase

On March 22 , Obretix , a defense observer on Twitter , shared new satellite images of the Russia ’ s Hmeimim airbase on the Syrian coast .
The new images , taken on the 11th of this month , reveal that the air base is currently hosting five Su-24 , three Su-34 and five Su-35 warplanes as well as an A-50 airborne early warning and control ( AEW & C ) , a Tu-214R electronic intelligence ( ELINT ) plane , two IL-76 , an An-124 , two An-26 and an An-72 cargo planes .
The Tu-214R was deployed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations in Greater Idlib .
However , the state of the art spy plane returned to Russia on March 22 .
Nine other unspecified warplanes were parked inside the bases ’ hardened shelters .
These shelters were built last year to address the threat of rocket and drone attacks .
Obretix ’ s photos also revealed that several BM-27 Uragan and BM-30 Smerch heavy multiple rocket launchers ( MRLs ) are currently deployed in Hmeimim Air Base .
The Russian aerial group deployed in Hmeimim Air Base provided the Syrian Arab Army ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recent operation in Greater Idlib .
This support allowed the army to reopen the M5 highway linking Aleppo city with the capital , Damascus .
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On March 22, Obretix, a defense observer on Twitter, shared new satellite images of the Russia’s Hmeimim airbase on the Syrian coast.
The new images, taken on the 11th of this month, reveal that the air base is currently hosting five Su-24, three Su-34 and five Su-35 warplanes as well as an A-50 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), a Tu-214R electronic intelligence (ELINT) plane, two IL-76, an An-124, two An-26 and an An-72 cargo planes.
at least 22 RuAF fighter/bomber jets at Hmeymim air base in Latakia on 11 March 2020: 5 Su-24, 3 Su-34, 5 Su-35 + 9 unknown parked in shelters. in addition to a Tu-214R [RF-64514], Tu-154 [RA-85041], An-124 [RA-82013], an A-50, 2 IL-76, 2 An-26 and an An-72 pic.twitter.com/6t7R2BS92a — Samir (@obretix) March 21, 2020
The Tu-214R was deployed in Syrian last January to support military operations in Greater Idlib. However, the state of the art spy plane returned to Russia on March 22.
Russian Air Force TU-214R ELINT RF-64514 departed
Chkalovsky AB #Moscow, it seems TU-214R have already returned from Khmeimim Air Base #Syria pic.twitter.com/wxrOiq86iA — Manu Gómez (@GDarkconrad) March 22, 2020
Nine other unspecified warplanes were parked inside the bases’ hardened shelters. These shelters were built last year to address the threat of rocket and drone attacks.
Obretix’s photos also revealed that several BM-27 Uragan and BM-30 Smerch heavy multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) are currently deployed in Hmeimim Air Base.
some of the howitzers and BM-27/30 MLRS stored in this corner of the base previously https://t.co/yvfd3nHBoG were moved elsewhere just recently https://t.co/8RMBs2rXk3 pic.twitter.com/MWWkTnZ00q — Samir (@obretix) March 21, 2020
The Russian aerial group deployed in Hmeimim Air Base provided the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) with effective air support during the recent operation in Greater Idlib. This support allowed the army to reopen the M5 highway linking Aleppo city with the capital, Damascus.
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southfront--2020-03-23--In Photos: Idlib Radicals Continue Blocking M4 Highway To Prevent Creation Of Security Zone

Home Syria Turkish military prepares for Syrian Army offensive by building multiple posts near… SyriaTurkey Turkish military prepares for Syrian Army offensive by building multiple posts near Jisr Al-Shughour By News Desk – 2020-03-23 BEIRUT , LEBANON ( 8:30 P.M. ) – The Turkish military is not taking any chances with this upcoming Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) offensive in northwestern Syria , as they were reported to have setup several posts near a strategic city in the Idlib Governorate .
According to opposition reports , the Turkish military built at least three posts near the strategic city of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anticipate the Syrian Arab Army ’ s upcoming offensive will target this part of the Idlib Governorate and M-4 Highway ( Aleppo-Latakia Highway ) .
Furthermore , the Turkish military has reportedly deployed their short-range air defense systems to the Idlib Governorate , despite the fact there is an ongoing ceasefire among the warring parties .
The Syrian Arab Army has also been ignoring the ongoing ceasefire by sending several convoys of reinforcements to the Idlib Governorate ; specifically , the Jabal Al-Zawiya front .
The Jabal Al-Zawiya front is expected to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Army ’ s next major push towards Jisr Al-Shughour , which is one of the most important cities located along the M-4 Highway .

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On March 23, Russian and Turkish forces conducted a second limited joint patrol along the M4 highway covering a small chunk of the area in west of Syria’s Saraqib town. Supporters of Idlib terrorist groups continue blocking the highway just west of the partrol zone. MORE HERE
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