southfront--2020-03-26--Turkish Forces Patrol M4 Highway As More Reinforcements Arrive In Greater Idlib (Video)

Turkey deployed about 1,600 military vehicles in Greater Idlib over the last three weeks .
and treacherous Zionist pig Putin is having a ball……and probably masturbating with his Zionist brother Bibi when TAF and SAA colide head on .
the russian Military Leadership should hang him , burn him , and send 50 % of his ashes to bibi and 50 % to erdogan .
ofcourse the 99 % Zionist brainwashed again will come up with the most fantastic explanations , and probably will write me , HOW POSITIVE a direct war between Turkey and syria would be.and how for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cake and having THOUSANDS of TAF Military in Idlib will make Things EVEN EASIER .
u Folks r literally fucked..and exactly because u 99 % are brainwashed THE satanic motherfuckers can sure enough even get away with their 5G Mindcontrol program , nuclear warheads in new York and “ the fucking missing maylasian airliner ” with THEIR pathetic ridiculous EXCUSE of ” we dont know where it came down/where it flew ” in the YEAR 2014…………….. A One world Government with Jerusalem as it´s capital under satanic Leadership .
ALL Nations that RECOGNIZE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are part of the AGENDA .
This includes Russia , usa , uk , eu , china etc… .
The last steps are been taken RIGHT NOW to implement Control .
ALL nations that recognize Israel are part of this Agenda.CHINA is fully Aware and part of it , just as Russia is or italy is etc…… .
WUHAN is the first CITY WORLDWIDE with 100 % implementation of 5G Network !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ CONTROLLED ” nuclear Exchange between east and west- a theatre Play for the 99 % The FINAL procedure for total Control….is the vaccination/monetary/ID program that will be implented through TATOO´s .
YES tatoo´s…on the forehead and openhand Palm side.Think im going gagaga….well it is called Quantum-dot tatoo !
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and on there will be your ID / monetary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a significant challenge in many low-resource settings where well-maintained centralized databases do not exist , contributing to 1.5 million vaccine-preventable deaths annually .
Now , a new Rice University professor Kevin McHugh , along with his colleagues , has invented a technology for more standardized immunization recordkeeping .
The technology , as suggested , can keep track of the child ’ s shots .
Scientists , in real , have developed quantum-dot tags that encode medical history on a patient .
These near-infrared tags are invisible to the naked eye yet detectable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tags are incorporated in only some of the array of sugar-based microneedles on a patch .
When the needles dissolve in about two minutes , they deliver the vaccine and leave the pattern of tags just under the skin , where they become something like a bar-code tattoo .
Moreover , instead of ink , this highly specific medical record consists of copper-based quantum dots embedded in biocompatible , micron-scale capsules .
Their near-infrared dye is invisible , but the pattern they set can be read and interpreted by a customized smartphone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.5-millimeter needles that don ’ t go very deep , which makes them theoretically painless and a lot easier for kids .
As they disintegrate in the skin , no biohazardous sharps remain for disposal .
McHugh said , “ The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation came to us and said , ‘ Hey , we have a real problem — knowing who ’ s vaccinated .
We go on vaccination campaigns where people get into Hummers , drive to a rural village , set up a tent and start immunizing people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ s been immunized before and what vaccines are still needed.
’ ” McHugh said , “ Parents often don ’ t know their children ’ s vaccination histories .
So our idea was to put the record on the person .
This way , later on , people can scan over the area to see what vaccines have been administered and give only the ones still needed.
” “ There are two sides to this .
First , is that you don ’ t administer unnecessary vaccines , which has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t leave people under-immunized and at risk of getting an infectious disease.
” ————————————————————————————————————————————– Bill Gates ’ Quantum Dot Digital Tattoo Implant to Track COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance Microsoft founder Bill Gates announced on March 18 , 2020 during a “ Reddit ‘ Ask Me Anything ’ session ” that he is working on a new , invisible “ quantum dot tattoo ” implant that will track who has been tested for COVID-19 and who has been vaccinated against it .
According to BioHackInfo.Com : “ The quantum-dot tattoos involve applying dissolvable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluorescent copper-based ‘ quantum dots ’ embedded inside biocompatible , micron-scale capsules .
After the microneedles dissolve under the skin , they leave the encapsulated quantum dots whose patterns can be read to identify the vaccine that was administered.
” The Covid-19 vaccine is already under research and development and experts say it will likely be available in about 18 months .
Will this mean forced vaccinations or perpetually “ sheltering in place ” for those who refuse the coronavirus vaccine ?
Gates is simultaneously working on the ID2020 Certification Mark , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve as a platform for digital identity ” .
The Gates Foundation has also formed an alliance with Accenture , IDEO , Gavi , and the Rockefeller Foundation to make ID2020 a reality .
It was recently announced that Covid-19 has the ability to survive on cash for up to 10 days .
How long before businesses shun paper money for fear of the virus and people demand a cashless society ?
According to New9.Com : “ A growing number of businesses and individuals worldwide have stopped using banknotes in fear that physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people over its lifetime , could be a vector for the coronavirus ” .
In South Korea , the country ’ s central bank went as far as taking cash out of circulation for two weeks , and even burned paper money in some cases .
A draft of the upcoming economic stimulus bill also contained a provision that required creating a U.S. digital dollar , but was removed at the last minute .
Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown has been pushing for the digital dollar , saying that it would “ allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wallet , called a ‘ FedAccount , ’ a free bank account that can be used to receive money , make payments , and take out cash.
” Will this eventually be tied into a “ mark ” or digital tattoo , let ’ s say , that has the ability to not only track you with ID2020 , confirm if you ’ ve been vaccinated , and also tie in the banking system all into one easy to implant , invisible , digital mark ?
Bill Gates with Dr. Anthony Fauci , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Collins , NIH Director .
MIT has been developing the quantum tattoo at Bill Gates ’ direction and funding .
MIT researchers have “ found a covert way to embed the record of a vaccination directly in a patient ’ s skin rather than documenting it electronically or on paper—and their low-risk tracking system could greatly simplify the process of maintaining accurate vaccine records , especially on a larger scale , ” according to ScienceAlert.Com .
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded MIT ’ s research for the invisible mark , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Translational Medicine , in December 2019 .
“ The invisible “ tattoo ” accompanying the vaccine is a pattern made up of minuscule quantum dots – tiny semiconducting crystals that reflect light – that glows under infrared light.
” DAEJEON , South Korea , June 5 , 2015 — Flexible , stretchable LEDs based on quantum dots can be manufactured in ultrathin sheets and applied to human skin like a sticker .
These low-voltage “ electronic tattoos ” could be the next step in wearable technologies , according to researchers from the Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South Korea .
Quantum dot light-emitting diodes ( QLEDs ) can be printed on films that can curve , bend and stretch .
Courtesy of the Institute for Basic Science .
Called QLEDs , the colloidal quantum dot light-emitting diode arrays are made using the intaglio transfer printing technique .
This allows the alignment of red , green and blue pixels with high resolutions , up to 2460 pixels per inch , which the researchers said is superior to other displays , including the latest smartphones .
The printing technique is readily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ researchers .
Electroluminescence performance was 14,000 cdm-2 at 7 V , the best reported to date , the researchers said .
The film can be applied to curved surfaces and can be stretched or wrinkled , making it suitable for application on human skin .
The technology creates new possibilities for integrating full-color HD displays in wearable electronics , according to the researchers .

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On March 25, the Turkish military conducted a patrol along the M4 highway in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
Opposition activists released a video showing Turkish armored vehicles moving on the strategic highway, which links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city.
Turkish forces conducted at least six patrols on the M4 over the last few days. The forces also made two attempts to patrol the highway along with the Russian Military Police. However, both attempts were cut short by radical militants blocking the highway.
Earlier today, the militants blew up a bridge west of the city of Jisr al-Shughur in northwest Idlib, blocking a long strip of the M4 highway.
Meanwhile, Turkish military reinforcements continue to arrive in Greater Idlib. A military convoy of 25 vehicles entered the Syrian region on March 25.
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), Turkey deployed about 1,600 military vehicles in Greater Idlib over the last three weeks.
Turkey and Russia reached a breakthrough agreement on Greater Idlib on March 5. Under the agreement, the Turkish military should reopen the M4 highway. This term is yet to be fulfilled by Ankara, which may be preparing for a military confrontation with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA).
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southfront--2020-03-26--Turkish-Backed Syrian Militant Captured In Libya (Video)

The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) has captured a Turkish-backed Syrian militant who was fighting for the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) .
In a video released on March 25 the militant identified himself as “ Mohamad al-Muti ” from Syria ’ s Homs .
The militant was reportedly captured during clashes around the town of Ain Zara to the southeast of the capital , Tripoli .
“ They took us on the promise that we will be deployed in Syria , only to find ourselves in Libya , ” the militant says in the video , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only 15 days earlier .
The militant revealed that he didn ’ t receive any payment from Turkey prior to his capture .
Syrian militants were reportedly promised up to $ 2,000 a month for fighting in Libya .
Recent reports , however , revealed that the payment was recently lowered .
Turkey deployed more than 4,000 Syrian militants in Libya in the last few months to support GNA forces .
Ankara also supplied these forces with loads of heavy weapons .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed in Libya has risen to 151 .
At least eight militants were killed in the last few days by the LNA .
MORE ON THIS TOPIC : • Number Of Turkish-Backed Syrian Militants Killed In Libya Jumps To 143

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The Libyan National Army (LNA) has captured a Turkish-backed Syrian militant who was fighting for the Government of National Accord (GNA).
In a video released on March 25 the militant identified himself as “Mohamad al-Muti” from Syria’s Homs. The militant was reportedly captured during clashes around the town of Ain Zara to the southeast of the capital, Tripoli.
“They took us on the promise that we will be deployed in Syria, only to find ourselves in Libya,” the militant says in the video, adding that he arrived in the country only 15 days earlier.
The militant revealed that he didn’t receive any payment from Turkey prior to his capture. Syrian militants were reportedly promised up to $2,000 a month for fighting in Libya. Recent reports, however, revealed that the payment was recently lowered.
Turkey deployed more than 4,000 Syrian militants in Libya in the last few months to support GNA forces. Ankara also supplied these forces with loads of heavy weapons.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the number of Syrian militants killed in Libya has risen to 151. At least eight militants were killed in the last few days by the LNA.
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southfront--2020-03-26--Ilyushin Il-76 Military Transport Aircraft (Infographics)

The Ilyushin Il-76 is a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by Ilyushin design bureau in the USSR .
The @ @ @ @ @ heavy machinery to remote , poorly served areas .
Military versions of the Il-76 are @ @ @ @ @ Asia and Africa , including use as an aerial refueling tanker or command center .
@ @ @ @ @ is currently employed by the Russian Aerospace Forces to deliver medical aid , medical equipment @ @ @ @ @ virus agent defense experts ) to Italy .
The Russian Defense Ministry formed a special @ @ @ @ @ in the fight against the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak .
MORE ON THE TOPIC @ @ @ @ @ At Russia ’ s Mobile Biological Laboratory , Deployed To Italy • Russia Sent 15th @ @ @ @ @ To Italy , As U.S .
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The Ilyushin Il-76 is a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by Ilyushin design bureau in the USSR. The aircraft is capable of delivering heavy machinery to remote, poorly served areas. Military versions of the Il-76 are widely used in Europe, Asia and Africa, including use as an aerial refueling tanker or command center.
At least 9 Il-76 aircraft is currently employed by the Russian Aerospace Forces to deliver medical aid, medical equipment and specialists (medics and virus agent defense experts) to Italy. The Russian Defense Ministry formed a special team to assist the country in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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southfront--2020-04-16--In Photos: Weapons And Equipment Of US-backed Militants That Surrendered To Syrian Army

On April 15 , a unit of the Maghawir al-Thawra militant group , funded and trained by the US-led coalition @ @ @ @ @ surrendered to the Syrian Army with all of its weapons and equipment .
According to @ @ @ @ @ 27 members of Maghawir al-Thawra , which is both funded and trained by the US-led @ @ @ @ @ Syrian Army with all of their weapons and equipment .
These included 9 vehicles , @ @ @ @ @ machine guns and 5 grenade launchers , as well as up to 7,000 rounds of @ @ @ @ @ small arms , more than 20 RPG rounds , and 6 high-tech communication devices .
@ @ @ @ @ • US-trained Militants Surrender To Syrian Army .
Israel Tries To Assassinate Hezbollah Commanders • @ @ @ @ @ US-funded Maghawir al-Thawra Militant Group Surrendered To Syrian Army With All Weapons And Equipment

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On April 15, a unit of the Maghawir al-Thawra militant group, funded and trained by the US-led coalition in the al-Tanf zone, surrendered to the Syrian Army with all of its weapons and equipment.
UPDATE: Here is all the equipment / vehicles seized from the US backed MaT terrorist organisation who defected to the Syrian government on April 14th. pic.twitter.com/8Ltyxc3iUF — Andrew ?? (@AndrewBritani) April 16, 2020
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 27 members of Maghawir al-Thawra, which is both funded and trained by the US-led coalition, surrendered to the Syrian Army with all of their weapons and equipment. These included 9 vehicles, 11 weapons including 4 heavy machine guns and 5 grenade launchers, as well as up to 7,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibers for small arms, more than 20 RPG rounds, and 6 high-tech communication devices.
تسلیم شدن گروهی از تروریست های مغاویر الثورة که مستقیما تحت فرمان آمریکا بودند.
این کار ضربه بزرگی به آمریکا بود pic.twitter.com/4z1tqrq3TC — سوریه به فارسی (@SYRIANTOPERSIAN) April 14, 2020
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southfront--2020-04-16--The Saker: “Will This Pandemic Finally Mark The End Of The US Carrier Fleet?”

Written by The Saker ; Originally appeared at The Unz Review Frankly , I have never considered USN carrier strike groups as a “ Cold War capable ” element of the US Navy .
Yes , in theory , there was the notion of forward deploying these carriers to “ bring the war to the Soviets ” ( on the Kola Peninsula ) before they could flush their subs and aircraft through the GUIK gap and into the Atlantic .
In theory , it should have been a 600 ship navy too , but that never happened .
In reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the ultimate “ colony disciplining ” instrument which Uncle Shmuel would park off the coast of a country disobedient to the demands and systematic plundering of the USA .
Since most countries in the 20th century could not sink a US carrier or prevail over the comparatively advanced aircraft deployed on them , this was , all in all , a very safe game to play for the USA .
As for “ bringing the war to the Soviets ” , the truth is that had it ever come to a real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been kept far away from the formidable Soviet cruise missile capability ( delivered simultaneously by aircraft , surface ships and submarines ) for a very simple reason : every time such an attack was modeled a sufficient number of Soviet missiles successfully passed through the protective cordon around the carrier and successfully hit it with devastating results ( while sinking a carrier is not that easy , damaging it and making it inoperable does not take that many missile hits ) .
And that was long hypersonic missiles like the Kinzhal or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instrument to deter or defeat the Soviets the USN strike groups were already obsolete in the 1980s , that is long before the the Russians deployed their hypersonic missiles which , as my friend Andrey Martyanov explained in his books ( see here and here ) and on his blog ( see here ) , basically made not only to fight Russia , but also to fight any country which possesses such missiles .
Such countries already include India and China , but there will be many more soon , probably including Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t discuss the missile issue , but what happened recently on the USS Theodore Roosevelt , which you probably know about : her captain got fired for writing a letter ( according to his accusers , bypassing the chain of command ) asking for help because his crew got infected by the virus .
His letter was published by the San Francisco Chronicle and you can read it here .
Interestingly , when the captain , Navy Capt .
Brett Crozier , left the ship , his sailors gave him a standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Modly called Captain Crozier “ stupid .
That also became public , and he had to apologize and resign ( clearly , Modly is not exactly a genius himself ! )
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Then even more of the crew of the carrier got sick , including Crozier himself !
This is what is known in the US military jargon as a “ clusterbleep ” … There is , however , also a lot of interesting stuff coming out from this story .
First , the obvious : USN carriers can not operate effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus would both be much more transmissible than SARS-COV-2 and it would be far more deadly ) .
This also indicates that they would probably do no better under a real chemical warfare attack either .
Considering that in reality USN carriers are a instrument of colonial repression and not ships to be engaged against the USSR ( which had real biowarfare capabilities ) , this makes sense ( while most university labs & the like could produce some kind of virus and use it as a weapon , truly weaponized viruses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systems , can only be produced by a limited list of countries ) .
However , in theory , all the formations/units/subunits/ships/aircraft/armor/etc of a military superpower should be trained to operate in case of a nuclear , chemical and biological attack .
Clearly , this is not the case with US carriers , most likely because nobody in the USA really expected such an attack , at least not during the Cold War .
For the current situation , however , I think that the lesson is clear : the USN simply does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under NBC attack conditions .
By the way , this appears to also be true of the French , whose only carrier has 30 % infected sailors !
Second , I agree that going outside the chain of command is wrong , but let ’ s also consider the following here : the fact that the USS Theodore Roosevelt was having a large number of infected sailors is not something which could have been kept secret anyway , especially while in port .
Not only that , but how do we know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memos through the regular chain of command before he wrote the one which became public ?
After all , any such memos could very easily be classified and never made public .
Finally , I will admit that my sympathies are squarely with the man who placed the lives of his man and women above all else , and not with the bureaucratic drone who put procedures and ruffled feathers above the lives of sailors and called the real officer “ stupid ” for his actions ( wait !
a USN carrier captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t think so….. ) .
At the time of writing ( April 14th ) there have been 600 sailors from the Theodore Roosevelt who contracted the virus and one death .
Finally , over 4000 sailors have now been evacuated from the ship ( 1000 are still onboard to operate the nuclear reactor and other key systems ) .
In other words , the USS Theodore Roosevelt is now completely inoperable !
Yet more proof that the USN never took a bioattack threat seriously .
To be honest , it seems that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a map of affected US bases I found on Colonel Cassad ’ s blog : It appears that the US-based forces never expected any real attack ( other than maybe one by terrorists equipped with small arms ) so NBC security was never a priority .
However , this is not a fair comparison .
First , bases located on land have far more interactions with the outside world than ships , even ships in port .
Second , and much more importantly , in case of a pandemic or chemical/biological attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolate those affected , bring in more resources or quickly disperse the personnel to better protect them .
You can ’ t do that on a ship .
In fact , the bigger the ship , the more it looks like an “ armed cruiseliner ” which , as we now all know , is a gigantic Petri dish .
Questions such as those above will only increase in number as the pandemic finally shed a much-needed light on the shocking reality about “ the best !
most powerful !
best equipped !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Galaxy !
” : it can ’ t even protect itself from a relatively weak virus , never-mind defeat a competent enemy .
Will we get answers ?
Eventually , probably yes .
But for the time being , the US is all about covering your ass while pointing fingers and blaming others ( especially China , Russia and even the WHO ! )
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This strategy has been an abject failure for the past decades and it will be an abject failure in the future .
But since that is all US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not stopping anytime soon .
Likewise , what is known as the “ carrier fiction ” will be upheld for as long as possible , especially since there is a lot of money involved for the US ruling classes .

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Written by The Saker; Originally appeared at The Unz Review
Frankly, I have never considered USN carrier strike groups as a “Cold War capable” element of the US Navy. Yes, in theory, there was the notion of forward deploying these carriers to “bring the war to the Soviets” (on the Kola Peninsula) before they could flush their subs and aircraft through the GUIK gap and into the Atlantic. In theory, it should have been a 600 ship navy too, but that never happened. In reality, of course, US strike groups were the ultimate “colony disciplining” instrument which Uncle Shmuel would park off the coast of a country disobedient to the demands and systematic plundering of the USA. Since most countries in the 20th century could not sink a US carrier or prevail over the comparatively advanced aircraft deployed on them, this was, all in all, a very safe game to play for the USA.
As for “bringing the war to the Soviets”, the truth is that had it ever come to a real war, the US carriers would have been kept far away from the formidable Soviet cruise missile capability (delivered simultaneously by aircraft, surface ships and submarines) for a very simple reason: every time such an attack was modeled a sufficient number of Soviet missiles successfully passed through the protective cordon around the carrier and successfully hit it with devastating results (while sinking a carrier is not that easy, damaging it and making it inoperable does not take that many missile hits).
And that was long before hypersonic missiles like the Kinzhal or the Zircon!
Truly, as an an instrument to deter or defeat the Soviets the USN strike groups were already obsolete in the 1980s, that is long before the the Russians deployed their hypersonic missiles which, as my friend Andrey Martyanov explained in his books (see here and here) and on his blog (see here), basically made the entire US surface fleet obsolete not only to fight Russia, but also to fight any country which possesses such missiles. Such countries already include India and China, but there will be many more soon, probably including Iran!
Today, however, I won’t discuss the missile issue, but what happened recently on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which you probably know about: her captain got fired for writing a letter (according to his accusers, bypassing the chain of command) asking for help because his crew got infected by the virus. His letter was published by the San Francisco Chronicle and you can read it here.
Interestingly, when the captain, Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, left the ship, his sailors gave him a standing ovation:
Next, Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly called Captain Crozier “stupid. That also became public, and he had to apologize and resign (clearly, Modly is not exactly a genius himself!). Then even more of the crew of the carrier got sick, including Crozier himself!
This is what is known in the US military jargon as a “clusterbleep”…
There is, however, also a lot of interesting stuff coming out from this story.
First, the obvious: USN carriers cannot operate effectively under a bio-attack (a truly weaponized virus would both be much more transmissible than SARS-COV-2 and it would be far more deadly). This also indicates that they would probably do no better under a real chemical warfare attack either.
Considering that in reality USN carriers are a instrument of colonial repression and not ships to be engaged against the USSR (which had real biowarfare capabilities), this makes sense (while most university labs & the like could produce some kind of virus and use it as a weapon, truly weaponized viruses, the kind effectively used in special delivery systems, can only be produced by a limited list of countries). However, in theory, all the formations/units/subunits/ships/aircraft/armor/etc of a military superpower should be trained to operate in case of a nuclear, chemical and biological attack. Clearly, this is not the case with US carriers, most likely because nobody in the USA really expected such an attack, at least not during the Cold War.
For the current situation, however, I think that the lesson is clear: the USN simply does not have an effective capability to operate under NBC attack conditions.
By the way, this appears to also be true of the French, whose only carrier has 30% infected sailors!
Second, I agree that going outside the chain of command is wrong, but let’s also consider the following here: the fact that the USS Theodore Roosevelt was having a large number of infected sailors is not something which could have been kept secret anyway, especially while in port. Not only that, but how do we know that Capt. Crozier did not write other memos through the regular chain of command before he wrote the one which became public? After all, any such memos could very easily be classified and never made public.
Finally, I will admit that my sympathies are squarely with the man who placed the lives of his man and women above all else, and not with the bureaucratic drone who put procedures and ruffled feathers above the lives of sailors and called the real officer “stupid” for his actions (wait! a USN carrier captain stupid?! Somehow I don’t think so…..).
At the time of writing (April 14th) there have been 600 sailors from the Theodore Roosevelt who contracted the virus and one death.
Finally, over 4000 sailors have now been evacuated from the ship (1000 are still onboard to operate the nuclear reactor and other key systems).
In other words, the USS Theodore Roosevelt is now completely inoperable!
The quoted CNN article concludes with:
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John Hyten told reporters Thursday the US military needed to plan for similar outbreaks in the future as the Defense Department works to cope with the virus’ impacts. “I think it’s not a good idea to think the Teddy Roosevelt is a one-of-a-kind issue. We have too many ships at sea, we have too many deployed capabilities. There’s 5,000 sailors on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. To think it will never happen again is not a good way to plan. What we have to do is figure out how to plan in these kind of Covid environments,” Hyten said.
Yet more proof that the USN never took a bioattack threat seriously.
To be honest, it seems that the US Army has similar problems, here is a map of affected US bases I found on Colonel Cassad’s blog:
It appears that the US-based forces never expected any real attack (other than maybe one by terrorists equipped with small arms) so NBC security was never a priority.
[Sidebar: Note, in Russia, at least so far (April 14th), there are zero cases of servicemen infected with the virus. This will almost inevitably change in the future, but for the time being, this is true, in spite of having Russian military units helping to fight the virus both in Russia and outside. Just saying…]
However, this is not a fair comparison. First, bases located on land have far more interactions with the outside world than ships, even ships in port. Second, and much more importantly, in case of a pandemic or chemical/biological attack, bases located on land can better isolate those affected, bring in more resources or quickly disperse the personnel to better protect them. You can’t do that on a ship. In fact, the bigger the ship, the more it looks like an “armed cruiseliner” which, as we now all know, is a gigantic Petri dish.
Questions such as those above will only increase in number as the pandemic finally shed a much-needed light on the shocking reality about “the best! most powerful! best equipped! and best trained military force in the Galaxy!”: it can’t even protect itself from a relatively weak virus, never-mind defeat a competent enemy.
Will we get answers? Eventually, probably yes. But for the time being, the US is all about covering your ass while pointing fingers and blaming others (especially China, Russia and even the WHO!). This strategy has been an abject failure for the past decades and it will be an abject failure in the future.
[Sidebar: Trump’s latest decision to defund the WHO (to whom the US already owes a ton of money anyway) is arguably his worst act of “international PR seppuku” which will further increase the disgust the USA already inspires worldwide. As for our Israeli friends, they are proud that their Mossad actually steals medical equipment from other countries: after all, every Israeli know that Jewish blood is sacred, while goy blood is worthless. Another case of self-inflicted “international PR seppuku” for “the only democracy in the Middle East”]
But since that is all US politicians know how to do, this is not stopping anytime soon. Likewise, what is known as the “carrier fiction” will be upheld for as long as possible, especially since there is a lot of money involved for the US ruling classes.
The Saker
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southfront--2020-04-16--Syrian Army, Russian Forces To Establish Helicopter Base In Eastern Raqqa

The Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and Russian forces are working to establish a helicopter base in the government-held part of the eastern Raqqa countryside , the Step News Agency reported on April 16 .
According to the pro-opposition agency , Russian experts have inspected a site south of the town of Madan , where the base will be built .
Citing a source in the National Defense Forces ( NDF ) , the Step News Agency claimed that the base will include ammo and supplies depots , logistic and military installations as well as barracks for Syrian service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helicopter landing zone in that area aims to ensure the continued delivery of military and logistical supplies by air from the areas controlled by Syrian regime forces to their forces in the north very quickly , ” the agency ’ s report reads .
The army liberated Madan and its surroundings from ISIS in September of 2017 with direct support from the Russian Aerospace Forces .
By establishing a forward helicopter base in eastern Raqqa , the SAA and Russian forces will be able to move supplies and even reinforcements to the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efficiency .
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The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Russian forces are working to establish a helicopter base in the government-held part of the eastern Raqqa countryside, the Step News Agency reported on April 16.
According to the pro-opposition agency, Russian experts have inspected a site south of the town of Madan, where the base will be built.
Citing a source in the National Defense Forces (NDF), the Step News Agency claimed that the base will include ammo and supplies depots, logistic and military installations as well as barracks for Syrian service members.
“The establishment of a helicopter landing zone in that area aims to ensure the continued delivery of military and logistical supplies by air from the areas controlled by Syrian regime forces to their forces in the north very quickly,” the agency’s report reads.
The army liberated Madan and its surroundings from ISIS in September of 2017 with direct support from the Russian Aerospace Forces.
By establishing a forward helicopter base in eastern Raqqa, the SAA and Russian forces will be able to move supplies and even reinforcements to the country’s northeastern region with much more efficiency.
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southfront--2020-04-16--A Closer Look At Oil Production Cuts Under OPEC+ Deal

A little known fact is that one of the main beneficiaries , aside from Israel , of the fraudulent Iraq war is China .
After the Iraq war , Iraq suddenly became one of the biggest producers of oil in the world , and the biggest customer was China .
One of China ’ s oil companies became the first foreign company to sign an oil deal with Iraq since the Iraq war .
Since then they ’ ve done a very good job of draining Iraq ’ s natural resources while the Iraqi people receive no benefits in return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly half of Iraq ’ s oil production .
On top of that , last year , Iraq has signed a deal with China in which they have to give China 100,000 barrels of crude oil every day ( they have plans to increase it all the way to 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day ) and in return Iraq gets to BORROW money from China for ” post-war reconstruction ” purposes .
So not only is China draining Iraq dry of its natural resources , they are putting them in further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any ‘ profits ’ they gain from their oil sales null and void .
Because of the financial control , China ( or jewish control via China ) has over Iraq is now ; they will always side with the Chinese no matter what controversy information leaks out about China .
For example , Iraq defended China ’ s mistreatment of Muslim minorities in China .
All of this thanks to the Iraq war that the jews were 100 % behind , using their puppet states America and Britain to remove Saddam from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the very cozy relationship between jews and China .
[ “ A Jewish community group in the U.S. voiced support for the Chinese around the world in a letter of solidarity amid a rise in xenophobia over the COVID-19 .
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Recently, OPEC and allies agreed to a record cut in output to prop up oil prices amid the COVID-19 outbreak and the ongoing Saudi-led offensive on the oil market. The group, known as OPEC+, said it had agreed to reduce output by 9.7 million barrels per day (bpd) for May and June.
The numbers below provide a closer look at the deal:
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southfront--2020-04-16--M2002 Main Battle Tank (Infographics)

M2002 Main Battle Tank (Infographics)

Click to see the full-size image The M2002 ( P ’ okp ’ ung-ho ) is a North Korean main @ @ @ @ @ 1990s .
The first M2002 is believed to have been produced in 1992 in the @ @ @ @ @ located in South Hamgyong province under the Second Economic Committee and Second Academy of Defense @ @ @ @ @ later variants have been increased significantly .
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The M2002 (P’okp’ung-ho) is a North Korean main battle tank developed in the 1990s. The first M2002 is believed to have been produced in 1992 in the Ryu Kyong-su Tank Factory, located in South Hamgyong province under the Second Economic Committee and Second Academy of Defense Science. The capabilities of later variants have been increased significantly.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Turkey Releases Notorious Mafia Boss Under Pretext Of COVID-19 Outbreak

On April 16 , Turkish authorities released notorious mafia boss Alaattin Çakıcı under a new law meant to counter the widespread of coronavirus in the country ’ s prisons by releasing tens of thousands of inmates .
Çakıcı , who started his life as a fugitive , reportedly worked for the Turkish National Intelligence Organization ( MİT ) , carrying out covert operations for the agency abroad Turkey .
In 1980 , Çakıcı built a reputation as one of Turkey ’ s notorious crime bosses .
He was indicted in 1995 for contracting the killing of his wife in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1998 , France arrested Çakıcı and extradited him to Turkey , where he stayed in prison up until 2002 .
Çakıcı was extradited again in 2004 , this time from Austria .
He was sanctioned to 26 years and eight months in jail for leading a criminal organization , ordering a murder and instigating assault .
Aside from his past work with the MİT and his criminal activities , Çakıcı is known to be a former member of the ultra-nationalist organization Grey Wolves .
To this day , Çakıcı enjoys good relations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far-right political party MHP who visited him in prison .
Bahçeli ’ s party is now allied to the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) headed by President Recep Tyyipe Erdogan .
The Turkish Parliament approved the law which allowed the release of Çakıcı on April 14 .
At least 90,000 inmates will be released under the law , which is supposedly meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus .
The AKP was among the main backers of the bill .
The law was widely criticized by the Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while excluding tens of thousands of people in jail on ‘ terrorism charges ’ detained simply for criticizing the government .
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On April 16, Turkish authorities released notorious mafia boss Alaattin Çakıcı under a new law meant to counter the widespread of coronavirus in the country’s prisons by releasing tens of thousands of inmates.
Çakıcı, who started his life as a fugitive, reportedly worked for the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT), carrying out covert operations for the agency abroad Turkey.
In 1980, Çakıcı built a reputation as one of Turkey’s notorious crime bosses. He was indicted in 1995 for contracting the killing of his wife in front of their son before fleeing abroad. In 1998, France arrested Çakıcı and extradited him to Turkey, where he stayed in prison up until 2002.
Çakıcı was extradited again in 2004, this time from Austria. He was sanctioned to 26 years and eight months in jail for leading a criminal organization, ordering a murder and instigating assault.
Aside from his past work with the MİT and his criminal activities, Çakıcı is known to be a former member of the ultra-nationalist organization Grey Wolves.
To this day, Çakıcı enjoys good relations with Devlet Bahçeli, president of the far-right political party MHP who visited him in prison. Bahçeli’s party is now allied to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) headed by President Recep Tyyipe Erdogan.
The Turkish Parliament approved the law which allowed the release of Çakıcı on April 14. At least 90,000 inmates will be released under the law, which is supposedly meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. The AKP was among the main backers of the bill.
The law was widely criticized by the Turkish opposition for covering people like Çakıcı, while excluding tens of thousands of people in jail on ‘terrorism charges’ detained simply for criticizing the government.
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southfront--2020-04-16--22m Out Of Work In US As Country Nearing Great Depression 2.0

Over 22 million U.S. citizens have lost their jobs in the last four weeks as the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown measures have swept across the US , according to official figures .
5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the period from April 4 to April 11 only .
In the prior week .
this number was 6.62 million .
The median estimate of economists is 5.5 million , with projections ranging as high as 8 million .
According to the recent reports , the US unemployment rate is currently around at least 17 % – far above the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recession that ended in 2009 .
Last week , banks started to lend to small businesses to keep payrolls intact , part of a $ 2 trillion stimulus package .
The Paycheck Protection Program was on the verge of depleting its $ 349 billion in funds this week and lawmakers were haggling over boosting the plan .
However , many companies reported difficulty accessing the money .
The delivery of stimulus funds to Americans and businesses is intended to help determining the speed of any recovery in output and employment .
Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years or longer to return to employment levels seen before Covid-19 arrived in the U.S. On April 16 , thousands of protesters in cars and on foot flouted Michigan ’ s stay-at-home orders to demand the state reopened .
The main target of protesters was democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer , with some chanting ‘ lock her up ’ on the steps of Lansing ’ s town hall .
As of April 16 , the real economic situation and the growth of the unemployment rate in the US appeared to be much worse than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The threat to the debt market also seems to be underestimated .
The Trump administration contributed an extensive effort to support enterprises and citizens through federal and regional economic programs .
However , they are apparently insufficient to stabilize the situation amid the almost nation-wide lockdown .
If significant COVID-19 restrictions on business activity remain in force by the end of April , the situation will likely worsen .
The United States , alongside with the rest of the world , is nearing an economic and social crisis comparable to the Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • IMF Warns That ‘ Great Lockdown ’ To Rival Great Depression With 3 % Hit To Global Economy

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Over 22 million U.S. citizens have lost their jobs in the last four weeks as the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown measures have swept across the US, according to official figures.
5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the period from April 4 to April 11 only. In the prior week. this number was 6.62 million. The median estimate of economists is 5.5 million, with projections ranging as high as 8 million.
According to the recent reports, the US unemployment rate is currently around at least 17% – far above the 10% reached in the wake of the recession that ended in 2009.
Last week, banks started to lend to small businesses to keep payrolls intact, part of a $2 trillion stimulus package. The Paycheck Protection Program was on the verge of depleting its $349 billion in funds this week and lawmakers were haggling over boosting the plan. However, many companies reported difficulty accessing the money.
The delivery of stimulus funds to Americans and businesses is intended to help determining the speed of any recovery in output and employment. Most economists expect that it could take several years or longer to return to employment levels seen before Covid-19 arrived in the U.S.
On April 16, thousands of protesters in cars and on foot flouted Michigan’s stay-at-home orders to demand the state reopened. The main target of protesters was democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer, with some chanting ‘lock her up’ on the steps of Lansing’s town hall.
As of April 16, the real economic situation and the growth of the unemployment rate in the US appeared to be much worse than it had been forecasted in early April. The threat to the debt market also seems to be underestimated.
The Trump administration contributed an extensive effort to support enterprises and citizens through federal and regional economic programs. However, they are apparently insufficient to stabilize the situation amid the almost nation-wide lockdown.
If significant COVID-19 restrictions on business activity remain in force by the end of April, the situation will likely worsen. The United States, alongside with the rest of the world, is nearing an economic and social crisis comparable to the Great Depression.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Several Syrian Soldiers Killed, Injured In New Daraa Ambush

On April 16 morning , unknown militants ambushed a vehicle of the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) in Daraa @ @ @ @ @ The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) said the ambush took place @ @ @ @ @ towns of Izraa and Buser al-Harir .
The militants attacked the SAA ’ s vehicle @ @ @ @ @ FM , a pro-government radio station , confirmed that an ambush took place near Izraa @ @ @ @ @ said only two soldiers were killed by the militants .
No group has claimed responsibility @ @ @ @ @ .
However , ISIS cells are known to be active in Daraa , especially in @ @ @ @ @ and eastern countryside .
Furthermore , some radical militants are still operating in Daraa as @ @ @ @ @ of similar attacks have targeted SAA troops and former rebels in southern Syria since the @ @ @ @ @ .
These attacks are a clear attempt to destabilize the region .
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On April 16 morning, unknown militants ambushed a vehicle of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in Daraa’s northern countryside.
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said the ambush took place on the road linking the towns of Izraa and Buser al-Harir. The militants attacked the SAA’s vehicle with machine guns.
“As a result [of the ambush], at least three personnel [of the SAA] were killed and two others sustained varying wounds,” the monitoring group’s report reads.
Sham FM, a pro-government radio station, confirmed that an ambush took place near Izraa. However, the station said only two soldiers were killed by the militants.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, yet. However, ISIS cells are known to be active in Daraa, especially in the governorate’s northern and eastern countryside. Furthermore, some radical militants are still operating in Daraa as “lone wolfs.”
Dozens of similar attacks have targeted SAA troops and former rebels in southern Syria since the region was liberated in mid-2018. These attacks are a clear attempt to destabilize the region.
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southfront--2020-04-16--US-trained Militants Surrender To Syrian Army. Israel Tries To Assassinate Hezbollah Commanders

On April 15th , 27 members of Maghawir al-Thawra , a militant group in the Al-Tanf zone , which is both funded and trained by the US-led coalition , surrendered to the Syrian Army with all of their weapons and equipment .
These included 9 vehicles , 11 weapons including 4 heavy machine guns and 5 grenade launchers , as well as up to 7,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibers for small arms , more than 20 RPG rounds , and 6 high-tech communication devices .
According to the Russian Defense Ministry , while the Maghawir al-Thawra members were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by US-controlled forces and lost 3 vehicles .
Oleg Zhuravlev , chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said militants confessed that “ they had been trained by US instructors to commit acts of sabotage at the oil-and-gas and transport infrastructure facilities , as well as to organize terror attacks on territories controlled by Syrian government forces.
” Later on the same day , Russian and Turkish forces conducted a 4th joint patrol along the M4 highway in southeastern Idlib .
As on the previous occasions , the patrol took place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ west of Saraqib .
The rest of the safe zone area agreed by Russian and Turkish leaders on March 5 in Moscow remains in the hands of radical militant groups .
In an official statement released on April 14 , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham announced that it had formed 3 new units : the Talhah ibn Ubaydullah Brigade , led by Abu Hafs Binnish , the Ali ibn Abi Talib Brigade , led by Abu Baker Mheen and the Zubayr ibn al-Awam Brigade , led by Abu Mohamad Shura .
The group provided no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new units or their tasks , but the estimated number of the new force is about 1,500 .
Last month , Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a large recruitment campaign to revive its depleted special forces , the “ Red Bands , ” as well as its Inghimasi [ suicide bombers ] force .
Despite the fact that militants profit from the ceasefire regime with direct military protection from Turkey and are using the gained time to re-arm their units and train new fighters , they see any kind of Turkish cooperation with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests .
In some cases , this even leads to acts of aggression and threats against their sponsor ’ s forces .
For example , in a video which recently appeared online , members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham were threatening to behead Turkish soldiers moving along the M4 highway and pin their heads to the top of the nearby earth barrier .
This is the real face of the so-called moderate opposition that Ankara supports in Greater Idlib .
On April 15 , an airstrike targeted an SUV in the town of Jdaidit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The vehicle allegedly belonged to Hezbollah , which has become the target of Israeli missiles .
The first one missed allowing the passengers to exit the vehicle a few moments before it was hit by the second missile .
The UAE-based Sky News Arabia and al-Arabiya claimed that high-ranking commanders of Hezbollah were the target of the Israeli strike .

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On April 15th, 27 members of Maghawir al-Thawra, a militant group in the Al-Tanf zone, which is both funded and trained by the US-led coalition, surrendered to the Syrian Army with all of their weapons and equipment. These included 9 vehicles, 11 weapons including 4 heavy machine guns and 5 grenade launchers, as well as up to 7,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibers for small arms, more than 20 RPG rounds, and 6 high-tech communication devices.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, while the Maghawir al-Thawra members were moving to surrender, they were attacked by US-controlled forces and lost 3 vehicles.
Oleg Zhuravlev, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said militants confessed that “they had been trained by US instructors to commit acts of sabotage at the oil-and-gas and transport infrastructure facilities, as well as to organize terror attacks on territories controlled by Syrian government forces.”
Later on the same day, Russian and Turkish forces conducted a 4th joint patrol along the M4 highway in southeastern Idlib. As on the previous occasions, the patrol took place along a short chunk of the highway west of Saraqib. The rest of the safe zone area agreed by Russian and Turkish leaders on March 5 in Moscow remains in the hands of radical militant groups.
In an official statement released on April 14, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham announced that it had formed 3 new units: the Talhah ibn Ubaydullah Brigade, led by Abu Hafs Binnish, the Ali ibn Abi Talib Brigade, led by Abu Baker Mheen and the Zubayr ibn al-Awam Brigade, led by Abu Mohamad Shura. The group provided no insight into the number of fighters in the new units or their tasks, but the estimated number of the new force is about 1,500.
Last month, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a large recruitment campaign to revive its depleted special forces, the “Red Bands,” as well as its Inghimasi [suicide bombers] force.
Despite the fact that militants profit from the ceasefire regime with direct military protection from Turkey and are using the gained time to re-arm their units and train new fighters, they see any kind of Turkish cooperation with Russia as a direct threat to their interests. In some cases, this even leads to acts of aggression and threats against their sponsor’s forces.
For example, in a video which recently appeared online, members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham were threatening to behead Turkish soldiers moving along the M4 highway and pin their heads to the top of the nearby earth barrier. This is the real face of the so-called moderate opposition that Ankara supports in Greater Idlib.
On April 15, an airstrike targeted an SUV in the town of Jdaidit Yabws right on the border with Lebanon. The vehicle allegedly belonged to Hezbollah, which has become the target of Israeli missiles. The first one missed allowing the passengers to exit the vehicle a few moments before it was hit by the second missile.
The UAE-based Sky News Arabia and al-Arabiya claimed that high-ranking commanders of Hezbollah were the target of the Israeli strike.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Mysterious Drone Strikes Kill, Injure Nine Turkish-Backed Militants In Greater Idlib

On April 16 , mysterious drone strikes targeted Turkish-backed militants in northwestern Hama , a part of the so-called Greater Idlib region .
The strikes destroyed two vehicles of Jaysh al-Nasir and the 1st Coastal Division in the town of al-Enkawi .
Activists said the strikes were carried out with precision-guided munitions .
Two militants of Jaysh al-Nasir and one from the 1st Coastal Division were killed in the strikes .
Six other militants were reportedly injured .
Some opposition sources claimed that the strikes were carried out by an Iranian combat drone , while others said the drone was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate several types of drones which can carry out such strikes .
A day earlier , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) killed a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation ( NFL ) in a rocket strike on southern Idlib .
Both Jaysh al-Nasir and the 1st Coastal Division are members of the NFL .
The drone strikes may have been a response to the militants ’ repeated violations of the ceasefire and their attempts to sabotage the recent Russian-Turkish agreement on Greater Idlib .
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On April 16, mysterious drone strikes targeted Turkish-backed militants in northwestern Hama, a part of the so-called Greater Idlib region.
The strikes destroyed two vehicles of Jaysh al-Nasir and the 1st Coastal Division in the town of al-Enkawi. Activists said the strikes were carried out with precision-guided munitions.
Two militants of Jaysh al-Nasir and one from the 1st Coastal Division were killed in the strikes. Six other militants were reportedly injured.
Some opposition sources claimed that the strikes were carried out by an Iranian combat drone, while others said the drone was Russian. Both countries are known to operate several types of drones which can carry out such strikes.
A day earlier, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) killed a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation (NFL) in a rocket strike on southern Idlib. Both Jaysh al-Nasir and the 1st Coastal Division are members of the NFL.
The drone strikes may have been a response to the militants’ repeated violations of the ceasefire and their attempts to sabotage the recent Russian-Turkish agreement on Greater Idlib.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Locals Intercept Another U.S. Convoy In Northeast Syria

On April 16 morning , locals intercepted a convoy of the U.S.-led coalition in the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah .
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency ( SANA ) , the convoy was intercepted near the towns of Abu Qasayeb and al-Rahayah al-Sawda in northern al-Hasakah .
“ The locals of the villages of Abu Qasayeb and al-Rahayah al-Sawda in the area of Tell Hamis in al-Qamishli countryside intercepted a convoy of American occupation forces consisting of five armored vehicles , forcing it to retreat , ” the state-run agency ’ s reporter said .
Several similar incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially in the countryside of the city of al-Qamishli .
In some cases , Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) troops supported the locals intercepted U.S. forces .
A recent report by the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) revealed that the U.S , which still has around 500 U.S. personnel in northeast Syria , is working to strengthen its influence in the region .
The SAA and locals in northeast Syria are apparently coordinating their efforts to limit the movement of U.S. forces .
This can be clearly seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. forces conduct patrols on a regular basis .
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On April 16 morning, locals intercepted a convoy of the U.S.-led coalition in the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah.
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the convoy was intercepted near the towns of Abu Qasayeb and al-Rahayah al-Sawda in northern al-Hasakah.
“The locals of the villages of Abu Qasayeb and al-Rahayah al-Sawda in the area of Tell Hamis in al-Qamishli countryside intercepted a convoy of American occupation forces consisting of five armored vehicles, forcing it to retreat,” the state-run agency’s reporter said.
Several similar incidents happened during the last few weeks, especially in the countryside of the city of al-Qamishli. In some cases, Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops supported the locals intercepted U.S. forces.
A recent report by the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) revealed that the U.S, which still has around 500 U.S. personnel in northeast Syria, is working to strengthen its influence in the region.
The SAA and locals in northeast Syria are apparently coordinating their efforts to limit the movement of U.S. forces. This can be clearly seen near oil fields in al-Hasakah, where U.S. forces conduct patrols on a regular basis.
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southfront--2020-04-16--New Explosion Targets Turkish Forces In Northeast Syria. Casualties Reported (Video)

On April 16 , a large explosion rocked the Turkish-occupied village of al-Ahras in the northern al-Hasakah countryside in northeast Syria .
The Syrian Arab News Agency ( SANA ) said a booby-trapped vehicle exploded next to a position of the Turkish military and its proxies .
According to the state-run agency , the explosion killed and injured a number of Turkish personnel .
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) confirmed this without providing any additional details .
After the explosion , Turkish forces opened fire at nearby civilian houses and arrested several locals , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s school .
Turkish-occupied areas in northeast Syria witnessed a series of explosions during the last few months .
Dozens of Syrian militants and Turkish service members were killed .
Turkey blamed Kurdish forces , especially the Kurdistan Workers ’ Party ( PKK ) and the People ’ s Protection Units ( YPG ) , for most of these attacks .
However , there is still no evidence to back these accusations that appear to be politically motivated .
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On April 16, a large explosion rocked the Turkish-occupied village of al-Ahras in the northern al-Hasakah countryside in northeast Syria.
The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said a booby-trapped vehicle exploded next to a position of the Turkish military and its proxies.
“A car bomb explosion targeted a civilian house used by the Turkish occupation’s mercenaries … this morning in the village of Al-Ahras,” the SANA’s reporter in al-Hasakah said.
According to the state-run agency, the explosion killed and injured a number of Turkish personnel. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) confirmed this without providing any additional details.
After the explosion, Turkish forces opened fire at nearby civilian houses and arrested several locals, who are now being held in the town’s school.
Turkish-occupied areas in northeast Syria witnessed a series of explosions during the last few months. Dozens of Syrian militants and Turkish service members were killed.
Turkey blamed Kurdish forces, especially the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the People’s Protection Units (YPG), for most of these attacks. However, there is still no evidence to back these accusations that appear to be politically motivated.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Map Update: COVID-19 Outbreak In Greater Middle East As Of April 16, 2020

Click to see the full-size image This map provides a general look at the current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak @ @ @ @ @ as of April 16 , 2020 .
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This map provides a general look at the current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak across the Greater Middle East as of April 16, 2020.
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southfront--2020-04-16--Map Update: COVID-19 Outbreak In European Union And United Kingdom As Of April 16, 2020

Yeah , apart from the regulare MSM scare hyping , this stil lacks the millions dying everywhere , all the time senarious , and I have read even good articles , about the stupdity of the politicians etc and though to link it but I didnt bother , since even ZHege had it , but as always when the AmeriTards is comenting the level of pure shit is baffling , ok , ok , ok I link to it anyway .
Good one , but , yeah , its an big honking but here , and thats where after an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convinsed , about what do we actually have , but despite the insane level of fear porn hyped over into warp drive , there are some few things that dont add up .
Every event messured , have to be based upon what will be the fundamentals , as I am an process tech , something with this so called pandeimic dont add up , it may very well be highly contagios , but when we know the process of messurment witch is critical to whatever math or process histrorical system you make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the messurment dont actually reflect the facts , like temprature in an mill , we dont have that , and ends up with prodjections or hypotesises , and both are based upon not facts but theorys , like AGW , and in this the base isnt even true , and take the CPR test regime , something even the invetore said was about 80 % incorrect , and then what do we de facto messure , in this process of pandemic , we end up with numbers that dont have anything to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , period , and then we have the pneunomia , witch happens anually never the less , and where did this anual flu go , because if you an crappy methodic to pessure , aka shit in , you will get shit out .
and to then interpite that is completely useless , period , because it cant reflect the facts of whats happening , do you get that , huh .
And then we have the assh….. whom will make this to be an opertunity to make some quick bucks , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the other patients , when the hostpitals are by now an no go zone , for anyone else than this so called Corona patients , that , is mass murder , nothing else .
There is so much wrong this days I am just amazed .
And I dont trust anyone official at all anymore and it have nothing to do with whatever conspiracy nutt cases out there , but if you dont understand what I wrote you are by me an clasifed idiot .
And to this day , I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virus , the Germ theory , the Koch Postulate is flushed down the drain , etc , sounds more and more like AGW , and never forget whom is behind this , like AGW , people whom wants to benfit from it , the MIC , and CDC to WHO is not public , they are private owned and run orgs witch have patents to witch they create an massive cash cow on injecting battshit and shinnola into us , and the same mofo are behind the WHO , and the scums behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , banks , etc , etc , whom is behind our very own Missias Saint Greta .
I am just deeply offended by the shere level of scams we have to endure , and ignorance witch guards their swindling , protected by the MSM and our corrupted class of rotten to their bone marrow polticians .
But , take care .

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A closer look at the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the European Union and in the United Kingdom.
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southfront--2020-04-17--At Least Six Afghan Workers Killed In Attack On Bagram U.S. Airbase

On April 16th , an unidentified group of gunmen killed six Afghans workers , and injured three , at the Bagram Airfield , the US air base in Afghanistan .
Some sources claim there ’ s 5 victims and 4 injuries , and there is also a lack of clarity regarding who actually carried out the attack .
All of the injured and fatalities are Afghans , not US citizens .
The Bagram air base , located in Afghanistan ’ s Parwan province , is the largest US base in the country .
No group has claimed responsibility for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet issued a release on the reported attack .
In a separate report by Tolo news , the outlet claimed that 6 people had been killed and 3 had been injured .
It is also unclear if it was a group or just a lone motorcyclist with an automatic rifle .
Wahida Shahkar , a spokesperson for the Parwan governor , said that at least 10 workers at the Bagram Airfield were going to their home in a vehicle when they were attacked by gunmen “ affiliated with the Taliban ” at around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack .
Exactly one week earlier , on April 9th , at least 5 rockets were fired towards the Bagram Airfield , a vehicle was destroyed and there were no injuries .
Resolute Support Mission tweeted a confirmation : “ Five rockets were fired at Bagram airfield early this morning .
There were no casualties or injuries .
Our ANDSF partners are investigating the incident.
” ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack , in an online message .
The attack on the US airbase is significant because of the terms of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which states that the Taliban will not attack US bases , even as fighting continues between US-backed Afghan government forces and the Taliban .
On April 15th , Taliban carried out an attack on Afghan security forces in the southwestern Logar province , according to the Afghan Ministry of Defense .
At least 9 security forces were killed , but they managed to repel the attack .
According to a provincial councillor in Logar province , the security situation there was deteriorating .
In another attack , two policemen were killed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , provincial councillor Safiullah Amiri said .
This comes after President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Apri l15th renewed his call on the Taliban to cease-fire amid the coronavirus pandemic in the country .
“ The UN Secretary-General , and in particular some countries in the region , have called on all parties to the conflict to cease-fire in order to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis .
I call on the Taliban to respond positively to this legitimate call by the UN , the countries of the region , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end the war and cease-fire , ” Ghani said in a televised speech .
Talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Kabul stalled after the government delayed the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners .
According to a member of the Afghan government ’ s negotiating team , as cited by AFP , the release was delayed because the government did not want to include fifteen of the Taliban ’ s ‘ top commanders ’ in the list of those who would be freed .
The US will completely withdraw from Afghanistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by conditions outlined in a February 29th agreement .
The Taliban must help keep terrorists from operating in Afghanistan and hold talks with the Kabul government , among other terms of the agreement made public .
However , Taliban attacks on Afghan forces , disagreements over prisoner exchanges and political infighting have hampered the peace process .
Just days earlier , the U.S. ’ s top commander in Afghanistan , Gen. Scott Miller , and U.S. Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad visited Pakistan to discuss peace efforts with the country ’ s officials .
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On April 16th, an unidentified group of gunmen killed six Afghans workers, and injured three, at the Bagram Airfield, the US air base in Afghanistan.
Some sources claim there’s 5 victims and 4 injuries, and there is also a lack of clarity regarding who actually carried out the attack.
Ambush at the gates of Bagram AB halhd and hour ago killed 5 workers and wounded 4 others (all Afghans according to pro Govt. media) #Parwan #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/NgfNnNXN5E — Dr. Drexluddin Khan Spiveyzai (@RisboLensky) April 16, 2020
All of the injured and fatalities are Afghans, not US citizens.
The Bagram air base, located in Afghanistan’s Parwan province, is the largest US base in the country.
No group has claimed responsibility for the incident and US military officials have not yet issued a release on the reported attack.
In a separate report by Tolo news, the outlet claimed that 6 people had been killed and 3 had been injured. It is also unclear if it was a group or just a lone motorcyclist with an automatic rifle.
Wahida Shahkar, a spokesperson for the Parwan governor, said that at least 10 workers at the Bagram Airfield were going to their home in a vehicle when they were attacked by gunmen “affiliated with the Taliban” at around 9:40pm.
Taliban denied any involvement in the attack.
Exactly one week earlier, on April 9th, at least 5 rockets were fired towards the Bagram Airfield, a vehicle was destroyed and there were no injuries.
Resolute Support Mission tweeted a confirmation: “Five rockets were fired at Bagram airfield early this morning. There were no casualties or injuries. Our ANDSF partners are investigating the incident.”
#NATO @ResoluteSupport missions says, Five rockets were fired at Bagram airfield early this morning. There were no casualties or injuries. Our #ANDSF partners are investigating the incident. pic.twitter.com/jf07N3KPux — Pajhwok Afghan News (@pajhwok) April 9, 2020
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, in an online message.
The attack on the US airbase is significant because of the terms of the US-Taliban peace deal signed on February 29th, which states that the Taliban will not attack US bases, even as fighting continues between US-backed Afghan government forces and the Taliban.
On April 15th, Taliban carried out an attack on Afghan security forces in the southwestern Logar province, according to the Afghan Ministry of Defense.
At least 9 security forces were killed, but they managed to repel the attack.
According to a provincial councillor in Logar province, the security situation there was deteriorating.
In another attack, two policemen were killed at a checkpoint in the capital city Kunduz, provincial councillor Safiullah Amiri said.
This comes after President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Apri l15th renewed his call on the Taliban to cease-fire amid the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
“The UN Secretary-General, and in particular some countries in the region, have called on all parties to the conflict to cease-fire in order to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis. I call on the Taliban to respond positively to this legitimate call by the UN, the countries of the region, the people of Afghanistan and the government to end the war and cease-fire,” Ghani said in a televised speech.
Talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Kabul stalled after the government delayed the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners.
According to a member of the Afghan government’s negotiating team, as cited by AFP, the release was delayed because the government did not want to include fifteen of the Taliban’s ‘top commanders’ in the list of those who would be freed.
The US will completely withdraw from Afghanistan by mid-2021, if the Taliban abides by conditions outlined in a February 29th agreement.
The Taliban must help keep terrorists from operating in Afghanistan and hold talks with the Kabul government, among other terms of the agreement made public.
However, Taliban attacks on Afghan forces, disagreements over prisoner exchanges and political infighting have hampered the peace process.
Just days earlier, the U.S.’s top commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Scott Miller, and U.S. Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad visited Pakistan to discuss peace efforts with the country’s officials.
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southfront--2020-04-17--U.S. Complains That Aggressive Russian Su-35 Buzzed Peaceful US Spy Plane Off Syrian Coast

A Russian fighter jet intercepted a U.S. Navy aircraft at close range over the Mediterranean Sea on April 15 .
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Naval Forces Europe-Africa claimed that a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft , used for tracking submarines , was peacefully flying in international airspace when a BIG BAD Russian SU-35 performed a high-speed , inverted maneuver 25 feet in front of the Navy plane .
“ On April 15 , 2020 , a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-35 .
The interaction was determined to be unsafe due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inverted maneuver , 25 ft. directly in front of the mission aircraft , which put our pilots and crew at risk .
The crew of the P-8A reported wake turbulence following the interaction .
The duration of the intercept was approximately 42 minutes .
While the Russian aircraft was operating in international airspace , this interaction was irresponsible .
We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and to prevent incidents , including the 1972 Agreement for the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas ( INCSEA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions .
The U.S. aircraft was operating consistent with international law and did not provoke this Russian activity.
” The US was not so concerned when it was supporting terrorists in Syria and invaded the country under pretext of combating terrorists in fact supported by the US ( at least for some time ) .
However , now , when despite the US efforts , the country is on the brink of the victory over the terrorism , the US has become concerned over the ‘ international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • US-trained Militants Surrender To Syrian Army .
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A Russian fighter jet intercepted a U.S. Navy aircraft at close range over the Mediterranean Sea on April 15.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa claimed that a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft, used for tracking submarines, was peacefully flying in international airspace when a BIG BAD Russian SU-35 performed a high-speed, inverted maneuver 25 feet in front of the Navy plane.
“On April 15, 2020, a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-35. The interaction was determined to be unsafe due to the SU-35 conducting a high-speed, inverted maneuver, 25 ft. directly in front of the mission aircraft, which put our pilots and crew at risk. The crew of the P-8A reported wake turbulence following the interaction. The duration of the intercept was approximately 42 minutes. While the Russian aircraft was operating in international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible. We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and to prevent incidents, including the 1972 Agreement for the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas (INCSEA). Unsafe actions increase the risk of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions. The U.S. aircraft was operating consistent with international law and did not provoke this Russian activity.”
The US was not so concerned when it was supporting terrorists in Syria and invaded the country under pretext of combating terrorists in fact supported by the US (at least for some time). However, now, when despite the US efforts, the country is on the brink of the victory over the terrorism, the US has become concerned over the ‘international law’.
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southfront--2020-04-17--Turkish Combat Drones Continue Falling In Libya (Photos)

The Libyan National Army have shot down another Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle in Libya .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ 16 near the area of Beni Walid .
This became the fourth Bayraktar TB2 drone @ @ @ @ @ past few weeks .
The previous Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drone was shot down by @ @ @ @ @ the town of Tarhuna in northern Libya on April 11 .
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The Libyan National Army have shot down another Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle in Libya. The incident reportedly happened late on April 16 near the area of Beni Walid.
This became the fourth Bayraktar TB2 drone downed in Libya over the past few weeks.
The previous Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drone was shot down by the Libyan National Army near the town of Tarhuna in northern Libya on April 11.
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