southfront--2020-05-03--Ex-Green Beret Was Behind Failed Attempt At ‘Armed Invasion’ Of Venezuela Funded By US Billionaires

And now the has unearthed the stunning details of a prior failed coup attempt that seem straight out of a Hollywood script , given it involved a plot centered on about 300 “ heavily armed volunteers ” who unsuccessfully tried to topple Nicolas Maduro in a “ private coup ” allegedly funded by US billionaires .
The American overseer of the whole operation was a former Green Beret who ran secret training camps in neighboring Colombia , with the aim to infiltrate the group into Venezuela in order to fuel momentum for a broader ‘ armed popular uprising ’ à @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The details are as follows according to the AP : The plan was simple , but perilous .
Some 300 heavily armed volunteers would sneak into Venezuela from the northern tip of South America .
Along the way , they would raid military bases in the socialist country and ignite a popular rebellion that would end in President Nicolás Maduro ’ s arrest .
What could go wrong ?
As it turns out , pretty much everything .
The ringleader of the plot is now jailed in the U.S. on narcotics charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are asking questions about the role of his muscular American adviser , a former Green Beret .
And dozens of desperate combatants who flocked to secret training camps in Colombia said they have been left to fend for themselves amid the coronavirus pandemic .
And like other more recent disastrous failed plots to oust the socialist strongman in Caracas , such as last year ’ s short-lived rebellion a small group of Juan Guaido loyal officers , AP reports the “ The failed attempt to start an uprising collapsed under the collective weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politicians and a poorly trained force that stood little chance of beating the Venezuelan military.
” It ’ s unclear the extent to which it had the official backing or coordination with US intelligence , or the degree to which it was an entirely private , ‘ rogue ’ undertaking , though Venezuelan state media has slammed the newly emerged plot as another failed CIA coup attempt .
Though at times while pitching and discussing his plan , ex-Green Beret Goudrea who in 2018 established his private security firm Silvercorp USA had contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as a veteran personal bodyguard of Trump ’ s ) as well as a who ’ s who of shady defected Venezuelan military officers , the AP report claims that any Washington officials or people of influence who caught a whiff of his bizarre plan rejected it and distanced themselves from it .
lt all began , according to the AP , after April 2019 with what ’ s colorfully described as a “ Star Wars summit of anti-Maduro goofballs ” .
The report details : Planning for the incursion began after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revolt by a cadre of soldiers who swore loyalty to Maduro ’ s would-be replacement , Juan Guaidó , the opposition leader recognized by the U.S. and some 60 other nations as Venezuela ’ s rightful leader .
Contrary to U.S. expectations at the time , key Maduro aides never joined with the opposition and the government quickly quashed the uprising .
A few weeks later , some soldiers and politicians involved in the failed rebellion retreated to the JW Marriott in Bogota , Colombia .
The hotel was a center of intrigue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , conference rooms were reserved for what one participant described as the “ Star Wars summit of anti-Maduro goofballs ” — military deserters accused of drug trafficking , shady financiers and former Maduro officials seeking redemption .
Among those angling in the open lobby was Jordan Goudreau , an American citizen and three-time Bronze Star recipient for bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan , where he served as a medic in U.S. Army special forces , according to five people who met with the former soldier .
Those he interacted with in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a freedom-loving patriot , a mercenary and a gifted warrior scarred by battle and in way over his head .
The 43-year old Goudreau soon landed a spot helping to organize security for the February 2019 controversial ‘ Live Aid freedom-type ’ opposition supporting concert put on by British billionaire Richard Branson , held on the Venezuelan-Colombian border .
Goudreau had later written of the event : “ Controlling chaos on the Venezuela border where a dictator looks on with apprehension , ” according to an Instagram post showing him working the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular support for ousting Maduro .
The invasion plans involving 300 trained and armed rebel soldiers hinged on Goudreau working closely with a ringleader of the Venezuelan military deserters , Cliver Alcalá , previously a retired major general in Venezuela ’ s army , as AP continues : Goudreau told Alcalá his company could prepare the men for battle , according to the three sources .
The two sides discussed weapons and equipment for the volunteer army , with Goudreau estimating a budget of around $ 1.5 million for a rapid strike operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he had high-level contacts in the Trump administration who could assist the effort , although he offered few details , the three people said .
Over time , many of the people involved in the plan to overthrow Maduro would come to doubt his word .
From the outset , the audacious plan split an opposition coalition already sharply divided by egos and strategy .
There were concerns that Alcalá , with a murky past and ties to the regime through a brother who was Maduro ’ s ambassador to Iran , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried about going behind the backs of their Colombian allies and the U.S. government .
However , training camps along the border appeared spartan and ill-prepared , with recruits sleeping in barren conditions with lack of enough food and weaponry .
But documented evidence shows plans for major weapons shipments , some of which reportedly did arrive and were later recovered inside Venezuela ’ s borders by Maduro ’ s military : The CIA among other US agencies would deny ever having anything to do with Goudreau and the ultimately failed plan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the support of particular American billionaire businessmen .
AP describes : When the Colombians checked with their CIA counterparts in Bogota , they were told that the former Green Beret was never an agent .
Alcalá was then told by his hosts to stop talking about an invasion or face expulsion , the former Colombian official said .
It ’ s unclear where Alcalá and Goudreau got their backing , and whatever money was collected for the initiative appears to have been meager .
One person who allegedly promised support was Roen Kraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family who — along with former Trump bodyguard Schiller — was among those meeting with opposition envoys in Miami and Washington .
At some point , Kraft started raising money among his own circle of fellow trust-fund friends for what he described as a “ private coup ” to be carried out by Silvercorp , according to two businessmen whom he asked for money .
The ragtag poorly planned ‘ invasion ’ was thwarted by the Venezuelan military essentially at the border from the start : Currently , the main organizers , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison .
The ex-Green Beret is now in US federal custody reportedly on narcotic charges , but the details remain unclear .

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As we’ve recently observed, Washington’s push to oust Maduro is by no means over, even if seemingly less intensified as well and central to media coverage. Currently for example, there’s some level of build-up of US naval ships in the Caribbean ordered by the administration off Venezuela’s coast for what the White House had described early last month as “counter-narcotics operations”
And now the Associated Press has unearthed the stunning details of a prior failed coup attempt that seem straight out of a Hollywood script, given it involved a plot centered on about 300 “heavily armed volunteers” who unsuccessfully tried to topple Nicolas Maduro in a “private coup” allegedly funded by US billionaires.
Former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau (center). Image via Silvercorp USA/Instagram/Daily Mail.
The American overseer of the whole operation was a former Green Beret who ran secret training camps in neighboring Colombia, with the aim to infiltrate the group into Venezuela in order to fuel momentum for a broader ‘armed popular uprising’ à la covert CIA-style Syria regime change ops.
The details are as follows according to the AP:
The plan was simple, but perilous. Some 300 heavily armed volunteers would sneak into Venezuela from the northern tip of South America. Along the way, they would raid military bases in the socialist country and ignite a popular rebellion that would end in President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest. What could go wrong? As it turns out, pretty much everything. The ringleader of the plot is now jailed in the U.S. on narcotics charges. Authorities in the U.S. and Colombia are asking questions about the role of his muscular American adviser, a former Green Beret. And dozens of desperate combatants who flocked to secret training camps in Colombia said they have been left to fend for themselves amid the coronavirus pandemic.
And like other more recent disastrous failed plots to oust the socialist strongman in Caracas, such as last year’s short-lived rebellion a small group of Juan Guaido loyal officers, AP reports the “The failed attempt to start an uprising collapsed under the collective weight of skimpy planning, feuding among opposition politicians and a poorly trained force that stood little chance of beating the Venezuelan military.”
After leaving the Army in 2016, Goudreau worked as a private security contractor in Puerto Rico and set up Silvercorp USA in 2018. Image via SilvercorpsUSA/Daily Mail.
It’s unclear the extent to which it had the official backing or coordination with US intelligence, or the degree to which it was an entirely private, ‘rogue’ undertaking, though Venezuelan state media has slammed the newly emerged plot as another failed CIA coup attempt.
Though at times while pitching and discussing his plan, ex-Green Beret Goudrea — who in 2018 established his private security firm Silvercorp USA — had contact with individuals linked to President Trump (such as a veteran personal bodyguard of Trump’s) as well as a who’s who of shady defected Venezuelan military officers, the AP report claims that any Washington officials or people of influence who caught a whiff of his bizarre plan rejected it and distanced themselves from it.
lt all began, according to the AP, after April 2019 with what’s colorfully described as a “Star Wars summit of anti-Maduro goofballs”. The report details:
Planning for the incursion began after an April 30, 2019, barracks revolt by a cadre of soldiers who swore loyalty to Maduro’s would-be replacement, Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader recognized by the U.S. and some 60 other nations as Venezuela’s rightful leader. Contrary to U.S. expectations at the time, key Maduro aides never joined with the opposition and the government quickly quashed the uprising. A few weeks later, some soldiers and politicians involved in the failed rebellion retreated to the JW Marriott in Bogota, Colombia. The hotel was a center of intrigue among Venezuelan exiles. For this occasion, conference rooms were reserved for what one participant described as the “Star Wars summit of anti-Maduro goofballs” — military deserters accused of drug trafficking, shady financiers and former Maduro officials seeking redemption. Among those angling in the open lobby was Jordan Goudreau, an American citizen and three-time Bronze Star recipient for bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he served as a medic in U.S. Army special forces, according to five people who met with the former soldier. Those he interacted with in the U.S. and Colombia described him in interviews alternately as a freedom-loving patriot, a mercenary and a gifted warrior scarred by battle and in way over his head.
The 43-year old Goudreau soon landed a spot helping to organize security for the February 2019 controversial ‘Live Aid freedom-type’ opposition supporting concert put on by British billionaire Richard Branson, held on the Venezuelan-Colombian border.
British billionaire Richard Branson on the Venezuelan-Colombian border at his concern in support of opposition leader Juan Guaido, via Getty Images/Daily Mail.
Goudreau had later written of the event: “Controlling chaos on the Venezuela border where a dictator looks on with apprehension,” according to an Instagram post showing him working the concert, which attempted to gem up popular support for ousting Maduro.
The invasion plans involving 300 trained and armed rebel soldiers hinged on Goudreau working closely with a ringleader of the Venezuelan military deserters, Cliver Alcalá, previously a retired major general in Venezuela’s army, as AP continues:
Goudreau told Alcalá his company could prepare the men for battle, according to the three sources. The two sides discussed weapons and equipment for the volunteer army, with Goudreau estimating a budget of around $1.5 million for a rapid strike operation. Goudreau told participants at the meeting that he had high-level contacts in the Trump administration who could assist the effort, although he offered few details, the three people said. Over time, many of the people involved in the plan to overthrow Maduro would come to doubt his word. From the outset, the audacious plan split an opposition coalition already sharply divided by egos and strategy. There were concerns that Alcalá, with a murky past and ties to the regime through a brother who was Maduro’s ambassador to Iran, couldn’t be trusted. Others worried about going behind the backs of their Colombian allies and the U.S. government.
However, training camps along the border appeared spartan and ill-prepared, with recruits sleeping in barren conditions with lack of enough food and weaponry.
Goudreau marketing himself as a slick head of a multi-national contractor firm, via SilvercorpUSA/Daily Mail.
But documented evidence shows plans for major weapons shipments, some of which reportedly did arrive and were later recovered inside Venezuela’s borders by Maduro’s military:
The volunteers also shared with Mattos a three-page document listing supplies needed for a three-week operation, which he provided to AP. Items included 320 M4 assault rifles, an anti-tank rocket launcher, Zodiac boats, $1 million in cash and state-of-the-art night vision goggles. The document’s metadata indicates it was created by Goudreau on June 16. “Unfortunately, there’s a lot of cowboys in this business who try to peddle their military credentials into a big pay day,” said Mattos.
The CIA among other US agencies would deny ever having anything to do with Goudreau and the ultimately failed plan.
However, the report emphasizes it had the support of particular American billionaire businessmen. AP describes:
When the Colombians checked with their CIA counterparts in Bogota, they were told that the former Green Beret was never an agent. Alcalá was then told by his hosts to stop talking about an invasion or face expulsion, the former Colombian official said. It’s unclear where Alcalá and Goudreau got their backing, and whatever money was collected for the initiative appears to have been meager. One person who allegedly promised support was Roen Kraft, an eccentric descendant of the cheese-making family who — along with former Trump bodyguard Schiller — was among those meeting with opposition envoys in Miami and Washington. At some point, Kraft started raising money among his own circle of fellow trust-fund friends for what he described as a “private coup” to be carried out by Silvercorp, according to two businessmen whom he asked for money.
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The ragtag poorly planned ‘invasion’ was thwarted by the Venezuelan military essentially at the border from the start:
The plot quickly crumbled in early March when one of the volunteer combatants was arrested after sneaking across the border into Venezuela from Colombia. Shortly after, Colombian police stopped a truck transporting a cache of brand new weapons and tactical equipment worth around $150,000, including spotting scopes, night vision goggles, two-way radios and 26 American-made assault rifles with the serial numbers rubbed off. Fifteen brown-colored helmets were manufactured by High-End Defense Solutions, a Miami-based military equipment vendor owned by a Venezuelan immigrant family.
Currently, the main organizers, including Alcalá and Goudreau himself, are in prison. The ex-Green Beret is now in US federal custody reportedly on narcotic charges, but the details remain unclear.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Another Turkish Bayraktar Combat Drone Crashes In Libya (Photos)

On May 2 , a Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle ( UCAV ) crashed in the district of Arada near the Mitiga International Airport .
The semi-civilian airport , located east of Tripoli , is known to be hosting Turkish troops .
Sources close to the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) said the UCAV was shot down by the army , right after taking off from the Mitiga International Airport .
These claims are yet to be verified by any independent source .
Local sources released photos showing the wreckage of the Bayraktar TB2 in Arada .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ least one MAM-L laser-guided small-diameter munition .
The Bayraktar TB2 , which was developed by Turkey ’ s Bayraktar , has an endurance of 24 hours and an operational range of up to 150 km .
Last week , sources in the LNA reported that a UCAV of this type was shot down near Bani Waled .
These claims turned out to be a propaganda stunt .
Several Bayraktar TB2 were indeed shot down by the LNA , and possibly UAE forces , over the last few months .
However , Turkish UCAVs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airstrikes on army troops to support forces loyal to the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) .
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On May 2, a Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) crashed in the district of Arada near the Mitiga International Airport. The semi-civilian airport, located east of Tripoli, is known to be hosting Turkish troops.
Sources close to the Libyan National Army (LNA) said the UCAV was shot down by the army, right after taking off from the Mitiga International Airport. These claims are yet to be verified by any independent source.
Local sources released photos showing the wreckage of the Bayraktar TB2 in Arada. The UCAV was apparently armed with at least one MAM-L laser-guided small-diameter munition.
#Libya– #LNA photos purportedly showing Bayraktar TB2 UAV wreckage & at least 1 MAM-L bomb (unlikely that it survived that explosion…) that crashed near Mitiga Airport, #Tripoli pic.twitter.com/KSTPm6DVvC — Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) May 2, 2020
The Bayraktar TB2, which was developed by Turkey’s Bayraktar, has an endurance of 24 hours and an operational range of up to 150 km.
Last week, sources in the LNA reported that a UCAV of this type was shot down near Bani Waled. These claims turned out to be a propaganda stunt.
Several Bayraktar TB2 were indeed shot down by the LNA, and possibly UAE forces, over the last few months. However, Turkish UCAVs of this type are still carrying out airstrikes on army troops to support forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA).
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southfront--2020-05-03--In Video: Russian Forces Intercept U.S. Convoy In Northeast Syria

The Russian Military Police intercepted on May 2 a U.S. convoy heading to the city of al-Qamishli in northern al-Hasakah .
According to local sources , Russian forces blocked the road leading to the eastern entrance of al-Qamishli with several armored vehicles , preventing U.S. troops from entering the city .
U.S. forces brought in 15 armored vehicles from their bases in the area of al-Rmelan .
Furthermore , coalition warplanes flew over al-Qamishli .
Nevertheless , Russian forces stood their ground until an understanding was reached .
The Russian move was likely a response to an earlier incident , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patrol of Russian forces in the al-Rmelan oil fields in the northeastern countryside of al-Hasakah .
This was the first time the Russian Military Police intercepts U.S. forces in northeast Syria .
In the last few months , U.S. forces worked to prevent Russian forces from patrolling oil fields in the region .
In return , locals and government forces restricted the movement of U.S. forces around al-Qamishli .
Russia is working to solidify its presence in northeast Syria by deploying additional forces and building strong relations with local Arab tribes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian steps , as it is now trying to reclaim its influence in the region .
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The Russian Military Police intercepted on May 2 a U.S. convoy heading to the city of al-Qamishli in northern al-Hasakah.
According to local sources, Russian forces blocked the road leading to the eastern entrance of al-Qamishli with several armored vehicles, preventing U.S. troops from entering the city.
U.S. forces brought in 15 armored vehicles from their bases in the area of al-Rmelan. Furthermore, coalition warplanes flew over al-Qamishli. Nevertheless, Russian forces stood their ground until an understanding was reached.
The Russian move was likely a response to an earlier incident, in which U.S. forces blocked a routine patrol of Russian forces in the al-Rmelan oil fields in the northeastern countryside of al-Hasakah.
This was the first time the Russian Military Police intercepts U.S. forces in northeast Syria. In the last few months, U.S. forces worked to prevent Russian forces from patrolling oil fields in the region. In return, locals and government forces restricted the movement of U.S. forces around al-Qamishli.
Russia is working to solidify its presence in northeast Syria by deploying additional forces and building strong relations with local Arab tribes. The U.S. appears to be concerned by the Russian steps, as it is now trying to reclaim its influence in the region.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Over 20 Syrian Militants Killed In Libya In Last Few Days: Monitoring Group

At least 26 Turkish-backed Syrian militants were killed while fighting for the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) in Libya in the last few days , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on May 2 .
According to the UK-based monitoring group , the militants were killed in the course of clashes with the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) on different frontlines .
“ According to the observatory ’ s sources , the dead [ militants ] were killed during clashes on the axes of Salah Al-Din neighborhood south of Tripoli , the Ramla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the al-Hadba project , also in the battles of Misrata and other areas in Libya , ” the SOHR ’ s report reads .
The slain militants were fighting in the ranks of the Mu ’ tasim Division , the Sultan Murad Division , the Suleyman Shah Brigade , the Northern Hawks Brigade and the Hamza Division .
With the death of these militants , the number of Syrians that were killed while they were fighting for government forces in Libya has risen to 249 .
Earlier today , the LNA released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a Syrian mercenary group fighting for the GNA .
The video reveals how Syrians militants are being used as “ cannon fodders ” on the hottest frontlines around the capital , Tripoli .
In spite of heavy losses , more Syrian militants are reportedly preparing for deployment in Libya .
According to the SOHR , at least 2,500 are currently receiving military training in Turkey before heading to Libya .
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At least 26 Turkish-backed Syrian militants were killed while fighting for the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya in the last few days, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on May 2.
According to the UK-based monitoring group, the militants were killed in the course of clashes with the Libyan National Army (LNA) on different frontlines.
“According to the observatory’s sources, the dead [militants] were killed during clashes on the axes of Salah Al-Din neighborhood south of Tripoli, the Ramla axes near Tripoli airport and the axes of the al-Hadba project, also in the battles of Misrata and other areas in Libya,” the SOHR’s report reads.
The slain militants were fighting in the ranks of the Mu’tasim Division, the Sultan Murad Division, the Suleyman Shah Brigade, the Northern Hawks Brigade and the Hamza Division.
With the death of these militants, the number of Syrians that were killed while they were fighting for government forces in Libya has risen to 249.
Earlier today, the LNA released a video documenting the very last minutes of a Syrian mercenary group fighting for the GNA. The video reveals how Syrians militants are being used as “cannon fodders” on the hottest frontlines around the capital, Tripoli.
In spite of heavy losses, more Syrian militants are reportedly preparing for deployment in Libya. According to the SOHR, at least 2,500 are currently receiving military training in Turkey before heading to Libya.
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southfront--2020-05-03--ISIS Launches Coordinated, Large-Scale Attack On PMU Positions in Iraq’s Saladin (Video)

Early on May 2 , ISIS cells carried out a coordinated , large-scale attack on positions of the Popular Mobilization Units ( PMU ) in the northern Iraqi province of Saladin .
The attack targeted a newly-established position of the PMU near the town of Mukeshefah and another position in the town of Balad .
PMU fighters showed fierce resistance in the course of the clashes .
In spite of this , ISIS terrorists overrun the position in Mukeshefah .
The PMU acknowledged that ten of its fighters were killed during the attack .
Nine from the Tigris Regiment were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 41th Brigade was killed in the attack on Balad .
Major General Tahsin al-Khafaji , a spokesman for the Iraqi Joint Operations , said the attack on Mukeshefah was carried out by a group of ISIS terrorists who recently fled from nearby Matabija .
The group carried out the attack in cooperation with local cells in Mukeshefah .
ISIS has not yet commented on the attack .
The group ’ s agency , Amaq , usually releases details on such large operations within 24 hours .
This was one of ISIS ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 .
The attack proves that the group ’ s influence is still growing in the war-torn country , in spite of the continues efforts by Iraqi government forces .
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Early on May 2, ISIS cells carried out a coordinated, large-scale attack on positions of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in the northern Iraqi province of Saladin.
The attack targeted a newly-established position of the PMU near the town of Mukeshefah and another position in the town of Balad.
PMU fighters showed fierce resistance in the course of the clashes. In spite of this, ISIS terrorists overrun the position in Mukeshefah.
“PMU forces killed and injured a number of ISIS terrorists while repelling the attack, they also surrounded the targeted areas to track the criminal gangs of ISIS, after the arrival of aerial and ground reinforcements,” the PMU’s report said.
The PMU acknowledged that ten of its fighters were killed during the attack. Nine from the Tigris Regiment were killed in Mukeshefah and a fighter from the 41th Brigade was killed in the attack on Balad.
Major General Tahsin al-Khafaji, a spokesman for the Iraqi Joint Operations, said the attack on Mukeshefah was carried out by a group of ISIS terrorists who recently fled from nearby Matabija. The group carried out the attack in cooperation with local cells in Mukeshefah.
ISIS has not yet commented on the attack. The group’s agency, Amaq, usually releases details on such large operations within 24 hours.
This was one of ISIS’ largest attacks since its defeat in Iraq in 2017. The attack proves that the group’s influence is still growing in the war-torn country, in spite of the continues efforts by Iraqi government forces.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Prominent Ahrar Al-Sham Field Commander Killed In Southern Idlib

On May 2 , a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sham Movement was killed in a landmine explosion in the southern Idlib countryside .
The commander , known as “ Abu ‘ Arib , ” was reportedly on a reconnaissance mission when he entered a minefield set by the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) .
The commander immediately died after stepping on an anti-personnel mine .
According to sources in Ahrar al-Sham , Abu ‘ Arib was one of the field commanders leading the battle against the army in northern Lattakia over the last year .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Arib , the SAA artillery pounded militants ’ positions in the town of Sufuhon , Fatterah and Fleifel .
The army targeted the same region a day earlier .
The death of Abu ‘ Arib confirms that Greater Idlib militants are still preparing to carry out new attacks .
The SAA , which is now targeted the region again , appears to be well-aware of this growing threat .
Any large attack on the SAA may lead to the collapse of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib , that was brokered by Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ON THIS TOPIC : • U.S.-led Coalition , SDF Clash With ISIS Cell Near Gas Factory In Eastern Deir Ezzor

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On May 2, a prominent field commander of the Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sham Movement was killed in a landmine explosion in the southern Idlib countryside.
The commander, known as “Abu ‘Arib,” was reportedly on a reconnaissance mission when he entered a minefield set by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). The commander immediately died after stepping on an anti-personnel mine.
According to sources in Ahrar al-Sham, Abu ‘Arib was one of the field commanders leading the battle against the army in northern Lattakia over the last year.
A few hours after the death of Abu ‘Arib, the SAA artillery pounded militants’ positions in the town of Sufuhon, Fatterah and Fleifel. The army targeted the same region a day earlier.
The death of Abu ‘Arib confirms that Greater Idlib militants are still preparing to carry out new attacks. The SAA, which is now targeted the region again, appears to be well-aware of this growing threat.
Any large attack on the SAA may lead to the collapse of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib, that was brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5.
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southfront--2020-05-03--U.S.-led Coalition, SDF Clash With ISIS Cell Near Gas Factory In Eastern Deir Ezzor

Looks like the PsyOps crew at CENTCOM had a COVID-19 outbreak and had to let the officers take over for the weekend .
Either that , or SF forgot to mention The Onion as the source .
“ …According to the Deir Ezzor Media Center , four terrorists of the group riding a taxi opened fire at a military vehicle of the SDF near CONICO… ” Deir Ezzor Media Center ?
They ’ re on Facebook , right ?
Must be credible then , Heh… heh Taxis are expensive .
Is ISIS too good for Uber or some other ridesharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high !
CIA : can you look into their expense reports ?
So was the taxi driver an ISIS terrorist , too , or was there another head-chopper riding on the roof ?
Must have been one on the roof to hold the black ISIS flag ( allows easy identification of Taxi Cab of Terror ’ s true purpose ) .
Let ’ s see here , now… largest gas plant in Syria ( 50 mmcf/day ) stolen by CENTCOM – can be seen from space .
So four head-choppers suddenly decide to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oh , FFS… no , not even on a week ’ s worth of Captagon… “ …The terrorists injured three SDF fighters and fled the scene… ” Well , of course they fled – the taxi cab meter was still running .
An extended firefight to take over the largest gas plant in Syria could have led to ISIS burning through at least 40,000 or 50,000 SYP fare – not including tip .
“ …A unit of the SDF chased the attackers on CONICO-al-Izbah road .
After an exchange of fire , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others were captured… ” Headchopper Tip : Never use a taxi cab as a get-away vehicle if it can ’ t outrun an SDF truck .
“ …Later on , coalition personnel carried out an air landing operation and imposed control of the situation in the region , ” the Deir Ezzor Media Center said in a post on Facebook… ” It ’ s clear that the ‘ situation ’ was out of control – f ’ king sneak TAXI attack .
The SDF urgently needed some serious backup after this horrific near-takeover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asleep at the wheel once again .
Get a couple of Stryker Brigade Combat Teams to guard our war booty right now , damn it !
We better not hear about any taxis making it through the wire at al Omar , either .
You can be outsourced , CENTCOM .
“ Yeah… Sanckbar !
Looks great .
Most of the blood and brains come right out if you get to them before they dry .
OK , ready for your next jihad , brother… heh , just kidding !
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On April 30, the U.S.-led coalition and the SDF clashed with a cell of ISIS that attempted to carry out an attack near the CONICO gas factory in eastern Deir Ezzor.
According to the Deir Ezzor Media Center, four terrorists of the group riding a taxi opened fire at a military vehicle of the SDF near CONICO. The terrorists injured three SDF fighters and fled the scene.
A unit of the SDF chased the attackers on CONICO-al-Izbah road. After an exchange of fire, two of the attackers were injured and two others were captured.
“Later on, coalition personnel carried out an air landing operation and imposed control of the situation in the region,” the Deir Ezzor Media Center said in a post on Facebook.
In the last few days, the U.S.-led coalition and the SDF intensified their operations against ISIS remnants in Deir Ezzor. On April 29, Moeen Taha al-Hamad, an ISIS commander responsible for a series of assassinations in the governorate, was apprehended in the southeastern countryside.
These operations are without a doubt harming ISIS’ influence in Deir Ezzor. Nevertheless, the terrorist group’s presence there will not likely end anytime soon.
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southfront--2020-05-03--IED Attack Kills, Injures Several Turkish-Backed Militants In Northern Raqqa

On May 2 , a vehicle of Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sharqiyah was attacked near the occupied town of Tell Abyad in the northern Raqqa countryside .
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , an improvised explosive device ( IED ) ripped through the vehicle as it was mobbing on a road between the towns of Suluk and Hamam al-Turkman .
The attack may have been carried out by Kurdish forces , which used to control the region , or ISIS .
The terrorist group ’ s cells are still active in different parts of Raqqa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an inside job .
Ahrar al-Sharqiyah , which is known to be a hub for radicals , has many conflicts with other Turkish-backed groups .
In the last few months only , the group ’ s militants were engaged in internal clashes on several occasions .
Most recently , in the town of Jarabulus in northern Aleppo .
Turkish-occupied areas in northern and northeastern Syria are highly-unstable .
Attacks as well as internal conflicts are taking place there on regular basis , with Turkish forces turning the blind eye on most cases .
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On May 2, a vehicle of Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sharqiyah was attacked near the occupied town of Tell Abyad in the northern Raqqa countryside.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), an improvised explosive device (IED) ripped through the vehicle as it was mobbing on a road between the towns of Suluk and Hamam al-Turkman.
“Three [fighters] of Ahrar al-Sharqiyah were killed and two others were injured as a result,” the London-based monitoring group said in a report.
The attack may have been carried out by Kurdish forces, which used to control the region, or ISIS. The terrorist group’s cells are still active in different parts of Raqqa.
Another possibility is that the attack was an inside job. Ahrar al-Sharqiyah, which is known to be a hub for radicals, has many conflicts with other Turkish-backed groups. In the last few months only, the group’s militants were engaged in internal clashes on several occasions. Most recently, in the town of Jarabulus in northern Aleppo.
Turkish-occupied areas in northern and northeastern Syria are highly-unstable. Attacks as well as internal conflicts are taking place there on regular basis, with Turkish forces turning the blind eye on most cases.
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southfront--2020-05-03--SouthFront’s YouTube Channel Is Banned

SouthFront’s YouTube Channel Is Banned

So , SouthF .
get the f… .
out of JewTube and dont even bother to whine , just find other sites or formats , its somehow easy to use JT , but thats not why I read and came to your site for me JT is 100 % irrelevant , never forget that , and the comentary field in JT is becoming totally irrelevant to , its never the less The SIte SF that matters , quality over quantity is always better , or you end up like other shitholes , like RT and the western MSM , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in since they cant or isnt alowed to write about issues where you are one of the few , we may disagree in some terms , but to be frank , they are so few I cant even remeber them , but the reason is your work up to this day , beyond most sites to day , you have an platform I know a lot of people uses , they cant admitt that because they somehow think this is an Russian Propaganda site , well , even that isnt a problem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of an problem than reading NYT or the one of the worst propaganda shitholes I can imagine , the ZATO nations MSM , incl Norway , witch never writes anything even remotely conected to truth .
Like the dead silence about Germs and Hezb , an hiddeous display of corruption and been an petty Imperial bitch , like the Netherlands , but the good thing is , now , everybody knows it and in Denmark , the Police is protecting MEKs people , also the same in Norway/Sweden , weird isnt it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are fighting eh… .
terror groups and the new attampts on lightining an fire in Lebanon .
This deplatforming is and have been in the realm of “ had to come ” sooner or later , and Fecebook to Twatter is just Empire run propaganda shitholes , and I bet they are loosing this , and do this just because they know they are not stopping the alternatives from reaching out to an increasingly larger audience .
The reason for me to back out is more due to personal issues , I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it afects me personaly and I just had to cut everything down , and this have Nothing to do with you , but rests on an problem I regard to much of the rest aka all medias , there are sites where they pimp an reality witch is so biased it hurts , some even an intellectual insult since they constantly pimps an meme about white ass neo-nazi nationalistic rednack mantra , and ignores much of what did happen and keeps up the attack on europeans for an reason I just cant undestand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an part of the problem , propaganda , and I have been around for so long that to day , sites like ZeroH , aka the so called Alternative news witch is total bollocks , to Faker .
and others , and I have never had problems with Russia , but I personally dont tolerate revisionistic drivel , I hate that from the bottom of my hart , but this , is NOT about your site , SF , you are an uniqum when it comes to report on the various war theaters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or less alone , right now , no one is equal .
Take your time , continue with what you do as far you can , we all have difficould times and for the imidiate future its not looking any better , but find other platforms , I am not reading you because of JT , but because of what you give us .

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southfront--2020-05-03--In Videos: Houthis Release More Combat Footage With Saudi-backed Forces

the US says that help from Iran is useless and will not change the balance of power for the war @ @ @ @ @ seems to blame Iran for providing help to the houthis .
Which to them is @ @ @ @ @ for the war has changed in favor of the houthis .
so which statement is @ @ @ @ @ each other

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The Houthis (Ansar Allah) continue their offensive operations against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.
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southfront--2020-05-03--About 2,000 Syrian Militants Deployed By Turkey In Libya Fled To Europe: Report

About 2,000 Syrian militants that were deployed by Turkey in Libya during the last five months have fled to Europe , according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) .
“ Some of the 2,000 Syrian fighters who were transported to Libya to fight with the UN-supported Government of National Accord ( GNA ) against its competitor Khalifa Haftar have in fact fled to Europe , according to the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) , ” the SOHR claimed .
Turkey deploys Syrian militants in Libya in order to support the GNA ’ s battle against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s capital of Tripoli .
However , a large part of the deployed fighters appeared to be poorly trained and having little motivation to sacrifice their lives for Erdogan ’ s neo-Ottoman dreams .
Syrian sources report that Turkish-backed militants are also unsatisfied with Turkey ’ s behavior towards them .
For example , Ankara reportedly promised to grant the families of the dead militants with Turkish citizenship , but does not fulfil this promise .
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About 2,000 Syrian militants that were deployed by Turkey in Libya during the last five months have fled to Europe, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
“Some of the 2,000 Syrian fighters who were transported to Libya to fight with the UN-supported Government of National Accord (GNA) against its competitor Khalifa Haftar have in fact fled to Europe, according to the Libyan National Army (LNA),” the SOHR claimed.
Turkey deploys Syrian militants in Libya in order to support the GNA’s battle against the Libyan National Army for the country’s capital of Tripoli. However, a large part of the deployed fighters appeared to be poorly trained and having little motivation to sacrifice their lives for Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman dreams.
Syrian sources report that Turkish-backed militants are also unsatisfied with Turkey’s behavior towards them. For example, Ankara reportedly promised to grant the families of the dead militants with Turkish citizenship, but does not fulfil this promise.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Satellite Images: Recent Israeli Attack On Syria’s Homs Wrecked Several Ammo Depots

On May 3 , Israel ’ s ImageSat International released satellite images showing the devastating results of the April 20 Israeli airstrikes on the eastern countryside of Syria ’ s Homs .
The photos revealed that the airstrikes targeted an ammunition storage facility north of the historical city of Palmyra .
Nine bunkers , 30 x 10 meters in size , were struck and completely destroyed .
The Israeli Air Force ( IAF ) launched the attack from Lebanon ’ s airspace .
The Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces ( SyAADF ) failed to intercept all the stand-off munitions launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eastern Homs strikes , the IAF attacked the outskirt of the Syrian capital , Damascus , also from Lebanon ’ s airspace .
The attack destroyed a facility in the Mezzeh Air Base , allegedly used by Iranian forces .
Three days later , Israeli attack helicopters struck several military observation posts in the southern Syrian governorate of al-Quneitra .
The recent wave of Israeli attacks on Syria appear to be a part of a new military campaign meant to increase pressure on Damascus and is close ally , Tehran .
Israeli Defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Tel Aviv has “ moved from blocking Iran ’ s entrenchment in Syria to forcing it out of there.
” Syria will likely face more attacks , if it continues to show no reaction .
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On May 3, Israel’s ImageSat International released satellite images showing the devastating results of the April 20 Israeli airstrikes on the eastern countryside of Syria’s Homs.
The photos revealed that the airstrikes targeted an ammunition storage facility north of the historical city of Palmyra. Nine bunkers, 30 x 10 meters in size, were struck and completely destroyed.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched the attack from Lebanon’s airspace. The Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces (SyAADF) failed to intercept all the stand-off munitions launched by Israeli warplanes.
A week after eastern Homs strikes, the IAF attacked the outskirt of the Syrian capital, Damascus, also from Lebanon’s airspace. The attack destroyed a facility in the Mezzeh Air Base, allegedly used by Iranian forces.
Three days later, Israeli attack helicopters struck several military observation posts in the southern Syrian governorate of al-Quneitra.
The recent wave of Israeli attacks on Syria appear to be a part of a new military campaign meant to increase pressure on Damascus and is close ally, Tehran.
Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said on April 28 that Tel Aviv has “moved from blocking Iran’s entrenchment in Syria to forcing it out of there.” Syria will likely face more attacks, if it continues to show no reaction.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Al-Julani Goes On PR Tour As Protests Against HTS Heat Up (Photos, Videos)

In one of his fairly usual PR stunts , Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) leader Abu Mohamad al-Julani paid a visit to some of his injured militants in an unspecified hospital in Greater Idlib .
In several photos released by HTS on May 2 , al-Julani can be seen meeting and greeting a number of his fighters who lost limbs or got paralyzed in recent battles with the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and its allies .
The notorious terrorist was wearing white gloves , likely to protect himself from the novel COVID-19 .
The visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a leader of Greater Idlib .
In the last few weeks , al-Julani received a backlash over a plan to open a crossing with government-held areas .
Earlier this week , HTS opened the crossing in western Aleppo , challenging some local protesters .
The group ’ s security forces clashed with the protesters , killing a civilian and injuring many others .
The incident provoked a wave of protests in Greater Idlib .
This forced HTS to suspend work in the crossing , at least for the time being Al-Julani ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too well .
Many in Greater Idlib saw his visit as a provocation .
As a result , a new wave of protests against HTS and al-Julani took place .
The recent events indicate that HTS ’ popularity in Greater Idlib is declining .
The terrorist group ’ s confrontation with the Turkish military also played a role in this .
With its popularity declining , HTS may resume operations against the SAA .
The terrorist group could also move against opponents in Greater Idlib , similar to what happened over the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ :

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In one of his fairly usual PR stunts, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohamad al-Julani paid a visit to some of his injured militants in an unspecified hospital in Greater Idlib.
In several photos released by HTS on May 2, al-Julani can be seen meeting and greeting a number of his fighters who lost limbs or got paralyzed in recent battles with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies. The notorious terrorist was wearing white gloves, likely to protect himself from the novel COVID-19.
The visit was clearly meant to promote al-Julani as a leader of Greater Idlib. In the last few weeks, al-Julani received a backlash over a plan to open a crossing with government-held areas.
Earlier this week, HTS opened the crossing in western Aleppo, challenging some local protesters. The group’s security forces clashed with the protesters, killing a civilian and injuring many others.
The incident provoked a wave of protests in Greater Idlib. This forced HTS to suspend work in the crossing, at least for the time being
Al-Julani’s little PR stunt didn’t go too well. Many in Greater Idlib saw his visit as a provocation. As a result, a new wave of protests against HTS and al-Julani took place.
The recent events indicate that HTS’ popularity in Greater Idlib is declining. The terrorist group’s confrontation with the Turkish military also played a role in this.
With its popularity declining, HTS may resume operations against the SAA. The terrorist group could also move against opponents in Greater Idlib, similar to what happened over the last two years.
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southfront--2020-05-03--SDF Suppresses Mutiny In Jail Hosting Thousands Of ISIS Terrorists (Videos)

On May 3 morning , ISIS prisoners started a mutiny in the Geweran prison south of the city of al-Hasakah in northeast Syria .
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) quickly dispatched a large , well-armed force to restore order in the prison .
Several sources reported that U.S.-led coalition warplanes were also observed flying over the prison , likely to monitor the situation .
In the afternoon , sources in the SDF told the Hawar News Agency ( ANHA ) that the mutiny ended , confirming that the prison is again under control .
No casualties were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being held in the prison , which is being run by the SDF with support from the U.S.-led coalition .
Last March , the prisoners staged a similar mutiny and managed to take over parts of the prison for at least two days .
Some reports claimed that few prisoners even manged to escape .
However , these claims remain unverified .
ISIS foreign detainees in the prison may be worried of the SDF ’ s recent decision to hold trials over them in Syria .
The group ’ s legal body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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On May 3 morning, ISIS prisoners started a mutiny in the Geweran prison south of the city of al-Hasakah in northeast Syria.
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) quickly dispatched a large, well-armed force to restore order in the prison. Several sources reported that U.S.-led coalition warplanes were also observed flying over the prison, likely to monitor the situation.
In the afternoon, sources in the SDF told the Hawar News Agency (ANHA) that the mutiny ended, confirming that the prison is again under control. No casualties were reported.
3,000 to 5,000 ISIS terrorists are being held in the prison, which is being run by the SDF with support from the U.S.-led coalition.
Last March, the prisoners staged a similar mutiny and managed to take over parts of the prison for at least two days. Some reports claimed that few prisoners even manged to escape. However, these claims remain unverified.
ISIS foreign detainees in the prison may be worried of the SDF’s recent decision to hold trials over them in Syria. The group’s legal body is reportedly making preparations for the trials.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Ansar Al-Tawhid Defects From Al-Qaeda-led Operations Room In Greater Idlib

Ansar al-Tawhid , one of the active terrorist groups in Syria ’ s Greater Idlib , has withdrawn from the al-Qaeda-led Wa Harid al-Muminin operations room .
In an official statement released on May 3 , the group stated that it now has no allegiance to any other group inside or outside of Syria .
The terrorist group added that it will continue its operations in Greater Idlib , independently or in cooperation with other factions in the region .
Ansar al-Tawhid was established on March 2 , 2018 by Abu Diyab al-Sarmini , an ex-commander of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The group was found by the reformation of Jund al-Aqsa , a group that was known for being affiliated with ISIS .
In October of 2018 , Ansar al-Tawhid and several other terrorist groups in Greater Idlib , including Horas al-Din , formed the Wa Harid al-Muminin operations room .
Together the terrorist groups carried out attacks on government forces and plotted to sabotage many peaceful agreements .
Russian and Syrian government forces inflicted heavy losses on the poorly-financed group in the last two years .
The group was also targeted by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
At least 30 members of the group were killed in the strike .
The Ansar al-Tawhid withdrawal from the Wa Harid al-Muminin operations room is a sign of a growing crisis among militants in Greater Idlib .
The group is likely planning to resume military operations against government forces , or even to attack other groups in the region .
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Ansar al-Tawhid, one of the active terrorist groups in Syria’s Greater Idlib, has withdrawn from the al-Qaeda-led Wa Harid al-Muminin operations room.
In an official statement released on May 3, the group stated that it now has no allegiance to any other group inside or outside of Syria.
“We are not a part of any operations room and we have no alliance with any group or faction,” the statement reads.
The terrorist group added that it will continue its operations in Greater Idlib, independently or in cooperation with other factions in the region.
Ansar al-Tawhid was established on March 2, 2018 by Abu Diyab al-Sarmini, an ex-commander of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The group was found by the reformation of Jund al-Aqsa, a group that was known for being affiliated with ISIS.
In October of 2018, Ansar al-Tawhid and several other terrorist groups in Greater Idlib, including Horas al-Din, formed the Wa Harid al-Muminin operations room. Together the terrorist groups carried out attacks on government forces and plotted to sabotage many peaceful agreements.
Russian and Syrian government forces inflicted heavy losses on the poorly-financed group in the last two years. The group was also targeted by the U.S.-led coalition on August 31 of last year. At least 30 members of the group were killed in the strike.
The Ansar al-Tawhid withdrawal from the Wa Harid al-Muminin operations room is a sign of a growing crisis among militants in Greater Idlib. The group is likely planning to resume military operations against government forces, or even to attack other groups in the region.
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southfront--2020-05-03--ISIS Cells In Diyala Kill, Injure 17 Iraqi Service Members In Coordinated Attacks

Almost all of that already has been very well descriebed by many much better then someone like I can .
You therefore should read about it from those free sources and not in my way of telling things .
It seemes You are told You will be destroyed but its about Your bad regimes and fx blocking for oil by the old “ food for oil ” line .
It was and are a “ if not ” destruction .
Assad choosed NOT .
Saddam choosed NOT .
So its only about free production and oilsale with tazpay to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest is 50 million dont care people and some dades for Christmas .
You and others might wonder we “ support ” the Wahabis in Saudi-Arabia .
But its same thing .
The main thing is getting the needed oil and as much as we need and we pay for it .
Vomen driving cars there and women and incomming workers being raped every day is second .
We have our own to take care out , but we do tell we dont like that part .
So You dont have to resist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the oil , which You before west came hardly was for local lamps .
…………………………………………………………………………… .
I see none support Your kind of state even in in some matters might make sense .
I am in direct opposit way .
I wish several smaller states , so people if needed can go safe .
The arab systems are not for states like Syria but much smaller ones like Emirates .
I therefore will have the main influence on local matters there and people to decide their own leadership and whats needed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of those Emirates can help each other where its decided by their local parlaments .
The key is Your people in the region dont work for any unification but the opposit .
The Human rights by UN is the only way westerns know .
It takes as much religion and old hate away as it can by making demands for every singlke citicen being the same for the law .
Its not about religion , etnic , tribe , wealth and like that .
And when I propose all oil in Syria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to every citicen and half to children for their education all Assads say MINE , ITS MINE .
And its exact the same for the shiits in Bagdad .
The oil oney not even reach the Shiits there .
They cant even give Basra water for drinking .
I see none want peace until they have won the war .
None .
I think I only agree in , it coudl be an idea at least to stop figthing each other .
The fightings are good reasons for outcommers to come in escelating @ @ @ @

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Late on May 2, ISIS cells carried out two coordinated attacks on Iraqi government forces in the eastern province of Diyala.
The first attack targeted a center of the Iraqi police in the village of Zaghinah in the district of al-Abarah. ISIS terrorists attacked the center with machine guns and sniper rifles. The terrorists also ambushed reinforcements upon arriving in the scene.
Iraqi security sources told the Anadolu Agency that four policemen were killed in the course of the attack. Nine others, including an officer, were injured.
In another attack, ISIS terrorists ambushed two military vehicles in the district of Udhaim. One of the vehicles, that was carrying deputy-commander of the 18th Brigade’s 2nd Regiment, was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED). The terrorists targeted the other vehcile with machine guns.
“A fighter was martyred [in the ambush] and three others were injured,” the Security Media Cell said in a short press release addressing the ambush.
As usual, ISIS’ news agency exaggerated the results of the attacks, claiming that 21 government fighters were killed or injured. The agency also claimed that four vehicles were destroyed.
A day earlier, the terrorist group’s cells in the northern province of Saladin carried out a large-scale attack on positions of the People Mobilization Units (PMU). As a result of the attack, ten PMU fighters were killed and several others were injured.
The recent attacks indicate that the ISIS is planning to develop its operations in Iraq.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Venezuelan Forces Neutralized Group Of Mercenaries That Landed Near Capital (Videos, Photos)

A group of mercenaries launched an invasion before dawn on May 3 by boats through the port city of La @ @ @ @ @ capital of Caracas .
Venezuelan forces neutralized the attackers that had come from neighboring Colombia @ @ @ @ @ described the attackers “ mercenary terrorists ” intent on overthrowing Venezuela ’ s government and @ @ @ @ @ ON THE TOPIC : • Ex-Green Beret Was Behind Failed Attempt At ‘ Armed Invasion @ @ @ @ @ US Billionaires

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Terror plot intercepted by FANB & FAES in early morning hours. A group of terrorist mercenaries attempted a maritime invasion, entering Venezuela through speedboats via La Guaira’s coast. Their aim was to assassinate leaders of the Bolivarian Revolution and carry out a coup: pic.twitter.com/Odph5qB3KU — Camila (@camilateleSUR) May 3, 2020
A group of mercenaries launched an invasion before dawn on May 3 by boats through the port city of La Guaira outside Venezuela’s capital of Caracas. Venezuelan forces neutralized the attackers that had come from neighboring Colombia.
Venezuela??Estado Miranda, Petare, Barrio José Felix Ribas, BANDAS RIVALES luchan por el CONTROL CRIMINAL DE LA ZONA, la banda de LOS MADURO (los RECIÉN LIBERADOS de TOCUYITO), contra la banda del WILEXIS pic.twitter.com/CVXf25pAbf — abogadosvenezuela (@abogadosvenezu1) May 3, 2020
Venezuela, Macuto, Vargas, La Guaira. Riots breakout, Very heavy presence of security forces in after Nestor Reverol, interior minister says they stopped a ‘mercenary group invading’. Rival gangs have started a war in the country. pic.twitter.com/YEdamiGKVB — Farhang F. Namdar (@FarhangNamdar) May 3, 2020
Interior Minister Nestor Reverol described the attackers “mercenary terrorists” intent on overthrowing Venezuela’s government and creating “chaos.”
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southfront--2020-05-03--Turkish-Backed Commander Survives Assassination Attempt In Southeast Idlib, HTS Blamed

On May 2 , a prominent commander of the Turkish-backed Sham Corps , known as Haj Talib al-Khatib , survived an assassination attempt in the southeastern Idlib countryside .
According to opposition sources , assailants riding a motorcycle targeted al-Khatib ’ s pick-up on a road linking the towns of al-Nerab and Sarmin .
Al-Khatib survived the attack , but he sustained inures in his legs .
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack , yet .
However , many activists said al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) was likely behind it .
In the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Sham Corps , which is known to be Turkey ’ s number one proxy group in Greater Idlib .
The group supported Turkish forces ’ attempts to reopen the Lattakia-Aleppo highway – the M4 .
This has apparently provoked HTS that ’ s working to keep the highway blocked .
HTS , which has been engaged in clashes with Turkish forces to prevent them from reopening the M4 , will not likely hesitate to target those working for Ankara in Idlib .
If HTS was indeed behind the attempt on al-Khatib @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will likely respond .
This could lead to a serious confrontation between HTS , which is still dominating Greater Idlib , and Turkey ’ s proxies there .
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On May 2, a prominent commander of the Turkish-backed Sham Corps, known as Haj Talib al-Khatib, survived an assassination attempt in the southeastern Idlib countryside.
According to opposition sources, assailants riding a motorcycle targeted al-Khatib’s pick-up on a road linking the towns of al-Nerab and Sarmin. Al-Khatib survived the attack, but he sustained inures in his legs.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, yet. However, many activists said al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) was likely behind it.
In the last few weeks, tensions mounted between HTS and the Sham Corps, which is known to be Turkey’s number one proxy group in Greater Idlib. The group supported Turkish forces’ attempts to reopen the Lattakia-Aleppo highway – the M4. This has apparently provoked HTS that’s working to keep the highway blocked.
HTS, which has been engaged in clashes with Turkish forces to prevent them from reopening the M4, will not likely hesitate to target those working for Ankara in Idlib.
If HTS was indeed behind the attempt on al-Khatib’s life, the Sham Corps will likely respond. This could lead to a serious confrontation between HTS, which is still dominating Greater Idlib, and Turkey’s proxies there.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Appeal Of SouthFront Steering Committee Regarding Censorship On YouTube And Facebook

This video was recorded by Viktor Stoilov , a member of SouthFront Steering Committee and a SouthFront press officer .
SouthFront ’ s YouTube Channel Is Banned ( the text below was originally posted by SouthFront on May 2 ) : On April 30th , our Facebook page with about 100,000 subscribers was deleted without any warnings or an opportunity to file an appeal .
( LINK ) Now , the situation appears to be even worse .
On May 1st , YouTube terminated all of South Front ’ s channels , with approximately 170,000 subscribers .
Our YouTube channels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notifications .
The main YouTube channel in English had over 152,000 subscribers , 1,900 uploaded videos and approximately 60 million views .
The termination of our channels occurred regardless of the fact that our YouTube channels had zero active strikes .
Covering conflicts in the Middle East , we expressly understand the inherent sensitivity of the issue .
Therefore , we have strictly followed YouTube ’ s Community Guidelines and have always complied with the Terms of Service .
SouthFront ’ s YouTube channels were terminated without any warning .
All that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the termination of our inactive channel in Farsi “ SouthFront Farsi ” that included several translations of our war reports .
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southfront--2020-05-03--Syrian Air Force Lost Mig-21 In Recent Accident – Reports

On April 26 , the Syrian Arab Air Force ( SyAAF ) lost a Mig-21 fighter jet in a take-off accident , according to several Syrian sources .
The Mig-21 reportedly crashed right after taking-off from the Hama Air Base in central Syria .
The fighter jet was on its way to a training mission .
The pilot survived .
Luftwaffe AS , a Syrian aviation blog , shared a photo allegedly showing the wreckage of the Mig-21 that was lost in the accident .
However , the blog said the accident is not confirmed and that the photo could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The SyAAF used to operate dozens of Mig-21 fighter jets , some were modernized .
In the course of the war , some were shot down or seized by rebels .
Many others were placed out of service as a result of technical issues .
The few Mig-21 remaining in service with the SyAAF are mainly used for advanced training .
They also provide close air support for army troops when necessary .
If these reports are confirmed , this would be the second such accident this year .
Last March , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after taking-off from the Sheirat Air Base in Homs as a result of a technical failure .
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On April 26, the Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) lost a Mig-21 fighter jet in a take-off accident, according to several Syrian sources.
The Mig-21 reportedly crashed right after taking-off from the Hama Air Base in central Syria. The fighter jet was on its way to a training mission. The pilot survived.
Luftwaffe AS, a Syrian aviation blog, shared a photo allegedly showing the wreckage of the Mig-21 that was lost in the accident. However, the blog said the accident is not confirmed and that the photo could be from an unspecified, older accident.
Can’t assure how plausible is this, but this upside down MiG-21 looks Syrian. It’s said it skids Hama AB’s runway during a training sortie…what makes it strange is that it’s dtd 2020.
Hope @obretix can help geolocating it. pic.twitter.com/PJk4gBjCq5 — LuftwaffeAS (@LuftwaffeAS) May 2, 2020
The SyAAF used to operate dozens of Mig-21 fighter jets, some were modernized. In the course of the war, some were shot down or seized by rebels. Many others were placed out of service as a result of technical issues.
The few Mig-21 remaining in service with the SyAAF are mainly used for advanced training. They also provide close air support for army troops when necessary.
If these reports are confirmed, this would be the second such accident this year. Last March, a Syrian Mig-29SM crashed a few minutes after taking-off from the Sheirat Air Base in Homs as a result of a technical failure.
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southfront--2020-05-03--Syrian Intelligence Officer, Hezbollah Member Assassinated In Daraa

On May 2 , unknown gunmen assassinated a Syrian intelligence officer and a local man accused of collaborating with Hezbollah in the southern governorate of Daraa .
The intelligence service member , Abdul Rahman Faisal al-Jamous , was shot and killed in front of his house in the town of Dael in the northern Daraa countryside .
Al-Jamous , known as “ Abud al-Rattah , ” was reportedly serving in the ranks of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate ( AFID ) .
The other victim , Muhammad Radwan Al-Mulhim , was a civilian accused of being a collaborator of Hezbollah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ western outskirt of Dael .
ISIS , whose cells are known to be active in Daraa , didn ’ t claim responsibility for any of the attacks .
This indicates that other sides , like the Israeli intelligence , may be responsible .
The recent attacks in Daraa appear to be the work of several sides , each with its own goals .
These attack have largely destabilized the situation in the governorate .
Government forces are yet to take action against the perpetrators .
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On May 2, unknown gunmen assassinated a Syrian intelligence officer and a local man accused of collaborating with Hezbollah in the southern governorate of Daraa.
The intelligence service member, Abdul Rahman Faisal al-Jamous, was shot and killed in front of his house in the town of Dael in the northern Daraa countryside. Al-Jamous, known as “Abud al-Rattah,” was reportedly serving in the ranks of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate (AFID).
The other victim, Muhammad Radwan Al-Mulhim, was a civilian accused of being a collaborator of Hezbollah. His body was found in the western outskirt of Dael.
ISIS, whose cells are known to be active in Daraa, didn’t claim responsibility for any of the attacks. This indicates that other sides, like the Israeli intelligence, may be responsible.
The recent attacks in Daraa appear to be the work of several sides, each with its own goals. These attack have largely destabilized the situation in the governorate. Government forces are yet to take action against the perpetrators.
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southfront--2020-05-04--Iran Changes Its Currency From “Rial” To “Toman” Cutting 4 Zeroes

On May 4th , Iranian parliament voted to change the national currency from the “ rial ” to the “ toman.
” The new law tasks Central Bank of Iran with recalculating foreign exchange ratio with ‘ toman ’ taking into consideration the currency reserve and the country ’ s commitments to the International Monetary Fund .
The law also articulates that ‘ rial ’ will remain credible alongside ‘ toman ’ for two years , during which the old coins and bills will be gradually collected and new ones will replace them .
As per the decision , four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Iranian currency , in addition to the name change .
As a result of the decision , 10,000 rials become 1 toman .
A euro is now officially worth 4.5 tomans , or 17 tomans on the free market , the agency said .
The law must be ratified by the Guardian Council .
The rial , Iran ’ s currency since 1925 , has recently lost more than 50 per cent of its worth , with inflation rising drastically as US sanctions , introduced in response to Iran ’ s nuclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economic consequences of the pandemic bite .
The toman was Iran ’ s currency until 1925 and the term itself remained in use in Iran because conversion was easy : 10 rials were known as a toman .
Iran hopes that the new measure has a positive psychological effect on the market .
Many Iranians have to pay more than a million rials for their weekly shopping .
The move is also necessary for the implementation of banking reform .
This is a direction result of the continuing “ maximum pressure ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation is heavily exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic , and the fact that more than 100,000 total cases have been recorded in Iran .
Currently the active cases are nearly 13,000 , but the rapid spread over the last two months and the cost of treating people , enforcing emergency measures and so on has very obviously taken its toll on the country ’ s struggling economy .
Some of Tehran ’ s oil exports continue , facilitated by China , but generally the biggest contributor to its revenue has been impeded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington .
Calls by European countries , Russia and China for the easing of the sanctions in the face of the pandemic were entirely disregarded by Washington .
Even more so , sanctions were introduced on officials and organizations during the pandemic .
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On May 4th, Iranian parliament voted to change the national currency from the “rial” to the “toman.”
The new law tasks Central Bank of Iran with recalculating foreign exchange ratio with ‘toman’ taking into consideration the currency reserve and the country’s commitments to the International Monetary Fund.
The law also articulates that ‘rial’ will remain credible alongside ‘toman’ for two years, during which the old coins and bills will be gradually collected and new ones will replace them.
As per the decision, four zeros will disappear from the value of the Iranian currency, in addition to the name change.
As a result of the decision, 10,000 rials become 1 toman. A euro is now officially worth 4.5 tomans, or 17 tomans on the free market, the agency said. The law must be ratified by the Guardian Council.
The rial, Iran’s currency since 1925, has recently lost more than 50 per cent of its worth, with inflation rising drastically as US sanctions, introduced in response to Iran’s nuclear, military and regional policy, and the economic consequences of the pandemic bite.
The toman was Iran’s currency until 1925 and the term itself remained in use in Iran because conversion was easy: 10 rials were known as a toman.
Iran hopes that the new measure has a positive psychological effect on the market.
Many Iranians have to pay more than a million rials for their weekly shopping.
The move is also necessary for the implementation of banking reform.
This is a direction result of the continuing “maximum pressure” campaign by Washington against Tehran.
The situation is heavily exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that more than 100,000 total cases have been recorded in Iran.
Currently the active cases are nearly 13,000, but the rapid spread over the last two months and the cost of treating people, enforcing emergency measures and so on has very obviously taken its toll on the country’s struggling economy.
Some of Tehran’s oil exports continue, facilitated by China, but generally the biggest contributor to its revenue has been impeded by the heavy sanctions regime enforced by Washington.
Calls by European countries, Russia and China for the easing of the sanctions in the face of the pandemic were entirely disregarded by Washington. Even more so, sanctions were introduced on officials and organizations during the pandemic.
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southfront--2020-05-04--Rumors Of Coup In Qatar Circulate Social Media

UPDATE : The footage of an alleged coup d ’ etat attempt in Qatar posted in some Telegram channels is fake news , the country ’ s Ambassador to Moscow Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah told TASS .
“ This footage is fake news , it has nothing to do with the reality , ” the envoy said .
On May 4th , rumours began spreading in social media of an armed coup taking place in the Qatari capital Doha .
Allegedly Saudi-backed military elements are attempting to overthrow the “ Hamas-supporting government.
” According to the rumours , former Qatari @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jaber Al Thani , tried to overthrow Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , the current Emir of Qatar because he ordered an investigation into Hamad ’ s corporations for corruption .
In March , Al Thani reportedly ordered $ 150 million in aid to be delivered to the Gaza Strip .
And it was allegedly entirely supposed to go into Hamas ’ hands , according to Israeli media .
According to Doha , the funds were aimed at assisting Gaza combat the spreading of the COVID-19 and assist the civilians , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that money would be aimed on assisting in the pandemic , and how much would potentially be used by Hamas .
Additionally , some users have been monitoring air flights in Qatar , reporting a heavy warplane activity .
Some even suggested that Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani could be heading to London , “ hinting at the possibility of the coup ’ s success.
” And all of this seems to be an entirely false reporting , with a wide disinformation campaign to claim that there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THE TOPIC : • A Closer Look At Qatari-Funded Propaganda Over War In Libya • “ None Of Their Business ” : Qatar Blasts Saudi Objections To Possible Russian S-400 Purchase • Qatar To Leave OPEC As Of January 1st , 2019

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UPDATE: The footage of an alleged coup d’etat attempt in Qatar posted in some Telegram channels is fake news, the country’s Ambassador to Moscow Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah told TASS. “This footage is fake news, it has nothing to do with the reality,” the envoy said.
On May 4th, rumours began spreading in social media of an armed coup taking place in the Qatari capital Doha.
Allegedly Saudi-backed military elements are attempting to overthrow the “Hamas-supporting government.”
WTH?! Reports from #Qatar of heavy fire in two locations and many fighter craft in the skies.
This from a serious Israeli military correspondent. https://t.co/zzFTno4mRt — Lenny Ben-David (@lennybendavid) May 4, 2020
According to the rumours, former Qatari PM and FM Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, tried to overthrow Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Emir of Qatar because he ordered an investigation into Hamad’s corporations for corruption.
A possible coup in #Qatar. Saudis might be behind it.#الوكرة pic.twitter.com/2OcxjVRamT — Middle East In The Field (@EastFild) May 4, 2020
In March, Al Thani reportedly ordered $150 million in aid to be delivered to the Gaza Strip. And it was allegedly entirely supposed to go into Hamas’ hands, according to Israeli media.
According to Doha, the funds were aimed at assisting Gaza combat the spreading of the COVID-19 and assist the civilians, but it didn’t specifically say how much of that money would be aimed on assisting in the pandemic, and how much would potentially be used by Hamas.
بعد ما امر الامير تميم بإحالة شركة حمد بن جاسم للتحقيق
للشيخ حمد يحاول يسوي انقلاب ويبي يبداء من #الوكرة pic.twitter.com/WNC6xLDuHS — راكان الهاجري (@rakaan_turki) May 4, 2020
“After Prince Tamim had ordered investigations into Hamad bin Jassim’s company, Sheikh Hamad started at attempt for a coup in Al Wakrah”
Reportedly, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, former PM and FM of Qatar tried to overthrow Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of #Qatar because he had ordered investigation into Hamad’s companies for corruption.
His attempt was unsuccessful. — IranBehtar (@BehtarIran) May 4, 2020
Additionally, some users have been monitoring air flights in Qatar, reporting a heavy warplane activity.
أخبار غريبة وكثيرة من قطر الآن ١- فيديوهات لإطلاق نار في الوكره
٢- طيارات حربية
٣- حركة الطيران الآن في سماء قطر مليئة بالطائرات الحربية
٤- تغريدات قطرية تتسائل عن ما يحدث#الوكرة #الدوحة pic.twitter.com/pN4FlAjrXd — عبدالله البندر (@a_albander) May 4, 2020
“Lots of new and strange news from Qatar right now: 1- Videos of gunshots at Al Wakrah. 2-Warplanes. 3- Qatari skies are full of warplanes at the moment. 4. Qatari people are tweeting questions over what could be happening.”
Some even suggested that Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani could be heading to London, “hinting at the possibility of the coup’s success.”
“He escaped to London. Who do you think is on the plane?”
And all of this seems to be an entirely false reporting, with a wide disinformation campaign to claim that there was a coup, while there was nothing.
A day after an article appears in the Saudi Gazette where an Al Thani asks the ruler of Qatar to quit, there’s a disinfo campaign on Saudi twitter saying there has been a coup in Qatar. Looks like 2017 all over again pic.twitter.com/ID1LJiQ4lW — Marc Owen Jones (@marcowenjones) May 4, 2020
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southfront--2020-05-04--Egypt Armed Forces Eliminated 126 ISIS Members In Operation In Sinai

On May 3rd , an anti-ISIS operation was carried out by the Egyptian Armed Forces on the Sinai Peninsula , local Channel 1 reported .
The Egyptian Armed Forces said 126 ISIS militants were killed in 22 raids and 12 operations carried out by the army and police forces in Central and North Sinai .
Also , four officers , three non-commissioned officers and eight soldiers were either killed or injured during the operations , the statement noted , without specifying the exact number of deaths .
The total is 15 .
Also , the Air Force managed to destroy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 116 four-wheel drive vehicles , the statement added .
In addition to the 228 “ hideouts used by terrorist elements ” that had been destroyed , reportedly another 266 “ criminal elements ” were arrested .
This comes two days after 10 army members , including two officers , were “ either killed or injured ” in a terrorist attack in Bir El Abd city , North Sinai , according to Military Spokesman Tamer Al-Refae .
In a statement , the Armed Forces said it could seize a number of weapons and explosive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminated terrorists .
The Interior Ministry later said 18 suspected militants had been killed in a shootout near Bir al-Abd .
“ National security received intelligence about terrorist elements hiding out in a home in Bir al-Abed , where they were planning to launch hostile operations , ” the ministry said in a statement .
“ Their hideout was targeted and a firefight ensued , which led to the death of 18 [ fighters ] .
” Security forces found 13 automatic weapons , two explosive belts and three other explosive devices in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The army could also find and detonate 630 explosive devices that were planted to target the armed forces .
The opening of eight tunnels were also discovered and destroyed .
The military publishes updates on its operations in Sinai every few months , without giving a specific time frame .
In February 2018 , security forces launched a nationwide operation against armed groups , focused on North Sinai .
More than 925 suspected armed fighters have been killed in the region along with dozens of security personnel , according to official figures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideologies over the past years since the ouster of late Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsi .
Several operations have been taking place in Sinai against terrorists , as many Egyptian officers and soldiers have martyred in the battle .
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On May 3rd, an anti-ISIS operation was carried out by the Egyptian Armed Forces on the Sinai Peninsula, local Channel 1 reported.
The Egyptian Armed Forces said 126 ISIS militants were killed in 22 raids and 12 operations carried out by the army and police forces in Central and North Sinai.
Also, four officers, three non-commissioned officers and eight soldiers were either killed or injured during the operations, the statement noted, without specifying the exact number of deaths. The total is 15.
Also, the Air Force managed to destroy 228 hideouts that belonged to terrorists and 116 four-wheel drive vehicles, the statement added.
In addition to the 228 “hideouts used by terrorist elements” that had been destroyed, reportedly another 266 “criminal elements” were arrested.
This comes two days after 10 army members, including two officers, were “either killed or injured” in a terrorist attack in Bir El Abd city, North Sinai, according to Military Spokesman Tamer Al-Refae.
In a statement, the Armed Forces said it could seize a number of weapons and explosive belts, which were possessed by the eliminated terrorists.
The Interior Ministry later said 18 suspected militants had been killed in a shootout near Bir al-Abd.
“National security received intelligence about terrorist elements hiding out in a home in Bir al-Abed, where they were planning to launch hostile operations,” the ministry said in a statement. “Their hideout was targeted and a firefight ensued, which led to the death of 18 [fighters].”
Security forces found 13 automatic weapons, two explosive belts and three other explosive devices in their possession, the ministry said.
The army could also find and detonate 630 explosive devices that were planted to target the armed forces. The opening of eight tunnels were also discovered and destroyed.
The military publishes updates on its operations in Sinai every few months, without giving a specific time frame.
In February 2018, security forces launched a nationwide operation against armed groups, focused on North Sinai.
More than 925 suspected armed fighters have been killed in the region along with dozens of security personnel, according to official figures.
Egypt has been countering terrorism and extremism ideologies over the past years since the ouster of late Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsi. Several operations have been taking place in Sinai against terrorists, as many Egyptian officers and soldiers have martyred in the battle.
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southfront--2020-05-04--Military Situation In Yemen On May 4, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : MORE ON THE TOPIC @ @ @ @ @ Yemen On May 3 , 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 the Sarwah area 2 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Qaniya area 4 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Khab and Shaaf areas 5 times.
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