southfront--2020-04-22--Russia’s Navy To Lay 6 Warships and Submarines By End Of April

Russia plans to simultaneously lay six warships and submarines in various shipyards at the end of April , TASS reported , citing an unnamed source .
He noted that “ the construction of the combat fleet continues as planned , despite the epidemic of coronavirus and the reduction of work shifts in many enterprises.
” The source specified that “ April 28 is the date for which this is all planned , it can be postponed for a day or two.
” Severnaya Verf and Sevmash ( members of the United Shipbuilding Corporation , USC ) did not comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Zaliv plant , in turn , noted that at the moment they did not have any official data on the laying date of the two universal landing ships .
As the head of USC Aleksey Rakhmanov reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 9th , after the announcement of the anti-COVID-19 measures in Russia , only 32 % to 55 % of workers went to work at the USC enterprises due to the coronavirus .
According to the head of the corporation , from this week the number of personnel involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rakhmanov added that USC is in compliance with all the rules and regulations introduced in connection with quarantine .
At Sevmash , the largest USC nuclear-submarine-building enterprise , it was reported that it had resumed normal operation on April 20th , only employees over 65 remained at home .
Personnel are given masks , employees ’ temperature is measured at the entrances , a distance of one and a half meters between people is observed .
The Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class warships are multipurpose frigates of the far sea and ocean zone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 855M Yasen-class submarines are fourth-generation nuclear submarines , equipped with cruise missiles .
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Russia plans to simultaneously lay six warships and submarines in various shipyards at the end of April, TASS reported, citing an unnamed source.
“On April 28, two universal landing ships at the Zaliv plant in Crimea, two frigates of project 22350 at the Severnaya Verf in St. Petersburg and two project 855M multipurpose submarines at Sevmash in Severodvinsk should be laid,” the source said.
He noted that “the construction of the combat fleet continues as planned, despite the epidemic of coronavirus and the reduction of work shifts in many enterprises.”
The source specified that “April 28 is the date for which this is all planned, it can be postponed for a day or two.”
Severnaya Verf and Sevmash (members of the United Shipbuilding Corporation, USC) did not comment on the information.
The press service of the Zaliv plant, in turn, noted that at the moment they did not have any official data on the laying date of the two universal landing ships.
As the head of USC Aleksey Rakhmanov reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 9th, after the announcement of the anti-COVID-19 measures in Russia, only 32% to 55% of workers went to work at the USC enterprises due to the coronavirus.
According to the head of the corporation, from this week the number of personnel involved will be increased to 56-62%. Rakhmanov added that USC is in compliance with all the rules and regulations introduced in connection with quarantine.
At Sevmash, the largest USC nuclear-submarine-building enterprise, it was reported that it had resumed normal operation on April 20th, only employees over 65 remained at home. Personnel are given masks, employees’ temperature is measured at the entrances, a distance of one and a half meters between people is observed.
The Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class warships are multipurpose frigates of the far sea and ocean zone, equipped with guided missiles. The Project 855M Yasen-class submarines are fourth-generation nuclear submarines, equipped with cruise missiles.
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southfront--2020-04-22--SDF Security Forces Threatens NDF Over Recent Al-Qamishli Clashes

The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) security body , Asayish , has threatened the National Defense Forces ( NDF ) , accusing the pro-government force of “ compromising security ” and “ sowing tension ” in the northeastern city of al-Qamishli .
In an official statement , Asayish accused the NDF of attacking its personnel and positions in al- al-Qamishli .
Moreover , Asyish claimed the NDF is trying to expand its control in the city , that ’ s located in northern al-Hasakah .
“ We in the Internal Security Forces in northern and eastern Syria assure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not and will not stand idly towards any party trying to target the security of our cities and the safety of our citizens , ” the statement , released late on April 21 , reads .
Asayish added in its statement that the recent NDF attacks in al-Qamishli reflects “ the weakness of the regime and its militias.
” Early on April 21 , heavy clashes between Asayish and the NDF erupted in al-Qamishli , which attempted to take over several positions in the city .
The situation was quickly de-escalated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clashes appear to be politically motivated , the personal ambitions and interests of local commanders on the both sides are likely the main cause .
The relationships between the SDF and Damascus improved last year when the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) put an end to a Turkish-led attack on northeast Syria .
The two sides are still committed to their agreement , and will likely remain so in the feasible future .
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) security body, Asayish, has threatened the National Defense Forces (NDF), accusing the pro-government force of “compromising security” and “sowing tension” in the northeastern city of al-Qamishli.
In an official statement, Asayish accused the NDF of attacking its personnel and positions in al- al-Qamishli. Moreover, Asyish claimed the NDF is trying to expand its control in the city, that’s located in northern al-Hasakah.
“We in the Internal Security Forces in northern and eastern Syria assure the general public of our people that we have not and will not stand idly towards any party trying to target the security of our cities and the safety of our citizens,” the statement, released late on April 21, reads.
Asayish added in its statement that the recent NDF attacks in al-Qamishli reflects “the weakness of the regime and its militias.”
Early on April 21, heavy clashes between Asayish and the NDF erupted in al-Qamishli, which attempted to take over several positions in the city. The situation was quickly de-escalated by the Russian Military Police.
While these clashes appear to be politically motivated, the personal ambitions and interests of local commanders on the both sides are likely the main cause.
The relationships between the SDF and Damascus improved last year when the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) put an end to a Turkish-led attack on northeast Syria. The two sides are still committed to their agreement, and will likely remain so in the feasible future.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Military Situation In Libya On April 22, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya : • The Libyan National @ @ @ @ @ that its forces had shot down several UAVs operated by Turkish-backed forces near Tarhuna ; @ @ @ @ @ LNA and Turkish-backed forces erupted near Twaishah ; • Attempts of Turkish-backed forces to advance @ @ @ @ @ direction resulted in no progress .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya:
The Libyan National Army (LNA) claimed that its forces had shot down several UAVs operated by Turkish-backed forces near Tarhuna;
A fighting between the LNA and Turkish-backed forces erupted near Twaishah;
Attempts of Turkish-backed forces to advance on Tarhuna from the northern direction resulted in no progress.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Military Situation In Afghanistan On April 22, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • At least 11 @ @ @ @ @ Sozma Qala and Sancharak districts in Sar-e-Pul province ; • At least 8 government troops @ @ @ @ @ attack on a checkpoint in Aynak Copper Mine in Logar province ; • Government sources @ @ @ @ @ were killed in clashes in Zherai , Meyanshen and Spin Boldak districts of Kandahar province @ @ @ @ @ of the Juram district in Badakhshan province became a strongpoint of ISIS-affilated militants , local @ @ @ @ @ them , at least 400 ISIS members operated in this area only .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
At least 11 government troops were killed in Sozma Qala and Sancharak districts in Sar-e-Pul province;
At least 8 government troops were killed in a Taliban attack on a checkpoint in Aynak Copper Mine in Logar province;
Government sources claimed that 31 Taliban members were killed in clashes in Zherai, Meyanshen and Spin Boldak districts of Kandahar province;
The Khastak valley of the Juram district in Badakhshan province became a strongpoint of ISIS-affilated militants, local authorities say. According to them, at least 400 ISIS members operated in this area only.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Iran Unveils Two Indigenous Strategic Radar Systems

On April 19th , the Iranian Army unveiled two indigenous radars – Khalij-e Fars ( ‘ Persian Gulf ’ ) and the Moraqeb ( ‘ Watchful ’ ) .
The ceremony was attended by Army Commander Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and Army Air Defense Forces Commander Brig .
Gen. Alireza Sabahifard .
Khalij-e Fars is a long-range and strategic radar system with an operational range of over 800 kilometers .
The three-dimensional phased array radar system can detect all types of conventional and stealth targets , including ballistic missiles .
Moraqeb is also a three-dimensional phased array radar with high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range of 400 kilometers , the new Iranian radar is capable of detecting aerial targets with high precision and resolution .
Moraqeb can identify various small targets , including stealth drones , at low and medium altitudes .
According to the unveiling , both systems were developed with collaboration between the Iranian Army and domestic knowledge-based companies .
The Moraqeb specifically was developed as a tactical radar for long-range aerial protection from the get-go .
Iran continues to praise its progress in developing its defense capability , and appears to adequately deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US , which can be seen with the ballistic missiles launched towards the al-Asad air base in Iraq , the damage they caused , as well as the continuous complaints by US Aircraft Carriers that they are being “ harassed ” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) .
The Tabas , Semnan province is located in northern Iran , while the city itself is located in the central part of the country , but somewhat closer to Afghanistan and Pakistan .
The reported range of both radars , furthermore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ southern borders and easily monitor the activity in US bases in Qatar , as well as deployment in other parts of the country could allow it to detect activity in US bases in Saudi Arabia , UAE , Afghanistan , Oman and Pakistan .
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On April 19th, the Iranian Army unveiled two indigenous radars – Khalij-e Fars (‘Persian Gulf’) and the Moraqeb (‘Watchful’).
The ceremony was attended by Army Commander Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and Army Air Defense Forces Commander Brig. Gen. Alireza Sabahifard.
#Iran Army (Artesh) Air Defence Forces unveiled 2 radars, Khalij-e Fars (Persian Gulf) and Moragheb Khalij-e Fars (actually it’s a Nazir!) is an early warning radar with max. 800km range based in Hormozgan province Moragheb is an AESA radar with max. range up to 400km pic.twitter.com/2pM11iGTtu — Sheykh Babak (@MuslimTurk1) April 19, 2020
Khalij-e Fars is a long-range and strategic radar system with an operational range of over 800 kilometers. The three-dimensional phased array radar system can detect all types of conventional and stealth targets, including ballistic missiles.
Moraqeb is also a three-dimensional phased array radar with high precision and cutting-edge technologies. With a range of 400 kilometers, the new Iranian radar is capable of detecting aerial targets with high precision and resolution.
Moraqeb can identify various small targets, including stealth drones, at low and medium altitudes.
Iran Unveils 2 Strategic Radar Systemshttps://t.co/j0yw62p9MB pic.twitter.com/RNqDj57FSv — Fars News Agency (@EnglishFars) April 19, 2020
According to the unveiling, both systems were developed with collaboration between the Iranian Army and domestic knowledge-based companies.
The Moraqeb specifically was developed as a tactical radar for long-range aerial protection from the get-go.
Iran continues to praise its progress in developing its defense capability, and appears to adequately deal with much more funded adversaries such as the US, which can be seen with the ballistic missiles launched towards the al-Asad air base in Iraq, the damage they caused, as well as the continuous complaints by US Aircraft Carriers that they are being “harassed” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Khalij-e Fars radars satellite image (Dec 2019)
The other Nazir/Khalij-e Fars is baded in Tabas, Semnan province pic.twitter.com/fz1ymujE1v — Sheykh Babak (@MuslimTurk1) April 19, 2020
The Tabas, Semnan province is located in northern Iran, while the city itself is located in the central part of the country, but somewhat closer to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The reported range of both radars, furthermore, allows Iran to deploy them along its southern borders and easily monitor the activity in US bases in Qatar, as well as deployment in other parts of the country could allow it to detect activity in US bases in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Afghanistan, Oman and Pakistan.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Military Situation In Yemen On April 22, 2020 (Map Update)

The situation in Yemen is normal , the Saudi moron dumbass cunts are handing over their daily quota of rip @ @ @ @ @ to the Ansarallah .

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Ceasefire violations were reported in al-Hudaydah;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Khab and Shaaf areas 11 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Sarwah area 6 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Majzar area 17 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Nihm area 5 times;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces were reported in the Somaa district;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces were reported in the Fakhir area;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continue in the Maas base area.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Brent Oil Drops to 21-Year Low Amid Global Economic Crisis

At some moment this week , Brent crude oil fell just below $ 16 per barrel , a level not seen in 21 years .
The Brent fall came as WTI crude dropped below zero a few days ago .
Brent plummeted to as low as $ 15.98 per barrel on April 22 , dipping by more than 24 % .
The benchmark has not plumbed such depths since 1999 .
In recent months , the global oil market suffered major blows as a result of the global economic crisis , the COVID-19 related lockdowns and the Saudi attack on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , which restricted output of the participating member states , the Saudi attack on the oil market continued .
Now , the Kingdom is working to destabilize it slashing own prices on particular markets .
These factros amid the global isntability as a result of the pandemic contribute to the further instability on the market .
Seller Pays Buyer : In Historic First , U.S. Crude Oil Sells For Negative Price ( source ) : The original article appeared in Russian , written by Mikhail Delyagin , named “ WTI in London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20th was the last day of trading in May futures , if I ’ m not mistaken .
That is , if the speculators does manage to sell his crude oil , he will have to receive this oil physically , because he has no physical position to offset them ( and what would he do with it ? )
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That ’ s all : speculators traded on a “ business as usual ” basis , and squeezing demand by a third sharply reduced the circle of buyers who were ready to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they preferred to wait until June ( although the storage capacities , contrary to idle gossip , were still not completely filled ) , since it is not clear what to do with it in May .
And in order not to fall into a trap of having oil , with which it is unclear what to do , the speculator is forced to get rid of futures – at any cost and under any conditions .
Therefore , the American benchmark crude oil – WTI on the London Stock Exchange fell so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in history its price was - $ 37.63 [ Original number is - $ 39.44 but all reports and stats show that it “ only fell ” to -37.63 ] per barrel , for delivery in May , and with delivery in June – it fell by 19 % , to nearly $ 21 .
And the European benchmark Brent crude fell by less than 18 % .
But from a fundamental point of view , the situation when the oil supplier pays the buyer almost $ 40 per barrel ( which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ futures ) certainly opens a new era – in an era when money can no longer be the “ universal equivalent.
” A negative price , even for a financial instrument , is a much more serious phenomenon than a negative bank interest ( albeit from the same series ) .
In the case of negative bank interest , activity in itself , the production of something becomes more important than its assessment ; in the case of a negative price for the obligation of delivery ( futures ) , this is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ no brakes ” expression of overproduction , it is an indicator that the manufacturer does not produce for the sake of money .
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At some moment this week, Brent crude oil fell just below $16 per barrel, a level not seen in 21 years. The Brent fall came as WTI crude dropped below zero a few days ago.
Brent plummeted to as low as $15.98 per barrel on April 22, dipping by more than 24%. The benchmark has not plumbed such depths since 1999.
On April 21, the US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, was at ~$10 per barrel after briefly trading at an unprecedented -$37.63.
In recent months, the global oil market suffered major blows as a result of the global economic crisis, the COVID-19 related lockdowns and the Saudi attack on oil prices. Despite the recent OPEC+ deal, which restricted output of the participating member states, the Saudi attack on the oil market continued. Now, the Kingdom is working to destabilize it slashing own prices on particular markets.
These factros amid the global isntability as a result of the pandemic contribute to the further instability on the market.
Seller Pays Buyer: In Historic First, U.S. Crude Oil Sells For Negative Price (source):
The original article appeared in Russian, written by Mikhail Delyagin, named “WTI in London Drops to -$39.44”
HINT: It appeared that it didn’t exactly drop to -$39.44, but a bit less.
April 20th was the last day of trading in May futures, if I’m not mistaken.
That is, if the speculators does manage to sell his crude oil, he will have to receive this oil physically, because he has no physical position to offset them (and what would he do with it?).
That’s all: speculators traded on a “business as usual” basis, and squeezing demand by a third sharply reduced the circle of buyers who were ready to receive this crude oil in May – they preferred to wait until June (although the storage capacities, contrary to idle gossip, were still not completely filled), since it is not clear what to do with it in May.
And in order not to fall into a trap of having oil, with which it is unclear what to do, the speculator is forced to get rid of futures – at any cost and under any conditions.
Therefore, the American benchmark crude oil – WTI on the London Stock Exchange fell so sharp, that for the first time in history its price was -$37.63 [Original number is -$39.44 but all reports and stats show that it “only fell” to -37.63] per barrel, for delivery in May, and with delivery in June – it fell by 19%, to nearly $21. And the European benchmark Brent crude fell by less than 18%.
On April 21st, the price opened at -$14, and recovered to around -$8.
But from a fundamental point of view, the situation when the oil supplier pays the buyer almost $40 per barrel (which is almost twice the current price for June futures) certainly opens a new era – in an era when money can no longer be the “universal equivalent.”
A negative price, even for a financial instrument, is a much more serious phenomenon than a negative bank interest (albeit from the same series).
In the case of negative bank interest, activity in itself, the production of something becomes more important than its assessment; in the case of a negative price for the obligation of delivery (futures), this is not just a marginal, it is a “no brakes” expression of overproduction, it is an indicator that the manufacturer does not produce for the sake of money.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Military Situation In Syria On April 22, 2020 (Map Update)

but but israeli kills saa tiger member and…assad and gangs doing nothing…..i thing assad working for C.I.A and mossad 2 @ @ @ @ @ //media2.giphy.com/media/ASa5ss9qJFuoM/giphy.gif

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
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southfront--2020-04-22--Iran’s IRGC Successfully Launched First Military Satellite On Its Anniversary

On April 22nd , the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) announced that the “ Noor Satellite ” , the first Iranian military satellite , was successfully launched and set into orbit .
“ The first satellite of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been successfully launched into orbit by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , ” the Guards ’ Sepahnews website reported .
“ This action will be a great success and a new development in the field of space for Islamic Iran , ” it added .
The IRGC said the satellite had reached an orbit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Earth ’ s surface .
The two-stage launch took place in Iran ’ s Central Desert , it said , adding that it is the first military satellite Iran has ever launched .
The satellite was sent into orbit using a Ghased , or “ Messenger , ” satellite carrier , the IRGC said .
It is a system that ’ s not been announced in the past .
The homegrown satellite was launched with a three-stage satellite carrier , dubbed Qassed .
The operation was carried from a launch pad in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central Iran .
Iran has suffered several failed satellite launches in recent months .
Most recently , in February , the Zafar 1 communications satellite launch failed .
The country also experienced two failed launches – Payam and Doosti – in 2019 , as well as a launchpad rocket explosion in August 2019 and a separate fire at the Imam Khomeini Space Center that authorities said killed three researchers in February 2019 .
According to Washington , such satellite launches go against a UN Security Council that calls on Iran to refrain from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launching nuclear weapons .
And the US maintains that these tests and launches are just an excuse for Tehran to further its ballistic missile capabilities .
Michael Horowitz , head of intelligence at LeBeck International , told Euronews that the launch was a significant breakthrough for Iran given failed attempts as recently as last February .
“ Washington is likely to watch this development closely : Iran ’ s space program is closely related to its missile and nuclear ones .
If Iran is capable of launching heavy military satellites , it may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on intercontinental missiles .
I think this sends a clear message and is part of Iran ’ s effort to pressure both Washington and the Europeans after the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.
” Iran , which long has said it does not seek nuclear weapons , previously maintained its satellite launches and rocket tests do not have a military component .
But this satellite was launched by the IRGC .
Tehran also maintains that it hasn ’ t violated a UN resolution on its ballistic missile programme as it only “ called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests .
The launch also came on the IRGC ’ s birthday , which was established on April 22nd , 1979 .
They were greeted by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei .
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On April 22nd, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the “Noor Satellite”, the first Iranian military satellite, was successfully launched and set into orbit.
“The first satellite of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been successfully launched into orbit by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” the Guards’ Sepahnews website reported. “This action will be a great success and a new development in the field of space for Islamic Iran,” it added.
The IRGC said the satellite had reached an orbit of 425 kilometers (264 miles) above the Earth’s surface. The two-stage launch took place in Iran’s Central Desert, it said, adding that it is the first military satellite Iran has ever launched.
The satellite was sent into orbit using a Ghased, or “Messenger,” satellite carrier, the IRGC said. It is a system that’s not been announced in the past.
The homegrown satellite was launched with a three-stage satellite carrier, dubbed Qassed.
The operation was carried from a launch pad in Dasht-e Kavir, a large desert in central Iran.
Iran has suffered several failed satellite launches in recent months.
Most recently, in February, the Zafar 1 communications satellite launch failed.
The country also experienced two failed launches – Payam and Doosti – in 2019, as well as a launchpad rocket explosion in August 2019 and a separate fire at the Imam Khomeini Space Center that authorities said killed three researchers in February 2019.
According to Washington, such satellite launches go against a UN Security Council that calls on Iran to refrain from activity related to ballistic missiles capable of launching nuclear weapons. And the US maintains that these tests and launches are just an excuse for Tehran to further its ballistic missile capabilities.
Michael Horowitz, head of intelligence at LeBeck International, told Euronews that the launch was a significant breakthrough for Iran given failed attempts as recently as last February.
“Washington is likely to watch this development closely: Iran’s space program is closely related to its missile and nuclear ones. If Iran is capable of launching heavy military satellites, it may be able to also mount nuclear warheads on intercontinental missiles. I think this sends a clear message and is part of Iran’s effort to pressure both Washington and the Europeans after the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.”
Iran, which long has said it does not seek nuclear weapons, previously maintained its satellite launches and rocket tests do not have a military component. But this satellite was launched by the IRGC.
Tehran also maintains that it hasn’t violated a UN resolution on its ballistic missile programme as it only “called upon” Iran not to conduct such tests.
The launch also came on the IRGC’s birthday, which was established on April 22nd, 1979. They were greeted by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“Greetings to the personnel of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps and their families on the occasion of the foundation of the IRGC,” the message said. “I appreciate the IRGC for its good performance and efforts, and I pray for them,” it added.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Pentagon Pressures Mexico To Reopen Factories Vital To Making US Weapons

It apparently took a global pandemic and corresponding economic shutdown of entire nations ’ economies for the American public to realize that surprisingly , the US military relies heavily for supplies involved in weapons systems manufacturing just south of the border .
The Pentagon ’ s defense undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment , Ellen Lord , urged at the start of this week that Mexico reopen those factories which many US defense firms rely on , especially aircraft manufacturers , previously shuttered due to COVID-19 .
“ I think one of the key things we have found out are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a Pentagon press briefing .
“ Mexico right now is somewhat problematical for us but we ’ re working through our embassy , and then there are pockets in India , as well.
” This follows Lord previously saying she would write Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard “ to ask for help to reopen international suppliers ” in Mexico .
“ We are seeing impact on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally , ” she had warned .
Lord said further in her Monday comments : Domestically , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aviation supply chain , ship-building , and small space launch .
We are seeing impacts on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally .
Particularly of note is Mexico , where we have a group of companies that are impacting many of our major primes .
Among major defense suppliers that have outsourced vital portions of their supply-chain to Mexico include General Dynamics , Boeing , Raytheon , Lockheed Martin , Textron , General Electric , Honeywell , and others .

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It apparently took a global pandemic and corresponding economic shutdown of entire nations’ economies for the American public to realize that surprisingly, the US military relies heavily for supplies involved in weapons systems manufacturing just south of the border.
The Pentagon’s defense undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment, Ellen Lord, urged at the start of this week that Mexico reopen those factories which many US defense firms rely on, especially aircraft manufacturers, previously shuttered due to COVID-19.
“I think one of the key things we have found out are some international dependencies,” Lord said Monday at a Pentagon press briefing. “Mexico right now is somewhat problematical for us but we’re working through our embassy, and then there are pockets in India, as well.”
This follows Lord previously saying she would write Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard “to ask for help to reopen international suppliers” in Mexico. “We are seeing impact on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally,” she had warned.
Lord said further in her Monday comments:
Domestically, we are seeing the greatest impacts in the aviation supply chain, ship-building, and small space launch. We are seeing impacts on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally. Particularly of note is Mexico, where we have a group of companies that are impacting many of our major primes.
Among major defense suppliers that have outsourced vital portions of their supply-chain to Mexico include General Dynamics, Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Textron, General Electric, Honeywell, and others.
File image: S-70i Black Hawk helicopter
For example, key electrical components in Lockheed’s Black Hawk and S-92 helicopters as well as fighter jets are manufactured in Chihuahua, Mexico under the aegis of French firm Safran – Mexico’s largest aerospace employer. Military news site Defense One cites a United States International Trade Commission 2013 report which helps explain why over the past decade US defense firms’ supply chains have increasingly relocated to America’s southern neighbor. “Lower manufacturing costs (largely due to a lower wage structure), proximity to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the United States, duty-free access to other important aerospace markets, and a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) with the United States all contribute to Mexico’s greater appeal compared with other global manufacturing locations,” the report outlined.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Haftar’s Forces Repelled Turkish-led Attack On Tarhuna

In it he admitted that the Government of National Accord ’ s ( GNA ) forces had attacked the city of Tarhuna , but the attack had failed .
Al-Mesmari said that the army inflicted heavy losses on the Turkish-backed forces , and that its air defenses shot down drones that provided air cover to them during their attack on the city .
Tarhuna , located 65 km southeast of the capital , Tripoli , is an important base for the Libyan National Army .
He said that Turkey was sending militants from Syria to fight on behalf of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial blackmail.
” He further said that the constant deployments of weapons and militants by Ankara meant that no ceasefire could be kept .
The video below is an example of regular accusations by the LNA towards the GNA : On the side of the GNA , Mahmoud Abdul Aziz , a former member of the Justice and Construction Party , the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood said that he is quite displeased with the defense of Tripoli , as the young people refused to fight on behalf of the GNA forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups , Turkish forces , and Turkish-deployed militants .
On the ground , Haftar ’ s forces shelled their own ammunition stores in the city of Zuwarah , which was captured by GNA nearly a week ago .
However , the LNA is also pushing towards the west coast , having captured Al-Aqrabiyah , which is just west of Sabratha .
The siege on Wattiya airbase resulted in failure for the GNA , as the attacks have stopped and the facilities are still under Haftar forces control .
Heavy clashes are going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in southern Tripoli .
The LNA also reportedly downed 3 Turkish UAVs , likely Bayraktar TB2 in just 6 hours in clashes near Tripoli .
A GNA weapons depot was also targeted by LNA forces in Krimia , Tripoli .
The LNA reportedly killed 4 Turkish soldiers and a Syrian mercenary leader with their shelling in on GNA positions in Tripoli .
On April 19th , GNA forces launched an operation to recapture Tarhuna , a town of strategic value for Haftar and his last major stronghold in the area surrounding Tripoli .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 airstrikes on LNA forces on April 20th .
The GNA has been preventing Haftar forces from providing further supplies to Tarhuna over the previous several weeks .
The LNA claimed that the attack was unsuccessful , but the push continues .
Turkish national Anadolu Agency provided a map of the directions of attack on Tarhua , plus some background information that it propagates at any given chance .
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On April 21st, Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesperson Brigadier General Ahmed al-Mesmari gave a press briefing.
In it he admitted that the Government of National Accord’s (GNA) forces had attacked the city of Tarhuna, but the attack had failed.
Al-Mesmari said that the army inflicted heavy losses on the Turkish-backed forces, and that its air defenses shot down drones that provided air cover to them during their attack on the city.
Tarhuna, located 65 km southeast of the capital, Tripoli, is an important base for the Libyan National Army.
He said that Turkey was sending militants from Syria to fight on behalf of the GNA, and realizing it through “financial blackmail.” He further said that the constant deployments of weapons and militants by Ankara meant that no ceasefire could be kept.
The video below is an example of regular accusations by the LNA towards the GNA:
On the side of the GNA, Mahmoud Abdul Aziz, a former member of the Justice and Construction Party, the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood said that he is quite displeased with the defense of Tripoli, as the young people refused to fight on behalf of the GNA forces, which are comprised from various militant groups, Turkish forces, and Turkish-deployed militants.
On the ground, Haftar’s forces shelled their own ammunition stores in the city of Zuwarah, which was captured by GNA nearly a week ago.
However, the LNA is also pushing towards the west coast, having captured Al-Aqrabiyah, which is just west of Sabratha.
The siege on Wattiya airbase resulted in failure for the GNA, as the attacks have stopped and the facilities are still under Haftar forces control.
The moment one of the militia leaders, Muhammad Ayyash, was targeted by the libya army #LNA in #Tripoli Ain Zara
. pic.twitter.com/gWbZ3zOtw2 — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) April 20, 2020
Heavy clashes are going on in Ain Zara and Salah Al Din in southern Tripoli.
Heavy clashes in Ain Zara and Salah AlDin between the Libyan Army #LNA and the multinational terrorist forces of the #GNA pic.twitter.com/b1LXRhhCsv — M.LNA (@LNA2019M) April 22, 2020
The LNA also reportedly downed 3 Turkish UAVs, likely Bayraktar TB2 in just 6 hours in clashes near Tripoli.
A GNA weapons depot was also targeted by LNA forces in Krimia, Tripoli.
The LNA reportedly killed 4 Turkish soldiers and a Syrian mercenary leader with their shelling in on GNA positions in Tripoli.
On April 19th, GNA forces launched an operation to recapture Tarhuna, a town of strategic value for Haftar and his last major stronghold in the area surrounding Tripoli.
The GNA said that it had launched 17 airstrikes on LNA forces on April 20th.
The GNA has been preventing Haftar forces from providing further supplies to Tarhuna over the previous several weeks. The LNA claimed that the attack was unsuccessful, but the push continues.
Turkish national Anadolu Agency provided a map of the directions of attack on Tarhua, plus some background information that it propagates at any given chance.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Russia To Launch Khabarosvsk Submarine Armed With Poseidon Underwater Drones In April-May

The Russian Navy will launch special purpose nuclear submarine Khabarovsk ( Project 09851 ) at the Sevmash shipyard in northern @ @ @ @ @ Russian defense industry source told RIA Novosti .
“ [ Submarine ] Khabarovsk is planned @ @ @ @ @ spring , in April-May .
Trials will last at least two years , ” the @ @ @ @ @ will become a designated carrier of the Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drones .
In April 2019 @ @ @ @ @ research submarine ( Project 09852 ) .
It became the first experimental submarine to carry @ @ @ @ @ President Vladimir Putin announced the fact of development of Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drones during the @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 .
According to the Russian president , the drones can “ move at @ @ @ @ @ at a speed multiple times higher than the speed of submarines , cutting-edge torpedoes and @ @ @ @ @ ” MORE ON THE TOPIC : • In Videos : Armed Forces Hold Drills All @ @ @ @ @

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The Russian Navy will launch special purpose nuclear submarine Khabarovsk (Project 09851) at the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia in April-May, a Russian defense industry source told RIA Novosti.
“[Submarine] Khabarovsk is planned to be launched in the spring, in April-May. Trials will last at least two years,” the source said.
The submarine will become a designated carrier of the Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drones.
In April 2019, Russia launched Belgorod nuclear-powered research submarine (Project 09852). It became the first experimental submarine to carry Poseidon underwater drones.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the fact of development of Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drones during the address to the Federal Assembly in 2018.
According to the Russian president, the drones can “move at great depths … intercontinentally, at a speed multiple times higher than the speed of submarines, cutting-edge torpedoes and all kinds of surface vessels.”
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southfront--2020-04-22--Another ‘Worst Deal Ever’? US Withdrawal From Crucial Open Skies Treaty Is Done Deal, Russian FM Bel

Another ‘Worst Deal Ever’? US Withdrawal From Crucial Open Skies Treaty Is Done Deal, Russian FM Believes

Moscow thinks Washington is on the brink of pulling out from a crucial arms-control treaty it once helped develop .
Reports about the move have circulated for weeks , with top US lawmakers warning of its dire ramifications .
The decision to depart from the Treaty on Open Skies “ has already been taken in Washington , ” Russia ’ s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the media , citing experts “ watching how the situation is developing.
” We draw nearly the same conclusions based on our contacts with the Americans and with NATO members , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lavrov himself said Moscow will look at what “ this decision will mean exactly ” before rolling out its own response .
However , it is unlikely that European allies will follow Washington ’ s suit as “ they do understand that the treaty has an added value as an instrument [ to secure ] trust , predictability , and transparency , ” the minister suggested .
The unambiguous remarks come on the heels of media reports that the US is ready to quit the treaty , the foundations of which were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ height of the Cold War and later by George HW Bush .
The US rationale reportedly ranges from the costs of refurbishing the old-fashioned OC-135B reconnaissance aircraft to well-worn claims that Russia is infringing on the pact .
Russia has long maintained that a US pullout from Open Skies would deliver a heavy blow to European security , with high-ranking diplomats calling it a road to nowhere .
As Russia ’ s deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko put it in 2019 , Washington envisions its allies across Europe as “ vassals , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are of critical importance to the Europeans .
The Open Skies Treaty , in force since 2002 , is the latest arms control agreement to be targeted by the Trump administration .
Last year , it unilaterally withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces ( INF ) treaty with Russia , paving way for an “ unrestrained arms race , ” as President Vladimir Putin has said .

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Moscow thinks Washington is on the brink of pulling out from a crucial arms-control treaty it once helped develop. Reports about the move have circulated for weeks, with top US lawmakers warning of its dire ramifications.
The decision to depart from the Treaty on Open Skies “has already been taken in Washington,” Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the media, citing experts “watching how the situation is developing.”
“We believe that these assessments have a significant element of truth,” the chief diplomat offered.
We draw nearly the same conclusions based on our contacts with the Americans and with NATO members, as well as other parties to the Open Skies Treaty.
Lavrov himself said Moscow will look at what “this decision will mean exactly” before rolling out its own response. However, it is unlikely that European allies will follow Washington’s suit as “they do understand that the treaty has an added value as an instrument [to secure] trust, predictability, and transparency,” the minister suggested.
The unambiguous remarks come on the heels of media reports that the US is ready to quit the treaty, the foundations of which were championed by Presidents Dwight Eisenhower at the height of the Cold War and later by George HW Bush. The US rationale reportedly ranges from the costs of refurbishing the old-fashioned OC-135B reconnaissance aircraft to well-worn claims that Russia is infringing on the pact.
Lawmakers were split over the looming withdrawal. Senate hawks Ted Cruz, Richard Burr, and Tom Cotton fanned habitual fears that the treaty gives leverage to “Russian espionage,” while moderates argued the US has much to lose, calling the plans “short-sighted, but also unconscionable.”
Russia has long maintained that a US pullout from Open Skies would deliver a heavy blow to European security, with high-ranking diplomats calling it a road to nowhere. As Russia’s deputy foreign minister Alexander Grushko put it in 2019, Washington envisions its allies across Europe as “vassals,” imposing sanctions against them and exiting treaties that are of critical importance to the Europeans.
The Open Skies Treaty, in force since 2002, is the latest arms control agreement to be targeted by the Trump administration. Last year, it unilaterally withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia, paving way for an “unrestrained arms race,” as President Vladimir Putin has said.
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southfront--2020-04-22--S-200 Long Range Surface-To-Air Missile System (Infographics)

The S-200 ( NATO reporting name : SA-5 Gammon ) is a Soviet very long range , medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air @ @ @ @ @ designed in the 1960s and since then have been widely ussed in several conflicts .
@ @ @ @ @ single-rail missile launchers and a fire control radar .
It can be linked to other @ @ @ @ @ The Syrian Air Defense Forces actively use S-200 missile defense systems as well as other @ @ @ @ @ their regular confrontations with the Israeli military .
In February 2016 , an S-200 missile @ @ @ @ @ fighter jet involved in strikes on targets in Syria .
The usage of S-200 and @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THE TOPIC :

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The S-200 (NATO reporting name: SA-5 Gammon) is a Soviet very long range, medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air missile system. It was designed in the 1960s and since then have been widely ussed in several conflicts. Each S-200 battalion has 6 single-rail missile launchers and a fire control radar. It can be linked to other, longer-range radar systems.
The Syrian Air Defense Forces actively use S-200 missile defense systems as well as other Soviet and Russian weapons in their regular confrontations with the Israeli military. In February 2016, an S-200 missile shot down an Israeli F-16I fighter jet involved in strikes on targets in Syria.
The usage of S-200 and Pantsir-S1 systems in Syria:
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southfront--2020-04-22--ISIS Claims 11 Iraqi Service Member Killed, Injured In New Al-Anbar Ambush

ISIS claimed on April 22 that its cells had killed or injured eleven Iraqi service members in a new ambush @ @ @ @ @ al-Anbar .
In a short statement released the Amaq news agency , the terrorist group @ @ @ @ @ military convoy near the area of Kilo 160 , west of the city of al-Anbar @ @ @ @ @ April 21 .
Iraqi sources confirmed that the military was engaged in heavy clashes with @ @ @ @ @ , a day earlier .
However , the sources didn ’ t report any casualties @ @ @ @ @ Earlier this month , ISIS cells attacked a military position in western al-Anbar , near @ @ @ @ @ Four Iraqi soldiers were killed and another was injured .
Back then , Iraqi government @ @ @ @ @ security operation .
Western al-Anbar is one of ISIS ’ original strongholds in Iraq .
@ @ @ @ @ time and efforts to put an end to the terrorist group ’ s presence there @ @ @ @ @ :

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ISIS claimed on April 22 that its cells had killed or injured eleven Iraqi service members in a new ambush in the western province of al-Anbar.
In a short statement released the Amaq news agency, the terrorist group said its fighters ambushed a military convoy near the area of Kilo 160, west of the city of al-Anbar, on the eve of April 21.
“Nine soldiers of the Iraqi military were killed and two others were injured, yesterday, two military vehicles were also destroyed and a third was damaged,” the statement reads.
Iraqi sources confirmed that the military was engaged in heavy clashes with ISIS cells near Kilo 160, a day earlier. However, the sources didn’t report any casualties among Iraqi military personnel.
Earlier this month, ISIS cells attacked a military position in western al-Anbar, near the town of Rutba. Four Iraqi soldiers were killed and another was injured. Back then, Iraqi government forces responded with a large-scale security operation.
Western al-Anbar is one of ISIS’ original strongholds in Iraq. Government forces will need more time and efforts to put an end to the terrorist group’s presence there.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Govt Forces Clash With Kurdish Militias Amid Israeli Strikes On Central Syria

On April 21 , clashes broke out in the city of Qamishly between the Kurdish Asayish , a security force of the Syrian Democratic Forces , and the pro-government National Defense Forces .
Local sources claim that NDF units tried to capture several Asayish positions in the city , but failed to do so .
Both sides allegedly suffered no casualties .
The situation de-escalated rapidly after the Russian Military Police deployed in a nearby area intervened .
On April 16 , an Asayish checkpoint in the city was attacked with two hand grenades allegedly thrown by NDF members .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of disagreements between local NDF and Asayish commanders .
Nonetheless , it should be noted that Qamishly city is infamous for regular clashes and tensions between the NDF and the SDF ’ s Asayish .
The Kurdish group is trying to establish full control of the city and does not like the fact that the Damascus government has strong support there .
In their turn NDF units seek to push back the creeping advance of the Kurdish force , which they see as a betrayer of Syrian national interests because of its open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States .
The Russian Military Police and the Turkish Army held a limited joint patrol on the M4 highway in southern Idlib .
From the Russian side the patrol involved two BTR-82A armoured personnel carriers and a Tiger armoured vehicle , while from the Turkish side four BMC Kirpi MRAPs took part .
The movement of the Russian-Turkish convoy was monitored by unmanned aerial vehicles of the Russian Aerospace Forces .
This was the fifth limited Russian-Turkish patrol held in the framework of the Turkish-Russian Idlib agreement reached on March 5 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visual demonstration of the lack of progress made in the creation of the safe zone along the M4 highway in southern Idlib and in the removal of radical militants from it .
Later on the same day , the Syrian Army shelled positions of al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tharir al-Sham near the village of Tell Afis , located near the government-controlled town of Saraqib .
Pro-government sources say that militants are concentrating forces there in preparation of an advance to capture Saraqib .
Late on April 20 , the Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ province of Homs .
Syrian Air Defence systems responded to the attack by intercepting several missiles .
However , according to open data , at least 3 Syrian service members died as a result of the incident .
So , at least some of the Israeli strikes hit their targets .

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On April 21, clashes broke out in the city of Qamishly between the Kurdish Asayish, a security force of the Syrian Democratic Forces, and the pro-government National Defense Forces.
Local sources claim that NDF units tried to capture several Asayish positions in the city, but failed to do so. Both sides allegedly suffered no casualties. The situation de-escalated rapidly after the Russian Military Police deployed in a nearby area intervened .
On April 16, an Asayish checkpoint in the city was attacked with two hand grenades allegedly thrown by NDF members.
The current escalation is reportedly the result of disagreements between local NDF and Asayish commanders. Nonetheless, it should be noted that Qamishly city is infamous for regular clashes and tensions between the NDF and the SDF’s Asayish. The Kurdish group is trying to establish full control of the city and does not like the fact that the Damascus government has strong support there. In their turn NDF units seek to push back the creeping advance of the Kurdish force, which they see as a betrayer of Syrian national interests because of its open cooperation with foreign occupants – i.e.the United States.
The Russian Military Police and the Turkish Army held a limited joint patrol on the M4 highway in southern Idlib. From the Russian side the patrol involved two BTR-82A armoured personnel carriers and a Tiger armoured vehicle, while from the Turkish side four BMC Kirpi MRAPs took part. The movement of the Russian-Turkish convoy was monitored by unmanned aerial vehicles of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
This was the fifth limited Russian-Turkish patrol held in the framework of the Turkish-Russian Idlib agreement reached on March 5. The area of the patrols serves as a visual demonstration of the lack of progress made in the creation of the safe zone along the M4 highway in southern Idlib and in the removal of radical militants from it.
Later on the same day, the Syrian Army shelled positions of al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tharir al-Sham near the village of Tell Afis, located near the government-controlled town of Saraqib. Pro-government sources say that militants are concentrating forces there in preparation of an advance to capture Saraqib.
Late on April 20, the Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes on several supposedly Iranian targets in the province of Homs. Syrian Air Defence systems responded to the attack by intercepting several missiles. However, according to open data, at least 3 Syrian service members died as a result of the incident. So, at least some of the Israeli strikes hit their targets.
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southfront--2020-04-22--In Video: Angry Locals Intercept, Stone U.S. Convoy In Northeast Syria

On April 22 , locals and Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) personnel intercepted another convoy of U.S. forces in @ @ @ @ @ region .
The locals stopped the convoy as it attempted to enter their town , @ @ @ @ @ s countryside in northern al-Hasakah .
The convoy retreated from the town ’ s entrance @ @ @ @ @ by angry locals .
Last week , a U.S. convoy was blocked by locals in @ @ @ @ @ then , U.S.-led coalition warplanes flew over the region in a show of force .
@ @ @ @ @ in the al-Qamishli countryside have been cooperating to limit the movement of U.S. forces for @ @ @ @ @ the locals , especially Arabs , appear to be increasingly frustrated with the U.S. military @ @ @ @ @ Around 500 U.S. troops are currently deployed in al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor .
The troops @ @ @ @ @ “ guard ” oil fields and counter the growing threat of ISIS .
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On April 22, locals and Syrian Arab Army (SAA) personnel intercepted another convoy of U.S. forces in the country’s northeastern region.
The locals stopped the convoy as it attempted to enter their town, Farfarah, in al-Qamishli’s countryside in northern al-Hasakah. The convoy retreated from the town’s entrance after being attacked with stones by angry locals.
Last week, a U.S. convoy was blocked by locals in the al-Qamishli countryside. Back then, U.S.-led coalition warplanes flew over the region in a show of force.
The SAA and pro-government locals in the al-Qamishli countryside have been cooperating to limit the movement of U.S. forces for several months. Some of the locals, especially Arabs, appear to be increasingly frustrated with the U.S. military presence in their region.
Around 500 U.S. troops are currently deployed in al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor. The troops’ declared task is to “guard” oil fields and counter the growing threat of ISIS.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Turkish Military Shells Syrian Army Positions In Western Aleppo

On April 22 , the Turkish military shelled several positions of the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) in the @ @ @ @ @ The London-based monitoring group said the Turkish shelling was a response to recent artillery strikes @ @ @ @ @ Syrian artillery targeted the towns of Kafr Amma , al-Qasr , Kafr Taal and Kafr @ @ @ @ @ the morning .
These strikes were likely a retaliation to recent violations of the ceasefire @ @ @ @ @ was brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5 .
The SOHR ’ s report @ @ @ @ @ the Defense Ministry of Syria or the Turkish Ministry of National Defense , so far @ @ @ @ @ to solidify its military presence in Greater Idlib , including western Aleppo .
The Turkish @ @ @ @ @ and loads of heavy equipment to the Syrian region in the last few weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ 25 vehicles were deployed there .
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On April 22, the Turkish military shelled several positions of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the northern governorate of Aleppo.
“The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) observed an artillery bombardment carried out by Turkish forces, targeting positions of the regime forces [SAA] in the western countryside of Aleppo,” the SOHR said in a report.
The London-based monitoring group said the Turkish shelling was a response to recent artillery strikes by the SAA. The Syrian artillery targeted the towns of Kafr Amma, al-Qasr, Kafr Taal and Kafr Nouran in western Aleppo in the morning.
These strikes were likely a retaliation to recent violations of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib, which was brokered by Russia and Turkey on March 5.
The SOHR’s report has not been confirmed by the Defense Ministry of Syria or the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, so far.
Turkey is now working to solidify its military presence in Greater Idlib, including western Aleppo. The Turkish military sent hundreds of troops and loads of heavy equipment to the Syrian region in the last few weeks. On April 22 alone, 25 vehicles were deployed there.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Syrian Intelligence Service Member Assassinated In Eastern Daraa

On April 22 , a service member of the Syrian Military Intelligence Directorate ( MID ) was assassinated in the eastern Daraa countryside .
According to local sources , Humam Mahmoud al-Rifai was shot and killed in his own house in the town of Oumm Oualad .
The incident took place in the early morning .
Al-Rifai was reportedly a fighter in the Free Syrian Army ( FSA ) .
Once the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) approached his town in mid-2018 , he joined the reconciliation process .
Later , he enlisted in the ranks of the MID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack .
Nevertheless , ISIS , whose cells are highly active in the eastern Daraa countryside , remains the main suspect .
Last week , ISIS cells carried out a series of attacks on Syrian service members in the northern and eastern Daraa countryside .
Many service members , including two high-ranking officers , were killed .
The army and security forces are now deploying additional units in northern and eastern Daraa .
A large-scale anti-terrorism operation could be launched in the area soon .
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On April 22, a service member of the Syrian Military Intelligence Directorate (MID) was assassinated in the eastern Daraa countryside.
According to local sources, Humam Mahmoud al-Rifai was shot and killed in his own house in the town of Oumm Oualad. The incident took place in the early morning.
Al-Rifai was reportedly a fighter in the Free Syrian Army (FSA). Once the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) approached his town in mid-2018, he joined the reconciliation process. Later, he enlisted in the ranks of the MID.
There was no immediate claim for the attack. Nevertheless, ISIS, whose cells are highly active in the eastern Daraa countryside, remains the main suspect.
Last week, ISIS cells carried out a series of attacks on Syrian service members in the northern and eastern Daraa countryside. Many service members, including two high-ranking officers, were killed.
The army and security forces are now deploying additional units in northern and eastern Daraa. A large-scale anti-terrorism operation could be launched in the area soon.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Russia, Syria Say U.S Is Hindering Health Mission To Al-Rukban Camp

The U.S. is hindering a plan to conduct an assessment health mission in the al-Rukban Camp in the 55-km occupied zone in southeast Syria , the joint coordination headquarters of Russia and Syria announced on April 22 .
The joint headquarters said in an official statement that the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent an official request for the UN to conduct an assessment health mission in al-Rukban to assess the humanitarian situation and study the real situation with the spread of COVID-19 there .
The UN supported the Syrian initiative .
However , the World Health Organization ( WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Under the WHO plan , 23 trucks with humanitarian supplies will be included in the mission .
The aid will be handed over to “ representatives ” of the al-Rukban Camp and nearby villages , who would distribute it at their discretion .
“ This procedure creates the preconditions for the seizure of humanitarian aid by pro-American gangs and the use of militants for control over civilians , as it has happened repeatedly from the experience of past convoys .
In addition , contrary to the initially stated medical nature of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide for any survey of the residents of Rukban in the plan , ” the Russian-Syrian headquarter said in the statement .
The joint headquarters said it believe the advised plan was developed under the influence of the U.S , which wants “ to provide the illegal armed groups … with food and essentials at the expense of the United Nations.
” “ We emphasize that the only solution to the humanitarian problem of the Camp , guaranteeing the return of ordinary Syrians to normal life , is its final disbandment and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places of residence .
All the conditions necessary for a decent accommodation of refugees on the government-controlled territory have been created , ” the joint headquarters added .
Russia and Syria have been in talks with the U.S. to disband the al-Rukban Camp for more than a year now .
More than 40,000 civilians are living in the camp under catastrophic conditions .
A small number of civilians managed to leave the camp to government-held areas over the last year .
Recently , a group of 25 U.S.-trained militants escaped the 55-km U.S.-occupied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over to Syrian authorities which granted them amnesty .
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The U.S. is hindering a plan to conduct an assessment health mission in the al-Rukban Camp in the 55-km occupied zone in southeast Syria, the joint coordination headquarters of Russia and Syria announced on April 22.
The joint headquarters said in an official statement that the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent an official request for the UN to conduct an assessment health mission in al-Rukban to assess the humanitarian situation and study the real situation with the spread of COVID-19 there.
The UN supported the Syrian initiative. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised a questionable plan to implement it.
Under the WHO plan, 23 trucks with humanitarian supplies will be included in the mission. The aid will be handed over to “representatives” of the al-Rukban Camp and nearby villages, who would distribute it at their discretion.
“This procedure creates the preconditions for the seizure of humanitarian aid by pro-American gangs and the use of militants for control over civilians, as it has happened repeatedly from the experience of past convoys. In addition, contrary to the initially stated medical nature of the mission, UN staff did not provide for any survey of the residents of Rukban in the plan,” the Russian-Syrian headquarter said in the statement.
The joint headquarters said it believe the advised plan was developed under the influence of the U.S, which wants “to provide the illegal armed groups … with food and essentials at the expense of the United Nations.”
“We emphasize that the only solution to the humanitarian problem of the Camp, guaranteeing the return of ordinary Syrians to normal life, is its final disbandment and the evacuation of Rukban residents to their chosen places of residence. All the conditions necessary for a decent accommodation of refugees on the government-controlled territory have been created,” the joint headquarters added.
Russia and Syria have been in talks with the U.S. to disband the al-Rukban Camp for more than a year now. More than 40,000 civilians are living in the camp under catastrophic conditions.
A small number of civilians managed to leave the camp to government-held areas over the last year. Recently, a group of 25 U.S.-trained militants escaped the 55-km U.S.-occupied zone with their families and handed themselves over to Syrian authorities which granted them amnesty.
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southfront--2020-04-22--The Cushing Terminal And U.S Oil Storage Woes

On April 21st , the key US crude oil hub in Cushing , Oklahoma was 70 % full , while this actually means that it is entirely full .
The remaining 30 % are spoken for .
The US Secretary of Energy said he would call on the leaders of the US House of Representatives to finance the purchase of oil to replenish the strategic oil reserve .
Dan Brouillette said it was legally possible to expand the strategic oil reserve to 1 billion barrels .
But expansion will require even greater financial cooperation from Congress .
The reserve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holds about 635 million barrels .
and can accommodate another 77 million barrels .
Where the extra storage space will come from remains in question .
Cushing is the largest crude oil storage hub in the USA and an important price settlement point for West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) on the New York Mercantile Exchange ( NYMEX ) .
It is the officially designated delivery point in the US where the physical delivery of the oil takes place , making it the most significant trading hub in crude oil in North America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of storage capacity where commercial companies are active participants in the market .
The storage capacity has grown dramatically over the past few years and now accounts for 13 % of total U.S. oil storage .
Cushing ’ s inbound and outbound pipeline capacity is well over 6.5 million barrels daily .
Oil storage became big business in 2008 and 2009 , when the supply glut in the oil market led to situation where oil futures were higher priced than their spot price .
Many participants—including Wall Street giants , such as Morgan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sizeable profits simply by sitting on tanks of oil .
Institutional investors bet on the future of oil prices through a financial instrument known as oil futures , in which investors contractually agree to buy or sell oil at a set date in the future .
Investors can choose to take profits or losses prior to the oil-delivery date .
It is about to become big business again , but because oil storage is so hard to find for all the excess oil due to the demand decrease .
At Cushing , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storage tank to put it in , and for several weeks now , that storage has been getting steadily more full .
The scale and speed of the precipitous drop in oil demand has left the market incredibly oversupplied , and despite the best efforts of producing countries , that oversupply is weighing heavily on prices .
Crude oil at Cushing is exceptional .
It is essentially the benchmark , and WTI crude turned negative there .
Cushing is something of an outlier among the major oil benchmarks , as it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumption areas .
What it does have is a lot of physical infrastructure , with a wealth of pipeline connections and a commercial crude storage capacity that is unrivalled .
With demand down 30 % worldwide , that leaves buyers of oil few options other than to stick crude in storage , and Cushing is the primary U.S. locale for that .
The tank farm has about 76 million barrels of working capacity , and around April 13th about 53 million barrels were being stored there , according to U.S. Energy Department figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full yet , they are fully leased out to producers and traders who will fill them soon .
In short , U.S. oil futures posted their largest one-day sell-off ever on April 20th as a result of an oversupplied market testing storage capacity .
And the issue isn ’ t solved yet , since the price dip didn ’ t change anything regarding the massive lack of storage space .
Traders of other crude grades in other locations , notably the large US Gulf Coast market built around Texas and Louisiana , typically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Cushing .
In this way , they rely on Cushing to act as a general barometer for world oil prices , and fine-tune the price via the differentials .
This breaks down when the setting price goes into the negative .
As an example , on April 20th , before the price went into the negative , there was trade reported in this MEH market at May WTI plus $ 7/barrel .
But when Cushing then crashes into negative territory and settles where it did at - $ 37.63/b , would it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really only worth $ 7/b more than this , which would still be below - $ 30/b .
It has since recovered to $ 14.41 , non-negative .
This creates a massive issue for US traders , who can not rely specifically on the price designated in Cushing to sell and buy .
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On April 21st, the key US crude oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma was 70% full, while this actually means that it is entirely full.
The remaining 30% are spoken for.
The US Secretary of Energy said he would call on the leaders of the US House of Representatives to finance the purchase of oil to replenish the strategic oil reserve. Dan Brouillette said it was legally possible to expand the strategic oil reserve to 1 billion barrels. But expansion will require even greater financial cooperation from Congress. The reserve, located in Texas and Louisiana, currently holds about 635 million barrels. and can accommodate another 77 million barrels. Where the extra storage space will come from remains in question.
Cushing is the largest crude oil storage hub in the USA and an important price settlement point for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).
It is the officially designated delivery point in the US where the physical delivery of the oil takes place, making it the most significant trading hub in crude oil in North America.
The hub has 90 million barrels of storage capacity where commercial companies are active participants in the market. The storage capacity has grown dramatically over the past few years and now accounts for 13% of total U.S. oil storage.
Cushing’s inbound and outbound pipeline capacity is well over 6.5 million barrels daily.
Oil storage became big business in 2008 and 2009, when the supply glut in the oil market led to situation where oil futures were higher priced than their spot price.
Many participants—including Wall Street giants, such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Citicorp—turned sizeable profits simply by sitting on tanks of oil.
Institutional investors bet on the future of oil prices through a financial instrument known as oil futures, in which investors contractually agree to buy or sell oil at a set date in the future. Investors can choose to take profits or losses prior to the oil-delivery date.
It is about to become big business again, but because oil storage is so hard to find for all the excess oil due to the demand decrease.
At Cushing, if you buy oil, you need a storage tank to put it in, and for several weeks now, that storage has been getting steadily more full.
The scale and speed of the precipitous drop in oil demand has left the market incredibly oversupplied, and despite the best efforts of producing countries, that oversupply is weighing heavily on prices.
Crude oil at Cushing is exceptional. It is essentially the benchmark, and WTI crude turned negative there.
Cushing is something of an outlier among the major oil benchmarks, as it is not particularly close to either major production or consumption areas.
What it does have is a lot of physical infrastructure, with a wealth of pipeline connections and a commercial crude storage capacity that is unrivalled.
With demand down 30% worldwide, that leaves buyers of oil few options other than to stick crude in storage, and Cushing is the primary U.S. locale for that.
The tank farm has about 76 million barrels of working capacity, and around April 13th about 53 million barrels were being stored there, according to U.S. Energy Department figures.
But while the tanks are not full yet, they are fully leased out to producers and traders who will fill them soon.
In short, U.S. oil futures posted their largest one-day sell-off ever on April 20th as a result of an oversupplied market testing storage capacity. And the issue isn’t solved yet, since the price dip didn’t change anything regarding the massive lack of storage space.
Traders of other crude grades in other locations, notably the large US Gulf Coast market built around Texas and Louisiana, typically buy and sell oil at a differential to Cushing.
In this way, they rely on Cushing to act as a general barometer for world oil prices, and fine-tune the price via the differentials.
This breaks down when the setting price goes into the negative.
As an example, on April 20th, before the price went into the negative, there was trade reported in this MEH market at May WTI plus $7/barrel.
But when Cushing then crashes into negative territory and settles where it did at -$37.63/b, would it mean that MEH crude in Houston is really only worth $7/b more than this, which would still be below -$30/b. It has since recovered to $14.41, non-negative.
This creates a massive issue for US traders, who cannot rely specifically on the price designated in Cushing to sell and buy.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Syrian Opposition Sources Reveal Targets Of Recent Israeli Strikes On Eastern Homs

The recent Israeli airstrikes on the eastern Homs countryside targeted three positions of Iranian-backed forces , the al-Badia24 news outlet revealed on April 21 .
According to the pro-opposition news outlet , which has a network of sources in eastern Homs , the airstrikes targeted the following positions : • A command center of Lebanon ’ s Hezbollah near the town of al-Sukhnah ; • A training camp of the Afghan Fatemiyoun Brigade in the al-Tulilah reserve near the city of Palmyra ; • A base of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) within the Palmyra Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late on April 20 .
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency ( SANA ) , the Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces ( SyAADF ) intercepted several hostile missiles .
Opposition sources reported that three pro-government fighters were killed and many others were injured in the Israeli airstrikes on eastern Homs .
These claims are yet to be verified .
Israel ramped up its attacks on Homs , in central Syria , in the recent few months .
Many military positions and air bases , where Iranian forces are known to be stationed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a part of a campaign to crop Iran ’ s presence in Homs .
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The recent Israeli airstrikes on the eastern Homs countryside targeted three positions of Iranian-backed forces, the al-Badia24 news outlet revealed on April 21.
According to the pro-opposition news outlet, which has a network of sources in eastern Homs, the airstrikes targeted the following positions:
A command center of Lebanon’s Hezbollah near the town of al-Sukhnah;
A training camp of the Afghan Fatemiyoun Brigade in the al-Tulilah reserve near the city of Palmyra;
A base of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) within the Palmyra Air Base.
The Israeli airstrikes took place late on April 20. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces (SyAADF) intercepted several hostile missiles.
Opposition sources reported that three pro-government fighters were killed and many others were injured in the Israeli airstrikes on eastern Homs. These claims are yet to be verified.
Israel ramped up its attacks on Homs, in central Syria, in the recent few months. Many military positions and air bases, where Iranian forces are known to be stationed, were struck. These attacks appear to be a part of a campaign to crop Iran’s presence in Homs.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Trump Ordered US Navy To Destroy Iranian Gunboats That Harras US Warships In Persian Gulf

On April 22 , US President Donald Trump said that he had ordered the US Navy to destroy Iranian ‘ @ @ @ @ @ warships .
Recently , the number of incident between the US Navy and the Iranian @ @ @ @ @ IRGC ) Navy in the Persian Gulf increased .
On April 15th , 11 IRGC @ @ @ @ @ ” 6 US warships operating in the north Persian Gulf .
The US military claimed @ @ @ @ @ conducted “ dangerous and harassing approaches ” of the USS Lewis B. Puller , USS @ @ @ @ @ , USS Sirocco , USCGC Wrangell and USCGC Maui while the U.S. vessels were conducting @ @ @ @ @ Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in the international waters of the North Arabian Gulf .
@ @ @ @ @ Iranian side said that it was the US that conducted aggressive and destabilizing actions in @ @ @ @ @ IRGC Navy only reacted to them .
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A recent video released by #Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps shows the IRGC Navy warning off a flotilla of US warships in the #PersianGulf as they try to approach the Iranian territorial waters. https://t.co/2xV2pZWWUY pic.twitter.com/xXGj0cSY0u — Press TV (@PressTV) April 19, 2020
On April 22, US President Donald Trump said that he had ordered the US Navy to destroy Iranian ‘gunboats’ that harras US warships.
Recently, the number of incident between the US Navy and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in the Persian Gulf increased.
I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 22, 2020
On April 15th, 11 IRGC Navy fast boats “harassed” 6 US warships operating in the north Persian Gulf. The US military claimed that the IRGCN vessels repeatedly conducted “dangerous and harassing approaches” of the USS Lewis B. Puller, USS Paul Hamilton, USS Firebolt, USS Sirocco, USCGC Wrangell and USCGC Maui while the U.S. vessels were conducting joint integration operations with U.S. Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in the international waters of the North Arabian Gulf.
In own turn, the Iranian side said that it was the US that conducted aggressive and destabilizing actions in the region, and the IRGC Navy only reacted to them.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Executes 19-Year Old Handed Over By Turkish Authorities

On April 20 , al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) executed a 19-year old man , who was deported from Turkey six months ago .
According to activists , the victim , Mohamad Aqib Hamam Tanu , was departed to Syria ’ s Greater Idlib , controlled by HTS and other terrorist groups , by Turkish authorities .
Tano was a refuge in Turkey for the last five years .
The terrorist group accused Tanu of “ infidelity , ” claiming that text messages including insults to the “ divine self ” were found in his phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Darat Izza in northern Aleppo , denied HTS ’ accusations .
The locals said HTS executed Tanu because its security forces found insults to their leader , Abu Mohamad al-Julani , in his phone .
Tanu was reportedly a former member of the Ahrar al-Sham Movement .
The Turkish-backed group is one of the main opponents of HTS , which indicate that the man was indeed executed because of his political believes .
Last year , dozens of non-registered Syrian refugees were arrested in Turkey and departed to the HTS-held part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially opponents of the terrorist group , were arrested .
Turkey has repeatedly claimed that its actions in Syria are meant to ease the suffering of refugees .
At the same time , Ankara hands over these same refugees to a notorious al-Qaeda-linked group which executes them for sending SMS messages .
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On April 20, al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) executed a 19-year old man, who was deported from Turkey six months ago.
According to activists, the victim, Mohamad Aqib Hamam Tanu, was departed to Syria’s Greater Idlib, controlled by HTS and other terrorist groups, by Turkish authorities. Tano was a refuge in Turkey for the last five years.
The terrorist group accused Tanu of “infidelity,” claiming that text messages including insults to the “divine self” were found in his phone.
Locals from Tanu’s hometown, Darat Izza in northern Aleppo, denied HTS’ accusations. The locals said HTS executed Tanu because its security forces found insults to their leader, Abu Mohamad al-Julani, in his phone.
Tanu was reportedly a former member of the Ahrar al-Sham Movement. The Turkish-backed group is one of the main opponents of HTS, which indicate that the man was indeed executed because of his political believes.
Last year, dozens of non-registered Syrian refugees were arrested in Turkey and departed to the HTS-held part of Greater Idlib. Many of these refugees, especially opponents of the terrorist group, were arrested.
Turkey has repeatedly claimed that its actions in Syria are meant to ease the suffering of refugees. At the same time, Ankara hands over these same refugees to a notorious al-Qaeda-linked group which executes them for sending SMS messages.
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southfront--2020-04-22--Russian Experts Helped To Organize Anti-Epidemic Eegime In Temporary Medical Center For Patients Wit

Russian Experts Helped To Organize Anti-Epidemic Eegime In Temporary Medical Center For Patients With Coronavirus Infection In Krushevac

Russian epidemiologists have assessed the organization of an anti-epidemic regime in a temporary medical center for patients with coronavirus infection , deployed in the city sports complex of Krushevac , Republic of Serbia .
Temporary barriers have been installed on the territory of the sports facility , dividing the internal space into wards to isolate patients from each other .
Each ward is equipped with special hospital beds and modern medical equipment .
All medical and service personnel have received anti-epidemic training .
The center is intended for isolation and treatment of patients with only moderate and light severity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage are treated in specialized medical institutions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defence of Serbia .
This is the third time that Russian specialists have visited medical institutions in Krushevac and assessed the implementation of previous recommendations on the organization of reception and sorting of incoming patients , compliance with the anti-epidemic regime , catering and disposal of infected medical waste .
Joint disinfection measures are being carried out by combined Russian-Serbian crews .
During the day , 27 objects were processed in the cities of Belgrade , Novi-Pazar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams took part in the examination and treatment of 29 patients infected with COVID-19 in hospitals in the cities of Novi-Pazar and Aleksenac .
Russian military doctors conducted an assessment and analysis of the epidemiological situation , gave recommendations for carrying out anti-epidemic measures in medical institutions in the cities of Belgrade , Zrenjanin and Kurshumlija .
In total , the Russian combined unit operating in the Republic of Serbia carried out a set of disinfection measures at 81 sites in 14 cities of the Republic of Serbia ( Belgrade , Nis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Palic , Novi-Sad , Pancevo , Blac , Pozarevac , Smederevo , Novi-Pazar , Prokuplje ) , including : more than 170 buildings and structures with a total area of more than 820 thousand square meters , paved road sections-49 , with a total area of about 375 thousand square meters .
Military medics examined and participated in the treatment of half a thousand patients infected with COVID-19 .

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The Russian Defense Ministry reported on April 22 (source):
Russian epidemiologists have assessed the organization of an anti-epidemic regime in a temporary medical center for patients with coronavirus infection, deployed in the city sports complex of Krushevac, Republic of Serbia. Temporary barriers have been installed on the territory of the sports facility, dividing the internal space into wards to isolate patients from each other. Each ward is equipped with special hospital beds and modern medical equipment. All medical and service personnel have received anti-epidemic training. The center is intended for isolation and treatment of patients with only moderate and light severity of the disease. Patients with the severe stage are treated in specialized medical institutions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defence of Serbia.
This is the third time that Russian specialists have visited medical institutions in Krushevac and assessed the implementation of previous recommendations on the organization of reception and sorting of incoming patients, compliance with the anti-epidemic regime, catering and disposal of infected medical waste.
Joint disinfection measures are being carried out by combined Russian-Serbian crews. During the day, 27 objects were processed in the cities of Belgrade, Novi-Pazar and Prokuplje.
Two medical and nursing teams took part in the examination and treatment of 29 patients infected with COVID-19 in hospitals in the cities of Novi-Pazar and Aleksenac. Russian military doctors conducted an assessment and analysis of the epidemiological situation, gave recommendations for carrying out anti-epidemic measures in medical institutions in the cities of Belgrade, Zrenjanin and Kurshumlija.
In total, the Russian combined unit operating in the Republic of Serbia carried out a set of disinfection measures at 81 sites in 14 cities of the Republic of Serbia (Belgrade, Nis, Valevo, Backa-Topola, Krusevac, Chupria, Palic, Novi-Sad, Pancevo, Blac, Pozarevac, Smederevo, Novi-Pazar, Prokuplje), including: more than 170 buildings and structures with a total area of more than 820 thousand square meters, paved road sections-49, with a total area of about 375 thousand square meters. Military medics examined and participated in the treatment of half a thousand patients infected with COVID-19.
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southfront--2020-04-23--Landmines Kill, Injure Several Turkish-Backed Militants In Northeast Syria

On April 23 , several landmines exploded in the Turkish-occupied part of northeast Syria , killing or injuring a number @ @ @ @ @ the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , the explosions took place in @ @ @ @ @ al-Aamriyeh near the town of Ras al-Ain in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah .
Local @ @ @ @ @ Turkish-backed militants were killed in the explosions .
Several others were reportedly injured .
A @ @ @ @ @ vehicle exploded next to a position of the Turkish military and its proxies in al-Ahras @ @ @ @ @ Agency ( SANA ) and the SOHR claimed that several Turkish service members were killed @ @ @ @ @ .
However , these claims were not verified .
It is still unclear if the @ @ @ @ @ exploded by accident or as a result of a planned attack on Turkish forces .
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On April 23, several landmines exploded in the Turkish-occupied part of northeast Syria, killing or injuring a number of militants.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the explosions took place in the towns of al-Ahras and al-Aamriyeh near the border town of Ras al-Ain in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah.
“As a result [of the landmines explosions] members of pro-Ankara factions, which control the region, were killed or injured,” the London-based group said.
Local sources said at least three Turkish-backed militants were killed in the explosions. Several others were reportedly injured.
A week ago, a booby-trapped vehicle exploded next to a position of the Turkish military and its proxies in al-Ahras. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) and the SOHR claimed that several Turkish service members were killed or injured in the explosion. However, these claims were not verified.
It’s still unclear if the landmines in al-Ahras and al-Aamriyeh exploded by accident or as a result of a planned attack on Turkish forces.
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